Dates Jaljeera

Dates  Jaljeera

( The extremely rejuvenating drink jaljeera in a different avatar with dates. )

Ingredients

Seedless dates soaked in hot water 7-8

Cumin seeds 2 tablespoons

Black peppercorns 1 teaspoon

Fresh mint leaves 25-30 

Salt to taste

Black salt to taste

Juice of 3 lemons 

Ice cubes as required

Method

Dry roast cumin seeds and peppercorns in a non-stick pan till fragrant

Switch off the heat and cool down to room temperature.

Roughly tear mint leaves and put in a mixer jar. 

Add salt, black salt, lemon juice, 3-4 tbsps water and 1 tbsp roasted ingredients and grind to a smooth paste. 

Store the remaining roasted ingredients in an airtight container for future use. 

Pour the prepared paste into a bowl of ice cubes

 Add 3 cups of water and mix well.

Grind dates with ¼ cup water to a smooth paste and add to the same bowl and mix well. 

Pour the date jaljeera into 4 individual serving glasses and serve chilled.