Pomegranate Apple Satsuma Spiced Cooler. A delicious, refreshing cooler made using a pressure cooker. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 apple (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder,
  • a few leaves of mint or basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon rock salt ((kala namak) or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. Pressure cook all the above, for 1 whistle or boil till apple is a bit tender, in about a cup of water.
  2. Add a juice of 1 or more Satsuma or orange when mixture cools a bit, with or without some pulp.
  3. Puree the mix so there are no apple pieces.
  4. Strain though large hole strainer to remove pomegranate seeds.
  5. Adjust salt, pepper and sugar/agave/stevia if you like it sweet.
  6. Add more water if needed for preferred consistency.
  7. Makes about 2 cups of thicker consistency.
  8. Serve chilled! or at room temperature as we are already hovering in the low 30s F here.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.