Spiced Pomegranate Jaljeera Tonic

Name: Spiced Pomegranate Jaljeera Tonic
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 100 ml fresh pomegranate juice, unsweetened; 1 teaspoon jaljeera powder; 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak); 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed; Juice of half a lime; 100 ml chilled water or plain soda; Ice cubes, as needed

Jaljeera is one of the oldest summer drinks in India, built on cumin, mint and a sharp, tangy finish. This tonic retains that flavour and adds fresh pomegranate juice for colour and natural sweetness, so no sugar is needed. It is a refreshing choice to have after lunch. Nutritional Benefits Pomegranate provides vitamin C, potassium and polyphenols such as punicalagins. Cumin and mint have long been used in Indian kitchens to support digestion and lime adds more vitamin C along with a clean, sour finish. Black salt gives the drink its traditional taste but the quantity should be kept small by those who are watching their sodium intake.

5 min 1 servings 60 kcal

60 kcal

Calories

0.4 g

Protein

14.2 g

Carbs

0.5 g

Fat

Ingredients

•100 ml fresh pomegranate juice, unsweetened
•1 teaspoon jaljeera powder
•1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
•1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
•1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, lightly crushed
•Juice of half a lime
•100 ml chilled water or plain soda
•Ice cubes, as needed

Method

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Deseed a pomegranate, blend the arils for a few seconds and strain out the juice. Measure out 100 ml.
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Crush the mint leaves gently at the bottom of a tall glass.
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Add the jaljeera powder, roasted cumin, black salt and lime juice and mix well.
4
Pour in the pomegranate juice, then add the chilled water or soda.
5
Add ice, stir and taste. Adjust the lime or salt if needed, and serve at once.
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Summary
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The Spiced Pomegranate Jaljeera Tonic is a tangy, savoury and lightly sweet drink of about 70 kcal that is ready in ten minutes. It combines the antioxidants of pomegranate with the digestive spices of a traditional jaljeera. Fresh juice is recommended over packaged juice which often contains added sugar.

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