Variyali Sharbat of Gujarat.

Origin :

Saunf or fennel seeds are called Variyali in Gujarat. Variyali sharbat is a refreshing drink of summer as fennel is known to have cooling properties. This traditional sharbat of Gujarat is the best way to beat the heat. Saunf or fennel seeds are loaded with many health benefits so it is advisable to include Saunf in our diet. This summer cooling drink doesn’t require many ingredients and is very easy to prepare. In Gujarat people stores Saunf after the cultivation of Saunf in winters to make its drink in summer.

Ingredients :

Method :

1. Firts step is to crush fennel seeds ,cardamom,rock sugar in a motar and pestle or you can use blender but be careful because we dont need a fine powder just make a rough powder.
2. Now soak this powder overnight or 4-5 hours with black raisins in a clay pot.
3. In the morning strain the mixture in a jar with the help of fine strainer or muslin cloth,squeeze the raisins with hands to get all the pulp.
4. Now in the jar add some water to adjust the taste of sugar.
5. To enhance the taste add lemon juice and rock salt and some mint leaves.
6. Have it first thing in the morning or you can enjoy it chilled in the afternoon .
7. You can have it daily in the hot summer days.

Health benefits:

• Saunf is loaded with many essential nutrients like vitamin C,calcium and magnesium.
• It works as a coolant for hot summer days.
• Helps lowering down high blood pressure.
• Aids in digestion.
• Have plenty of dietary fiber.
• Loaded with potassium which is good for heart.
• Improves milk production in nursing mothers.

So with so many benefits, we can’t ignore Fennel seeds, so try out this amazingly delicious Variyali sharbat recipe of Gujarat. For more health benefits you can replace sugar with honey or jaggery just add them when sharbat is ready to serve.

A quick tip: You can store that fennel seeds powder in an airtight container for about a month.

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