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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
5 minutes
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Makes
2 glasses
Author Notes
Jaljeera (pictured in the front of the photograph above) is an Indian beverage that aids in digestion, prevents nausea, and stimulates appetite especially in the sultry, humid weather condition of India. —Annada Rathi
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Ingredients
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1/4 teaspoon
cumin
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35
mint leaves
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1/2 teaspoon
black salt
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1 to 2 pinches
fresh black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
amchur (raw mango powder)
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2 teaspoons
lime juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons
sugar (optional)
Directions
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Toast cumin seeds in a skillet for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat.
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Add the toasted cumin and all the other ingredients to a blender. Make sure you blend everything to a fine paste. Some people prefer sugar in jaljeera. Please try this recipe with or without sugar and decide for yourself.
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Add 2 glasses of water (about 16 ounces) to this paste. If you prefer a smooth drink, run this mix through a sieve. Chill before serving.
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