Indian Basic Recipes - Savory Cumin Drink (Jal Jeera) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons black cumin seeds

• 2 teaspoons dried mango powder (amchoor)

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint

• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)

• 1/4 teaspoon asafetida powder

• 4 cloves

• 1 1/2 teaspoons rock salt

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Fresh mint leaves, to garnish (optional)

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Method:

1. Dry-roast all the ingredients in a nonstick wok or skillet over low heat, stirring continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant. Allow to cool, then grind to a powder in a blender or mortar and pestle. Keep in a tightly covered jar.

2. To prepare the drink, mix 1 teaspoon of this powder with 1 glass of hot or iced water. Add 1 teaspoon Mint Coriander Chutney (see recipe) and 1/4 teaspoon sugar to each glass. Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves.