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Jeera Water Recipe | Cumin Water recipe

Jeera Water also known as Cumin Water is a beverage made with a popular Indian spice called jeera or cumin seeds. It has a lot of health benefits as jeera is a healing spice and is very good for digestion. Cumin water also known as cumin tea is an easy way to enjoy the full benefits of the spice.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 heaped teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)

Instructions

  • Take 2 cups water in a sauce pan. Let it boil well.
  • Add 1 heaped teaspoon jeera to it. You can even crush jeera using a mortar pestle and add it.
  • Give a quick mix.
  • Boil until it reduces to half. You can cook covered while boiling too.
  • The color changes and also should be reduced to almost half.
  • You can see the cumin seeds nicely release its flavor and color.
  • Switch off at this stage.
  • Set aside by keeping it covered for few mins.
  • After few mins, open.
  • Strain the seeds, discard it. Consume it hot or warm.

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Notes

  • Cumin seeds - You can even crush cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle then add it for more strong flavor.
  • Boiling - Boil cumin seeds in water well and let the water reduce then keep it covered for a while for the flavors to get blend in fully.
  • Sweetener - Add little honey while serving if you prefer to have it sweet.
  • Jeera powder - You can even add roasted jeera powder to hot water mix well, strain and drink. But fresh seeds is always advisable and recommended.
  • Variations - You can even add mint or basil leaves and boil it along with cumin seeds, it aids in digestion. Adding cinnamon powder to jeera water aids in maintaining blood sugar levels.
  • Serving - Jeera water is best to be had fresh and warm.
Nutrition Facts
Jeera Water Recipe | Cumin Water recipe
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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