IMLI KA AMLANA

INGREDIENTS Tamarind pulp 4 tablespoons Black salt (kala namak) 1 1/2 teaspoons Black pepper powder 1/3 teaspoon Green cardamom powder 1/3 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain), powdered 3 teaspoons Sugar 6 tablespoons Salt to taste Fresh mint leaves, chopped 8 - 10

METHOD Add five cups of water to tamarind pulp and mix well. Grind together black salt, black pepper powder, green cardamom powder, roasted cumin powder, roasted carom seed powder, sugar and salt to a very fine powder. Add this mixture to the tamarind water and mix well. Chill in the refrigerator. Pour into Old-Fashioned glasses. Decorate with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.