Name: Jaljeera recipe by Sudha Sridhar at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Mint leaves - 1 tbsp; Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp; Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp; Pepper - 1/4 tsp; Tamarind - marble sized ball; Water - 4-5 glasses; Chat Masala - 1-2 tbsp; Black salt - 1/2 tbsp; Salt to taste; Boondi - 2 tbsp (for garnish)

ABOUT Jaljeera RECIPE

A drink that not only cools you down but is great for a happy tummy. An appetizer before the meal and a digestive drink when had after a meal.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Mint leaves - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Tamarind - marble sized ball
Water - 4-5 glasses
Chat Masala - 1-2 tbsp
Black salt - 1/2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Boondi - 2 tbsp (for garnish)

Instructions

Soak the tamarind in some lukewarm water and let it soften a bit.
Wash mint and coriander leaves and keep it in a colander for the excess water to drain out.
Roast the cumin seeds for a couple of minutes. Remove from pan and let it cool.
In the meantime squeeze out the tamarind pulp by adding enough water.
In a blender grind the mint, coriander leaves, roasted cumin, and pepper to a fine paste. Add a little water to get a pasty consistency.
Mix the ground paste and tamarind pulp, to this add the chat masala, black salt, and normal salt.
Add chilled water to make about 4 glasses and mix well.
Garnish with some crunchy Boondi and Jal jeera is ready to be savored.

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