Jaljeera From UP to Delhi

The most interesting juice during Delhi visit from Sunauliin UP Paribahan bus of UP government till I reach Aananda Bihar Bus stop of Delhi,I love Jaljeera on the ways and taste of masala pan also add a charm to me .A foodie like love the journey via bus to have the local flavors.During the tired sunny days it gives refreshment .Good ol’ jaljeera stored in earthen pots is kept cool by covering it with a wet cloth and decorated on top with bunches of fresh fragrant mint! While jaljeera is not limited to Delhi, the way it is presented and served here is beyond awesome.
Ingredients:

• ¼ cup packed chopped mint leaves (podhina)
• ¼ cup packed chopped cilantro (hara dhania)
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger (adrak)
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed dry roasted and powdered (bhuna jeera)
• Pinch of asafetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black salt (kala Namak) available in Indian stores
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon tamarind seedless (imli)
• 2 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup crushed ice

Method

1.  Blend all the spices into the paste using enough water needed to blend.
2. Strain the spice mix and squeeze all the spicy water out. Discard the roughage.
3. Add the water, mix it and serve over the ice.
4. The burst of taste that we get with the first sip of chilled jaljeera on a hot scorching summer day is refreshing. But have you ever thought about the health benefits that every gulp of this drink has to offer?. Black salt, cumin, ginger, lemon, mint, dry mango powder and a few other ingredients make a perfect combination to satisfy your taste buds. But have you ever thought about the health benefits that every gulp of this drink has to offer?
   
   1. Aids digestion: The black salt in the jaljeera mix helps fight intestinal gas and boosts digestion. Jaljeera also helps with heartburn and rehydrates the body. Here are some more home remedies for indigestion.
   2. Prevents anaemia: Cumin is rich in iron and hence helps prevent anaemia. Jaljeera also improves immunity and keeps your body cool. Read more about the health benefits of cumin seeds or jeera.
   3. Relieves you from an upset stomach: The ginger in jaljeera helps treat nausea and giddiness. You can also sip jaljeera if you have abdominal cramps, vomiting, menstrual cramps, arthritis and intestinal gas.
   4. Fights vitamin C deficiency: The dry mango or amchur powder is rich in vitamin C that helps in boosting your immunity and also keep diseases like scurvy away.
   5. Low on calories: You can sip jaljeera whenever you want and not care about the calories it contains.  It is touted as the best summer drink because it keeps you hydrated and also detoxifies the system.