Pazham Sarbath / Fruit Mix Sarbath

Pazham (fruit) Sarbath is a refreshing summer thirst-quencher and popular street drink in Kanyakumari and parts of Kerala. Sarbath is a traditional juice made using natural flavours. The Nannari syrup used to make the cooling drink is extracted from the roots of a herb called Nannari. Its roots are ground and boiled with jaggery to form a syrup.

Recipe Facts

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
0 mins
Category
Veg
Type
Drinks

3 bananas (the small variety)
¼ cup chopped apple
2 tbsp nannari syrup
1 lemon
2 cup chilled water

Step 1 – Peel the bananas and mash it well using a fork.

Step 2 – To the mashed bananas, add the chopped apple cubes and nannari syrup.

Step 3 – Squeeze some lemon juice into it and add chilled water.

Step 4 – Mix well. The refreshing Pazham Sarbath is ready to serve!

PS – Any fruits of choice can be added along with the bananas.

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