Name: Refreshing Bel Ka Sharbat: A Cooling Ayurvedic Summer Drink
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 70 gm Bilva Fruit Pulp (golden apple or wood apple); 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder (roasted); 1/4 tsp Salt (black); 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala; 1 1/2 tsp Sugar (or to taste); 150 ml Water

Refreshing Bel Ka Sharbat: A Cooling Ayurvedic Summer Drink

40 minutes

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About Refreshing Bel Ka Sharbat: A Cooling Ayurvedic Summer Drink

Escape the heat and invigorate your senses with Bel Ka Sharbat, a vibrant Indian cooler steeped in Ayurvedic tradition. This golden elixir, crafted from the pulp of the bilva fruit (wood apple), offers a tantalizing dance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes.

Roasted cumin and black salt add an earthy depth, while a touch of sweetness balances the unique flavor profile. It's the ultimate thirst quencher and a revitalizing treat perfect for those scorching summer days.

Beyond its refreshing taste, Bel Ka Sharbat boasts digestive and immune-boosting benefits, making it a healthy and delicious way to stay cool and vibrant all season long.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep20

Cook20

Total40

Calories12 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages

Recipe TasteSalty Savoury Sweet

Ingredients

Bel Fruit Pulp

▢ 70 gm Bilva Fruit Pulp golden apple or wood apple

Spices and Flavorings

▢ 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder roasted
▢ 1/4 tsp Salt black
▢ 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
▢ 1 1/2 tsp Sugar or to taste

Liquid

▢ 150 ml Water

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Instructions

Soak the bilva fruit pulp in 100ml of water for 5 minutes to soften it.
Gently mash the soaked pulp with your fingers to help release its flavor and nutrients.
Strain the pulp mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or fibers. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable drink.
Transfer the strained bilva pulp mixture to a blender.
Add the roasted cumin powder, black salt, sugar, and chaat masala to the blender.
Blend for about 30 seconds until the mixture is well combined.
Strain the blended mixture once more through a sieve to achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
To serve, add 2 tablespoons of the prepared bel mixture to a glass.
Top with the remaining water and stir well to combine. Adjust sweetness as needed.
Your refreshing Bel Ka Sharbat is ready! Serve chilled and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Good To Know

Bel fruit offers numerous health benefits, including stabilizing insulin levels, potentially alleviating constipation and ulcerative colitis, and addressing hair and skin issues.
It may help regulate hyperthyroidism and menstrual irregularities.
Bel fruit has antimicrobial, antifungal, and anticancer properties.
It may help prevent iron-deficiency anemia, tuberculosis, and leprosy, and aid in removing toxins from the body.
Bel Sharbat is considered a good immunity and energy booster.

Expert Tips

For a richer flavor, roast the bel fruit pulp slightly before blending. This enhances its natural sweetness and adds a subtle smoky note.
Adjust the sweetness and tanginess to your liking by adding more or less sugar and lime juice. Taste and adjust as needed.
If fresh bel fruit is unavailable, you can use commercially available bel fruit pulp or powder, but adjust the water content accordingly.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover Bel Sharbat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Give the sharbat a good stir before serving, as some settling may occur.