Anardana goli or dried pomegranate candy is a pocket of churan or digestive. Imli goli, pachak Anardana goli,hajmola all were Indian candies much before sugary ones came into market. These Indian candies aid digestion unlike sugary colorful lollipops. This is a yummy little home remedy to cure indigestion which might not look attractive but works like a charm. I feel eating this candy is better than sugar coated lollies and even kids can have it under supervision, when it is homemade.
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Is anardana goli good for health?
There are many anardana goli benefits unlike sugary candies or gummies in the west which are just sugar lollies with food colors.
Loaded with vitamin C, Potassium and fiber.
- quite tangy flavors due to traditional spices, hence helps change the taste during sickness.
- Gives a relief during motion sickness and sea sickness.
Flight nostalgia
I remember having these candies during flights in the olden days. Now both the candies and the flight operators are gone out of fashion, at least in the domestic circuit. Nowadays, chocolates are more popular. However, I still love the old candy. You can call it nostalgia but then life is always more beautiful in your memories.
Why homemade is best?
This recipe needs no cooking. Even kids can make it under your supervision. You can make a batch at home very easily on the weekend. It also means that you can control sugar content. Commercial ones are loaded with sugar. Although you can buy occasionally .Home made also means you help avoid preservatives. Buying a packet of candy can do more damage to both your wallet and waist line.
Equipment
- Grinder
Ingredients
- anardana/ dried pomegranate seeds
- amchur/ dried mango powder
- kali mirch/ black pepper
- kala namak/ rock salt
- jeera/ cumin seeds
- saunf/ fennel seeds
- elaichi powder/ cardamom powder
- sugar
- neebu ras/ lemon juice
Coarsely grind all dry ingredients, add lemon juice.
- Mix all ingredients, roll the candies in desired shapes.
- Optionally, coat the candies in some powdered sugar.
- Store in a dry jar.While storing in the jar, these might become little moist, hence the store bought candies have lots of powdered sugar in it. This sugar helps these candies to remain dry.
Anardana goli recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup anardana/dried pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp. amchur/dried mango powder
- ½ tsp. kali mirch/black pepper
- ½ tsp. kala namak/rock salt
- 1 tsp. jeera/cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. saunf/fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp. elaichi powder/cardamom powder
- 2 teaspoon sugar 2-3 teaspoon more sugar is required to keep these dry while storing the jar.
- ½ tbsp. neebu ras/lemon juice
Instructions
- Coarsely grind all dry ingredients, add lemon juice.
- Mix all ingredients, roll the candies in desired shapes.
- Optionally, coat the candies in some powdered sugar.
- Store in a dry jar.
Notes
Nutrition
can we eat anardana goli in pregnancy?
Some women do eat Anardana goli in pregnancy.However one must always consult with doctor prior to usage.Also only MUST eat after first trimester.Pomegranate seeds helps you more in 3rd trimester and some people believe it aids easy delivery. Hence, always consult your doctor before usage.
FAQs
Yes it is. It aids digestion and helps bowel movement.
It improves blood flow and protects arteries
Apples, apricots,pomegranates,water melons, grapes and bananas.
Storage
Store them in an air tight jar at room temperature.
Related links
Try the amla candy and amla chywanprash which gives you vitamin C and improves immunity. You can make it with frozen or fresh Indian gooseberries.If you like it hot, have a kadha made with tea and spices.
Sm. Geeta Banerjee says
Good. Very clear instruction,now we will have to try.
Gaurav says
Thank you very much Geeta ji..Do let us know how did it come through ?
Nishith Baravkar says
thank you for the recipe will try