Summer is here with 37-39 celcius. The heat is too much too handle and everyone looking for something cold to beat the flaming heat. Drinking plenty of warm water is advisable but once in awhile chilled beverage does all the wonders to give a instant relief from the heat. One of such drinks are Jigartanda originated from the southern part of India, Madurai.
The main ingredients in Jigartanda is the badam phisin or edible almond gum which is the substance secrete from the bark of almond tree. Badam phisin known for its cooling property making it ideal for a summer drinks. The soaked almond gum forms a transparent crystal clear jelly alike. Nanari cordial on the other hand, are good to fight heat stroke. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream here you have an ideal summer coolant to soothe your throat and full of medicinal goodness.
Ingredients
4-5 pieces badam phisin/almond gum
3 tbsp nannari cordial
2-3 tbsp granulated white sugar
4 cups full cream milk
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Garnishing
Mixed candied fruits
Methods
In a medium bowl, soak badam phisin overnight with 1 1/2 cup of water. The soaked badam phisin will become a transparent jelly alike. Remove any impurities.
In a pan, boil milk and simmer until the milk reduce to half of its quantity. Turn off heat and add sugar. Stir until sugar completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
In a serving glass, add a tbsp of badam phisin, a tbsp of nanari cordial and milk.
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with candied mixed fruits.
Serve immediately
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