Homemade Jeera Drink For Acidity, Bloating, Upset Stomach

By: Payal

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Homemade masala jeera drink is one of those summer staples. It is not just about quenching thirst; it also supports digestion. Want to try it at home? Here is how you can make it.

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Health Benefits Of Cumin:

1. Cumin helps ease nausea, bloating and constipation naturally.
2. It is packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins that support immunity. This is exactly why cumin is such a regular in everyday Indian food.

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Ingredients

1 cup cumin
700 litres water
Half teaspoon chaat masala
Half teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon black salt
1/2 cup sugar or jaggery
Juice of 2 lemons

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Step-1

Soak cumin seeds in water for 6 to 7 hours. Once done, switch on the gas and let the cumin cook in the same water.

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Step-2

After it comes to a boil, stir in the black pepper, chaat masala, salt, sugar and lemon juice.

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Step-3

Now, lower the flame and keep cooking it until the liquid is reduced to half. Switch off the gas and let it cool down.

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Step-4

Strain the mixture, pour it into a bottle and pop it into the fridge. It stays good for about a month.

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Bonus Tip

1. To fix yourself a glass of this masala jeera drink, just drop a few ice cubes into a glass.
2. Add two tbsp of the prepared mix, crush a few mint leaves and stir them in. Pour cold water or soda on top, and you are sorted.

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