Jal Zeera

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup tamarind
  • 6 cups hot water
  • 8 to 10 mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons black salt
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • large pinch of garam masala
  • 8-10 mint leaves for garnishing
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

cooking time:

Method:
  1. Soak tamarind in hot water for about 1/2 hour and extract juice. Strain.
  2. Grind mint leaves and cumin seeds to a fine paste.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together.
  4. Chill and serve, garnished with mint leaves.
  5. Serving: 10-12

A drink which is relished by one and all. The moint flavour makes gives it a refreshing touch. Learn how to make jal zeera.