The Cumin makes
this drink special as it aids in digestion. The mint has a cooling
effect. One of the main ingredients is black salt or rock salt which
acts as a digestive. Well, with all these benefits it makes for a great
starting point for a great meal.
- 2 tablespoons
Cumin seeds - dry roasted and ground fine
- 2 tablespoons
Mint leaves paste
- 1/2 teaspoon
fresh Cilantro leaves paste
- 1 tablespoon
Dried mango powder/Amchur
- 1/2 teaspoon Black
salt (an important ingredient for this recipe)
- 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice
- Pinch of Sugar
- 5 cups of
Chilled water
- Mint Leaves
for garnishing
In
a bowl mix all of the above ingredients
except the water and mix well. Add the cold water. Garnish with
mint leaves.
Black
Salt also known as Rock Salt.
is a special type of Indian mineral salt. It's more grayish pink than
black and has a very special smokey flavor. The major use of this
"spice" is to impart the special characteristic flavor to the
tangy fresh salads called Chaats. In fact, without kala namak - you
can't make an authentic Chaat. Top
