This sugarcane juice recipe is in the headlines all over Instagram reels. A refreshing, non-alcoholic Indian-style summer cooler that tastes like sugarcane juice without using any natural sugar cane.
This sugarcane juice slash summer drink started appearing on Instagram reels in the summer of 2021. Since then, this sugarcane juice recipe has become a trendsetter like Dalgona Coffee, Pasta Chips , or Chilli Oil Noodles .
The BIGGEST SECRET is that you do not need natural sugar cane or any fancy syrup to make this juice. You read it right; you can make this sugarcane juice with only 5 ingredients in a blender in under 15 minutes.
But then, why is it called sugarcane juice? Because it tastes and looks exactly like real sugarcane juice, all thanks to the addition of jaggery, which is made from sugarcane.
This drink recipe is very similar to the traditional Indian drink gur ka sherbet or jaggery sherbet.
Ingredients Required
Mint Leaves: Fresh mint leaves give the juice a beautiful green colour and a refreshing flavour. It is also an excellent summer cooler and anti-oxidant.
Jaggery: It is the key ingredient in this sugarcane juice recipe. The jaggery gives exactly a sugarcane-like taste and colour to the drink. I recommend using pure, organic jaggery chunks/cubes rather than the powder.
Cumin Powder: It gives an earthy taste and balances the sweetness of jaggery.
Salt: I use rock salt or Himalayan pink salt to enhance the flavour of this summer cooler. You can use Chaat Masala, rock salt (sendha namak) or kala namak as well.
Lemon: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice transforms this summer cooler from ordinary to extraordinary.
How To Make
Step 1) Combine jaggery, mint leaves, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, ice cubes, and water in a blender.
Step 2) Blend it all to make juice.
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Jaggery helps in maintaining normal body temperature, which in turn helps in keeping your stomach cool. Experts recommend drinking Gur Sherbet (jaggery dissolved in ice-cold water) during the summer season to beat the heat.
I would not recommend storing it. After a few hours, the taste of mint leaves and lemon juice starts turning bitter. Also, the cooling properties of the juice start deteriorating if stored in the refrigerator.
Pure jaggery gives the authentic taste very close to the natural sugarcane in this juice. Brown sugar or any other type of sugar will not give you the best results.
More Indian Drink Recipes
- Badam Milk
- Aam Panna
- Mango Lassi
- Masala Chaas
- Sattu Sherbet
- Kesar Thandai
- Kiwi Ka Panna
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 tablespoon jaggery (gud), crushed
- ▢ ¼ Cup fresh mint leaves
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt or to taste
- ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ▢ 5 – 6 ice cubes
- ▢ 1 Cup ice cold water
Instructions
- Combine jaggery, mint leaves, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, ice cubes, and water in a blender.
- Blend it all together to make juice.
- Taste and add more jaggery or salt as per personal taste preference.
- Serve sugarcane juice chilled.
Recipe Notes:
- Do not blend mint leaves for too long as they start turning black and bitter because of the heat generated while blending.
Nutrition
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Sugarcane Juice Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon jaggery (gud), crushed
- ¼ Cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 - 6 ice cubes
- 1 Cup ice cold water
Instructions
- Combine jaggery, mint leaves, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, ice cubes, and water in a blender.
- Blend it all together to make juice.
- Taste and add more jaggery or salt as per personal taste preference.
- Serve sugarcane juice chilled.
Notes
- Do not blend mint leaves for too long as they start turning black and bitter because of the heat generated while blending.
Nutrition
This chickpea salad is a Mediterranean-style wholesome, vegetarian salad. However, it is not an ordinary salad – it is a flavor bomb packed with a lot of crunch and freshness. I am sure you are going to love it!
This is a truly Mediterranean-style salad with all my favorite things – Chickpeas (chana), Vegetables, Olives, Fresh Herbs, and a flavorsome homemade dressing.
I bet it is not going to disappoint the SALAD Lover in you.
