This Bel ka sharbat recipe is a refreshing, hydrating, and delicious energy drink. It has a slightly floral scent to it and has a sweet taste.
Bel fruit is also known as a wood apple in English. This fruit has a hard shell with a flavorful and smooth pulp inside, this fruit is easily available in India. 1 bel fruit costs around 25-30 rupees.
you can also make this bel sharbat without sugar as it has a hint of natural sweetness in it. My mother loves this sharbat because it reminds her of her teenagehood, she tells that she use to make this sharbat every day during summer for everyone.
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Bel sharbat ingredients
This recipe requires only 3 ingredients.
Bel- It is known as a wood apple in English, use ripen bel to make sharbat. You can find it easily during summer in grocery stores or in local fruit markets.
Sugar- I have used unrefined sugar which is also known as khaand, you can also use regular sugar or jaggery.
Water– The quantity of water can be adjusted to get the desired consistency.
How to make bel ka sharbat
Break the bel or wood apple with the help of a rolling pin in two halves. Scoop out the pulp with a spoon.
Transfer the bel pulp to a large mixing bowl then add water and sugar to it, give it a mix. Cover and let it rest for 3 to 4 hours.
After 3 to 4 hours mash it with your fingers to separate the seeds as they are bitter in taste. Strain it using a strainer and add water to the strained mixture to get the right consistency.
Note- Decrease the quantity of water if you like the juice to be thick.
Add a few ice cubes to the glass and pour the bel sharbat into it. It is ready to serve, serve it chilled.
Top tips
- Do not skip the resting process
- Khaand (unrefined sugar) can be substituted with jaggery or regular white sugar.
- Water and sugar quantity in this recipe is not fixed, incase you get a medium to large size bel fruit then the quantity of water and sugar will be increased.
- Tastes best when served fresh, do not store it in the refrigerator as its tastes start to change.
FAQs
Yes, It protects us from the summer heat and gives a cooling effect to the body. It has a lot of nutrients, controls blood sugar levels, and boosts digestion.
Is bel fruit cold or hot?
Bel has a cooling effect on our bodies and in India you can find a lot of street vendors serving this sharbat. You should definitely drink it twice or thrice a week in summer.
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This Bel ka sharbat recipe is a refreshing, hydrating, and delicious energy drink. It has a slightly floral scent to it and has a sweet taste.
Ingredients
- 1 medium bel/wood apple
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unrefined sugar(khaand)
- Water (to get the desired consistency)
Instructions
- Break the bel or wood apple with the help of a rolling pin in two halves. Scoop out the pulp with a spoon.
- Transfer the bel pulp to a large mixing bowl then add 1 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar to it. Give it a mix and let it rest for 3 to 4 hours.
- After 3 to 4 hours mash it with your fingers to separate the seeds as they are bitter in taste. Strain it using a strainer and add water to the strained mixture to get the right consistency.
- Note- Decrease the quantity of water if you like the juice to be thick.
- Add a few ice cubes to the glass and pour the bel sharbat into it. It is ready to serve, serve it chilled.
Notes
- Do not skip the resting process
- Khaand (unrefined sugar) can be substituted with jaggery or regular white sugar.
- Tastes best when served fresh, do not store it in the refrigerator as its tastes start to change.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 10gSugar: 17gProtein: 0g
All information presented is intended for informational purposes only.
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