Summer special: How to make jaljeera at home using desi spices

Apr 4, 2025 Nibedita Roy

Make your own jaljeera masala at home

Summer season is here, and it’s that time of the year when traditional delights like Jaljeera make a comeback! This desi drink has a cool potency that can reduce the body heat. In fact, it is one of the most popular desi drinks you can find in almost any nook and corner of the city, but what exactly is jaljeera, and can it be prepared at home? Read on to find out�?/p> Getty Images

Ingredients:

1/4 cup roasted cumin seeds, 1 tbsp black salt , 1 tsp ginger powder (sauf), 1 tsp black pepper (kali mirch), 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds), 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, juice of 1 lemon, and sugar as needed. Getty Images

Step 1

To begin with this simple drink mix, roast cumin seeds lightly until aromatic, then grind them into a fine powder. Getty Images

Step 2

Mix this with black salt, ginger powder, black pepper, and ajwain. This is the Jaljeera spice mix. Getty Images

Step 3

In a jug, add chilled water and stir in 2-3 tablespoons of the spice mix. Getty Images

Step 4

Add lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and a pinch of rock salt. Getty Images

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Spices 5

Add jaggery or sugar if you prefer a slightly sweet taste. Getty Images

Step 6

Stir well until everything is dissolved. Getty Images

Step 7

Serve it chilled and enjoy! Getty Images

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