Gurer Sharbat / Indian Jaggery Cooler Drink

A cooling beverage made of our very own jaggery is as different in taste and flavour as it sounds. A tall glass of this cooling drink takes away all the miseries of summer and you will feel instantly energized. The ginger powder gives it the required kick and the black peppercorns make the taste slightly sizzling with its heat. Just a perfect drink for this hot..hot...season!!

Gurer Sharbat / Indian Jaggery Cooler Drink

Serves 2

Ingredients:

4 tbsp gur / jaggery

1 tsp crushed black peppercorns

A pinch of Black salt

Salt – as per taste

A pinch of ginger powder

2 green cardamoms

2 glasses of chilled water

Method:

Dry roast the green cardamoms on a tawa for less than a minute. Transfer them to a large bowl and let it come to room temperature.

Peel off their skin and get the seeds.

Put the seeds in a mortar and pestle and grind them.

In a bowl add the jaggery and a little water. Stir until the jaggery melts.

Add the rest of the water.

Add the salt, ginger powder, a pinch green cardamom powder (add more if required), crushed black peppercorns and black salt.

Taste and adjust the seasonings.

Pour in tall glasses and serve immediately.