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Variyali Sharbat Recipe (Saunf Sharbat), Step by Step

February 23, 2015 by Gopi Patel 6 Comments

Variyali sharbat recipe or saunf sharbat – Summer is on its way and the mercury has already started its northward journey in many parts of India. The afternoons are specially hot and one needs to be extra cautious while going out in sun during afternoon. It’s a common scene where girls tie duppatta all over their head and people walk with an umbrella in scorching heat. So here is a recipe of variyali sharbat or saunf sharbat that will help you ease some of the heat. It’s really easy recipe and needs just 3-4 ingredients.

The fennel or variyali is quite a versatile spice. It is used in so many different types of preparations. Usually in an Indian home you will definitely find fennel as mouth freshener (mukhwas in gujarati). A lot of curries also has fennel or variyali. It is also used in making pickle recipes such as instant red chill pickle. Being a cool ingredient it balance the hotness of chilies in pickles.

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Variyali sharbat due to presence of both fennel seeds and black grapes has great cooling effect on body. It also helps body stay hydrated during summers. So it is advisable to have this drink atleast once during a very hot day. Dry black grapes are optional in this drink. However I add them as they have much more cooling effect on body.

This drink is best during afternoon when temperature is already soaring high. The summer hot wind called loo is notoriously famous in Indian sub-continent. It causes heatstrokes which is commonly referred to as Loo lagna (लू लगना) being stricken by the Loo. To avoid heatstroke it is best advised to stay indoor and cool once body with refreshing coolers such as watermelon juice or this variyali sharbat etc.

 

variyali sharbat saunf sharbat recipeLet us check the easy recipe of fennel seeds water or saunf sharbat / variyali sharbat with step by step pictures.

Recipe of Variyali sharbat (saunf sarbat) with step by step photos

To make this refreshing summer drink variyali sharbat / saunf sharbat we will need very few ingredients. First we will need fennel seeds or variyali, dry black grapes or raisins, white rock sugar or khadi sakhar and some lemon juice. The quantity of each of this ingredient is described in recipe box at the end of this post.

variyali shabat saunf sharbat ingredients

First take the fennel seeds/variyali in a grinding jar and grind into smooth powder.

saunf for variyali sharbat recipe

Grind the fennel seeds into fine powder.

grinding saunf for variyali sharbat recipe

Now soak the variyali powder or saunf powder in water for 2-3 hours. Also soak the dry black grapes / raisin in water for about same time.

variyali sharbat saunf sharbat black raisin

Once the grapes are soaked grind into smooth paste.

grind black raisin for variyali sharbat

The black grape water is ready. We can add this directly into fennel drink / variyali sharbat.

black raisin water variyali sharbat

Strain the soaked variyali powder and remove the water into a bowl.

variyali sharbat saunf water

Also strain the grinded black grapes into same bowl.

add black raisin variyali sharbat

Using a pestle/mortar grind the white rock sugar / khadi sakhar into fine powder.

variyali sharbat sugar

Add a tsp of sugar in variyali sharbat and mix well.

add sugar in variyali sharbat

In the end squeeze half a lemon juice in variyali or saunf sharbat.

lemon juice in variyali sharbat recipe

Give a good stir and variyali sharbat is ready to serve. Pour into glasses and add 1 or 2 ice cubes and serve this variyali sharbat chilled on a hot summer day.

variyali sharbat recipe saunf sharbat

Variyali sharbat (saunf sharbat) recipe box

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Variyali Sharbat Recipe (Saunf Sharbat)
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Variyali Sharbat Recipe (Saunf Sharbat) - A refreshing summer drink made from fennel seeds, dry black grape & sugar.
Author: Gopi Patel
Recipe type: Drink
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2 medium glasses
Ingredients
  • Variyali / saunf / fennel seeds : 1/4 cup powdered
  • Dry black raisins (kismis) : 1 tbsp
  • White rock sugar / khadi sakhar: 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice: 1 tsp (optional)
  • Water : 2 cups
Instructions
Pre preparation
  1. Take variyali/saunf/fennel seeds in a mixture grinder / food processor jar and grind into fine powder.
  2. Soak the variyali powder in water for about 2-3 hours.
  3. Also separately soak the dry black grapes in water for 2-3 hours.
  4. Grind the white rock sugar / khadi sakhar using a pestle & mortar.
To make Variyali sarbat
  1. Once the variyali powder is soaked for about 2-3 hrs, strain the water with help of strainer in a bowl.
  2. Now in the mixture grinder grind the soaked black grapes and strain into the same bowl.
  3. Mix well both variyali water and black grapes mixture.
  4. Add white rock sugar in the mixture and mix well.
  5. At the end add the drops of lemon juice.
  6. Variyali sharbat or saunf sharbat is ready. Add 1 or 2 ice cubes (optional) and serve chilled during summer afternoon.
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Check some summer recipes similar to variyali sharbat or saunf sharbat.

  • watermelon salad
  • pomegranate mint juice
  • mint cucumber lemon juice
  • beetroot ginger

Categories: Gujarati Cuisine, Juices & Sherbets, North Indian Cuisine, Summer Recipes Ingredients: Black raisins, Saunf / Variyali (Fennel)

Comments

  1. ilma nathani says

    March 26, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Such mouthwatering recipes!
    Makes me travel to Gujarat via phone!

    Reply
    • Gopi Patel says

      March 26, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Ilma, Glad you are liking the recipes. Feel free to visit Gujarat 🙂

      Reply
      • heena says

        April 19, 2015 at 2:14 pm

        how we precive variery sabarat

  2. Rachana Makwana says

    June 8, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Very nice and easy to make recipe, very nice….

    Reply
    • Gopi Patel says

      June 16, 2016 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Rachana 🙂

      Reply
  3. Hiten says

    April 4, 2021 at 6:41 pm

    Very refreshing Ekdum saras👌

    Reply

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