Jal Jeera is a classic Indian Beverage served during summers and parties alike. Made with homemade spices and topped with ice and mint
The classic Jal Jeera for the scorching summers makes perfect sense – it is an appetiser, cooler, mocktail, easy to make and most of all utterly delicious !
The kids have made this many times on their own, and with store-bought Jajeera powder, its a child’s play, literally. But with a homemade premix listed below, it’s easy on the wallet as well as is fresh, tangy and refreshing every time you make it.
Add, mix, Chill and serve – that’s all there is to this beverage. Let’s see how to make it.
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Jal Jeera – Vegan, GF, Summer Drink
Prep time – 5 mins, No cook, serves – 3
- Ice cold water – 4 glasses + extra ice as required.
- 2 tsp Dried Mint powder (dehydrate and lightly powder mint)
- 2 tsp Roasted Cumin powder (bhuna jeera powder)
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Black Salt
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cardamom (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida (skip for GF)
- 2 tsp Jaggery powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 2 tsp Ginger Powder
Topping:
- 2 tsp Crushed mint leaves
- Store bought Boondi
PIN FOR LATER
How to make Jal Jeera at home
- In a spice blender, add all the dry ingredients and pulse to a fine powder, sieve and store in a box.
- In a large bowl, add the chilled water, the spice powder mix and blend it well.
- To serve, add this cooler to a serving glass, top with crushed mint leaves and boondi.
- Mix a bit and serve immediately adding more ice if needed
Classic Jal Jeera | Summer Coolers
Jal Jeera is a classic Indian Beverage served during summers and parties alike. Made with homemade spices and topped with ice and mint
Equipment
- Bowl
- Whisk optional
- Serving glass
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Dried Mint powder dehydrate and lightly powder mint or use store bought mint powder
- 2 tsp Roasted Cumin powder bhuna jeera powder
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Black Salt
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cardamom optional, but recommended
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida skip for GF
- 2 tsp Jaggery powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 2 tsp Ginger Powder
Topping
- 2 tsp Crushed mint leaves
- Store bought Boondi
Instructions
- In a spice blender, add all the dry ingredients and pulse to a fine powder, sieve and store in a box.
- In a large bowl, add the chilled water, the spice powder mix and blend it well.
- To serve, add this cooler to a serving glass, top with crushed mint leaves and boondi.
- Mix a bit and serve immediately adding more ice if needed
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1167mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 334IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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Jal jeera is a great drink for summer! We love it, unfortunately my son doesn’t. Good that your kids love it!
I have never tried jaljeera with that powder , but I am sure with the addition of mint , boondi and jaggery it must be great .
Boondi addition is new to me. Looks really refreshing and must have tasted wonderful.
Addition of boondi is new to me. I make jal jeera for us, adults but the kids never took to it.
This is an easy to make drink perfect for this heat. I love the addition of boondhi. It looks so inviting.
Wow, this is my favorite drink and it looks absolutely delicious ,great summer drink for both kids and adults.
Perfect refreshing drink for summer. It looks so tempting.
Its really wonderful that your kids did this theme, enjoyed all the dishes this week, the girls did a great job!
To have Jaljeera mix at hand during summer is so helpful. One can make a thirst quenching, flavourful, cooling drink in a jiffy. Haven’t tried jal jeera with boondi. Will add some when I make the drink next time.
Do try chilled Jaljeera with boondi Mayuri. am sure you would like the textural high
This is such a refreshing jal jeera drink. What better could one wish for in the scorching heat of Indian Summer. This is not only a refreshing drink. Boondi gives a great dimension to this drink. Loved going through the post.
absolutely Neha. the boondi is the star according to me in the Jal Jeera..
Thanda thanda cool cool jaljeera… I like to add jal jeera paani to pani puris and enjoy them while V loves to sip on jaljeera with crunchy boondi 🙂
I like both of them – with pani puri & with boondi topped with lots of crushed ice n pudina
The classic jaljeera is an absolute summer essential. We love having a jug ready every hot day of the summer.
oh yes ! perfect for summer