How to make Jaljeera - SK Khazana -
A fantastic appetiser – it is really rejuvenating
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Main Ingredients : Cumin seeds (जीरा), Salt (नमक)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Beverages
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Jaljeera - SK Khazana Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 0-5 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Jaljeera - SK Khazana Recipe
Cumin seeds 2-3 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Black salt to taste
Sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons
Ginger finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Fresh mint leaves 10-12
Fresh coriander leaves a few
Tamarind pulp 1 tablespoon
Lemons 3
Ice cubes as required
Drinking soda For topping
Method
Step 1
Dry roast cumin seeds till fragrant and crush coarsely in a mortar with a pestle.
Step 2
Add salt, asafoetida, black salt and sugar and crush. Add ginger, mint leaves, coriander leaves and tamarind pulp and crush again.
Step 3
Halve 2 lemons and cut 1 lemon into thin slices.
Step 4
Put some cumin seed mixture into each of 4 tall glasses. Squeeze in juice of ½ lemon into each glass. Add 2-3 lemon slices and some ice cubes.
Step 5
Top with drinking soda, stir and serve immediately.
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