Description
The Shikanji – Best Summer Drinks is a refreshing summer beverage made using lime juice, shikanji masala (a unique blend of spices), and club soda. It’s easy to make at home with these directions.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp – Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp – Black pepper (whole)
- 1 tsp – Coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp – Chaat masala
- 1 tsp – Black salt
- 1 tsp – Salt
- 2 tbsp – Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp – Powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp – Shikanji masala
- Mint leaves for decoration
- Ice cubes for garnishing
- 750 ml – Soda water
Instructions
- In a pan, on medium heat dry roast some dry ingredients cumin seeds, whole black pepper, and coriander seeds. Roast them slightly brown.
- Before grinding them add few more ingredients like Black salt, Salt and, Chaat Masala.
- Into the roasted coarse powder add chaat masala, rock salt, and plain salt. Now grind everything into a coarse powder.
- Take a tall glass, add lemon juice, powdered sugar, shikanji masala, mint leaves, ice cubes, and chilled soda water. Mix well.
- Ready to be served.
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[equipments]Notes
- Doubling or tripling this recipe is easy.
- Shikaniji Uses powdered sugar sometimes referred to as confectioner’s sugar should never be used. Due to the cornstarch added, the drink’s taste may be compromised. Use granulated sugar that has been ground into powder in a blender (or grinder). It should be stored in a dry cool place. Up to 1 month can be used.
- Adding rock salt or sendha namak to shikanji for fasting is appropriate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 people
- Calories: 84Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1160mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g