Jeera Water | Cumin Water

Jeera Water also known as cumin water is a beverage made with a popular indian spice called jeera or cumin. It has a lot of health benefits. Jeera is a healing spice and is very good for digestion. Learn how to make Jeera Water Recipe with step by step pictures and video.

Jeera Water is one of the most common solution for indigestion. It has numerous health benefits which is good got your hair, skin etc. Its obvious that people in Kerala drink cumin water replacing normal water in their day to day life.

About Jeera Water

Jeera or cumin seeds as it also called is one of the seeds that has earthy flavours nad very good for disgestive system. It is more flavourful when the seeds are crushed, roasted or cooked. Jeera is used in many dishes in everyday cooking while tempering or can be used as powdered too. Just add jeera or cumin seeds to water and boil until water is reduced and the color of water changes. Healthy and healing jeera water is ready, you can drink it replacing water too. Jeera water is said to have a lot of health benefits and also helps in weight loss.

Jeera Water for weight loss

• Soak a tsp of jeera in warm water overnight. Next day morning you can strain and drink the water
• Boil 2 cups water add 1 tsp jeera to it , boil until it reduces. When its still warm add lemon juice and drink it.
• You can drink jeera water in empty stomach for best results. If it is inbetween then you can have it atleast 2 times a day.

What is Jeera Water ?

Jeera water is nothing but water boiled along with jeera or cumin seeds until it is reduced. All the nutrients and flavours are infused in the water hence it is very good and boosts the overall health. Cumin water is said to improve digestion and promote lactation during pregnancy. When it is had in empty stomach in the morning it helps in weightloss.

Apart from helping in digestion cumin water is said to have a lot of health benefits like improving immunity, helping in weight loss etc.

Related recipes

• Jeera rice
• Cumin biscuits

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Jeera Water | Cumin Water

Jeera Water also known as cumin water is  a beverage made with a popular indian spice called jeera or cumin. It has a lot of health benefits.

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Servings3

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 heaped tsp jeera

Instructions

• Take water in a sauce pan, add jeera to it.
  
• Boil until it reduces to half.
• Switch off and strain. Discard the cumin seeds and consume the water. Drink Jeera Water hot or warm.

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Notes

• Let the water reduce well then keep it covered for a while for the flavours to get steeped in fully .
• You can even add roasted jeera powder to hot water mix well, strain and drink. But fresh is always advisable and recommended.
• You can even crush cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle then add it for more strong flavour.

Nutrition Facts

Jeera Water | Cumin Water

Amount Per Serving (200 ml)

Calories 3 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.1g0%

Saturated Fat 0.01g0%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

Sodium 9mg0%

Potassium 12mg0%

Carbohydrates 0.3g0%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.02g0%

Protein 0.1g0%

Vitamin A 8IU0%

Vitamin C 0.05mg0%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to make Jeera Water

1.Take water in a sauce pan. Let it boil well.

2. Add jeera to it. You can even crush jeera using a mortar pestle and add it.Pin

3.Give a quick mix.Pin

4.Boil until it reduces to half.Pin

5.The color changes and also should be reduced to almost half.Pin

6.You can see the cumin seeds nicely release its flavour and color.Pin

7.Switch off at this stage.Pin

8.Set aside by keeping it covered for few mins.Pin

9.After few mins, open.

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10.Strain the seeds, discard it.Pin

11.Consume it hot or warm.Pin

Serve hot or warm!

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Expert Tips

• Let the water reduce well then keep it covered for a while for the flavours to get steeped in fully.
• You can even add roasted jeera powder to hot water mix well, strain and drink. But fresh is always advisable and recommended.
• You can even crush cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle then add it for more strong flavour.

FAQs

1.How do you make jeera water?

You can make it using 2 methods :

1.Simmering method : Boil water  crush cumin seeds add to boiling water. Simmer for few mins until it reduces to almost half. Close nand set aside. Then strain and cumin water is ready.

2.Soaking method: Soak cumin seeds in hot water overnight. Next day strain and drink the water alone.

2.When is the best time to drink jeera water?

Though we can have cumin water anytime of the day, its best to have it in the morning on an empty stomach especially if you are drinking jeera water for weight loss. Also it is best to have tit hot or warm.

3.When should I drink jeera water for weight loss?

The best time to have jeera water if you are looking for weight loss it to have it in empty stomach one you wake up.

4.How many times to drink jeera water for weight loss?

You can drink 1 cup jeera water (250 ml)  2 times a day.

5.Can jeera water reduce belly fat?

Yes if had regularly along with good diet and exercise jeera water is said to help in burning belly fat and reducing weight.

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