Nannari ( sarasaparilla ) roots are availabe in Indian medicine stores or Nattu marundu kadai.

Sarasaparilla(nannari) roots 100gms

Water 1 litre

Sugar 1 kg

Lemon 6

Break the sarasaparilla roots into 1"-2" pieces.

Dry very well in hot sun.

Ligtly crush and remove the hard portion inside.

Powder the rest fine in a dry grinder.

Boil the water, remove from the stove and add this powder, mixing well.

Leave for 8-10 hrs undisturbed.

Strain using fine muslin cloth, add sugar , put on stove again.

Heat stirring continuously ( to prevent sugar sticking at the bottom) till you get a slightly sticky consistency.

Remove, cool well and add juice from the lemons.

More lime juice is optional.

This preserves very well.

To 1 portion of syrup add 3 portions ice water and put it in a blender for few seconds.

It fizzes very well and tastes very good.