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This is the best summer drink that can enumerate the best health benefits and takes care that your immunity remains at par. To make 4 servings of this lemonade, follow the below recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh and organic jaggery
1 litre water
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger powder
Half a teaspoon of black salt
Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnishing
Basil seeds ( optional )
Directions for making jaggery lemonade
- Dip jaggery in water for an hour. ( Depending on the size and hardness of the jaggery pieces, soaking time varies from 20 minutes to 2 hours ).
- Once the jaggery has dissolved, strain the liquid through a fine strainer to remove contaminants.
- Now soak the basil in a cup of water for 5 minutes. If you keep them in water for too long, they become sticky and gelatinous, which doesn't go well with the jaggery water.
- Mix basil seeds, ginger powder, black salt and lemon juice in a pitcher with mixed water. If necessary, adjust the amount of water and lemon.
- Serve cold and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
You can keep the lemonade in the freezer for 3 days.
Why should you drink jaggery lemonade?
Not only does this lemonade boost immunity, but also helps those who are suffering from infrequent bowel movements. Eating jaggery lemonade after lunch and dinner prevents constipation by activating digestive enzymes. It is also rich in potassium and aids in weight loss, reducing water retention and building muscle. You can drink this gud ka nimbu paani or jaggery lemonade each day.
