Dates Jaljeera

Main Ingredients	Seedless dates, Cumin seeds
Cuisine	Indian
Course	Beverages
Prep Time	0-5 minutes
Cook time	11-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Tangy
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Dates Jaljeera

• 7-8 Seedless dates soaked in hot water
• 2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 25-30 Fresh mint leaves
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black salt
• Juice of 3 lemons
• as required Ice cubes

Method

1. Dry roast cumin seeds and peppercorns in a non-stick pan till fragrant. Switch off the heat and cool down to room temperature.
2. Roughly tear mint leaves and put in a mixer jar. Add salt, black salt, lemon juice, 3-4 tbsps water and 1 tbsp roasted ingredients and grind to a smooth paste. Store the remaining roasted ingredients in an airtight container for future use.
3. Pour the prepared paste into a bowl of ice cubes. Add 3 cups of water and mix well.
4. Grind dates with ¼ cup water to a smooth paste and add to the same bowl and mix well.
5. Pour the date jaljeera into 4 individual serving glasses and serve chilled.

Nutrition Info

Calories	191
Carbohydrates	6.9
Protein	29.5
Fat	5.2
Other Fiber	Iron- 4gm