Bael (Bel) ka sharbat

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🥤 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

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👩‍🍳 Method:

Step 1: Break & scoop

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

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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).

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Step 3: Strain

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

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Step 4: Mix sharbat

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

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🧊 Serving:

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

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💡 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.

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🌟 Benefits:

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

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