Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice, is a wonderful, refreshing juice made from black grapes. Whole grapes is pressure cooked till soft and mixed with lemon juice, rose water to make this refreshing summer beverage. This pulpy grape juice is so popular which is sold in street stalls during summer, and it is very different from my grape juice. Learn how to make this popular pulpy grape juice with step by step pictures and video.
Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice
Amma and I went to a small shop in an exhibition which sold this grape juice. That was the first time I tasted it and fell in love with it instantly. It is made with grapes which is cooked whole and made into this beverage, It was so good. We asked them for the recipe, and this is what they replied. " Madam, it is so easy to make, you just need a machine, just put all the grapes in and the machine will do the rest" I was so curious and asked them " where is that machine, do you sell it and how much does it cost". They replied in a very cool manner " It is just 5 lakh rupees mam".
Back home, I told mom that there must be a cheap way of doing this and I will find it for sure. The same day I did a lot of search and found this recipe in youtube. The trick in getting this pulpy grape juice is to cook seedless whole black grapes in pressure cooker. Immediately I asked hubby to get me whole seedless grapes. But for my bad luck they were out of season. Few weeks back I saw grapes in market and immediately picked a bunch of them. I tried the recipe and was so surprised seeing the result. Meanwhile check my pineapple squash.
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About Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice
Arabian grape juice is also known as pulpy grape juice, Arabian grape juice, grape juice with pulp. It is made with whole grapes, sugar, lemon juice and rose extract. Commercial factory has specialised machine to make pulpy grape juice. But you can easy imitate the recipe using pressure cooker.
Pressure cooking the grapes made the skins to cook down and become transparent. It almost felt like the skin from the grapes just disappeared. You will be enjoying each mouthful of pulpy grapes for sure.
Even though the recipe is simple to make, you need pressure cooker to make the job even easier. Also try to source seedless grape for easy process. if you use grapes with seed, you might need to strain the seeds separately.
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Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice Ingredients
Black Grapes - I like to use seedless grapes for making this pulpy juice because it is more convenient than using grapes with seeds. Wash grapes in multiple changes of water, soak them in water with some sea salt added for at least 10 minutes to clean grapes completely.
Sugar - I used regular sugar for making this grape juice. Depending on the sweetness of the grapes used, adjust the quantity of sugar used.
Lemon Juice - this helps in preserving the juice and also cuts down the sweetness and makes this juice refreshing.
Rose Extract - one of the most important ingredient for flavouring this Arabian grape juice. You can skip it if you want. And remember it is rose extract and not rose milk essence.
How to Make Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice (3 Steps)
Cleaning Grapes - I like to use seedless grapes for making this pulpy juice because it is more convenient than using grapes with seeds. Wash grapes in multiple changes of water, soak them in water with some sea salt added for at least 10 minutes to clean grapes completely.
Pressure Cooking Grapes - Take grapes in a bowl which fits in a cooker, add sugar and mix well. Take a large pressure cooker, fill the bottom with some water, place the bowl of grapes in and cover the cooker. Pressure cook this for 5 to 6 whistle. Simmer the flame and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Now open the cooker, remove the bowl out carefully. Allow the mix to cool down.
Making Pulpy Grape Juice - Now add in lemon juice, rose essence and some more water. Mix well and Chill for few hours. Serve cold.
Which Grapes to Use for Pulpy Grape Juice
I like to use seedless grapes for making this pulpy juice because it is more convenient than using grapes with seeds. Wash grapes in multiple changes of water, soak them in water with some sea salt added for at least 10 minutes to clean grapes completely.
Seedless Grapes - This is more oval in shape, but still it is easy to use and gives rich purple colour. Depending on the thickness of the skin, you might need to pressure cook longer.
Round Grapes with Seeds - Concord grapes are best which has high flavour profile. if you use grapes with seed, you might need to strain the seeds separately.
Green Grapes - even though this grapes is not used often in making juice. You can easily use green grapes for making this recipe. The colour won't be vibrant purple in colour instead it will be green.
How to Make Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice (Stepwise pictures)
Washing Grapes
1) I like to use seedless grapes for making this pulpy juice because it is more convenient than using grapes with seeds.
2)Wash grapes in multiple changes of water. Take them in a bowl, cover with water, soak them in water with some sea salt for at least 10 minutes to clean grapes completely.
3)Strain the grapes and rinse them in multiple changes of water to remove the excess salt. Set aside till use.
Mix Sugar with Grapes
4)Take the grapes in a bowl. Make sure the bowl can go into a pressure cooker. So I recommend using steel bowl.
5)Add sugar over the grapes. I used regular sugar for making this grape juice. Depending on the sweetness of the grapes used, adjust the quantity of sugar used.
6)Mix the sugar evenly so the sugar is coated over the grapes.
Pressure Cooking Grapes
7)Take a large pressure cooker which can fit the bowl. Add water in the base of the pressure cooker. Don't add too much water. Just enough so it comes half way through the bowl.
8)Place the grapes bowl into the pressure cooker. You can cover the bowl with a plate.
9)Cover the pressure cooker. Depending on the variety of grapes you use, the cooking time will vary. It will take around 5 to 6 whistle. Sometimes it can take longer to cook as well.
You can check the grapes for the doneness after 6 whistle. If it is not soft enough, cover and cook longer.
10)now the grapes is cooked till soft. You can taste and check the texture of the grapes.
