Jaljeera

Name: Jaljeera
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 35 mint leaves; 1/2 teaspoon black salt; 1 to 2 pinches fresh black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon amchoor (raw mango powder); 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional)

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon cumin
35 mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon black salt
1 to 2 pinches fresh black pepper
1/2 teaspoon amchoor (raw mango powder)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional)

Directions

1

Toast cumin seeds in a skillet for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat.
2

Add the toasted cumin and all the other ingredients to a blender. Make sure you blend everything to a fine paste. Some people prefer sugar in jaljeera. Please try this recipe with or without sugar and decide for yourself.
3

Add 2 glasses of water (about 16 ounces) to this paste. If you prefer a smooth drink, run this mix through a sieve. Chill before serving.