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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian Beverages » Jaljeera (Tangy Indian Summer Drink)

    Published: Jul 25, 2021 | Last Updated On: May 31, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Jaljeera (Tangy Indian Summer Drink)

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    Jaljeera is a popular North Indian drink made using cilantro, mint, and spices. It is cooling, appetizing and refreshing, and perfect to sip on hot summer days (vegan).

    Here are some more refreshing beverage recipes that are perfect for summer – Saffron Milk, Sattu Drink, Rose Soda, Mango Iced Tea, Thandai, and Custard Milkshake.

    Jaljeera served in a glass.
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    • About Jaljeera
    • Health Benefits Of Jal Jeera
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Jaljeera
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    About Jaljeera

    Jaljeera is a tangy Indian beverage made using cilantro, mint, and a few spices. Jal in Hindi means water and jeera mean cumin. So ideally, Jaljeera translates to cumin water. But it is very different in taste from the earthy and smoky cumin water.

    This traditional Indian summer drink is spicy, tangy, and packed with flavors.

    Jal Jeera drink is very popular in North India and is perfect to deal with the hot Indian summers. Make this refreshing drink for special occasions, for a summer holiday party, or for everyday sipping.

    This jaljeera recipe is vegan and can be easily made gluten-free. You can double or triple it too.

    Health Benefits Of Jal Jeera

    Jaljeera has many medicinal properties as well.

    Because of a few spices added to it, it has a cooling effect on the body and is a great drink to sip on hot summer days.

    This drink is not only refreshing and cooling but is also a great appetizer due to its digestive properties. It aids digestion and is good to drink when you have an upset stomach. It also helps in weight loss by increasing metabolism.

    Jaljeera helps to reduce abdominal cramps and menstrual cramps.

    Ingredients

    Jaljeera ingredients 1
    Jaljeera ingredients 2

    Herbs – Cilantro (fresh coriander leaves) and fresh mint leaves make the base of this drink.

    Ginger – Gives it a peppery flavor.

    Lime Juice – It adds a lovely tang. Try to use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best result. Lime juice can be replaced with lemon juice.

    Spices – We will need roasted cumin powder, asafetida (hing), black salt (kala namak), black pepper powder, and dry mango powder (amchur powder).

    Tamarind Pulp – It adds a tangy taste to Jaljeera. The tang from the lime and tamarind pulp is different, so use both these in the recipe.

    Skip adding asafetida for a gluten-free recipe.

    Add some chaat masala if you like it tangier and spicier.

    How To Make Jaljeera

    Add

    • ½ cup (rinsed, packed) fresh mint leaves
    • ½ cup (rinsed, packed) cilantro (coriander leaves)
    • ½ inch piece of ginger (peeled and chopped)
    • ½ cup water

    to a blender.

    Mint, cilantro and ginger added to a blender.

    Blend until smooth.

    Smooth paste made.

    Transfer the paste to a large glass mixing bowl.

    Stir in

    • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
    • 2 teaspoon black salt
    • ½ teaspoon regular salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
    • 2 teaspoon dry mango powder
    • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
    Remaining ingredients added to the bowl.

    Add the remaining 3 and ½ cups of water and stir well.

    Check for salt, lime juice, and tamarind paste, and add more if needed.

    Refrigerate it for 3-4 hours for the flavors to come together.

    Pour the Jaljeera into serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes and serve chilled.

    Note – I like to add boondi (fried chickpea flour balls) to my Jaljeera just before serving. You can also some pomegranate seeds.

    Ready jaljeera.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make Jaljeera powder?

    Sometimes fresh herbs are not available or they are too expensive. In that case, you can make this dry jal jeera powder (jal jeera masala) and make this instant cooling drink whenever you feel like drinking it.

    Ingredients

    Dry Mint Powder – 4 tsp
    Roasted Cumin Powder – 4 tsp
    Black Pepper Powder – ½ tsp
    Citric Acid – 2 tsp
    Ginger Powder – 1 tsp
    Asafetida – ¼ tsp
    Black salt – 2 tsp
    Salt – ½ tsp
    Sugar – 1 tsp
    Dry Mango Powder – 2 tsp

    Method

    Mix all the ingredients well and store them in a clean glass container. To make Jaljeera, mix 1 teaspoon powder in one glass of chilled water. Add some ice cubes and lime juice and serve immediately.

    How to make Jaljeeera with soda?

    Make the green paste using ½ cup of water and add the paste to 4 serving glasses. Now top the glasses with club soda and serve jaljeera soda immediately.

    How to store Jaljeera?

    Jaljeera tastes best after 3-4 hours of making but after that, the flavors start to wear down and it starts to taste bitter. You can store it in a non-reactive airtight container for a maximum of one day. Stir well before serving.

    Can you freeze Jaljeera?

    No, I do not recommend freezing Jaljeera.

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    Jaljeera is a popular North Indian drink made using cilantro, mint, and spices. It is cooling, appetizing and refreshing and perfect to sip on hot summer days.

    Jaljeera Recipe (Tangy Indian Summer Drink)

    Jaljeera is a popular North Indian drink made using cilantro, mint, and spices. It is cooling, appetizing and refreshing, and perfect to sip on hot summer days.
    3.20 from 5 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Refrigeration Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 29kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup mint leaves (rinsed, packed)
    • ½ cup cilantro (coriander) (rinsed, packed)
    • ½ inch piece of ginger (peeled and chopped)
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing) (skip for gluten-free)
    • 2 teaspoons black salt (kala namak)
    • ½ teaspoon regular salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
    • 2 teaspoons dry mango powder (amchoor)
    • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
    • 4 cups chilled water (divided)
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    Instructions

    • Add mint leaves, cilantro, ginger, and ½ cup water to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Transfer the paste to a glass bowl.
    • Stir in lime juice, roasted cumin powder, asafetida (hing), black salt, regular salt, ground black pepper, granulated sugar, dry mango powder, and tamarind paste.
    • Add the remaining 3 and ½ cups of water and stir well.
    • Check for salt, lime juice, and tamarind paste, and add more if needed.
    • Refrigerate it for 3-4 hours for the flavors to come together.
    • Pour the Jaljeera into serving glasses. Add a few ice cubes and serve chilled.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC-SplSBYZQ

    Notes

    You can add one green chili while grinding the ingredients if you like a spicy kick to it.
    I like to add boondi (fried chickpea flour balls) to my Jaljeera just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1179mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sumee

      May 29, 2014 at 2:50 am

      Lovely clicks..

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    2. prachi agarwal

      May 29, 2014 at 4:09 am

      love the jal jeera ………with great click

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