Jil Jil Jigarthanda

Jil Jil Jigarthanda is a cool drink,known to be originated from Madurai, Tamil Nadu state of India.  Although this is a popular drink in Madurai,  this can be found allover Tamil Nadu. I have also come across different flavours in different places.  Some have a malai taste along with jelly and ice cream.  The common one must be with rose flavour,badam pisin  and ice cream.

Badam pisin is a type of edible gum which looks like a little stone or rock.  This is known to be a natural coolant for our body.  This is consumed a lot during summer here in India.  Badam pisin, the jelly like substace is generally used along with Nannari sherbet,jigarthanda or any other cool drink.

Ingredients:
Milk-1/2 litre
Sugar- 3 tbsp
Rose syrup- 3 to 4 drops
Badam pisin- 3 to 4 pieces
Ice cream- 4 scoops( vanilla or kulfi flavours)

Method:

Soak the badam pisin in a glass of water for overnight.  Badam pisin absorbs all the water and it looks like a jelly .  |Add some  more water to it and leave it in the refrigerator until you use it.
Now boil the milk along with 1/4 litre water, continue boiling it until reduces to half.  Take off from heat.  Let it cool down completely.  Add rose syrup and sugar,mix it well until the sugar dissolves completely. Refrigerate for minimum of 4 to 5 hours before serving.  Just before serving, take a tall glass, add a spoonful of badampisin in the bottom, pour the rosemilk,stir well and top it up with the ice cream.

Note:
Increase or decrease the amount of sugar according to your taste.  Please don't add the badam pisin along with the milk and store it in the refrigerator, badam pisin will absorb all the liquid.