Ingredients: 1 Wood apple (bael fruit),2 tablespoons Jaggery – or sugar,Black Salt (Kala Namak) – to taste,1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera),1 Lemon juice,Mint Leaves (Pudina) – as required,Water – chilled,Ice cubes
Time in minutes: 10 Servings: 2 Course: Appetizer Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Bael Ka Sharbat recipe, muddle the mint leaves and keep aside.Break open the fruit by hitting on the floor. Scoop out the pulp in a large bowl using a spoon or a scooper.Pour in some water and mash the pulp with your hands so as to separate the seeds.Now strain the liquid using a sieve separating the seeds and the fiber. Repeat the process once again, adding some more water.Add sugar/ jaggery, lemon juice and the remaining spices which includes black salt and cumin powder. Add in the muddled mint leaves.Add water, ice cubes and mix Bael Ka Sharbat properly. Adjust the quantity of the spices according to your preference and serve.Serve Bael Ka Sharbat on its own as a summer drink to your family. You can also serve this to your guests as a welcome drink along with Baked Chevdo Recipe (Chivda Mixture -Tea Time Snack) and Baked Mathri Recipe (Non Fried Tea Time Snack).