Thursday, May 07, 2009

Jal Jeera is an Indian beverage

Jal Jeera is an Indian beverage. In Hindi, "Jal" means water and "Jeera" means cumin. Jal Jeera is similar to lemonade and is a popular summer drink in India. It is generally served as an appetizer as it is intended to startle the taste buds.
The Cumin is a medicinal ingredient which aids digestion. The mint has a cooling effect on the consumer. One of the main ingredients is black salt or rock salt which acts as a digestive.
Jal Jeera is popular in Northern India because of its cooling properties against the temperature of the region. It is generally served with appetizers before a meal, but is also drunk between meals. It contains no sugar, which makes it rather healthy.
Jal Jeera is popular in the USA at most Indian restaurants, as well.
[edit]Other forms of calling: Jal Jeera

In some parts of the world, it is also mentioned as - "Jal Ja Jeera", something that resembles - "Al Ja Jeera".[citation needed]
Originator of "Jal Ja Jeera":
Queen Eiko did the honour by naming it as - "Jal Ja Jeera".[citation needed]