Jaljeera | Jaljira
Jaljeera is a tangy, spiced beverage made by grinding spices & tamarind and straining it to a drink & then blend with lemon extract, spice powders & sugar. Jaljeera is a refreshing drink made during Holi and tastes similar to the panipuri pani. Jaljira Recipe is served chilled as a replacement to juice & tea.
Servings4 people
Ingredients
- 3 and 1/2 cups water
- 1/8 cup mint leaves tightly packed
- 1/8 cup coriander leaves tightly packed
- a small piece ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon tamarind
- boondi just for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon roasted jeera powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt / black salt
- 1/8 teaspoon amchur powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chat masala powder
Instructions
- Get all your ingredients ready. Soak tamarind in little water.
- Now add the ingredients except the spice powders and lemon to a mixer.
- Sprinkle little water and Grind it to a paste.
- Chill water for at least an hour.
- Now place a strainer over the bowl containing water and strain it.
- Keep straining till you see a thick pulp without any water content.
- Now add the spice powders along with sugar and add lemon juice. Mix well.
- Garnish Jaljira with boondi and Serve chilled!
Notes
- This keeps well at least for a week if refrigerated.
- You can add little more sugar if you feel its very tangy.
- This keeps well for a week if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Jaljeera | Jaljira
Amount Per Serving (125 ml)
Calories 17
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 75mg3%
Potassium 42mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 0.3g1%
Vitamin A 99IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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