By Bornika Das
May 29, 2024
Saunf Sharbat, a delightful and cooling beverage, is perfect for the hot summer months. Made from fennel seeds (saunf), this drink not only refreshes but also aids digestion and provides a host of health benefits. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare this aromatic and refreshing sharbat at home.
1/2 cup fennel seeds (saunf) 1 cup sugar 4 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice A pinch of salt Ice cubes Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Begin by soaking the fennel seeds in 2 cups of water overnight. This helps in releasing their flavour and essential oils.
The next day, blend the soaked fennel seeds along with the water until you get a smooth mixture. Strain this mixture using a fine sieve or muslin cloth to extract the fennel concentrate.
In a saucepan, combine the fennel concentrate, sugar, and the remaining 2 cups of water. Bring this mixture to a boil and then simmer until the sugar completely dissolves. Let it cool.
Once cooled, stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate the sharbat for at least an hour.
Pour the chilled saunf sharbat into glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.