Jal Jeera Recipe

Jal jeera is famous traditional mint flavoured lemonade. This is popular summer drink in northern part of India due to hot climatic conditions.

Generally served as an appetizer but personally I prefer after my meal. It is a refreshing digestive drink and also good for dehydration and weight loss.

Jal jeera consists of cumin, mint, coriander, lemon, ginger, tamarind, black pepper, black salt and asafoetida. Few people may also add chilli or hot pepper. I add lots of khari boondi on top of the drink and it gives crunchy taste. This is my kid's one of the favourite drink.

Health benefits of its Ingredients:

Cumin: Aids digestion, natural anti oxidant and keeps immunity levels high.
Mint: It is a great appetizer and aids digestion. Help to relieve nausea.
Coriander: Is a powerful diuretic, making it perfect for the summer. It boosts immunity and is a rich source of fiber, iron, magnesium and potassium.
Lemon: It is a high source of vitamin C, hence boost immunity. It is an excellent appetizer as well as digestive aids. It is a detoxifying agent, helps removes toxins from the body.
Ginger: Powerful anti-oxidant and is an excellent for digestion, helps to relieve nausea and motion sickness.
Tamarind: It is a very good source of iron. Increase the efficiency of your digestive system.
Black Pepper: Improve digestion. The outer layer of pepper corn stimulates the breakdown of fat cell, keeping you slim.
Black Salt: It cools the body, is anti-acidic and digestive. It also contains essential minerals necessary for body functions.
Asafoetida: Aids digestion, natural anti oxidant

Jal jeera taste similar to Pani Puri ka pani. Readymade Jal jeera powders are available in market but this homemade jal jeera taste best.
Make it and see yourself.....

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Serves - 4 people
Difficulty - Easy
Time Available - 15 mins to 30 mins

Ingredients:

1/4 cup mint (phudina) leaves.

1/4 cup coriander (dhania) leaves.

3 tbsp. lemon juice.

4 tbsp. sugar.
1 tbsp. chopped ginger (adrak).

1 tbsp. roasted cumin (jeera) powder

1 tbsp. tamarind (imli) seedless.

1/4 tsp. black pepper (kali mirch) powder.

1 tsp. salt.

1 tsp. black salt (sanchal).

Pinch of asafoetida (hing).

4 cup of water.

1 tbsp. khari boondi.

Method:

1) Soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water for about 15-20 minutes. Mash and roughly strain the pulp.

2) Rinse the mint and coriander leaves.

3) Blend all the ingredients except boondi in 1/2 cup water till fine paste.

4) Strain through strainer.

5) Add 3 cups of water to the strained mixture.

6) Keep in the refrigerator.

7) Serve chilled. Add boondi while serving.

Tips:
1) If you are health conscious and wanted to avoid sugar, then add jaggery or honey instead of sugar.
2) You can also add chilled club soda instead of water.
3) Always use roasted cumin powder it helps to enhance the flavour and aroma of drink.