Jhol
Typealcoholic drink
Country of origin India
Region of originHimachal Pradesh, Himalayan region
ColourWhite
IngredientsFermentation of rice, Phab

Jhol or Jhol (Hindi: Jhol) is an alcoholic drink produced North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.[1] It is traditionally prepared from cooked cereal grains, especially rice or barley. It is prepared by boiling barley grains or rice and some local herb known as Phab in water and then fermenting the material. The cereals are left in mesophilic conditions for fermentation and consumed undistilled.[2][3] It is consumed by many local tribes in Himachal Pradesh, such as Kinnara, Lahaula, Swangia and Pangwala.[4]

It is usually made during the summer season, as the weather and environment help the fermentation process. The drink is reserved for the winter season as it helps to keep the body warm. It is consumed on festive occasions, religious festivals and other social gatherings.[5]

In 1965, a report published by the Planning Commission, Government of India, noted that there was a ban on the sale of Lugdi, but it was being sold despite the ban.[6]

In popular culture

The drink was featured in the 2013's Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer Hindi film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Chatterjee, Anannya (July 9, 2021). "7 Local Himalayan Drinks To Try Whenever Next You Travel To The Mountains". iDiva.
  2. ^ Kumar, A., Joshi, V. K., and Kumar, V. (2019). Systematic investigation on production and quality evaluation of Lugdi: a traditional alcoholic beverage of Himachal Pradesh, India. J. Microbiol. Biotech. Food Sci. 8, 1307–1311
  3. ^ Manorma Sharma (1998). Tribal Melodies of Himachal Pradesh. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation. p. 32. ISBN 9788170249429.
  4. ^ Singh, Nitin (May 20, 2019). "Famous alcoholic drinks of tribals in India ( Popularly known as "Desi Daru")". yehaindia.com.
  5. ^ Kullar, Dal. "The History & Popularity of Alcohol in India". Desiblitz.com. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  6. ^ Report, Vol. 2. India. Study Team on Prohibition, Planning Commission (India), Government of India. 1964.
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