Jaljeera

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp black salt
• 1/2 tsp regular salt
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• 4 cups cold water, ice cubes

Method

1. Blend the mint leaves, coriander leaves and tamarind pulp with a little water into a smooth, fine paste.
2. Strain the paste through a sieve to remove any fibrous bits, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
3. Mix the strained liquid with roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt and sugar if using.
4. Add the remaining cold water and stir well to combine everything evenly.
5. Pour over ice in glasses and serve immediately as a tangy, cooling welcome drink.