The Ultimate Fennel Seed Cooling Drinks (Water & Milk Versions)
Known for their incredible digestive properties and natural ability to lower body temperature, fennel seeds are the star of this refreshing duo.
Ingredients
- Step 1: The Fennel Premix Powder Yields ~1.5 cups
- 1/2 cup Dried Fennel Seeds
- 1 cup Palm Rock Sugar Mishri or regular cane sugar
- 5 Green Cardamom Pods
- 10 –12 Black Peppercorns
- Step 2: The Toppings Pre-Soaked
- Basil Seeds Sabja: 1 tbsp soaked in 1/2 cup water for 15 mins.
- Edible Gum Lace Gond Katira: 1 tsp soaked in 1 cup water overnight until fluffy.
- Step 3: Beverage Liquids
- Water Version: Chilled Water Fresh Mint, Black Salt, Lemon Juice.
- Milk Version: Chilled Milk Dairy or Oat.
Instructions
- Make the Fennel Premix
- Grind: Place fennel seeds, rock sugar, cardamom, and peppercorns in a high-speed blender.
- Refine: Pulse into a very fine powder. Sieve the mixture to remove any coarse fibers for a smoother drink.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container.
- Assembly: Zesty Water Version
- Chill: Add 5–6 ice cubes and torn mint leaves to a tall glass.
- Layer: Add 1 big tsp of Fennel Premix, 1/4 tsp black salt, 1 tbsp soaked basil seeds, and 1 big tsp soaked edible gum.
- Mix: Squeeze in half a lemon, top with chilled water, and stir vigorously.
- Assembly: Creamy Milk Version
- Base: Add 5–6 ice cubes, 1 tbsp soaked basil seeds, and 1 tsp soaked edible gum to a glass.
- Sweeten: Add 1 ½ tsp of the Fennel Premix.
- Finish: Pour chilled milk to the top and stir until the powder is fully dissolved.