Learn to make prefect Indian Summer Drink Jal Jeera. Made with fresh herbs like Mint leaves and Coriander Leaves with Indian spices that keep the body cool and aid in digestion. Jal Jeera recipe.
1tbspTamarind Concentrateor small piece of dry tamarind
½pieceLemon
½Ginger piece
Chilled Water as required
Ingredients to make Jaljeera Powder
2tbspRoasted Cumin Powder
1tbspFennel Powder
2-3 tbsp Dried Mint Leaves (grind to fine powder)
1tspDry Mango Powder
½tspBlack Pepper Powder
1tspJaggery Powder or powdered sugar
1-2tsp Black Salt/Kala Namak/Himalayan Pink Salt-(taste the spice mix and check)
Instructions
Make fresh Jaljeera
Wash Mint and Cilantro leaves, nicely so that dust particles are washed away.
In a blender, add all the ingredients along with about ½ cup water and blend to smooth mixture.
Pour out into a jug or big bowl add 3-4 cups chilled water along with ice cubes. Squeeze some lemon juice(as required). Serve immediately or and it to chill for 1-2 hrs(don't add ice cubes if not serving immediately).
Add some boondi while serving.
How to make Jaljeera Powder
Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight glass jar.
To make Jaljeera using Jaljeera Powder
Take about 1 tbsp of Jal Jeera Powder and add to 1 glass of chilled water.
Squeeze ½ lemon and add ice cubes. Add boondi and serve.
Notes
If using Tamarind ball, soak it in about 1/2 cup lukewarm water for 10 mins. Then rub the dried tamarind with fingers and extract the pulp.
Keyword Indian Appetizer, Mint, Summer Cooler, Summer Drink