ginger cumin syrup

INGREDIENTS

1. jeera seeds-25 gms
2. fresh ginger-25 gms
3. lemon juice-1/4 cup(3 to 4 lemons)
4. sugar-2 cups(heaped)
5. water-1 1/2 cups
6. lemon yellow colour-a pinch(optional)
7. sodium benzoate-a pinch

METHOD

1. dry roast jeera in a kadai
2. grind jeera and ginger to a fine paste with 1/2 cup water.
3. strain in cloth and keep.
4. make sugar syrup (sugar-2 cups and water-1 cup) to one thread consistency and filter it.
5. add this to ginger ,jeera mixture and boil for 2 to 3 minutes
6. cool add lemon juice ,mix well and strain it.
7. add colour and preservative .
8. serve with 1 part of syrup with 4 parts of water.