Low-Sugar Jamun Smoothie

Name: Low-Sugar Jamun Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 200 g jamun (fresh, washed and deseeded); 0.5 cup yogurt (plain, chilled); 0.5 cup water (chilled, adjust for consistency); 2 pcs green cardamom (seeds only, lightly crushed); 1 pinch salt (black salt (kala namak) preferred); 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 4 pcs mint (fresh leaves, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A vibrant purple smoothie made with fresh jamun, celebrating the fruit's natural tangy-sweet flavor without added sugar. Creamy yogurt and a hint of cardamom round out this refreshing Indian summer drink, ready in just five minutes.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

103 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

200 gjamun · fresh, washed and deseeded½ cupyogurt · plain, chilled½ cupwater · chilled, adjust for consistency2 pcsgreen cardamom · seeds only, lightly crushed1 pinchsalt · black salt (kala namak) preferred1 tsplemon juice · freshly squeezed4 pcsmint · fresh leaves, for garnish

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

103

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein4g · 16%

Carbs21g · 82%

Fat1g · 9%

Fiber1g

Sugar4g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol4mg

Sodium117mg

Potassium251mg

Phosphorus92mg

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METHOD · 3 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Prepare the jamun.
1.Wash the jamun thoroughly under running water.
2.Slice each jamun around the pit, twist to open, and remove the seed.
3.Roughly chop the deseeded fruit and set aside.
mix · ~2 min
Blend the smoothie.
1.Add the deseeded jamun, chilled yogurt, chilled water, cardamom seeds, black salt, and lemon juice to the blender jar.
2.Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 45-60 seconds.
3.Check the consistency. If too thick, add an extra splash of cold water and pulse to combine.
TIPAvoid over-blending to prevent the yogurt from becoming too thin and watery. Pulse in short bursts for the best texture.
serve
Pour into glasses, garnish with mint, and serve immediately.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use fully ripe, deep-purple jamun for the best natural sweetness and color — avoid underripe fruit as it can be overly astringent.
2
Chill the yogurt and water beforehand so the smoothie stays cold without needing ice, which would dilute the flavor.
3
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a soaked and pitted date or a teaspoon of honey instead of refined sugar.
4
For a more intense cardamom aroma, toast the seeds lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds before crushing.
5
Serve immediately after blending — jamun smoothie separates quickly due to the fruit's natural pectin.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

dairy free / vegan

Dairy-free / vegan

Swap the yogurt for an equal amount of chilled coconut or cashew yogurt, and use a splash of coconut milk instead of water for a tropical twist.

extra creamy

Extra-creamy

Replace half the water with 1/4 cup of chilled full-fat coconut cream — this adds richness and tames the astringency of very tart jamun.

spiced chai

Spiced-chai

Add 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon and a pinch of ground ginger along with the cardamom for a warm, chai-inspired flavor profile.

low sugar

Low-sugar

Omit any sweetener entirely and increase the lemon juice to 2 tsp — the heightened acidity will make the fruit taste more naturally sweet without added sugar.

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