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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian Beverages » Jeera Soda

    Published: May 16, 2020 | Last Updated On: Jun 14, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Jeera Soda

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    Masala Jeera Soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using cumin seeds. Here is how to make it.

    Jeera Soda served in a glass.

    Its raining Summer drinks on my blogs!

    If you have noticed yet, there are so many different kinds of Summer drinks I have updated on my blog, that will give you sudden relief from the unbearable and scorching heat outside. 

    So the latest one to join the bandwagon is this Jeera Soda.

    Remember, we used to get those tiny bottles of this cumin flavored soda, which became an instant hit in the market.

    Well, it is till available now but at very limited places.

    So if you miss the old days, you can actually make it at home. 

    Yes, you heard it right!

    Its super easy to make and you need a few everyday ingredients too.

    I make it very often at home to serve along with my Summer meals.

    I have even served it to my guests, when they had come us to visit and everyone just loved it. 

    So, if you are looking to make something new to sip on for your Summer evenings, you have to give this drink a try!

    It is also a great drink to carry when you are travelling or planning to go on a picnic. 

    Here are some more Summer Drink recipes, that you can try – Mango Basil Soda, Mango Lemon Soda, Kulukki, Watermelon Mojito, Virgin Mojito, Mohabbat Ka Sharbat and Mango Mojito. 

    What is Jeera Soda?

    It is a popular Indian drink that is made especially in Summers.

    The key ingredients here is Jeera or Cumin Seeds, which is considered great for digestion.

    So, you even make this drink along with your meals or consume it after your meals. 

    In this drink, along with cumin seeds, other ingredients such as black peppercorns, sugar, black salt, chaat masala, soda and lemon juice are used.

    Sugar is used to make it sweet, whereas chaat masala and lemon juice adds that tangy taste in the drink. 

    You can also add in soft drinks such as Pepsi, Mirinda etc in place to soda to add a twist to it. 

    Ingredients

    Jeera Soda Ingredients

    What are its Health Benefits?

    Jeera Soda, is a great digestive drink. As in Summers, digestion is a most common problem, this drink helps a lot.

    So drink it after your meals or in the evening. 

    It is also good for acidity. Along with the acidity, it also gets rid of bloating. 

    It also helps in morning sickness and nausea and is considered great to clear out toxins from the body. 

    Step By Step Recipe

    Dry roast cumin seeds and black peppercorns until slightly browned.

    Cumin seeds and black peppercorns roasting in a pan.

    Remove the pan from heat and let it cool.

    Cooled spices added in a blender.

    Grind to make a coarse powder.

    Coarse powder of cumin and peppercorns.

    Transfer this powder in the pan. Add sugar, black salt and chaat masala.

    Ground powder added in a pan along with sugar, black salt, chaat masala.

    Add ½ cup water and cook to a make thick syrup.

    Water added in the pan.

    Store this syrup in a glass syrup. Add ice cubes in a glass. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoon syrup in the glass. Top the glass with soda and served immediately.

    Thick syrup made.

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    Masala Jeera Soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using cumin seeds. Here is how to make it.

    Jeera Soda Recipe

    Masala Jeera Soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using cumin seeds. Here is how to make it.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 99kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup Cumin Seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 4 teaspoon Black Salt
    • 4 teaspoon Chaat Masala
    • 1 cup Water
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • Plain Soda (as required)
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    Instructions

    • Dry roast cumin seeds and black peppercorns until slightly browned.
    • Remove the pan from heat and let it cool.
    • Grind the roasted cumin seeds and peppercorns to make a coarse powder.
    • Transfer this powder in the pan.
    • Add sugar, black salt and chaat masala.
    • Add water and cook to a make thick syrup.
    • Store this syrup in a glass syrup.
    • Add ice cubes in a glass.
    • Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoon syrup in the glass.
    • Top the glass with soda and served immediately.

    Notes

    You can even add plain water in place of soda in this drink.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Sri

      April 11, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Great. Just googled “Healthy Soda” and here I am. Really good to see.

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