Jaljeera
Jaljeera is a popular North Indian drink made using cilantro, mint, and spices. It is cooling, appetizing, refreshing, and perfect to sip on hot summer days. Make it using my easy recipe (vegan).
Here are some more refreshing beverages that are perfect for summer – Saffron Milk, Rose Soda, Mango Iced Tea, Thandai, and Custard Milkshake.
About Jaljeera
Jaljeera is a tangy Indian beverage made using cilantro, mint, and spices. This traditional Indian summer drink is spicy, tangy, and packed with flavors.
The Jal Jeera drink is very popular in North India and is perfect for 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.
Ingredients
Herbs – Cilantro (fresh coriander leaves) and fresh mint leaves make the base of jaljeera.
Ginger gives it a peppery flavor.
Lime Juice – It adds a lovely tang. For the best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice. Lime juice can be replaced with lemon juice.
Spices – You 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 drink. The tang from the lime and tamarind pulp differs, so use both.
Skip adding asafetida to make gluten-free jaljeera.
Add some chaat masala powder if you prefer a tangier and spicier flavor.
How To Make Jaljeera Drink
Add the following ingredients to a blender.
- 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
Blend until smooth.
Transfer the paste to a large glass mixing bowl.
Stir in the following ingredients.
- 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 black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 1 tablespoon 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 to each glass and serve chilled.
Note – I like to add a teaspoon of boondi (fried chickpea flour balls) to my Jaljeera just before serving. You can also add some pomegranate seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Jaljeera tastes best after 3-4 hours of making, but after that, the flavors start to wear off, and it starts to taste bitter. You can store it in a non-reactive, airtight container for one day. Stir well before serving.
No, I do not recommend freezing Jaljeera as its taste changes once thawed.
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Jaljeera Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mint leaves (rinsed, packed)
- ½ cup cilantro (fresh coriander leaves) (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 black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry mango powder (amchoor)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 4 cups chilled water (divided)
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 to each glass and serve chilled.
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