Nungu Sarbath Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Nungu Sarbath is a refreshing cold drink made by mixing Nungu with Nannari Sarbath and served chilled. It is prepared very quickly and does not require cooking at all. The drink tastes delicious with its syrupy color and chunks of soft nungu in every sip. It is mostly made during summers as this drink is a thirst quencher.

It has a mild sweet taste with the earthy flavor of Nannari and the soft juicy flavor of Nungu. Adding a little lemon juice adds a slight spiciness that balances the sweetness. It is a great alternative to packaged drinks and carbonated beverages. You can make this when fresh nungu is available in the market, it tastes very cool and light.

About Nungu Sarbath

Nungu Sarbath is a popular street style summer cooler in many parts of South India. The fresh palm fruit is peeled and lightly mashed so that it blends well with the drink. Instead of blending completely smooth, it is just mashed so that you can feel small soft pieces while drinking. That texture makes it more enjoyable.

Nannari syrup is made only from sarsaparilla root and has an earthy sweet flavor. It becomes very refreshing when mixed with cold water and nungu. The syrup also gives the main color to this drink. If the syrup is dark the drink will look dark, if it is light the color will be light.

Lemon juice is optional but I like to add it. It just adds a little bit of spiciness and reduces the sweetness. The ice cubes make it more cooling and soothing, especially on a hot afternoon. The drink is not heavy but still satisfying. It hardly takes ten minutes but looks very special when served chilled in a tall glass.

I often prepare this as a mid morning drink during summers. Everyone at home enjoys it without any complaints.

nungu sarbath ingredients

• nungu/palm fruit – I used fresh palm fruit for the soft jelly-like texture and cooling effect. It tastes good when drinking, choose soft nungu for best flavor and taste.
• Nannari Syrup – I just added it for sweetness and color in the drink. You can adjust the amount of syrup as per your wish.
• cold water – I put everything together to mix. This makes the drink light and refreshing, you can adjust the flavor as per your liking.
• ice cubes – I added some ice cubes to make it cool and refreshing to drink. If the water is already cold enough you can skip it.
• lemon juice – I add just a little lemon juice for tartness and slight freshness. This balances out the sweetness, but is completely optional if you don’t like it.

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How to make Nungu Sarbath step by step

1. Take the ice apple, remove its outer peel. – Now mash the nungu with a spoon.

2.Take your serving glass – first add the Nannari syrup. Then add nungu.

3.Add lemon juice.

4.Add ice cubes and then water. Mix well with a spoon and serve. serve chilled!

5.Add ice cubes and then water. Mix well with a spoon and serve. serve chilled!

serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• use fresh – I check whether the nungu is soft and clear in color. Hard or old ones may not taste good and they may be a little chewy.
• mash it lightly – Do not mash it and make a complete paste. Smaller pieces give better texture and better mouth feel when drinking.
• adjust syrup – The sweetness of Nannari syrup may vary according to the brand. I think adding too much makes it overly sweet and heavy in taste.
• add lemon at the end – Finally you can add lemon juice and mix well. This keeps the taste fresh and not bitter.
• serve immediately – I like to serve it mixed. If stored for a long period of time the ice may melt and dilute the flavor of the drink.

serving and storage

Serve Nungu Sarbath chilled in a tall glass with some ice cubes. It’s great on a cool summer evening or after coming back from a sunny day. It is best to consume it immediately after preparation. You can refrigerate it for a few hours if necessary, but fresh tastes always better.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip lemon juice?

Yes, if you do not like the spicy taste then you can skip the lemon juice. I like to add it because it balances out the sweetness.

2.Can I mix everything together?

You can mix lighter if you want a smoother drink. But smaller nunghu pieces give better texture.

3.Is it too sweet?

The sweetness depends on the Nannari syrup used. You can do more or less as per your taste.

4.Can I make it in advance?

It is better to prepare fresh. If making ahead of time, refrigerate and stir before serving.

5.Can I add other flavors?

Yes, you can try adding rose syrup or a little sabja seeds. This will give a slightly different taste and texture.

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