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Jaljira Recipe Card

North Indian Kitchen
Jaljira is a perfect beverage to have in summers. Traditional Indian drink easy to make and liked by all ages.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine North Indian
Servings 2
Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients

For Masala

  • 1 tablespoon Dry Mango powder
  • ½ tablespoon Black Salt
  • A pinch of Asafoetida
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • Few Black peppercorns
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup Sugar

For Jaljeera

  • ½ inch Ginger (slice)
  • ¾ cup Coriander leaves
  • 1 cup Mint leaves
  • Water
  • 2 tablespoon Prepared Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Lime juice

Other Ingredients

  • Few Boondi
  • Few Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add 1tablespoon dry mango powder, ½ tablespoon black salt and a pinch of asafoetida.
    2. In a pan, add 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, few black peppercorns dry roast on medium flame.
    3. Transfer this into a bowl, add salt to taste and ¼ cup sugar.
    4. Transfer this into a grinder jar and grind it into a fine powder.
    5. Keep in an airtight container for further use.
    How to make Jaljeera
    6. In a bowl, take ½ inch ginger(sliced), ¾ cup coriander leaves, 1 cup mint leaves. Transfer this into a grinder jar and grind it into a smooth paste.  Filter this paste into a large bowl.
    7. Now add 1 teaspoon lime juice & 2 tablespoon prepared masala in the filtered mixture.
    8. Pour into a glass served with few ice cubes and garnished with boondi.

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Notes

  • You can adjust tthe tangyness of jaljira by increasing or decreasing the masala.
  • Serve chilled is recommended.
Keyword Jaljeera