Bael Sherbet
The bael (Bengal quince, stone apple or wood apple) tree stand still for nearly 50 years in my in-laws house and tell me a story behind it. During mahasivratri or every Monday the bael patra (leaf) always in demand to worship God Shiva as our neighbour offer a bael patra to Lord Shiva. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by different type of trees and feel connected to the nature.
Bael Fruit in sherbet
There are huge health benefits of bael . Bael fruit is not only a best of all laxatives but also cleans and tones up the intestines. You can make this as a delightful summer drink .It will help you to beat the heat of summer as it known as an energy booster.
Ingredients:
Medium sized bael– 1
Powdered sugar – 2 tablespoons
Powdered black salt – 1/8 teaspoon
Roasted and powdered cumin seeds -1 teaspoon
Water – 1 to 2 glasses
Method:
Break open the fruit. Strike it against a hard platform till it splits open.
Using a spoon scoop the pulp and place in a large bowl. Pour a glass of water and using your palms gather and squish the pulp to separate the seeds.
Press the juice through a siever to strain the fibres and seeds from the pulp.
Add remaining water and other ingredients and stir it well. Chill it in the refrigerator.
Pour in tall glasses and serve.
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