Mint And Cumin Water Recipes

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JAL JEERA (INDIAN TAMARIND,MINT,AND CUMIN REFRESHER)

A very popular Indian drink for the hot summer months,Jal Jeera's unique combination of tamarind,cumin,mint,and salt is strangely addictive!The tamarind and cumin are said to be especially useful for cooling the body in hot weather or from a fever.Use the pre peeled packaged tamarind pulp with seeds found in Asian or Latin grocereies.The original recipe is from Saveur issue no.100.

Provided by strangelittlebeast

Categories     Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 1 quart, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Jal Jeera (Indian Tamarind,Mint,and Cumin Refresher) image

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.Meanwhile break tamarind into large pieces and place in a bowl.Remove water from heat and pour over the tamarind.set aside to soak for 30 minutes.Strain through a fine mesh strainer,pressing on the pulp with the back of a spoon extracting as much as possible and discarding the seeds and remaining pods and reserving the tamarind water.
  • Toast cumin seeds over medium heat until they pop.Remove immediately.
  • Place all ingredients in a blender.Blend on high until well combined.You may strain if desired.serve chilled or over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 602.4, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.4, Protein 1

1/4 lb tamarind pulp
5 cups hot water
1/2 tablespoon whole cumin seed
2 tablespoons unrefined sugar (such as soft jaggery or you may substitute turbinado)
1 teaspoon black salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
10 fresh mint leaves

SPICY TAMARIND WATER WITH MINT AND ROASTED CUMIN

Number Of Ingredients 12



Spicy Tamarind Water with Mint and Roasted Cumin image

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the tamarind pulp in 1 cup water until softened, about 2 hours. Rub with clean fingers to release the pulp from the fibers and pass through a fine-mesh strainer or a food mill. Mix another cup water with the pulp in the strainer and extract some more pulp. Discard the fiber. Transfer the pulp to a jar.2. In a small spice grinder or processor, grind together the ginger, green chili peppers, and whole mint leaves. Transfer to a small bowl and mix well with lime (or lemon) juice to make a paste. Mix into the tamarind pulp.3. Place the cumin, cayenne pepper, and asafoetida in a small cast-iron skillet, and roast the spices over medium heat, stirring and shaking the skillet, until the spices are highly fragrant are a few shades darker, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately mix into the tamarind pulp.4. Add the remaining water, black salt, salt, and sugar, and mix well. Taste, adjust the seasonings, and chill at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. When ready, mix in the minced mint leaves and serve.VARIATION: A quick version can be made by mixing 2 to 3 tablespoons Minty Cumin-Water Masala (see Spices and Other Seasonings) into a glass of chilled water.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

2 ounces seedless tamarind pulp
2 to 3 cups water
4 quarter-size slices peeled fresh ginger
1 to 3 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons whole fresh mint leaves, + 1 tablespoon minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground asafoetida
1 teaspoon ground black salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 to 2 tablespoon sugar

MINT AND CUMIN WATER

This is a popular street drink during the Indian summertime - you won't find it during the winter. The cumin - which tastes best if you roast it and grind it yourself - adds a delicious hint of spice. It's also very cooling and people find that it settles the stomach.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Mint and Cumin Water image

Steps:

  • Put the mint, stalks and all, into a blender with the lime juice and blitz to a puree. Press the puree through a sieve into a bowl and discard the mint debris. Add cumin, salt and sugar, adjusting the quantities to suit your taste.
  • Fill a tall glass with crushed ice, pour over the minty liquid and top up with soda or sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 1.3

4 tablespoons of fresh mint
2 limes, juice of
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
soda water, well chilled
mint leaf, to garnish
lime, to garnish

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