The Hungry Notebook

  Lemonade are out, Kokum Sherbet is the antioxidant-rich tangy Indian drink that is taking off in health circles globally! 🌿 Introduction During the hottest time of the year when everyone would be sucking on ice cold colas or sweet juicy fruit Punches, India has always known a better solution, Kokum Sherbet. Derived out of a deep purple fruit grown in the Western Ghats, Kokum (or rather as it is also known as Garcinia indica) is nature way of responding to the heat. However, today, this old drink exited the Indian subcontinent and diffused into foreign health cafes or wellness menus. People in California to Cape Town cannot stop gushing about its benefits, on wellness influencers: everything, gut health to glowing skin. So, allow us to go deep into what makes Kokum Sherbet the coolest and the hottest summer cooler of the season. What is Kokum? Kokum is a tropical fruit which bears itself in evergreen trees in the Konkan coast of India. It is sour, a bit sweet and rich in antioxi...

  The Secret of "Jal Jeera" - The Spicy Indian Digestive Having its International Return Introduction To live in a world of fizzy sodas, sugar-packed lemonades and over-priced health drinks, sometimes you just need to take a sip of something real. Something old fashioned, plain but strong - and unexpectedly healthy to your stomach. And in come Jal Jeera, the tangy, zesty and completely refreshing Indian summer drink, which is quietly making waves across the borders. And in case you have never had Jal Jeera, picturize this: a sharp tingle of mint, cumin, tamarind and black salt playing a jig on your tongue. It is more than a drink, it is an experience. And it is not new. It is an ancient drink which has been consumed in northern India over the centuries particularly in the height of summer. However, in current times, as the whole world is becoming fascinated with the concept of digestive health, Ayurvedic solutions, and natural cooling beverages, Jal Jeera is experiencing a m...