June 19, 2020

Jaljeera | Jaljira


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Jaljeera is an Indian drink which is served as a starter before any meal and a very tasty appetizer.  This drink helps in digestion as well a very good source of hydration in peak summer. 

Jal jeera loosely translates to cumin water.  Cumin as we know has lot of medicinal properties and plays a vital role in aiding digestion and preventing stomach disorders .

Jaljeera is flavored with fresh herbs and spices like black salt, rock salt, ginger ,  fresh mint and some lemon juice to make it all the more tasty .


This drink can be easily prepared at home and relished during summers.  We can make a big jar of this healthy and tasty drink and refrigerate it .
Instead of sugar , I have added jaggery powder which makes it all the more healthy.

Jaljeera can  be served in various ways . Some love to have the drink topped with lot of boondi while some like it with a fizz by adding club soda instead of plain water .




Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking time : Nil 
Makes 3 to 4 glasses 
Complexity: simple 

Ingredients 

10 to 15 mint leaves 
Small piece of ginger  chopped
2 tablespoon  jaggery powder 
1 lemon
Small piece of ginger  
2 tsp roasted jeera powder
1 tsp chat masala 
1/2 tsp black salt 
1 tsp salt 
500 ml chilled water 

Method 
  • In a blender jar , add the  mint leaves, ginger ,jaggery powder , jeera powder , salt, black salt, chat masala and grind into a fine paste with little water .
  • Strain this using a strainer and collect the extract in a big vessel .
  • Add in the chilled  water to this extract and the lime juice squeezed from the lemon.
  • Stir it well and serve chilled. 

Notes
  1. Adjust jaggery if you want it a little more sweet .
  2. Store bought jaljeera powder can also be used to prepare this drink . In that case, skip the additional usage of chat masala, black salt and roasted jeera powder. 


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6 comments:

  1. I love jaljeera. This is perfect for summers and good for digestion too.

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  2. Priya your recipe reminds me of the jaljeera that I always enjoy at the ISKCON temple in Juhu. Now I have your recipe to follow. Will for sure make it during summer as hubby too loves it. Making at home has the advantage that I can add more or less of the spices according to my taste.

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  3. Summer and jaljeeras are hand in hand. I love that this recipe is instant and has no need to make a premix. So tasty.

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  4. Jaljeera is so refreshing and yummy to enjoy in the summers. Your version sounds so easy to make. Will definitely try it soon.

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  5. We love Jaljeera in the summer but I have never made it at home. Your recipe is easy to follow and I have all the ingredients so looking forward to making it.

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  6. What a healthy and delicious combination of ingredients. The mint is so refreshing on hot summer days!

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