About
It is basically a traditional and flavored mint syrup beverage drink recipe prepared with a lot of mint leaves, spices, and rock sugar. Due to its cooling properties, mint sharbat or pudina nimbu sharbat is also popularly known as a mint cooler. For the same reason, it is mainly served in the summer season for quenching the thirst and cooling down the body. Moreover, when the fresh mint leaves are grounded with fennel seeds, it yields a perfect summer refreshing beverage. Apart from its cooling properties, it is also known for its medicinal and health benefits. Particularly it is known for its digestion help and relieving stomach upset. In addition, it also helps with constipation by reducing the body temperature. Hence it makes it a perfect choice to include in the diet or perhaps in your favorite drink.Step-by-step
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firstly, in a mixer jar take 1 cup pudina, ½ cup cold water and 2 tbsp fennel.
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grind to smooth paste. keep aside.
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also, grind 1 cup rock sugar / mishri to a smooth powder. you can alternatively use sugar or jaggery.
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in a large kadai take powdered sugar and 1 litre water.
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stir and mix making sure the sugar is melted.
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add in the prepared pudian mixture. make sure to filter out so that there is no residue.
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mix well and cook on medium flame.
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boil for 8 minutes or until the syrup turns sticky. do not over-boil or attain string consistency.
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the syrup thickens slightly. now add ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp pepper powder, 1 tsp chaat masala and 1 tsp kala namak.
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mix well making sure everything is well combined.
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cool completely, and add 3 tbsp lemon juice and ½ tsp green food colour.
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mix well and pudina sharbat syrup is ready. you can store it in a glass jar for up to 3 months.
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to prepare pudina sharbat, in a glass add 3 tbsp syrup.
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also, add sabja seeds, lemon slices and ice cubes.
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finally, pour in chilled water and enjoy mint sharbat.
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Notes
- Firstly, make sure to add fennel along with mint to get the cooling flavour.
- Also, you can dry ginger powder as it boosts immunity.
- Additionally, you can use soda water instead of cold water to prepare sharbat.
- Finally, Mint Sharbat Recipe can also be used to make ice popsicles.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/mint-sharbat-recipe-pudina-ka-sharbat/