Cumin and Tamarind Drink Recipe (Zeera Pani)

Cumin and Tamarind Drink Recipe (Zeera Pani)
Cumin is reputed to be a digestive, and this refreshingly sour drink is served as an appetizer. Serve it chilled, with crushed ice, a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon to garnish. Ingredients :
1/2 cup 2 cups 3 teaspoons 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon 3 teaspoons	Dried tamarind pulp Hot water Finely grated fresh ginger Ground cumin Garam masala Sugar or to taste Pinch chili powder, optional Salt to taste Iced water and crushed ice for serving Mint sprigs, lemon slices to garnish
Method : Soak tamarind pulp in the hot water and leave for 2 hours or overnight. Squeeze to dissolve the pulp and separate the seeds. Strain through nylon sieve. Add remaining ingredients, stir well. Then strain again through very fine sieve or muslin. Chill. Dilute with iced water at serving time. Add ice and garnish.