Spice up, cool down

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Was reminded today about Jal Jeera â€" a spicy Indian 'lemonade' with a sweet/sour/astringent bite. It also makes, without the cold water, a delicious chutney with an Indian meal.

Serves 2
1 ½ tsp tamarind paste (or the juice of 1 lemon if you're fresh out of tamarind ;))
400ml or 15fl oz cold water
¼ tsp ground toasted cumin
1 tsp jaggery or brown sugar
Small pinch of chilli powder
Pinch of ground black pepper
Pinch of salt

2 mint leaves

Mix together with ice and serve with the mint leaves :)

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[Hawkweed]

Lassi is also very refreshing.