Friday, April 16, 2010

Zobo - Nigerian Hibiscus Punch

Zobo, Nigerian hibiscus punch is made from an infusion of dried hibiscus calyxes which form at the base of flowers as they mature, this red calyxes are frequently used as a natural food colouring also make a delicious herbal punch which can be taken hot or cold.. Its important to dry this hibiscus calyxes in the sun for 2-3days before using which brings out a wonderful fruity aroma..In West Africa, this calyxes are know as bissap or roselles and in Nigeria the drink from this dried roselles is called as Zobo, these roselles are rich in Vitamin C and calcium..I enjoyed having this punch since its non-alcholic..With ginger,sugar and this dried roselles this punch tastes great and we enjoyed it when they were still warm...


1cup Dried roselles
2tbsp Ginger (grated)
Sugar
4cups Water

Heat water with grated ginger and dry hibiscus calyxes..put off the flame and cover the vessel and let them sit for few hours...Strain the infusion and stir in sugar as per need..

Serve warm or cold..

43 comments:

Indian Khana said... Reply To This Comment

Very interesting..the colour is fab..and everytime I come here...just love the header...it's cool

Cool Lassi(e) said... Reply To This Comment

Dear,
What a beautiful colorful punch! I love it!
Happy Weekend to u.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Very new and unique drink, Punch has a lovely color.

Mangala Bhat said... Reply To This Comment

La la ..Hibiscus Hoola ...! never know that one can make this using hibiscus ..lovely punch !!!Looks yummy!

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Priya, I love the color. I have hibiscus blooming right now, so I guess once it is dried, I can try it :)

Uma said... Reply To This Comment

where do u find such exotic recipes? appealing drink!

Kiran said... Reply To This Comment

Very interesting and unique.Nice hibiscus punch.

Namitha said... Reply To This Comment

Good to know about Zobo..got to try this once I go to Kerala :-)

Cool Lassi(e) said... Reply To This Comment

Priya,
Romba Nadri for your sweet comment. You inspire me to be a better chef dear. I am one of your bigg fan if not the biggest. :). Your consistency and creativity makes me want to be like you, if not you.
Have a nice weekend.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Looks good..but how's the taste??Nice to know about zobo...new to me....

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

new to me!!...looks like a punch...where did u find the roselles?...I am not sure if u can find in regular store??
looks great tho!!

Smitha

Sandhya Hariharan said... Reply To This Comment

Very interesting post... Good reading about the whole thing!

Prema said... Reply To This Comment

colourful and unique drink.Thanks for posting...

Swathi said... Reply To This Comment

Priya,

Hibiscus drink looks really nice I love the color.

Malaysian Delicacies said... Reply To This Comment

Really cool drink.Here we get it coated with sugar or fresh .A great idea.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

wooow!!!what an awesome color....looks great and yummy...

R said... Reply To This Comment

wow, amazing color, r dried hibiscus calyxes available in stores?

Madhuri Krishna Bhat said... Reply To This Comment

Again a new one. Awesome priya healthy too. Thanks for sharing it

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

first roselles and then ginger should add the zing...lovely delicious drink..

Uma said... Reply To This Comment

lovely drink. pretty color.

Nithu Bala said... Reply To This Comment

Roombha nalla recipe Priya..eppadi than evlo recipes podarenghanu therila..picture roombha nalla irukku:-)

Nandinis food said... Reply To This Comment

Pretty drink and looks cool.

Srividhya Ravikumar said... Reply To This Comment

super.. colour looks awesome ... delicious..

GEETHA ACHAL said... Reply To This Comment

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Cham said... Reply To This Comment

Very pretty and interesting drink!

Shabitha Karthikeyan said... Reply To This Comment

wow wonderful color and a new one to me !!

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Priya amazing colour and click too....the drink is new for me....very unique.

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

hi this summer this may useful for me , cool i like this
have to prepare first .



thanku for this post
take care
have great week end
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SathyaSridhar said... Reply To This Comment

Priya,,,sembaruthi punch rombha nalla drink easy ah irukku paa,,,en amma semparuthi poo apram leaves ah nalla araichi thalai mudikku poettu viduvaanga nalla black aagumnu,,,drink rombha healthy dear..

Sushma Mallya said... Reply To This Comment

Looks wonderful, esp the colour of it is so lovely

Life is beautiful !!! said... Reply To This Comment

Beautiful explanation of the dish...I love colourful dishes :)

Suma Rowjee said... Reply To This Comment

gorgeous color! New recipe..

Meena said... Reply To This Comment

such a beautiful drink n so unique...truly amazing!

Menaga Sathia said... Reply To This Comment

Nice & colourful drink!!

Priya Suresh said... Reply To This Comment

Thanks Friends..

@Smitha & R..i got this roselles from the nearby chinese store, i found them very much easily, do check the African stores nearby, am damn sure that u will definitely get this dry roselles...

Srivalli said... Reply To This Comment

Colour is awesome priya..

Siddhi Shirsat said... Reply To This Comment

wow such a nice drink with all the natural extracts and colour...loved its colour

Anonymous said... Reply To This Comment

Lovely colour na. Looks very inviting!

Nancy Guppy, said... Reply To This Comment

I learned to make beverages with sorrel/Jamaica/hibiscus while traveling in Bermuda, Mexico and Jamaica. Cool that is used in Nigeria too. I wonder if the slave and spice trade spread it around the world? I don't where the plant is originally from.... just a thought. We put it with grated ginger with good results. Love it!

Veggie Hut said... Reply To This Comment

very interesting..

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Wow never heard of this drink! but love hibisus tea so going to try this out! thanks

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Priya, I am thinking about making this and wondering if I should pick dried flowers and just use petals for this punch or pick fresh flowers/petals and dry them on the counter or something. Please clarify.

Anonymous said... Reply To This Comment

Hello Priya,

What a wonderful post - thanks for sharing! I'm from Nigeria, and I LOVE Zobo.

You can actually get Zobo commercially. My brother-in-law just started producing Zobo commercially, in the United States.

Priya, may I post a YouTube link? If it's not okay, please excuse me in advance, and feel free to delete. Thanks!

My brother-in-law, Kehinde Olajide, describing Zobo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jiunu2EnW90

My sister making Zobo the traditional way (as described in Priya's lovely post), and the new way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBSAe-xbVTQ

Zobo commercial, filmed at home, featuring my 5 year old nephew: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuXKlk2spT0

Thanks, Priya!