Tamarind drink
A crisp concoction of tamarind water & cumin flavored with mint, black salt, chillies & ginger. Each ingredient plays a role – tamarind & mint have cooling properties, cumin & black salt aid in digestion & chillies provide the essential indian kick.
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 2 tbsp roasted jeera (cumin seeds)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 tbsp kala namak
- 2 tsp red chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
- Chopped ginger
- 5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Table salt (to adjust)
- 5 cups water, cold
- To Garnish – crushed ice, boondi, mint leaves (optional)
- Blend everything in a blender for 2-3 minutes until you get a smooth but runny paste. Place a colander over a large bowl & sieve the paste through it. Top with 5 cups of water. Adjust the salt.Chill till ready to serve.
Before serving, stir thoroughly, pour into glasses, garnish & serve.
Mrs Shilpa Mittal
Nutritionist and Diet Consultant
Founder Shilpsnutrilife – Diet and lifestylemakeover