Jaljeera

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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)

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

267 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 8.4g 11% DV
Carbs 47.8g 17% DV
Fiber 12.4g 44% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 129.8mg 6% DV
Potassium 968mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Calcium 406.3mg 31% DV
Iron 20.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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