Jaljeera

India’s digestive cooler — cumin, mint, and tamarind in spiced chilled water with a boondi float. Tangy fire, instantly cooling. Follow the full recipe card below — ingredients, timings, and method included.

Jaljeera

India's digestive cooler — cumin, mint, and tamarind in spiced chilled water with a boondi float. Tangy fire, instantly cooling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 glasses

Ingredients
  

mint leaves
coriander leaves
tamarind pulp
roasted cumin powder
black salt
chilli powder
lemon juice
chilled water
Boondi and mint to top

Method
 

  1. Blend mint, coriander, tamarind, and spices with a little water.
  2. Mix with chilled water and lemon juice; adjust salt-tang balance.
  3. Strain into glasses over ice.
  4. Float boondi and a mint leaf on top.

Notes

Jaljeera must sting the throat gently going down — if it tastes polite, add more cumin and black salt.