Move over lemonade—This Saunf Sharbat will be your summer obsession

New Delhi: The summer season is here, and the scorching heat has been anything but forgiving. In this sweltering weather, all one really wants to do is sit in front of the air conditioner and sip on a chilled beverage. This year, ditch the age-old lime water and fruit juices—try something refreshingly different. Whip up this Saunf Sharbat recipe to enjoy a flavourful, cooling drink right at home.

Saunf Sharbat is the perfect Indian beverage to make this summer. A traditional drink made from fennel seeds, it’s not only revitalising but also packed with health benefits. Sipping on Saunf Sharbat will help keep you cool amid the relentless summer heat.

Saunf Sharbat Recipe

This summer, skip the same old fruit juices and instead, go Indian-style with this aromatic Saunf Sharbat. Serve it to your kids, friends, and family as the perfect refresher for a sultry day.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fennel seeds (saunf)
• 2 green cardamoms
• 2 cloves
• 6–8 black peppercorns
• ½-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (khuskhus)
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 10–15 fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black salt
• ½ teaspoon regular salt
• Ice cubes (as required)
• Water (for boiling and serving)

How to Make Saunf Sharbat

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Follow these easy steps to craft a drink that beats the heat with every sip.

1. Dry Roast the Ingredients

• Start by heating a non-stick pan over a low flame. Add the fennel seeds, green cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, poppy seeds, and cumin seeds.
• Gently dry roast the spices until aromatic, taking care not to burn them.
• Transfer the roasted spices into a bowl and allow them to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Mint Leaves

• In the same pan, dry roast the fresh mint leaves for 1–2 minutes over low heat.
• Add the roasted mint to the bowl with the cooled spices.

3. Grind into a Powder

• Once the mixture has cooled, transfer it to a grinder jar.
• Add the sugar, black salt, and regular salt.
• Grind everything into a fine, fragrant powder.

4. Serve the Sharbat

• To serve, add 1–2 tablespoons of the prepared sharbat powder into a glass.
• Add a few ice cubes, pour in chilled water, and stir well to combine.
• Garnish with a mint sprig or fennel seeds, if desired.

Your refreshing Saunf Sharbat, made the Indian way, is now ready to be served. Enjoy this cooling delight on hot summer days with your loved ones—and make hydration a whole lot more stylish.

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