Chamus is a traditional  favourite of my people and is drunk in April and May to quench the thirst.

Chamus takes approximately 25 minutes to prepare

It may take longer depending on the dried apricots you use.

Large Bowl, Ladle

Large Jug,

Ice and Glasses for serving

• 1 KG  Dried  Zhuu (Apricots)    Or  1 kg fresh Zhuu (apricots)
• 3 ltr   Xil (Water) plus Xil for rinsing
• Ghamu (ice) for serving  (optional)
• Podina (mint) for serving (optional)

Rinse the Zhuu (Apricots) in fresh Xil (water) 3 times

Cover the Zhuu in Xil and massage well with hands

Add Xil as needed and Zhuu start to become soft

Continue to massage the Zhuu until they become almost liquid

This should take approx 15 to 20 min  do not use a machine

When Zhuu has become liquid serve over ghamu ( ice)  and add sprig of podina ( mint)

Enjoy