Soda water or cold water (for refreshing drink)~1 cupest.
Chili powder (for rim garnish)~1/2 tspest.
Indian buttermilk/yogurt drink (for masala chaach)~1 cupest.
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Steps
1
Add fresh cilantro and mint leaves to a mixer jar.
2
Add green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, asafoetida, black salt, cumin powder, and regular salt. Include some ice cubes to maintain the bright green color.
3
Grind all ingredients until smooth and paste-like.
4
Transfer the ground mixture to a large bowl and add water to adjust consistency.
5
Pour the mixture into ice cube trays.
6
Freeze for 5 hours or until completely solidified. These magic ice cubes can be stored for up to 6 months.
7
Once frozen, gently unmold the ice cubes and use as needed for any of the three drinks.
8
For detox drink: Pour warm water into a glass, add ginger slices, mint, lemon, and turmeric powder. Drop in one magic ice cube and stir.
9
For refreshing drink: Rim a glass with chili powder and salt, pour in soda or cold water, add magic ice cubes and lemon, then mix.
10
For masala chaach: Pour Indian buttermilk into a glass, add a magic ice cube, and stir well.