Ingredients

• 2 tbsp - cumin seeds
• 570 ml - water
• 2-3 - dried red chillies
• 15 g - fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp - salt
• 1 tsp - sugar
• 1 tbsp - lemon juice

How to Make Jeera Pani

• Heat a cast iron or other heavy-based pan and dry roast the cumin seeds until they are a shade darker, and crush them lightly. Put water in a saucepan and bring it to boil.
• Add cumin, chillies, mint, salt and sugar.
• Cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat. Allow the drink to cool, then strain into individual glasses.