Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice
Quench your thirst and revitalize your senses with this *Refreshing Bottle Gourd Juice*, a nourishing drink packed with hydrating and detoxifying benefits. Made from freshly blended bottle gourd, a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, this juice is elevated with a zesty splash of lemon juice, the warming spice of ginger, and the cooling aroma of fresh mint leaves. A pinch of cumin and black salt adds a subtle depth of flavor, while a drizzle of honey provides natural sweetness (optional). Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any time of the day, this no-cook recipe is your go-to for a healthy and invigorating treat. Serve it chilled for a refreshing boost that’s light, wholesome, and utterly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium (around 500g) Bottle gourd
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 10 leaves Mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black salt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
Instructions
Start by washing the bottle gourd thoroughly under running water.
Peel the bottle gourd and chop it into small pieces for easier blending.
In a blender, add the chopped bottle gourd pieces along with 1 cup of water.
Peel and add the 1-inch piece of ginger to the blender.
Add the mint leaves to the blender for a refreshing flavor.
Blend the mixture until smooth.
Place a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth over a large bowl.
Pour the blended mixture through the strainer to extract the juice, pressing the pulp with a spoon to extract all the liquid.
Discard the pulp and pour the extracted juice back into the blender.
Add lemon juice, cumin powder, black salt, and honey (if using) to the juice in the blender.
Blend the mixture briefly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Taste the juice; you may adjust seasoning or sweetness as needed.
Serve the bottle gourd juice chilled or with ice cubes for a refreshing drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 958 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
