Jaljeera Recipe (Jal Jeera)
When I think of jaljeera, I think about the pani puri in the Begali Market. If you are from Delhi, you will know what I am talking about. I have nostalgia and so many memories of that market when I stared at the stall of Bengali sweets with friends, enjoying pani puri, a traditional North Indian street food that is hollow and fried, and filled with spiced potatoes and chickpeas along with jeera water. What I love about jaljeera is that it can be enjoyed with pani puri or on its own. I often want jaljeera in the summer for its cooling properties. This homemade jaljeera recipe is also a huge hit in our house for Diwali parties.
Ingredients
Jeera Powder
- 2 tbsp roasted cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp black salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tbsp amchur powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
Jaljeera Water
- 3 tbsp mint leaves
- 3 tbsp cilantro leaves
- 3/4 tsp jeera powder
- 3 cups water
- ice cubes
- lime slices, for garnish
- mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
For the Jeera Powder
- In a coffee grinder, grind all powder ingredients into powder and set aside.
For the Jaljeera Water
- In a blender add mint, cilantro , prepared jeera powder and 4 tbsp water and grind to fine paste. Add remaining water and blend well.
- Strain drink through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother drink.
- In three tall glasses, add a couple of ice cubes and pour in the prepared jaleera drink mixture.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4672mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg