2. JIGARTHANDA
Introduction:
Jigarthanda is a cold beverage that is
famous in the city of Madurai.
The name of the drink literally
translates to 'heart cooler' ('jigar' means
'Heart' in Hindi, while 'thanda' means
'Cool').
The drink possess great health benefits.
It is believed to help cool down body
heat and aid in the healing of several
illnesses.
It is also pleasing to the tongue.
3. MADURAI JIGARTHANDA
This beverage is generally
prepared and served at roadside
stalls as a refreshment during the
Indian summer.
Every nook and corner has
a jigarthanda shop, some
boasting of ‘unique taste’.
The “Famous jigarthanda”
which is Located on the busy
East Marret and South Masi
Street junction is famous.
4. PREPARATION
It is effectively a cold drink made
of milk, almond Pisin (gum
derived from the bark of the
sweet almond tree), khoya,
sarsaparilla root syrup (nannari
sherbet syrup) with alternatives of
basundi and milk ice cream as
topping.
Sometimes, it also comes topped
with tutti-frooti or dry fruits. It is
the South Indian version of
Falooda.
5. HISTORY
Some believe that the drink was made
popular by the Mughal rulers, that its
popularity trickled down South, and it
found a home in Madurai.
Some others believe that Muslim
settlers from Hyderabad brought the
drink to Madurai in the 1700s.
Some believe that it was a Muslim ice
cream maker in Madurai who first
invented this drink.
Such legends about the origin of the
jigarthanda are many, but there seems
to be no doubt about one thing –
Madurai is the best place to have this
drink.
6. CONCLUSION
Today, Madurai is almost
synonymous with jigarthanda, in
spite of the drink being available
at quite a few places across South
India.
It’s Amazing drink for reducing
the body heat in summer season.
Nannari syrup is known to be
used in many cooling beverages.
Some studies show that badam
pisin helps relieve burning
sensation in stomach.
