Pomegranate Juice (Anar Juice) Recipe
This refreshing Pomegranate Juice (Anar Juice) recipe offers a simple, natural way to enjoy the tangy sweetness of fresh pomegranates. With easy methods for extracting juice using a blender, citrus press, or juicer, this drink is perfect for a healthy and revitalizing beverage served chilled. Ideal for those who love fresh fruit juices with minimal processing and no added sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 large pomegranates
Instructions
- Peel The Pomegranates: Wash the pomegranates thoroughly and wipe them dry with a kitchen cloth to prepare for deseeding.
- Cut The Pomegranates: Use a sharp knife to cut the pomegranates in half to access the arils (seeds).
- Deseed Using the Rolling Pin: Hold one half of the pomegranate over a large bowl with the cut side down. Hit the pomegranate firmly with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer while rotating it to release the arils into the bowl. Remove any remaining seeds manually and discard any white pith.
- Repeat Deseeding: Continue the previous step with all pomegranate halves until fully deseeded. You may store the arils in a container refrigerated for up to 2 weeks for fresh juice preparation later.
- Make Juice In Blender: Transfer the arils to a high-speed blender jar ensuring no membrane is attached to avoid bitterness. Pulse for 3-4 seconds to crush the arils but keep the hard seeds intact.
- Strain The Juice: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing with a silicone spatula to extract maximum juice while discarding pulp.
- Serve Chilled: Pour the strained juice into glasses, optionally add ice cubes, and serve immediately for best flavor. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days and stir before serving.
- Alternative Juice Methods – Citrus Press: Cut pomegranates in half horizontally and press juice out using a citrus press. Discard remaining peel and seeds, then enjoy fresh juice.
- Alternative Juice Methods – Juicer: Add pomegranate arils directly to a juicer and process to extract the juice, then serve fresh.
Notes
- Remove all membranes from arils to prevent bitterness in the juice.
- You can store deseeded pomegranate arils in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Fresh juice tastes best when consumed immediately.
- Store leftover juice in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days.
- Optional to serve juice chilled with ice cubes.
- Use either blender, citrus press, or juicer based on available kitchen equipment.
- Discard all white pith to avoid flavor bitterness.