11)Carefully remove the bowl from the cooker. Place it in the fridge till it gets completely cold.
Making Pulpy grape juice
12)Add some lemon juice into the grape mixture. Taste and add more if needed.
13)Add in some rose extract. Don't add too much extract. Just few drops will be enough.
14)Mix it really well, add some ice cold water or ice cubes if needed. Mix well and serve.
15)Serve cold.
Expert Tips
- Try to use seedless grapes. I think you can use grapes with seeds as well. But you have to do one more step of mashing the cooked grapes and straining the seeds as well. So seedless grapes is the best option.
- If you see the grapes is not cooked after the method i have mentioned, Put the bowl back inside the cooker and you can cook it longer.
- This can be stored in the fridge for a week or even more than that.
- Just add 2 to 3 drops rose essence or it will over power the juice.
Storage
You can store homemade pulpy grape juice in fridge for a week. Since this has lemon juice added, which acts as a natural preservative. If you are planning to store longer, don't mix water to the cooked grape mixture. Add cold water when serving.
FAQ
Pulpy grape juice benefits?
grape juice has numerous health benefits. It prevents skin problem, helps soothes migraine, relieves constipation, reduces the risk of heart disease and many more.
How to make pulpy grape juice?
Arabian grape juice is made with whole grapes, sugar, lemon juice and rose extract. Commercial factory has specialised machine to make pulpy grape juice. But you can easy imitate the recipe using pressure cooker.
Can we use grapes with seeds?
Even though the recipe is simple to make, you need pressure cooker to make the job even easier. Also try to source seedless grape for easy process. if you use grapes with seed, you might need to strain the seeds separately.
How long can we store homemade pulpy juice?
you can store homemade pulpy grape juice in fridge for a week. Since this has lemon juice added, which acts as a natural preservative. If you are planning to store longer, don't mix water to the cooked grape mixture. Add cold water when serving.
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Arabian Pulpy Grape Juice Recipe
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Stainless Steel Bowl with lid
- Strainer or Colander
- Serving Cups
Ingredients
- 500 grams Seedless Black Grapes
- 1 cup Sugar
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Rose Extract
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Wash grapes really well. Take it in a bowl, cover with water, sprinkle some sea salt over and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain the grapes in a colander, wash it multiple times and set aside.
- Take grapes in a steel bowl which fits in a pressure cooker, add sugar and mix well.
- Take a large pressure cooker, fill the bottom with some water, place the bowl of grapes in and cover the cooker. Pressure cook this for 5 to 6 whistle. Simmer the flame and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Now open the cooker, remove the bowl out carefully. Allow the mix to cool down.
- Now add in lemon juice, rose essence and some more water. Mix well. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.
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Notes
- Try to use seedless grapes. I think you can use grapes with seeds as well. But you have to do one more step of mashing the cooked grapes and straining the seeds as well. So seedless grapes is the best option.
- If you see the grapes is not cooked after the method i have mentioned, Put the bowl back inside the cooker and you can cook it longer.
- This can be stored in the fridge for a week or even more than that.
- Just add 2 to 3 drops rose essence or it will over power the juice.
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Filwakn
So aarthi wat abt. the grapes skin... My mom used to remove the skin. U dint mentioned it... So do the juice taste yumm with that skin too
Cibin Varghese
My method is given below:-
Ingredients:
Black Grapes - 1/2 kg
Sugar - 1 cup ( adjust depending on taste)
Water - 3 cups
Method:
Wash grapes and boil with 2 cups of water until grapes start floating on top.
Remove off heat and let it cool.
Separate the skin of grapes from the pulp and seeds. The skin will float on top, the pulp in middle and the seeds will be at the bottom of the vessel. You might however have to lightly squeeze the pulp to separate the pulp which are still holding onto their skin.
Blend the separated grape-skin along with sugar.
Pass this through a fine colander adding a cup of water.
Add this extracted juice to the grape pulp.
Serve chilled.
Anonymous
Hi Aarthi,
In fact I have tasted this many times and wondering how could they removed skin. What I had is grapes without skin. Probably after pressure cook if we remove skin would taste better. It is my hubby's favourite too. Let me try without fail. Thanks for the recipe.
Vasantha
Coral crue
thank you for the recipe. it saved us all 5 lakhs hahhahaha 🙂
Dharsini
Hi Aarthi,
I tried this recipe yesterday.
It came out well.
Hope the taste of lemon may depend on person.
I liked it more with out lemon.
Also, a suggestion for others, plz use paneer grapes and not the hybrid one.
I did not use the paneer grapes and it took longer to cook the hybrid one.
Happy Cooking!
Aarthi
@Anonymouspressure cooking the grapes makes the skin trasparent.u dont need to remove the skins..
Aarthi
@FilwaknBy pressure cookinh the skins will be cooked. so dont need to remove it.
yawanika
Just tried this recipe, and it came out fantastic. Love the idea of pressure cooking cos the skin literally vanished and it was all pulpy and yummy.
Thank you for the lovely recipe.
Phoenix
Hello Mr.Vergese can you explain me more about your recipe for panneer grapes.
Anu Suresh
Do we need to pour water in tumbler which v keep inside cooker? Oz u hv mentioned "later add some more water".
Aarthi
@Anu Sureshno need to add water when cooking
KD
How much water (approx) is needed to dilute the above posted recipe
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