Bel(Wood Apple) Sharbat

Ingredients    (Serves – 4)

• Ripe Bel Fruit – 1 Large
• Chilled Water – 4 Cups
• Sugar – 6 Tablespoons
• Lemon Juice – 1 Tablespoon                                           
• Ice Cubes – As Required
• Fresh Mint Leaves – For Garnish

Method

• Crack open the ripe bel fruit and scoop out the pulp into a large bowl.
• Add 2 cups of water to the pulp and mash it thoroughly using your hands or a spoon.
• Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove seeds and fibers.
• Transfer the strained pulp to a large jug.
• Add sugar and lemon juice to the pulp mixture.
• Pour in the remaining chilled water and stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Taste and adjust sweetness if required.
• Pour the bel sharbat into glasses filled with ice cubes.
• Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.

Prep Time – 15 mins.                     Cook Time – 0 mins.                    Total Time – 15 mins.