Jigarthanda – Famous Summer Drink

Ingredients

• 500 ml full cream milk
• 2 tbsp badam pisin (almond gum) or china grass (agar-agar) soaked overnight
• 3 tbsp nannari syrup (sarsaparilla root syrup)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 scoops vanilla or homemade malai ice cream
• Chilled water (for soaking badam pisin)

Steps to Prepare

Step 1: Prepare Badam Pisin (Almond Gum)

1. Soak badam pisin in a cup of water overnight. It will swell up into a jelly-like texture.
2. Drain any excess water and keep the jelly aside.

Step 2: Boil and Reduce Milk

1. In a pan, heat 500 ml full cream milk and let it simmer on low flame.
2. Stir occasionally and let it reduce slightly (to about 400 ml).
3. Add 2 tbsp sugar and mix well.
4. Allow the milk to cool completely and refrigerate.

Step 3: Assemble the Jigarthanda

1. Take a serving glass and add 1 tbsp of badam pisin jelly at the bottom.
2. Pour 2 tbsp nannari syrup over it.
3. Add chilled thickened milk, leaving some space at the top.
4. Finally, add a scoop of vanilla or malai ice cream on top.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

Mix lightly with a spoon and enjoy this super refreshing, cooling Jigarthanda!