Angoor ka Sharbat
by Tarla Dalal

angoor ka sharbat recipe | Mughlai black grape drink | healthy kale angoor ka ras | angoor juice | with 12 amazing images.

Indian black grape juice, also known as kale angoor ka ras or karehal ka juice, offers a distinctive taste and experience different from typical grape juices. Here's a description:

A beautiful deep purple color due to the anthocyanin pigments in black grapes. While green grapes abound in vitamin C as a source of antioxidants, the black variety also is rich in ‘anthocyanins’ that give them their colour. Both these antioxidants are present in highest amounts just beneath the skin. Thus it is advisable to wash the grapes thoroughly and enjoy them.
A rich and intense aroma with notes of ripe black grapes, sometimes carrying hints of earthiness or spice depending on the variety and regional variations.

To make angoor ka sharbat, in a mixer put the grapes. Add cumin seeds powder, lemon juice and grated ginger, 1/2 cups water and 24 ice cubes. Blend into a smooth and creamy mixture. Pour into 4 individual glasses. Serve angoor ka sharbat chilled garnished with mint leaves.

Main ingredients for Mughlai black grape drink

1. black grapes or grapes. grapes provide the dominant sweetness. The flavonoid quercetin found in grapes helps to reduce the risk of heart diseases and prevents the onset of stroke. Resveratrol is another antioxidant that grapes possess.

2. lemon juice. Grapes are naturally sweet, and even grape juice can be quite sugary. A touch of lemon juice adds a touch of acidity, which can help cut through the sweetness and create a more balanced flavor profile. This is particularly useful when using sweeter grape varieties for the juice. Lemon juice can introduce additional citrusy notes that complement the flavors of the grapes and add complexity to the juice. Lemon is a very good source of vitamin C and thus helps in the production of white blood cells and antibodies in the blood which attacks invading microorganisms, prevents infection and builds immunity.

With not too high a sodium count to its credit coupled with good levels of potassium (5.7% per cup), grapes in kale angoor ka ras contain the necessary minerals to maintain high blood pressure. Low intakes of potassiumhave often been linked to poor control of blood pressure and strokes.

Pro tips for kale angoor ka ras. 1. Add 1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak). Grated ginger is often added to grape juice to enhance its flavor and provide additional health benefits. The spicy, pungent, and slightly sweet flavor of ginger complements the natural sweetness of grape juice, creating a delicious and complex flavor profile. Ginger is an effective cure for congestion, sore throat, cold and cough. 2. Add 3/4th tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder. Cumin powder has a warm, earthy, and slightly citrusy aroma and flavor profile. While its use in this context might be unconventional, it could potentially complement the sweetness and tartness of the grapes and add a unique savory depth to the juice. The most common benefit of jeera known to many is to soothe the stomach, intestine and the entire digestive tract. Cumin seeds are apparently a very good source of iron.

Enjoy angoor ka sharbat recipe | Mughlai black grape drink | healthy kale angoor ka ras | angoor juice | with step by step photos.

Preparation Time: 10 mins   Cooking Time: 0 mins    Total Time: 10 mins    Makes 4 servings