Tamarind Cumin Drink Imli Jeera Drink Recipes

JAL JEERA (INDIAN TAMARIND,MINT,AND CUMIN REFRESHER)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil.Meanwhile break tamarind into large pieces and place in a bowl.Remove water from heat and pour over the tamarind.set aside to soak for 30 minutes.Strain through a fine mesh strainer,pressing on the pulp with the back of a spoon extracting as much as possible and discarding the seeds and remaining pods and reserving the tamarind water.
• Toast cumin seeds over medium heat until they pop.Remove immediately.
• Place all ingredients in a blender.Blend on high until well combined.You may strain if desired.serve chilled or over ice.

TAMARIND-CUMIN DRINK (IMLI JEERA DRINK)

Steps:

• Soak the tamarind in 1 1/2 cups of water.
• Allow it to sit for 3-4 hours.
• After that, mash the tamarind to extract the pulp{juice}.
• Put this pulp, salt and sugar in a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
• Pass it through a thin cloth or metal sieve to sieve.
• Add rock salt and the roasted cumin to the tamarind juice.
• Blend well.
• Garnish with corriander and mint leaves.
• Add cold water, as needed, and refrigerate.
• Serve chilled in tall glasses.
• Enjoy!