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A glass of fennel seeds water with scattered fennel seeds

Fennel Seeds Water (Saunf Water)

A gentle, naturally sweet digestive drink made by soaking or briefly boiling fennel seeds. Enjoy it warm after meals or chilled first thing in the morning.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1–2 tsp fennel (saunf) seeds
  • 1–2 cups water 250–500 ml
  • Optional: a thin slice of fresh ginger or a squeeze of lemon for the boiled version

Method
 

  1. Add 1–2 teaspoons of fennel seeds to 1 cup of water, cover, and leave overnight (about 8 hours).
  2. In the morning, strain and drink on an empty stomach.
  3. For the quick version: boil 1 teaspoon of seeds in 2 cups of water, simmer 5–7 minutes, strain, and sip warm.

Notes

Tip: Lightly crush the fennel seeds with the back of a spoon before soaking or boiling — it releases more of the aromatic oils.
No-cook option: The overnight soak needs no heat at all. Just cover the seeds and water at room temperature, strain in the morning, and drink within a few hours.