Jaljeera
Jaljeera is a tangy, spicy Indian summer drink made with cumin, mint, tamarind, and lemon juice. It’s refreshing, cooling, and aids digestion naturally.
Ready in:
10 min
Ingredients:
9
Ingredients
For the Jaljeera:
- Mint leaves: 1/2 cup
- Fresh coriander leaves: 1/4 cup
- Roasted cumin powder: 1 tsp
- Black salt: 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Tamarind pulp or lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Chaat masala: 1 tsp
- Cold water: 2–3 cups
- Ice cubes: as needed
Making process
Step 1: Blend the Ingredients:
- In a blender, add mint leaves, coriander, tamarind or lemon juice, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, and black pepper.
- Blend with a little water into a smooth paste.
Step 2: Mix and Strain:
- Transfer the paste to a large bowl and add 2–3 cups of cold water.
- Mix well and strain if desired for a smoother drink.
Step 3: Serve:
- Pour into glasses over ice cubes and serve chilled.