Saunf ka Sherbet is a sugar free (no sugar, no jaggery, no honey) Summer cooler made with Fennel seeds and basic kitchen staples. Makes for a refreshing Summer Mocktail.
Homemade Coolers are always welcome during the blazing summers we have here and we keep experimenting with various combos of beverages and sugar-free coolers to keep the heat at bay. If the recent mercury levels are anything to go by, we are braced for a hugely scorching summer and fennel seeds / saunf is an excellent natural coolant for the body.
This sugar-free fennel sherbet (or saunf ka sherbet) is a quick beverage that you can make in bulk. It takes a bit of prep work (totally hands free- yay ????) and you have a wonderful, soothing, no refined sugar added beverage to sip on.. how cool is that, huh :). Another Summer Cooler that can be made in minutes with a homemade premix is Jal Jeera
Other summer beverages / treats that might interest you
Tips and tricks to make this Sherbet
- If you don't have fresh grapes on hand, sub with watermelon / kiwi / musk melon or any juicy fruit for a variation
- If you wish, you can add palm candy / jaggery / honey to sweeten this sherbet. We loved it sweetened with natural fruits like raisins and grapes.
- You can re-use the soaked saunf in any dish or make a light lemonade adding syrup with it.
- If you don't mind the sugar, make a Sherbet pre-mix with 100 grams Khadi Shakkar (rock candy / mishri) and 200 grams saunf and 2 cardamoms- powder it well and store in an air tight container. Then add 1 -2 teaspoon of this premix and proceed with the sherbet / lemonade as needed. We went the sugar free way - 100% ! Check out the recipe below
Prep time - 5 mins , zero cook; soak Time - 4 hours (or overnight) ; Serves - 3
What you need for Sugar-free Saunf ka Sherbet
- ¼ cup fennel seeds (pref lucknowi saunf)
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon raisins
- 1 teaspoon mint leaves
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera)
- ½ teaspoon kala namak
- 10 grapes (green , fresh)
- 5 grapes (purple, fresh)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
PIN FOR LATER
How to make sugar-free saunf ka sherbet
- Soak the lucknowi saunf in 2 cups of water for 4 hours in room temperature or overnight in a refrigerator
- Similar soak the raisins for 15 mins in 3 tablespoon warm water
- Muddle together both the fresh grapes, raisins, mint leaves, chaat masala , jeera powder
- Strain the soaked saunf / fennel seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the muddled mix from step above
- Mix well. Add the kala namak and mix well
- In a tall Glass, add the muddled mixture, lemon juice pour in the fennel water, top with shredded mint, ice
- Mix well and serve immediately for a sugar-free saunf sherbet
- You can make this ahead for a party / picnic / warm afternoons and serve chilled
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This cooler made it's way to Summer Coolers theme for Sshh Secret Challenge suggested by Sasmita. My partner Jayashree made this delish Grapes Shot with pepper and black salt as Secret ingredients. Using Saunf (fennel seeds) and raisins, I made this Sugarfree Saunf ka Sherbet.
Sugar free Saunf ka Sherbet | Sugafree Fennel Iced Cooler
Equipment
- Bowl
- Cocktail Muddler optional , sub with any sturdy wooden stick
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Fennel Seeds pref lucknowi saunf
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Raisins
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Mint leaves
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder bhuna jeera
- ½ teaspoon Kala Namak
- 10 grapes green , fresh
- 5 grapes purple, fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Soak the lucknowi saunf in 2 cups of water for 4 hours in room temperature or overnight in a refrigerator
- Similar soak the raisins for 15 mins in 3 tablespoon warm water
- Muddle together both the fresh grapes, raisins, mint leaves, chaat masala , jeera powder
- Strain the soaked saunf / fennel seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the muddled mix from step above
- Mix well. Add the kala namak and mix well
- In a tall Glass, add the muddled mixture, lemon juice pour in the fennel water, top with shredded mint, ice
- Mix well and serve immediately for a sugar-free saunf sherbet
- You can make this ahead for a party / picnic / warm afternoons and serve chilled
Video
Notes
- If you don't mind the sugar, make a Sherbet pre-mix with 100 grams Khadi Shakkar (rock candy / mishri) and 200 grams saunf - powder it well and store in an air tight container. Then add 1 -2 teaspoon of this premix and proceed with the sherbet . lemonade
- If you don't have fresh grapes on hand, sub with watermelon / kiwi / musk melon or any juicy fruit for a variation
- If you wish, you can add palm candy / jaggery / honey to sweeten this sherbet. We loved it sweetened with natural fruits like raisins and grapes.
- You can re-use the soaked saunf in any dish or make a light lemonade adding syrup with it.
Priya Iyer says
I love saunf ka sharbat or variyali nu sharbat, as it is called in Gujarati. Super refreshing, delicious and just perfect for hot summer days. Love your version that's free of refined sugar.
Kalyani says
yes it's a take on the variyali sherbet as we know it locally here. But we personally loved the sugar free version.
Renu says
A rich and refreshing drink with saunf and raisins in it.
Kalyani says
thanks Renu!
Shobha says
I love saunf flavour. This sharbat sounds really interesting with grapes and raisins. Chat masala adds a lovely flavour to it.
Kalyani says
the grapes sure added a huge dimension and made the beverage sugar free AND guilt free!
Archana says
Wow! The saunf is new to me. Looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Must try making some will need some to walk through summer.
Kalyani says
thanks. hope you will make some
Jayashree. T. Rao says
Saunf Ka Sherbet makes a good drink during summer. The fennel gives a refreshing taste. Its been a long time I made it, thanks for reminding me of this.
Kalyani says
it sure does, Jayashree .. thank you
Seema Sriram says
I have a big pack of saunf with me. Now i have a solid use for it, the cooler looks and tastes amazing.
Kalyani says
thanks Seema, do try and let me know how you liked it
Priya Vj says
Saunf sherbet is something I need to try .. I like the after taste of saunf which has a wonderful flavor profile .
Kalyani says
thanks, do try this sugarfree version
Vasusvegkitchen says
This is very interesting and unique sherbet to try Kalyani. Just loved the color of this drink, u made this drink very healthy????
Kalyani says
Thanks so much, Aruna.
Radha says
Love it! Never tried a saunf based drink and this promises refreshing flavors. Can't wait to try it.
Kalyani says
thanks, do try it Radha. am sure you would love it
Sujata Roy says
Sounf ka sharbat definitely a refreshing and healthy drink for summer. Adding two types of grapes you made this drink more tasty. Sounds interesting. Next time I will also try with grapes following your recipe.
Kalyani says
thank you sujata - do try..am sure you will like it a lot
Preeti Shridhar says
Saunf ka sherbet has been on my to do list for a very long time. Loved the way you have used natural ingredients like raisins and grapes to sweeten the drink. Would try it out soon.
Kalyani says
yeah it sure is healthy
Preethi says
Sugar free Saunf ka sherbet is so refreshing and tempting . Loved the idea of adding variety of grapes. A guilt free summer cooler .
Kalyani says
thanks Preethi. it sure is guilt free AND delish
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
Looking at that sharbath, I am very intrigued about its taste. I have never tried fennel in a drink so I have to try this some day soon... It is getting hotter here, so I must mark this up to try...
Kalyani says
thanks, the saunf and the raisins do make a difference, do give it a try Rafeeda
Narmadha says
This looks so interesting and healthy as well. So refreshing and perfect to beat the summer heat.
Kalyani says
It surely is refreshing !
Sasmita Sahoo says
Such a rich and refreshing drink with saunf and yes, raisins in it.
Kalyani says
thanks !