Pineapple Jaljeera Drink

Jaljeera is a refreshment drink served during summer. Jaljeera means cumin water. This has different flavors added to make it sweet, spicy and tangy. It is excellent for digestion. Here is a variation  by adding pineapple. Pineapple adds a sweet and tangy combination and makes it perfect for summer or a drink for parties.

Ingredients:

For making jaljeera powder:

• 4 teaspoon dried mint
• 4 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 2 teaspoon citric acid
• pinch of asafetida
• 1 teaspoon dry ginger powder
• 2 teaspoon black salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
• 2 black cardamon
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 small clove
• 1/4 teaspoon roasted fennel seeds

For making pineapple jaljeera:

• 2 cups fresh pineapple juice (strained twice)
• 1 cup Cold water
• 1/3 cup jaljeera powder or as needed
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Method:

• To start making Pineapple Jaljeera drink, in a spice grinder jar, add all the ingredients given under "For Jaljeera Powder" and grind them to a fine powder. Use a dry sleeve/strainer and sleeve the powder once. 
• In a pitcher add fresh pineapple juice, cold water, lemon juice with jaljeera powder as needed and stir to combine. 
• Garnish with some mint leaves and serve.