Bael (Bel) ka sharbat


🥤 Bael ka Sharbat (Easy & Cooling)

🌿 Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe bael fruit
  • 3–4 cups cold water
  • 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
  • A pinch of black salt
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • Ice cubes

👩‍🍳 Method:

Step 1: Break & scoop

  1. Crack the hard shell of the bael fruit.
  2. Scoop out the pulp into a bowl.

Step 2: Soak & mash

  1. Add 1–2 cups water to the pulp.
  2. Mash well with your hands or a spoon.
  3. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes (helps soften the pulp).

Step 3: Strain

  1. Strain the mixture using a sieve.
  2. Press well to extract all the juice.
  3. Discard seeds and fibers.

Step 4: Mix sharbat

  1. Add remaining water.
  2. Mix in sugar, black salt, and roasted cumin powder.
  3. Stir until everything dissolves.

🧊 Serving:

  • Serve chilled with ice ❄️
  • Optional: add a few mint leaves for extra freshness

💡 Tips:

  • Always use fully ripe bael (soft inside, aromatic smell).
  • Adjust thickness—some like it thick, some more watery.
  • You can skip cumin & salt for a pure sweet version.

🌟 Benefits:

  • Naturally cools the body
  • Great for digestion
  • Helps prevent heatstroke