In Chyawanprash ingredients, the star ingredient is Indian Gooseberry along with a variety of herbs that makes the Chyawanprash a potent immunity booster for kids
Chyawanprash needs no introduction in India. It has been used as an Ayurvedic immunity booster for ages and is a winter staple in most Indian homes. Chyawanprash is usually made using Indian gooseberries (Amla) and a variety of Ayurvedic herbs that are nourishing and healthy. There are many varieties of Chyawanprash in stores these days, but the ingredient list can be confusing, especially when you want to give it to your kids. So skip the jars and bottles on supermarket shelves and make your very own homemade Chyawanprash! And yes, it does require a bit of patience but the end result is worth the effort!
Chyawanprash Benefits
- It acts as an effective immunity booster for kids
- Improves memory and brian functions
- Delays ageing because of the anti oxidant properties.
- Helps maintain energy and vitality
- Improves Heart health
- Decreases the cholesterol levels.
Homemade Chyawanprash Recipe
Chyawanprash Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Indian Gooseberries /Amla
- 1/3 cup ghee
- 400 grams jaggery / Gud
- Few Saffron strands / Kesar
For Spice Powder in chyawanprash ingredients:
- 1 bay leaf / Tej Patta
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick / Dalchini
- 10 grams Dry Ginger / Saunth
- 10 grams Bamboo manna / Vanshalochan
- 10 grams Long Pepper / Pipli
- 5 grams Cobraโs Saffron / Nagkesar
- 5 grams Nutmeg / Jaiphal
- 5- 7 pieces green Cardamom / Choti Elaichi
- 5 grams Clove / Laung
- 5 grams Black Pepper / Kali Mirch
Method
1.Wash the Indian Gooseberries. Add 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Put in the gooseberries and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Meanwhile,ย break the jaggery to very small chunks and keep aside.
2. Take all the ingredients under the list โto be powderedโ and grind it to a very fine powder. Then sieve the powdered spices / herbs and keep aside.
3. Once the pressure subsides on its own, remove the boiled gooseberries. Allow them to cool a bit and de-seed them. Put the gooseberries along with a little water used for cooking in a grinder jar. Blend to get a smooth lump-free puree.
4. Heat a broad bottom wok (if possible use iron cast wok) and add ghee to it. Once the ghee melts add the gooseberry puree to it . Blend very well and cook on low to medium flame until the liquid evaporates and the mixture becomes a bit thick.
5. Now add the jaggery and mix well. Keep stirring and cooking the mix until all the jaggery melts and the mix begins to thicken again.
6. The color of the gooseberry mix will darken after the addition of jaggery. We can see bubbles bursting out from the mix as it cooks. Be careful as the mix is very hot. Keep the flame low and stir continuously for another 5-7 minutes.
7. Once the mix is thick enough and starts leaving the sides of the pan, add the spice/ herb mix to it and blend with a spatula.
8. The mixture will become thick and the color will further darken. Keep cooking the mix for few more minutes.
9. Lastly add saffron strands and give a quick stir. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and put off the flame.
10. Allow the Chyawanprash to cool down completely before transferring it to a sterilized glass jar.ย
Store in a cool, dry place and use a clean dry spoon to scoop it out. Homemade Chyawanprash is the best chyawanprash and it stays good for 4-6 months at room temperature.
This can be given to babies after an age of 1.5 years in small quantities. You can start with 1 teaspoon of homemade Chyawanprash with warm milk in the morning.
Chyawanprash Side Effects
It is advised to avoid giving Chyawanprash to babies in summers as theย chyawanprash ingredientsย include herbs which produce heat in the body.ย
The fact that you can give your child traditional goodness without sugar and preservatives is reason enough to try this recipe!
Homemade Chyawanprash Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Indian Gooseberries /Amla
- 1/3 cup ghee
- 400 grams jaggery / Gud
- Few Saffron strands / Kesar
- To be Powdered
- 1 bay leaf / Tej Patta
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick / Dalchini
- 10 grams Dry Ginger / Saunth
- 10 grams Bamboo manna / Vanshalochan
- 10 grams Long Pepper / Pipli
- 5 grams Cobra's Saffron / Nagkesar
- 5 grams Nutmeg / Jaiphal
- 5- 7 pieces green Cardamom / Choti Elaichi
- 5 grams Clove / Laung
- 5 grams Black Pepper / Kali Mirch
Instructions
- Wash the Indian Gooseberries. Add 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Add the gooseberries to it and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Mean while break the jaggery to very small chunks and keep aside.
- Take all the ingredients under the list "to be powdered" and grind it to very fine powder. Sieve the powdered spices / herbs and keep aside.
- Once the pressure subsides on its own, remove the boiled gooseberries. Allow them to cool a bit , then de-seed them. Add them with very little water used for cooking gooseberries in a grinder jar and get a smooth lump free puree.
- Heat a broad bottom wok (if possible use iron cast wok) and add ghee to it.
- Once the ghee melts add the gooseberry puree to it . Blend very well and cook on low to medium flame until the liquid evaporates and the mixture becomes a bit thick.
- Now add the jaggery and mix well. keep stirring and cooking the mix until all the jaggery melts and the mix begins to thicken again.
- The color of the goosebbery mix will darken after addition of jaggery.
