Homemade Chyawanprash

Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic herbal jam like mixture celebrated for its immunity-boosting, rejuvenating, and overall health-enhancing properties. Making it at home ensures you use fresh, natural ingredients without preservatives or additives. This simple homemade recipe uses Amla (Indian gooseberry) as the hero ingredient, combined with jaggery, saffron, ghee, and a carefully curated blend of spices available at home to provide both flavor and incredible health benefits.  The store bought chyawanprash has more than 20 ingredients which include many herbs that are hard to procure and they use preservatives for long shelf life, however our simple homemade chyawanprash doesn’t contain any preservatives at all and just uses the ingredients readily available at home without compromising on taste or health benefits.In some preparations they have used gingelly oil along with ghee but I have used only ghee you can use both in equal quantities if you like.

Moreover adding honey  once the mixture is cooled is also recommended in few recipes but I have avoided honey in my recipe.

 The main ingredients needed for this homemade chyawanprash and their health benefits are:

- **Amla (Nellikai)** - Rich in Vitamin C, Amla boosts immunity, fights oxidative stress, and supports skin health.  

- **Jaggery**  - A natural sweetener that adds minerals like iron and magnesium while aiding digestion.  

- **Saffron** - Improves skin complexion, enhances mood, and provides antioxidant benefits.  

- **Ghee** - Aids in nutrient absorption, improves digestion, and provides a rich, creamy texture.  

Spice Mix for Powder:  

- **Fennel Seeds (Saunf)** - Improves digestion and reduces bloating.  

- **Cumin Seeds (Jeera)** - Boosts metabolism and aids in detoxification.  

- **Peppercorns** - Enhances respiratory health and immunity.  

- **Cinnamon Sticks** - Regulates blood sugar and improves circulation.  

- **Cloves** - Antimicrobial and aids in digestion.  

- **Cardamom (Green)** - Improves digestion and adds a refreshing aroma.  

- **Black Cardamom**- Enhances respiratory health and adds a robust flavor.  

- **Dried Ginger**  - Reduces inflammation and supports digestion.  

- **Javitri (Mace)**  - Improves appetite and digestion.  

- **Nutmeg (Jathikai) Powder**   - Promotes relaxation and supports brain health.  

- **Bay Leaf** -Acts as a natural detoxifier and adds depth to the flavor.  

To prepare this chyawanprash either steam or pressure cook the Amla until soft, deseed, and grind into a paste. Dry roast spices like fennel, cumin, peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, dried ginger, javitri, bay leaf, and grind them into a powder . Cook the Amla paste on low flame in ghee until thickened, then add jaggery , stirring until it forms a smooth, jam-like consistency. Mix in the spice powder and saffron, blend well, and let it cool. Store in an airtight jar for freshness.

Health Benefits of Homemade Chyawanprash  

1. **Strengthens Immunity**:  

   - Amla, peppercorns, and cloves work together to boost your body’s defenses against infections.  

2. **Supports Digestion**:  

   - Fennel, cumin, and dried ginger improve digestion, reduce bloating, and detoxify the body.  

3. **Promotes Skin Health**:  

   - Saffron and Amla provide antioxidants that enhance skin texture and glow.  

4. **Enhances Respiratory Health**:  

   - Black cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaf support lung health and clear respiratory passages.  

5. **Improves Energy and Vitality**:  

   - Ghee and nutmeg boost energy levels and improve overall vitality.  

6. **Balances Hormones**:  

   - Javitri and cardamom help regulate hormonal balance and reduce stress. 

 How to Use Homemade Chyawanprash  

- **Daily Dose**: Take 1-2 teaspoons in the morning on an empty stomach.  

- **Pair with Milk**: Mix it with warm milk for enhanced absorption and a comforting drink.  

- **For Kids**: Use ½ teaspoon to boost their immunity.  

Why Choose Homemade Chyawanprash?  

Making Chyawanprash at home ensures the purity and quality of ingredients while allowing you to customize it to your taste. Unlike store-bought versions, this homemade recipe is free from preservatives and artificial sweeteners. Plus, it’s crafted with love and care using ingredients readily available in your kitchen.  

Try this easy homemade recipe today and experience the joy of a traditional remedy made right in your kitchen!  

Ingredients

Amla ( nellikai)-250gms

Jaggery-1/2 cup

Saffron-few

Ghee-2 tbsps 

For Powder 

Fennel seeds -1 tsp 

Cumin seeds -1 tsp 

Peppercorns -1 &1/2 tsp 

Cinnamon -3-4 sticks 

Cloves-10-12

Cardamom -4-6

Black cardamom-2-3 nos

Dried ginger-2 nos

Javitri(mace)-2 nos

Nutmeg (Jathikai) powder-1 tsp

Bay leaf-1 no

Homemade Chyawanprash Recipe Video

Method

👉Wash and pressure cook the amla along with 1 cup water for 4 whistles. Drain the water and deseed the amla, transfer to mixie jar and grind to smooth paste adding little water if required, set aside.

👉In a pan dry roast all the ingredients given under for powder until aromatic and till the colour changes to light golden brown colour. Transfer to mixie jar cool and powder finely, sieve the powder and set aside.

👉In a pan heat ghee, pour the Amla paste stir well and cook in medium flame for 5 minutes.

👉Add powdered jaggery mix well and continue to cook until colour changes and mixture thickens slightly.

👉Add the powdered spices mix well and cook for another 5 minutes stirring continuously. Add saffron now mix well.Once the mixture changers to dark brown colour, ghee oozes out and forms a nonsticky mass switch off the gas.

👉Cool completely,store in a sterilised glass bottle.

Preparation Time-30 minutes