4 tablespoons fennel seeds (saunf) 4 green cardamoms 3 tablespoons crystallized sugar, mishri 1 teaspoon black pepper
For one glass of sherbet:
1-2 tablespoons saunf premix, adjust to taste 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice Black salt, to taste Chilled water
Directions:
1. Make the Premix: Add fennel seeds, green cardamoms, mishri, and black pepper to a coffee grinder or spice mill. Grind into a fine powder. Your saunf premix is ready. 2. Prepare the Sherbet: In a glass, add lemon juice and black salt. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the saunf premix, as per your preference. Pour in chilled water and mix well until everything is combined. 3. Stir well and enjoy this refreshing, cooling summer drink.
Prepare the tadka: In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Add chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent and lightly browned. Add chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili (if using). Cook for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste, salt, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant.
To make the strawberry puree, blend together - 2 cups of fresh or frozen California strawberries, 1 tbsp honey, and the juice of one lime. You can store this in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Chef Rehana Parveen, an Indian pastry chef with a deep-rooted passion for desserts, began her culinary journey after transitioning from finance. She started as a management trainee at Holiday Inn Goa under Chef Ranjeet Pandey and quickly excelled in the pastry department.
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