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It is well-known for its digestive properties and unique savory-sweet flavor profile.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tbsp Cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"seeds","notes":"to be roasted and ground","group":"Spice Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves","name":"Mint","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"tightly packed","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/4 cup Fresh coriander leaves","name":"Coriander Leaves","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"also known as cilantro","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 inch Ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.35,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled","notes":"roughly chopped","group":"Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp Black salt","name":"Black Salt","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Kala Namak","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp Dried mango powder","name":"Mango","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Amchur","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"optional, to balance flavors","group":"Spices","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 liter Water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp Lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp Boondi","name":"Boondi","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fried chickpea balls","notes":"salted or plain","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small pan, roast the cumin seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they turn dark brown and become aromatic. Let them cool, then grind them into a fine powder.","group":"Prep","title":"Roast the cumin seeds","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a blender, combine the mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, ground roasted cumin, black salt, dried mango powder, and sugar (if using). Add 1/2 cup of water and blend into a smooth paste.","group":"Blending","title":"Combine the mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger, ground roasted cumin","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the spice paste into a large pitcher. Add the remaining chilled water and lemon juice. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed.","group":"Mixing","title":"Pour the spice paste","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a spoonful of boondi and serve immediately while cold.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into glasses filled","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Roasted cumin is the heart of this recipe; ensure you roast it until aromatic but not burnt. Black salt (Kala Namak) provides the characteristic sulfurous tang that defines Jaljeera.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["small pan","spice grinder or mortar and pestle","blender","large pitcher"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat","low_carb"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"liter","note":"Makes approximately 4 glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The spice paste can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Add water and lemon juice just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving as spices may settle.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled, do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2480b83ab7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=612eb217-2ac6-4857-87a2-c9d455d52daa","imageAlt":"Jaljeera (Indian Cumin Lemonade) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["jaljeera","cumin drink","indian beverage","digestive drink","summer drink","refreshing","spicy lemonade"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Jaljeera (Indian Cumin Lemonade)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:47:56.448Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:47:56.448Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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