Garcinia Cambogia Juice
Garcinia Cambojia is a good summer drink made with real garcinia fruit ( also known as kudampuli or Malabar tamarind ) jaggery and ginger. This is a traditional refreshing summer drink served in many parts of India.
Ingredients
- 5 Dry Garcinia Cambogia fruit (Kudampuli)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Ginger, crushed
- 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 3/4 cup Jaggery syrup (recipe link in the instruction)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and soak the dry garcinia cambogia (kudampuli) in 1/2 cup water overnight.
- See recipe for Jaggery Syrup here.
- Mix jaggery syrup, ginger and soaked fruit along with water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil on high heat.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until the fruit is soft.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Blend this mixture into a smooth paste in a blender.
- Strain through a wire mesh.
- The garcinia cambogia extract is ready. This will stay fresh for months on the counter-top. no refrigeration is necessary.
- Mix 2 tbsp of the extract with apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a serving glass.
- For a chilled juice, add ice cubes before serving. Enjoy.