How long does Omam Water take?

17 minutes from start to finish. That is 2 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Omam Water serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Omam Water vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Omam Water?

800 ml Water, 5 grams Jaggery, 2 tsp Ajwain, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Omam Water?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Omam Water?

About 9 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Omam Water

Name: Omam Water
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp Ajwain; 800 ml Water, For Boiling; 5 grams Jaggery, Powdered

17 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 2 min · Cook 15 min

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6 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as ajwain water, omam pani, ajwain ka pani · Veg · Drinks

Drinks Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Omam water made by dry roasting ajwain, simmering it with water and dissolving jaggery. This warm beverage serves 4 and is ready in about 15 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

3 items

4 people

Ajwain2 tsp
Water, For Boiling800 ml
Jaggery, Powdered5 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	9kcal	36kcal
Protein	0.2g	0.8g
Carbohydrate	1.8g	7.2g
Fat	0.3g	1.2g
Fibre	0.5g	2g
Sugar	1.1g	4.4g

Method

1
Get ready by measuring the ajwain and jaggery. Keep a fine strainer and four cups ready.
2
Dry roast the ajwain in a small kadai on low flame for 2 minutes, until it smells of ajwain. Transfer it to a plate.
Ajwain
3
Boil the water in the same kadai on high flame for 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts bubbling.
Water
4
Add the roasted ajwain and lower the flame. Simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, until the water reduces slightly and smells of ajwain.
5
Add the jaggery and stir on low flame for 1 minute, until it dissolves. Turn off the flame.
Jaggery
6
Strain the drink into cups and serve warm. Check that it is not too hot before drinking.

Before you start

How long does Omam Water take?: 17 minutes from start to finish. That is 2 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Omam Water serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Omam Water vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Omam Water spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Omam Water?: 800 ml Water, 5 grams Jaggery, 2 tsp Ajwain, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Omam Water?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Omam Water?: About 9 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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