Not amla but no less, 'star gujberry' full of health and taste

New -Delhi, April 29 (IANS). Amla-like Fruitstestar Gujberry, also known as Sarfari, Nellicai or Psychomy in different parts of the country. Its taste is unique as well as wonderful. The taste of star gujberry is sour, sharp and light. Everyone likes it from child to elder. It can be eaten raw by spraying salt or sugar. Many people add lemon juice, chilli or roasted masala and improve the taste even more. Cut the slices and pack them in sugar and keep them for a few days, a natural syrup is formed that also gives the health of taste. When ripe, the color becomes dark red, making it suitable for use in jam, marmalade, jelly, chutney and spikel. In the South India it is replaced in kitchen instead of Tamarind, especially with coconut and root in the traditional Nellicai Sadham. The chutney made with quark, green chilli and ginger looks incredible with rice or breakfast. Star Gujberry doesn’t just taste, it also gives health. The calcium present in IT strengthens bones, helps with the formation of phosphorus -dna and rna. While iron and riboflavin are essential for energy and blood formation. Vitamin C increases the immunity of the body, improves skin and reduces inflammation. The antioxidants contained therein detoxify the body and improve digestion. In Ayurveda and traditional Asian therapy, star gujberry is used in sore throat, cough, digestion and stomach problems. The syrup is considered beneficial for children and elders. It is best considered to digest it fresh. So it is better to eat immediately without washing. If you want to store, keep it in the fridge in a sealed container, where it can stay fresh for a few weeks. If you want, it can be kept by drying or freezing it for a long time. The taste of Star Gujberry fits with a wonderful match with certain fruits and spices, such as coconut, kiwi, citrus fruits and kumkum. Turmeric, Garam masala and cardamom in spices give a new dimension to the taste, while aromatic elements such as onion, garlic and ginger make it a nice experience. -Ians PSK/CBT