Recipe Description

Jal jeera or cumin seed cooler is a delicious  spicy appetizers drink for hot summers

Ingredient                                                                                     Quantity

Cumin seeds, roasted and ground to a powder                             2 tablespoons

Fresh mint leaf paste                                                                     2 tablespoons

Fresh cilantro leaf paste                                                                ½ teaspoon

Amchur (dried mango powder)                                                     1 ½  tablespoons

Black salt                                                                                       1 tablespoon

Lemon juice                                                                                   3 tablespoons

Sugar                                                                                             1 teaspoon

Chilled water                                                                                  5 cups

Fresh mint leaves                                                                          to garnish

Method:

1. Place a non-stick small pan on medium heat.  Let it heat for 2 minutes, then add the cumin seeds and roast till well browned and fragrant.  Cool completely and grind to a fine powder.
2. In a large jug, mix the freshly roasted cumin powder, mint paste, coriander leaf paste, dried mango powder, black salt, lemon juice and sugar.
3. Add the chilled water and stir till all the ingredients are well blended.
4. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, pour into individual glasses and serve chilled.