Sharbat e Bahar narenj (Orange Blossom Syrup) is one of the summer and spring Persian drinks, which is very delicious and easy to prepare and it takes very little time to prepare it. Bahar narenj is a plant that can be used from the time it blooms and grows until the fruit ripens and it has a hot and dry nature.
Bahar narenj is the blossoming of the sour orange tree which makes this tree twice as beautiful in spring. Orange blossom syrup is dried and used in all kinds of teas and syrups because it is full of properties and tonic. It is good for digestive disorders and relieves heartache and stomach ache.
By eating this syrup you will have a very peaceful sleep. It also relaxes the nerves and has positive effects on the nervous system. This syrup, Sharbat Beh Limoo, and Rose Water Syrup are the best Persian drinks.
Iranian teas and syrups, such as Bahar Naranj and Gol Gav Zaban, are among the drinks and foods that quickly reduce anxiety.
Bahar narenj syrup has different types that we will introduce you to in this article on the Meals Cook site and also explain how to prepare them. So be with us.
1. Sharbate Bahar narenj Recipe:
For: 2 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
One of the easiest ways to make homemade and delicious bahar narenj syrup is to use bahar narenj juice (aragh bahar narenj). You can add some bahar narenj juice to a simple saffron syrup to add a wonderful flavor to your drink.
Ingredients:
| Sugar | 5 glasses |
| Water | 3 glasses |
| Bahar narenj juice (aragh bahar narenj) | 2 glasses |
| Lemon juice | 3 tablespoons |
| Rose water | 1/4 glass |
| Brewed saffron | as needed |
Instruction:
1. Boil sugar with water:
In the first step of how to prepare homemade syrup with bahar narenj juice, you should pour the mixture of sugar and water into the pot.
Turn on the gas flame with low heat and start stirring the sugar and water mixture. Continue this until the sugar particles are completely dissolved in the water.
2. Add bahar narenj juice, rose water, and saffron to the syrup:
At this stage of making bahar narenj and saffron syrup, you can add bahar narenj juice to the syrup. After a few seconds you can pour the brewed saffron into the pot along with some rose water
3. Boiling :
At this stage, you should let the syrup boil a little on the heat and thicken slowly. Be careful not to harden the sugar around the pot and if you see it as soon as possible clean it with a brush.
4. Adding lemon juice :
After the syrup has thickened a little, at this stage of the recipe for this syrup, you can add lemon juice to it.
Using sour lemon juice makes your syrup not sugary. After two minutes you can remove the syrup from the heat
5. Preparing syrup:
In the last step of how to prepare bahar narenj syrup, you must let your syrup cool completely. After cooling you can pour the syrup into a jar and put it in the refrigerator.
The way to use bahar narenj syrup is to pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of the syrup into a glass. Then add some cold water to it and enjoy
2. Sharbat e bahar narenj with blossom:
For: 2 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Making this syrup with its fresh and fragrant blossoms has a more attractive taste than this drink spirit. If you have access to the fragrant sour orange blossoms in any form, it is better to use fresh blossoms instead of orange blossoms to make this delicious and pleasant Iranian drink.
Ingredients:
| Bahar narenj blossom | 4 glasses |
| Sugar | 3 glasses |
| Water | 3 glasses |
| Lemon juice | 2 tablespoons |
| Green cardamom powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instruction:
1. Washing bahar narenj blossoms:
In the first step of how to prepare bahar narenj syrup with blossoms, you should separate the blossoms put them in a colander, and wash them well.
2. Taking the bitterness of blossoms:
In the second step, like how to prepare bahar narenj jam, you need to take the bitterness of the blossoms. Pour the bahar narenj blossoms into the pot and put it on the heat with 2 liters of water until it boils.
When the water in the pot boils and boils a few times, you should pour them into a colander and wash them with cold water. Then repeat this step 3 more times until the bitterness of blossoms is completely gone.
