Jaljeera Recipe | Jaljira Recipe
Jaljeera is a tangy and spicy Indian drink that instantly refreshes you, especially during hot weather. It’s made with fresh herbs, lemon, spices, and tamarind, which gives it that sharp, punchy taste. If you’ve ever had pani puri, this will remind you of that pani — but served on its own as a drink.
Servings4 people
Ingredients
- 3 and ½ cups water
- ⅛ cup mint leaves tightly packed
- ⅛ cup coriander leaves tightly packed
- a small piece ginger
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon tamarind
- boondi just for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon roasted jeera powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt / black salt
- ⅛ teaspoon amchur powder
- ¼ 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
- Soaking – Soak tamarind in a little warm water it softens quickly and makes blending easier.
- Use chilled water – Jaljeera tastes best when served cold. You can chill the water ahead or keep the drink in the fridge before serving.
- Straining – Use a fine strainer to remove coarse bits. This makes the drink smooth and easy to sip.
- Taste and adjust – After blending, take a small sip and adjust the flavors. You can add more sugar if it's too tangy or a bit of lemon juice if it feels flat.
- Garnish – You can add boondi or a few mints leaves right before serving so they stay crisp and fresh.
- Use fresh herbs only – Mint and coriander leaves should be fresh and green. Avoid dull ones, they affect the flavor.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate – You can make the drink ahead and store it in the fridge. Just give it a good stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Jaljeera Recipe | Jaljira Recipe
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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