Carrot-orange-amla juice — a sunrise-orange glass loaded with the season's vitamin C (2–5 years)
A bright sunrise-orange juice of carrot, orange and amla — three vitamin-C and vitamin-A powerhouses in one beautiful immunity glass.
Why am I making this?
Amla (amalaki) is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C and among the most prized restorative fruits in the classical tradition; orange adds more vitamin C and carrot beta-carotene (vitamin A) — together a frontline immunity glass. It's naturally sweet and gorgeous, so no sugar is needed. Carrot is a later kitchen vegetable, placed within the satmya principle.
Ancient text
Amla is praised among the foremost restorative, nourishing fruits.
The classical texts praise amalaki (amla) among the foremost restorative fruits; a carrot-orange-amla juice leads with it, carrot being a later kitchen vegetable placed within the satmya principle. The exact verse is being confirmed by our review panel before publication.
Charaka Samhita, Chikitsasthana — on amalaki (amla) as a restorative fruit; carrot within the satmya principle. Exact verse being confirmed by our review panel before publication. Reviewed by the Aayu Ahaar editorial team.
Modern research
Amla and orange are rich in vitamin C and carrot in beta-carotene (vitamin A), both central to immunity; coloured fruits and vegetables are recommended daily for children.
ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024 — coloured fruits and vegetables for children. Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN), 2017 — amla and orange vitamin C, carrot beta-carotene.
How to make it
What you'll need
- 1 carrot
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 small amla (Indian gooseberry), deseeded
- Blend the carrot, orange and amla with a little water.
- Strain lightly for a young child, keeping some pulp.
- Serve fresh, with no added sugar.
How to feed it
| Texture | Lightly strained juice |
| Quantity | 1 small glass |
| Frequency | 3–4 times a week |
| Best time | Morning |
What's inside
Grow this recipe with your child
| 2–3 years | Strained and diluted |
| 3–5 years | As is |
| 5–7 years | With pulp |
| 7 years+ | Family juice |
What every mother asks
Is amla sour?
Added sugar?
Strain or not?
Store-bought amla juice?
A few honest notes
- Lightly strain for toddlers.
- Introduce amla in small amounts (it's tart).
- No added sugar.
- Serve fresh.
Storage & make-ahead
Best fresh — vitamin C fades on standing; drink soon after making.
A gentle, honest note — this is one nourishing food among many, not a complete meal on its own. Aayu Ahaar walks beside the doctor's care, never in its place.