Nungu Water
A refreshing drink made with tender ice apples, milk, and sugar, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 Tender Ice Apples
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the milk in a pot with sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Wash the tender ice apples under running water and carefully remove their outer skin with a knife.
- Chop one of the peeled ice apples into small pieces and set aside.
- Blend the second ice apple into a smooth paste. Add this paste to the cooled milk and mix well.
- Add the chopped ice apple pieces and cardamom powder to the milk mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Taste the mixture and add more sugar if desired, mixing well after.
- Pour the mixture into a container and refrigerate to chill.
- Once chilled, serve the Nungu Water in glasses and garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
Serve cold, garnished with mint leaves or ice cubes for a refreshing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Nungu Water, refreshing drink, South Indian beverage, ice apple drink, summer drinks