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]
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