Jeera water
Cumin seeds simmered in water, sipped warm first thing: nearly calorie-free and easy on the stomach.
- Time
- 6 min (1 prep + 5 cook)
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Level
- Easy
- Gear
- Stovetop
Per serving
1 cup (250 ml)
- Calories
- 4kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Sugar
- 0g
Jeera pani is just cumin seeds boiled in water, strained and sipped warm. It has next to no calories, a pleasant earthy taste, and many people find a warm cup first thing in the morning or after a heavy dinner settles the stomach and gets the day's water intake started. It costs a few paise per cup.
- Hydration
- Low calorie
- Gut friendly
- Budget
- No added sugar
- Breakfast
- Anytime
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Ingredients
Method
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a small pan on high heat, add the jeera and lower the heat.
- 2
Simmer on low for 4 to 5 minutes until the water turns pale golden and smells of toasted cumin.
- 3
Strain into a cup, add lemon if you like, and sip warm.
Tips
- Soak the jeera overnight in the water and just warm it in the morning for a milder flavour.
- Add a slice of ginger or 3 crushed ajwain seeds to the pan after a heavy meal.
Storage
Make fresh; it takes 6 minutes.
Nutrition is estimated per serving from IFCT 2017 and USDA FoodData Central and rounded. Your ingredients and portions will differ a little.
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