Mint Detox Juice

Ingredients

• 3 quarters cup mint leaves
• 1 quarter cup cilantro leaves
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 half inch pieces of ginger, peeled
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
• 1 quarter teaspoon black salt
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups ice water

Special Materials

• High Power Blender or Food Processor
• Large Metal Strainer

Cooking

1. Place about half of each ingredient into the blender including water and ice cubes, the colder the water the better because if the blender gets too hot then the juice will taste bitter and unpleasant.
2. Begin pulsing on short cycles remaining careful not to keep the blender on for too long in one go. If it begins to get to hot add some more ice cubes and continue.
3. After blending for about a minute total, take it off the stand and strain the water out. You should be left with a thick, dark green pulp, this contains all of the ingredients from the start and there is still a bunch of flavor in there. So repeat this process max two times more or until the pulp is a light green at which point most of the flavor is out of the pulp.
4. At this point taste the juice. Depending on the flavor of the liquid you have adjust the ingredients for the next blend. For example, if the strained juice is spicy enough for you, skip the chili for the next blend. This step is crucial because of the fact that you are using fresh produce which varies in flavor or spice level, now you have more control.
5. Once both batches have been strained make sure to taste again and adjust the salt accordingly. Place in some bottles and it can be stored for about 3 to 4 days in the fridge. When you look at it the next day do not be alarmed if the water and the mint leaves have separated, just give it a stir and you will be good to go.

Enjoy!