- We can see bubbles bursting out from the mix as it cooks. Be careful as the mix is very hot. Keep the flame to low and keep stirring contimously for another 5-7 minutes.
- Once the mix is thick enough and starts leaving the pan , add the spice/ herb mix to it and blend with a spatula.
- The mixture will become thick and the color will further darken. keep cooking the mix for few more minutes.
- Lastly add saffron strands and give a quick stir. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and put off the flame.
- Allow the chyawanprash to cool down completely before transfering it to a sterilised glass jar.
- Use as per need. You can start with 1 teaspoon of chyawanprash to your baby with warm milk in the morning.
Notes
Frequently asked Questions
What are the main ingredients of Chyawanprash?
Amla or Indian Gooseberry, Ghee, jaggery are the main ingredients of Chyawanprash.
How many ingredients are in Chyawanprash?
There are totally 14 ingredients in home made Chyawanprash.
Is Chyawanprash really healthy?
Yes absolutely, Chyawanprash is the most healthiest ayurvedic immunity booster.
Who should not eat Chyawanprash?
People with respiratory disorders and in peak summer Chyawanprash should be avoided.
What is chyawanprash good for?
Chyawanprash is good for boosting immunity, good for the heart and brain.
How many times should chyawanprash be taken?
Adults can take 2 teaspoon every day and children can take 1 teaspoon a day
When should we take Chyawanprash?
Chyawanprash can be taken either in morning or in evening.
Can we eat Chyawanprash in summers?
It is not advisable to eat Chyawanprash in summers as it may increase the heat in body, it also varied from person to person. So please try a small quantity before taking regularly.
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Can we not give chawanprash to kids in summer even in the small quantity?
Hi Anika,
Yes, you can give little in alternative days.
thank you very much nice recipe
what you suggest to keep 1year storage this ..?
what kind of preservative we add so not spoil and also not harm full to the health
please suggest..
You are most welcome. We don’t use harmful preservatives and hence it can stay good for 4 to 6 months in room temperature ๐
Why is my Chyawanprash getting spoilt when I leave it outside at room temperature. Only stays fine when I refrigerate it.
Home made chyawanprash might get spoilt soon as we have not added any preservatives. Please use dry spoon and also avoid using hand while preparing, it can help to extend the shelf life.
Dear dr., I am a senior citizen. While preparing Chyawanprash at home, I DO NOT WANT TO ADD:
1. SUGAR or JAGGERY, as I am diabetic. Can I add SEVIA LEAVES and from where I can got it OR please
suggest some alternative.
2. Preservatives – many people advised me to add some preservatives, otherwise the paste will ruined within
25-30 days. Please suggest.
Thanks & Regards,
Hi Anil,
You can skip jaggery but stevia leaves might have side effects, so better to add after getting advice from the doctor. Please avoid preservatives. You can make in small batches.
Tried this recipe twice, result came perfect both the times. Thank u so much.
Great to know ๐ Thank you.
My kid loved it.. it’s his first Chyawanprash.. thanks for the recipe
We are glad to know that your child loved our Chyawanprash recipe dear:)
Can the ghee be substituted with anything else for people with dairy allergies?
Hi,
You can try coconut oil, but the taste might vary.
Is it possible to make Chyanprash with dried Amla?? Thank you
Hi,
Please make it with fresh amla.
I can’t find nagkesar and bamboo manna. Any idea if these can be substituted or can i skip these .. will it be effective ?
Hi,
Try getting it online dear.
Hello.
I currently live in USA and finding it very difficult to find the ingredients mentioned above. Could you also please post the brand of the ingredients or where you got it from info with which we can benefit? Thanks a ton.
Hi Aishwarya,
In India you can get from local ayurvedic or herbal shops. You can check online for the ingredients.
Thanks for your good recipee inthat I have added 5 items and result is very good.
Thank you for the appreciation ๐
Thank you for this wonderful recipe
You are most welcome Snehal ๐
At what age it is recommended for babies and how to give this ?
Hi Asiya,
The recommended age is 1.5 years. You can start with 1 teaspoon of homemade Chyawanprash with warm milk in the morning.
hai! I prepared with all items as mentioned…… except the cobra saffron. Finally when I taste I feel bitterness at the last. What could be the reason
Hi,
There are many reasons for the Chyawanprash to become bitter. The Amla used are of bitter taste or too strong and according to which the Jaggery used may be less. Pipli quantity would have been high since it causes bitter or rancid taste spices also will lead to bitter taste. So please check and try in small batches.
Hi dr,
I prepared chawanprash without the spices as this is summer. Can I mix with milk for my kid. As I am afraid that the sour fruit might spoil the milk. And does it lead to digestion problem. Please clarify my doubts.
Hi Rosy,
Yes, Chyawanprash can be added with warm milk and served.
Thank you for the quick response
Welcome dear.
Loved making this chyawanprash. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Hi Meghna,
Happy to know ๐ Welcome dear.
Wonderful recipe. And this is actually healthy, because you have used jaggery instead of sugar. Very nice job! Keep it up!
Hi,
Thanks a lot for your precious feedback dear ๐
Can you made and sell this I need this
Hi,
We will definitely consider your suggestion in future launches ๐