Jigarthanda (drink)
Jigarthanda | |
Alternative names | ஜிகர்தண்டா |
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Type | Beverage |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Tamil Nadu |
Serving temperature | Cold |
Main ingredients | Milk, sugar, almond |
Jigarthanda is a cold beverage, that is famous in the South Indian city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It translates to "cool heart" (jigar means heart, thanda means cold in Sanskrit[citation needed]) in English. It is generally prepared and served at roadside stalls as a refreshment during the Indian summer. The basic ingredients include milk, almond gum, sarsaparilla root syrup, sugar and ice-cream.[2]
See also[]
- List of Indian beverages
References[]
- ^ "In search of Madurai Jigarthanda". The Hindu. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "The legend of Jil Jil Jigarthanda". The Indian Express. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
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- Indian drinks
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