Jigarthanda (drink)

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Jigarthanda
TypeBeverage
Place of originIndia
Region or stateMadurai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Serving temperatureCold

Jil jil jigarthanda or Madurai Jigarthanda[1] is a South Indian beverage, originated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. In English, Jigarthanda translates to "Cool Heart".

It is generally prepared and served by road side pull-ins in Madurai as a refreshment during the Indian summer.

Availability

Jigarthanda was popularized by the Muslim settlers in the areas around Madurai, which is the only city where this drink is found to be authentic. The famous Jigarthanda Stall, along with its branch at Anna Nagar in Madurai have set the records for most Jigarthanda sold by volume at a single outlet.[citation needed] Madurai Jigarthanda is popular in a region with very high temperatures, because of the drink's cooling properties.

See also

References

  1. ^ "In search of Madurai Jigarthanda". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2012.

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