Pomegranate juice

Have you tried homemade pomegrante juice? It is easy to make, incredibly tasty and super healthy.

Pomegranates are the jewel of autumn season. I love buying fresh pomegranates during October and November. I usually find the best ones at Costco and whole foods.

We love pomegranates for their taste, nutrition and of course the gorgeous red color. You can eat the arils as is, add them to salads or even use as a gorgeous garnish. My favorite way to enjoy them is by making fresh pomegranate juice. Homemade juice tastes much lighter and refreshing than the store bought version.

Benefits of Pomegranates

• reduces inflamation – high level of antioxodants
• Immunue building – high in vitamin C, E and potassium
• great source of fiber
• low in calories

My father owns a farm in India and grows pomegranates in abundance. I have so many memories of acres and acres of stunning pomegranate orchards blooming with this gorgeous fruit. It would be our favorite time of the year to go to the farm and help harvest a few crates of pomegranates.

My dad would bring home dozens of pomegranates, he would then carefully peel and deseed them for the family to enjoy. My mom makes this amazing juice from the pomegranate seeds that is refreshing and unique. Every time we visit India, she makes it for our morning breakfast and it is the best way to start the day.

Did you know?

• Pomegranate juice is high in three different types of polyphenols, a potent form of antioxidants. The three types – tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid – are present in many fruits, but fresh pomegranate juice contains particularly high amounts of all three.

Check out my mom’s simple recipe of adding a pinch of salt and diluting it with water. It is also very refreshing with some sparkling water. Fresh Pomegranate juice also makes a delicious and healthy holiday drink.

Pro Tips:

• Do no pulse the pomegranate arils for too long in the blender. Just pulse until the juce starts to seperate. The inside seeds should not be crushed.
• Best place to buy pomegranates is at a wholesale store like costco
• Best time to buy them is from October through December in the U.S.

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How to make Pomegranate juice

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Homemade fresh pomegranate juice. 

Course: Energy drink

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: pomegranate juice

Servings: 2

Calories: 151 kcal

Author: Archana

Ingredients

• 2 cups pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup still water/seltzer water
• pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar optional

Instructions

1. Add 2 cups of pomegranate seeds to the blender. Pulse for 5-10 seconds. Do NOT pulse for too long as the seeds may start to breakdown. Pulse until the Juice starts separating from the seed.
2. Using a cheesecloth or sieve, filter the juice from seeds. Using back of a spoon gently press the seeds down so all the juice is separated from the seeds.

3. Add 1 cup of water for still juice or 1 cup of seltzer water for a sparking juice. Add a pinch of sea salt and sugar. Mix well. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

How to make Pomegranate juice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 4mg0%

Potassium 387mg11%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 26g29%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin C 16.7mg20%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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