Chef Kunal Kapur shares a refreshing summer drink to beat the heat: How to make jamun sharbat at home

With June in full swing and the monsoon still awaited, the intense summer heat continues to dominate daily life. While people look forward to the cooling rains, seasonal fruits offer a refreshing way to cope with the rising temperatures.

Kunal Kapur Shares a Summer Favourite

Chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur recently took to Instagram to showcase a cooling recipe made from one of his favourite seasonal fruits, jamun. Highlighting its unique taste and refreshing qualities, he introduced a simple yet delicious drink perfect for hot days.

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Describing the recipe, he wrote, “As I was strolling around the city, I finally spotted fresh jamuns! One of my absolute favourite seasonal fruits, they instantly reminded me of all things summer. Tangy, sweet, refreshing, and packed with flavour, they make the perfect sherbet for hot days. So naturally, I had to turn them into a delicious glass of jamun sharbat. If you’re a jamun lover like me, this one’s a must-try!”

Ingredients You Will Nee

Water - 1 litre
Fresh jamun – 250 g
Sugar – ¼ cup
Salt – to taste
Roasted cumin (crushed) – 1 tbsp
Black pepper powder – ¼ tsp
Black salt – ½ tsp
Lemon juice – ¼ cup
Ice cubes – a few
Fresh mint leaves – a handful

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Boil the Base
Start by bringing water to a boil in a large pan. Add jamuns, sugar, salt, roasted cumin, black pepper powder, and black salt. Mix everything well.

2. Cook the Jamuns
Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes until the jamuns soften and the pulp begins to separate from the seeds. Stir occasionally during the process.

3. Cool and Mash
Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Once cooled, gently mash the jamuns without crushing the seeds, as they can add bitterness.

4. Strain the Juice
Strain the mixture into a bowl to extract the juice. Use a spoon to press the pulp and collect as much liquid as possible.

5. Add Lemon Juice
Stir in lemon juice to enhance the flavour and give the drink a refreshing tang.

6. Serve and Garnish
Pour the jamun juice into a glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.

A Perfect Summer Refresher

Jamun sharbat is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavours, making it an ideal drink to stay cool and hydrated during hot summer days. Easy to prepare and packed with seasonal goodness, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to beat the heat naturally.