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Jaljeera
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jaljeera

🇮🇳 Indian

The glass that fixes the weather: jaljeera, made the way a roadside stall or a grandmother would. About 10 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Mint Leaves1 cup
  • Lemon1
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Tamarind Paste1 tbsp
  • Roasted Cumin1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantroto finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend or whisk everything together until completely smooth.

  2. 2

    Taste and balance — sour should make you blink, sweet should steady it.

  3. 3

    Strain if you like it silk-smooth, pour over ice if the afternoon demands it.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, with a sprig of mint if you are feeling fancy.

Chef's tip

Chill the glasses first; a warm glass undoes an hour of refrigeration.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Jaljeera Recipe with Homemade Jal Jeera Premix Powder | Instant Jal Jeera Drink - Healthy & Tasty · on YouTube