Dates Jaljeera

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.

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