Here are a few reasons to LOVE this salad recipe
meal prep friendly
vegetarian and gluten-free
high protein plant-based salad
healthy, wholesome, and fulfilling
possible vegan (skip the cheese)
perfect for the lunchbox , picnic, potluck , or mezze platter
Ingredients Required
Chickpeas: You need boiled/cooked chickpeas for this salad. Use either canned chickpeas (minus the liquid) or boil them from scratch at home.
Vegetables: Onion, Cucumber, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper
Optional Add-Ons: Olives, Feta Cheese
Fresh Herbs: Cilantro or Coriander Leaves, Parsley
Salad Dressing: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard, Salt, Pepper, Garlic
How To Make
Step 1) Get your chickpeas (canned or freshly boiled) ready by draining all the liquid from them. Let them sit on a strainer for a few minutes. If they are hot/warm, allow them to cool down completely before adding to a salad.
Step 2) Mix chickpeas, vegetables, olives, and herbs in a salad bowl.
Step 3) Add all the ingredients for dressing/vinaigrette to a bottle. Close the lid. Shake to emulsify oil and lemon juice.
Step 4) Pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently. Sprinkle feta cheese. And chickpea salad is ready!
What goes well with chickpeas in a salad?
- Capers
- Pomegranate
- Ripe Avocado
- Colorful Olives
- Cherry Tomato
- Roasted Peppers
- Fresh Sweet Basil
- Walnuts or Pistachio
- Spices – Cumin Powder, Za’tar, Smoked Paprika
…the possibilities are endless!
How do you make a good chickpea salad?
Follow these tried and true tips of mine to make a good chickpea salad.
Tip #1: DON’T BE STINGY when it comes to vegetables in a salad. Add as many colorful vegetables as you want.
Tip #2: ADD FLAVOUR TO CHICKPEAS. If you are boiling them from scratch, add garlic, bay leaf, salt, and olive oil while boiling them in water for extra flavor. If you are using canned chickpeas, coat them in a dry spice mix of – cumin powder, paprika, and za’atar.
Tip #3: PLAY WITH TEXTURES by adding nuts, olives, cheese, capers, or pomegranate to your chickpea salad.
Tip #4: MAKE IT A FEW HOURS BEFORE so that chickpeas absorb all the flavor of the dressing.
Tip #5: KEEP THE DRESSING SIMPLE. A simple olive oil lemon vinaigrette adds great flavor to the salad. You can get creative and pick from my 6 salad dressings recipes or the Indian-style green goddess salad dressing .
More Salad Recipes
Lentil Salad
Mixed Beans Salad
Crispy Noodle Salad
Creamy Macaroni Salad
Mung Bean Sprout Salad
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Ingredients
Ingredients For Salad
- ▢ 1 Cup (250 gram approx) canned or boiled chickpeas (see Note 1)
- ▢ ⅓ Cup onion, finely chopped
- ▢ ⅓ Cup cucumber, finely chopped
- ▢ ⅓ Cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ▢ ⅓ Cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- ▢ ¼ Cup green olives, sliced
- ▢ ¼ Cup parsley, finely chopped
- ▢ ¼ Cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ▢ 2 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
Ingredients For Salad Dressing:
- ▢ ½ Cup extra virgin olive oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ▢ Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Get your chickpeas (canned or freshly boiled) ready by draining all the liquid from them. Let them sit on a strainer for a few minutes. If they are hot/warm, allow them to cool down completely before adding to a salad.
- Mix chickpeas, vegetables, olives, and herbs in a salad bowl.
- Add all the ingredients for dressing/vinaigrette (olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, mustard) to a bottle. Close the lid. Shake to emulsify oil and lemon juice. Taste and add more seasoning if required.
- Pour dressing over the salad. Toss it gently to coat the chickpeas and vegetables in the dressing. Sprinkle feta cheese.
- Chickpea Salad is ready to serve.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition
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