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 Jal Jeera drinks | |
| Place of origin | India |
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| Region or state | North India |
| Main ingredients | Water,cumin,ginger,black pepper,black salt,mint |
Jal-jeera is anIndian beverage. It is flavored with a spice mix known as jal-jeera powder. InHindi, "jal" means water and "jeera" meanscumin. The beverage base is eitherlemonade or similar tangy drinks and jaljira spices, and is a popular summer drink in India. It is sometimes served as an appetizer, as it is intended to "startle" the taste buds.
Jaljira spices generally consist of cumin, ginger, black pepper, mint, black salt, some fruit powder (usually either mango, or some kind of citrus zest), and chili or hot pepper powder.
Jaljeera has a very long history, originating[when?] on the banks of theGanges river.[1] At one time, the powder was ground on stone slabs, and stored in clay pots.[2]
Thecumin is a medicinal ingredient which aids digestion. Themint has a cooling effect. Black salt or rock salt acts as a digestive.
Jaljeera is popular in northern India because it is thought to have cooling properties, against the temperature of the region.
