Basil & lemon coolant
So that now everyone is eagerly waiting for the series premiere of "Games of Thrones" but Its the time when summer is coming :). so here I come with the recipie of Basil and Lemon refreshing coolant. As we know Basil is considered as one of the healthiest food and contain very beneficial properties like it is anti-inflammatory Effects,Anti-Bacterial Properties and good for cardiovascular health.
Ingredients
50-70 Basil/Tulsi leaves(it can be varied according to taste)
3/4 Jaggery
1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon cardomom powder 10 cups Water (Can be adjusted according to taste)
Method
1.Mix basil leaves,lemon juice and cardomom powder in blender and make fine paste.
2.Take 6-8 cups of water for boiling and add jaggery while water starts heating to melt the jaggery in water. once the jaggery is completely dissolve ,switch off the gas.(you can change the ratio of water and jaggery according to the sweetness you want to maintain).
3.Once the jaggery water cool slightly not completely, add the basil and lemon paste we prepared earlier.
4. Cover the mixture and keep it for 2 hours to combine all the flavours.
5. Once the mixture is cooled use a strainer to remove any residue. Pour it in jug and it is ready to sip. you can keep it refrigerated for 10 days.