How To Make Pomelo Juice: Pomelo is the biggest fruit in the citrus family. Perfect combination of sweet orange and mild grapefruit, Pomelo is rich in Vitamin B and C. It has a very thick green rind while the edible pulp inside is white, red and pink, depending on the variety. Being the largest citrus fruit, Pomelo is big in appearance and inside the juice sacs of the segments are bigger. In WestBengal 'Pomelo' is called Batabilebu or Jambura and we make delicious chaat (Jambura Makha) with fresh pink arils of the fruit with black salt, mustard oil, pepper, sugar and chopped green chilies. Ummm nom nom...Jambura makha is a delicacy among Bengalis that's why the mere mention here has bring back flood of memories.
The health benefits of Pomelo are innumerable. Excellent for Urinary Tract Infection, boosts immune system, aids in weight loss, anti -aging, treats cold and cough and maintains normal blood pressure levels. So if you have not tried this amazing source of Vitamin C, go for it right away! After all how could you ignore the benefits and astounding health boosts Pomelo offers?
Ingredients:
1 big Pomelo (Batabi Lebu)
4 tsp Honey or you can use sugar
1/2 cold water
Ice cubes as required
A pinch of black salt
Method:
Cut the pomelo into 4 equal sections and remove the thick rind to avoid the bitterness. While it takes little time to peel the membrane from around the segments but it is worth it. Remove the fairly large seeds. Put everything in the blender and TaDa!
Enjoy the traditional refreshing drink in a healthy way!
