By Devi Poojari
May 2, 2024
Known to be an excellent digestive, jaljeera or the spiced cumin-based drink is hydrating and flavoursome. Add some fresh mint or lemon juice to enhance the flavour, and enjoy before or after a meal.
2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon amchur powder 1 teaspoon dried mint powder ½ teaspoon kala namak ½ teaspoon ginger powder ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
1 cup water Juice of ½ lemon 1 teaspoon grated ginger 4-5 mint leaves Salt, to taste
Toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant and grind to a fine powder with the remaining ingredients for the masala.
Add a teaspoon of the spice blend to a glass along with the ginger, lemon juice. salt and mint leaves.
Stir using a spoon before adding ice cubes and topping up with water. Serve chilled.