Looking for a natural way to cool down this summer? This Saunf Sarbat Recipe (fennel seeds drink) is exactly what you need! When the sun is shining bright, and you want something healthy, hydrating, and tasty, making a quick summer drink at home is the best choice. Instead of buying expensive sodas or packaged juices, you can easily prepare this amazing cooling drink in just 2 minutes.
Fennel seeds are known for their cooling properties and are fantastic for digestion. In this beginner-friendly guide, I will show you how to make a magical saunf premix powder. Using this single powder, we will create 3 delicious summer drinks: a classic saunf sarbat, a sweet basil seed drink, and a tangy mint-lemon refresher. Whether you are serving guests or treating yourself after coming home from the hot sun, this Saunf Sarbat Recipe will definitely become your new summer favourite!
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Ingredients List
- 100g Fennel seeds (Saunf / Badishep)
- 100g Rock sugar (Mishri / Khadi Sakhar) or regular sugar
- 3 large Green cardamoms (Elaichi)
- 7 Black peppercorns (Kali mirch)
- ½ tsp Black salt (Kala namak)
- ½ tsp Regular salt
- Cold water (from the fridge or earthen pot)
- Ice cubes
- For Variation 2: 3 tbsp Soaked basil seeds (Sabja seeds – soaked in water for 10-15 mins)
- For Variation 3: A few fresh Mint leaves (Pudina) and 3 Lemon slices
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Saunf Sarbat Powder
- First, break the rock sugar into smaller pieces so it doesn’t damage your blender.
- Take a blending jar and add the fennel seeds, broken rock sugar, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, black salt, and regular salt.
- Blend everything together until it forms a smooth, fine powder.
- Your basic Saunf Sarbat Recipe premix powder is ready! You can store this in an airtight container for later.
Step 2: Make the Classic Saunf Sarbat (Drink 1)
- Take a serving glass and drop in 3 ice cubes.
- In a separate bowl, take a glass of cold water and mix in 1.5 tablespoons of your prepared saunf powder.
- Stir the water well and pour it over the ice cubes in your glass. Your classic cooling drink is ready!
Step 3: Make the Basil Seed Sarbat (Drink 2)
- In a fresh glass, add 3 ice cubes.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the soaked basil seeds (sabja).
- Pour the classic saunf sarbat water (prepared in Step 2) into this glass and stir well from the bottom so the seeds mix nicely.
Step 4: Make the Mint Lemon Sarbat (Drink 3)
- Put a few fresh mint leaves and 3 lemon slices into an empty glass.
- Gently crush them with a spoon to release the fresh lemon juice and mint flavour.
- Add a few ice cubes, pour in the classic saunf sarbat water, and give it a good mix. Enjoy your tangy drink!
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Cooking Tips
- Use Rock Sugar: Rock sugar (mishri) has natural cooling effects on the body, making it a much better choice than regular white sugar for hot summer days.
- Adjust to Taste: If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, feel free to add a little more sugar or jaggery.
- Store Safely: Keep the prepared saunf powder in a clean, dry, airtight container. It makes serving guests super quick and easy!
- Smooth Texture: If you don’t like the tiny bits of fennel seeds touching your mouth, simply sift the blended powder through a strainer before storing it.
Variations
- Vegan Version: Great news! This entire recipe is naturally 100% vegan.
- Spicy Version: Add a pinch of roasted cumin powder and extra black salt to give the drink a tangy, spicy twist, similar to Jaljeera.
- Kids-Friendly Version: Skip the black peppercorns when grinding the powder, and add a little extra sugar to make it perfectly sweet for children.
- Healthy Jaggery Version: Skip the rock sugar completely when blending. Instead, mix a spoonful of organic jaggery powder directly into the water when preparing the drink.
Serving Suggestions
This cooling Saunf Sarbat Recipe is perfect on its own as a midday refresher. However, it pairs beautifully with light, savoury evening snacks. Serve it alongside roasted makhana (fox nuts), baked vegetable chips, or a simple fruit salad. It is an excellent and healthy welcome drink to offer guests instead of hot tea or coffee!
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FAQs
Q1: Can I make this Saunf Sarbat Recipe without rock sugar?
Ans: Yes! If you don’t have rock sugar at home, you can easily use regular white sugar, jaggery powder, or even honey to sweeten your drink.
Q2: How long can I store the saunf sarbat powder?
Ans: You can safely store this dry powder in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 months. Just make sure to use a clean, dry spoon every time you scoop it out.
Q3: Is this fennel seed drink good for digestion?
Ans: Absolutely! Fennel seeds, black salt, and mint are all excellent ingredients for calming the stomach. This drink helps improve digestion, especially if you have it after a heavy meal.
Q4: Can I skip the black peppercorns?
Ans: Yes, you can. The black peppercorns are just there to balance the sweetness with a tiny hint of spice, but the drink will still taste delicious without them.
Q5: What are Sabja seeds?
Ans: Sabja seeds are sweet basil seeds. They have amazing cooling properties and are very popular in Indian summer drinks like falooda. You just need to soak them in water for about 10-15 minutes before using them.
Refreshing Saunf Sarbat Recipe: 3 Easy Summer Drinks
Ingredients
- 100 g Fennel seeds Saunf / Badishep
- 100 g Rock sugar Mishri / Khadi Sakhar or regular sugar
- 3 large Green cardamoms Elaichi
- 7 Black peppercorns Kali mirch
- ½ tsp Black salt Kala namak
- ½ tsp Regular salt
- Cold water from the fridge or earthen pot
- Ice cubes
- For Variation 2: 3 tbsp Soaked basil seeds Sabja seeds – soaked in water for 10-15 mins
- For Variation 3: A few fresh Mint leaves Pudina and 3 Lemon slices
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Saunf Sarbat Powder
- First, break the rock sugar into smaller pieces so it doesn’t damage your blender.
- Take a blending jar and add the fennel seeds, broken rock sugar, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, black salt, and regular salt.
- Blend everything together until it forms a smooth, fine powder.
- Your basic Saunf Sarbat Recipe premix powder is ready! You can store this in an airtight container for later.
Step 2: Make the Classic Saunf Sarbat (Drink 1)
- Take a serving glass and drop in 3 ice cubes.
- In a separate bowl, take a glass of cold water and mix in 1.5 tablespoons of your prepared saunf powder.
- Stir the water well and pour it over the ice cubes in your glass. Your classic cooling drink is ready!
Step 3: Make the Basil Seed Sarbat (Drink 2)
- In a fresh glass, add 3 ice cubes.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the soaked basil seeds (sabja).
- Pour the classic saunf sarbat water (prepared in Step 2) into this glass and stir well from the bottom so the seeds mix nicely.
Step 4: Make the Mint Lemon Sarbat (Drink 3)
- Put a few fresh mint leaves and 3 lemon slices into an empty glass.
- Gently crush them with a spoon to release the fresh lemon juice and mint flavour.
- Add a few ice cubes, pour in the classic saunf sarbat water, and give it a good mix. Enjoy your tangy drink!
