Grape Juice

Fresh juice made from black grapes is not just refreshing, but has lots of health benefits. Grapes are said to be good for brain function, cardiac health, kidney, digestion, reducing risk of cancer etc. Grapes keep one hydrated, and hence very much useful  to beat the heat in summer. 

Whenever I buy grapes, I see white powdery substance on their surface. It is not necessarily pesticide, but some kind of fungus. I keep them immersed in warm salted water for sometime and only then consume them. 

Here goes the recipe for refreshing grape juice.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1. Black grapes - 400 to 500 gm
2. Sugar - 2 tsp or as per your requirement
3. Cold water - 100 ml 
4. Lime juice - 1 tsp
5. Black salt / salt - 1/4 t sp (optional)
6. Lemon slices - for garnishing
7. Ice cubes - 6 to 8 (optional)

Procedure:

• Wash grapes and loosen them, from the bunch. Keep them immersed in warm water for 15 to 20 min and rinse them once. 
• Blend grapes and sugar with 100 ml water. 
• Strain it with the help of a strainer, press it with the help of a spoon. Discard the residue.
• Add black salt and lime juice, stir well.
• Pour it into glasses.
• Add ice cubes and garnish with lemon slice.
• Serve chilled.