Mint Drink
by Tarla Dalal
Sip on this drink before or after meals to tame down the stomach acids!
While regular Mint Juice is also good for acidity, this version of the Mint Drink that is made of mint leaves cooked with salt, has a richer flavour that is appealing to the taste buds.
Plus, preparing it this way also does away with sugar which can aggravate acidity. Chop the mint very finely for a good mouthfeel.
Mint Drink recipe - How to make Mint Drink
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 glasses
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
salt to taste (optional)
Method
- Method
- Combine the mint leaves, salt and 2 cups of water in a saucepan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Pour the drink into 2 individual glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per glass
| Energy | 2 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 64.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 8 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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CB - steeping the crushed mint in water brings out the flavour, but do not boil as it tastes bitter. I used the pulp to make chaas and the juice to make jaljeera
I made this for my sis-in-law who suffers from acidity quite often and she really felt relieved. This remedy really works. do try it... the mint leaves a very flavourful after taste in the mouth.