3. Add sugar to juice:
After you have taken the bitterness, in this step of preparing syrup, you have to pour bahar narenj into the pot and add some cold water to it. Then add sugar to it and let the blossoms stay in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
4. Boiling :
After this time, put the pot on the heat until it boils. Then reduce the gas flame and let it boil slowly until it thickens.
5. Add lemon juice and cardamom powder:
After your syrup has thickened a little, in this step of how to prepare delicious and simple homemade syrup, you can add lemon juice and cardamom powder to the syrup. After a few stirs, turn off the gas heat
6. Making syrup:
To make bahar narenj drink, you can pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of juice into a glass and then fill the rest of the glass with water, stir the syrup, and drink it.
Notes :
- If you wish you can add some chia seeds or khakshir to this drink.
- Lemon juice is added to prevent the syrup from becoming sugary. If you want you can use fresh lemon instead of lemon juice.
- Adding saffron to this drink is completely tasteful, you can remove saffron if you wish.
- If you are preparing this drink with its juice, you can put some dry bahar narenj, orange blossoms, and cardamom to make the syrup fragrant and then put it in the pot during the preparation of the syrup.
- In the recipe for this syrup with honey, you can use different types of honey instead of sugar to sweeten your drink.
- After preparing this drink, you should put it in a container with a closed lid and put it in the refrigerator.
- To prepare this syrup with Bidmeshk syrup, add the desired amount of bidmeshk juice to bahar narenj while it is thickening. The taste of this drink should be more dominant than the taste of bidmeshk.
Properties :
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Sleep Disorders Treatment | Among the incredible properties of bahar narenj, we can mention the treatment of sleep disorders. |
| Nervous Headaches Treatment | Effective in treating nervous headaches. |
| Kidney Stones Removal | Assists in the removal of kidney stones. |
| Abdominal Pain Relief | Helps alleviate consecutive abdominal pains and stomach bloating pains. |
| Anxiety Reduction | Provides relaxation and reduction of anxiety, and helps in the removal of sadness and depression. |
| Use in Perfumery | There is almost no soothing potion in perfumery that does not use bahar narenj. It is a potion to relieve anxiety with a unique aroma, which is why a lot of bahar narenj tea is used in traditional medicine. |
| Constipation Relief | People who have problems with constipation can also get help from bahar narenj to solve this disease. |
Disadvantages :
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Moderate Consumption | Undoubtedly, moderate consumption of bahar narenj syrup does not lead to serious side effects. |
| Heart Patients and Hypertension | Heart patients and those with high blood pressure should not use bahar narenj without consulting a doctor. |
| High Consumption Effects | Consuming a lot of sharbat e bahar narenj and tea causes high blood pressure and as a result heart rate increases. |
| Pregnancy Notes | This drink is one of the plants that should not be consumed during pregnancy without consulting a doctor. |
| Drug Interactions | One of the most important contraindications for the use of bahar narenj is for those who use anti-anxiety and depression drugs. It is necessary to consult a doctor before use because bahar narenj may interact with depression medications. |
FAQ:
1. How to use bahar narenj syrup?
To make bahar narenj syrup, you can pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of juice into a glass and then fill the rest of the glass with water, stir the syrup, and drink it.
2. Does bahar narenj syrup cause weight loss?
A substance called an alkaloid in bahar narenj helps to increase body metabolism and reduce appetite and weight loss, but its syrup has a lot of sugar and does not cause weight loss.
3. What is bahar narenj syrup good for?
This syrup is very useful for treating digestive disorders, and sleep disorders, calming nerves and removing kidney stones, strengthening the body’s immune system, treating nervous headaches and migraines, as well as relieving constipation and losing weight.
4. Sharbate bahar narenj is not suitable for whom?
Heart patients, pregnant women, hot-tempered people, and people with high blood pressure.
5. To whom is bahar narenj syrup with honey recommended?
People who have digestive problems such as stomachache, ulcers, and gastritis.
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