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Jamun sharbat
जामुन शरबत
A deep purple summer drink made from fresh black jamun fruit, tangy rather than sweet.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
15 minServes 3DrinkSuits PittaChildren eat itVegan
You'll need
- 2 cups ripe jamun (black plum), deseeded
- 2 tbsp sugar or jaggery
- A pinch of black salt
- A pinch of roasted cumin powder
- 2 cups chilled water
Method
- Mash the jamun fruit well, or blend briefly, and strain to extract the pulp and juice.
- Mix in the sugar, black salt and cumin powder.
- Stir in the chilled water, adjusting thickness to taste, and serve over ice.
Why this dish
Jamun is a cooling, tangy summer fruit in the Ayurvedic calendar, exactly the kind of drink Pitta benefits from when the heat of the season builds up.