Hello friends, today I want to talk to you about how to prepare delicious coconut water masala juice. Almost everyone from children to elders loves coconut water. When it is fresh and tender, it has a sweet, nutty taste. Before we learn about coconut water masala juice let’s see some facts about it.
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Health benefits
It is a refreshing and hydrating agent containing a high amount of water and electrolytes and nutrients also.
It also contains carbohydrates which makes it sweet in taste. But carbohydrate content is less in the amount you can say 4% per 100 gms and low in calories almost 19 kcal per 100 grams.
It is also popular as a refreshing agent by many sportspersons. It refreshes and hydrates you after mild to moderate exercise and gym activities because of high water and electrolyte content.
Electrolyte is the minerals that help our nerves, muscles, heart, brain, and other cells and tissues to work properly. And coconut water is high in electrolytes like potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, etc. So as a refreshing and hydrating drink, it is a better choice rather than drinks which contains chemicals, high sugar and added artificial flavours and preservatives.
Always choose fresh, organic, young coconut fruit which is available everywhere in the world. And in India, it is easily available along roadsides. Poke the hole in the top, dip the straw and just drink it. When you finish your drink, open the coconut fruit and enjoy the coconut meat which is again good source of fibre, vitamin C, vitamin B and healthy fat.
Nutritional value per 100 grams
Energy: 19 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.71 g
Sugar: 2.61 g
Dietary fiber: 1.1 g
Fat: 0.20 g
Protein: 0.72 g
Vitamins
Thiamine(B1): 0.030 mg
Riboflavin(B2): 0.057 mg
Niacin(B3): 0.080 mg
Pantothenic acid(B5): 0.043 mg
Vitamin(B6): 0.032 mg
Folate(B9): 3 micrograms
Choline: 1.1 mg
Vitamin C: 2.4 mg
Minerals
Calcium: 24 mg
Copper: 0.04 mg
Magnesium: 25 mg
Manganese: 0.142 mg
Iron: 0.29 mg
Potassium: 250 mg
Phosphorus: 20 mg
Selenium: 1 micrograms
Sodium: 105 mg
Zinc: 0.10 mg
Water: 95 g
Source: Wikipedia
Precautions
Coconut water contains a high level of potassium. So if you are already suffering from high blood potassium levels, you should not consume it.
A person suffering from kidney disorder should not take high potassium-containing fruits including coconut water. High potassium levels in the blood may cause is an irregularity in heart rhythm and also other problems.
As it interferes with blood pressure levels, precautions should be taken before and after any surgical procedures.
These are some conditions where one must take advice from an expert health care person or doctor before consuming coconut water.
How to prepare coconut water masala juice or drink:
Now let us come to our main topic. Coconut water itself is a nice palatable drink but you can make it more delicious at home by adding some ingredients easily available in your kitchen.
Ingredients needed:
- Coconut water: 1 glass of fresh coconut water
- Lemon: according to your taste
- Cumin powder: two pinch
- Salt: according to your taste
- Mint leaves: 5 to 7 leaves, make a small piece
- Rose petals: 8 to 10 petals, make small pieces
- Ginger: One small piece of chopped ginger
How to use it?
- Mix all the ingredients mentioned above in one glass of fresh coconut water and serve it fresh.
- It should be consumed fresh within 15 minutes after preparation. Don’t keep it in the fridge.
- It is better to drink in the afternoon between 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Share this article with your friends and let they also enjoy fresh coconut water masala drinks.
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