Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
Shikanji or Nimbu Pani is a spiced drink similar to lemonade. It needs just 7 ingredients and is a refreshing drink for summer. Indian Lemonade or limeade. Vegan Shikanji Recipe
Servings: 2 people (1.25 cups/ 300 ml each)
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime , 1.5 limes if the lime is small
- 2.5 cups of water (cold)
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp Indian chaat masala, or 1/8 to 1/4 tsp kala namak (indian sulphur salt), or 1/8 tsp dry mango powder
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- a dash of black pepper
- 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener
- lime slices for garnish, mint leaves for garnish
- ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust sweet, tang, salt and indian black salt flavor. (The mix can now be refrigerated for upto 2 days, or refrigerate to chill)
- Serve in glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with mint or sliced lime. See variations in notes.
Notes
Variation:
- Use lemon for lemonade.
- Add some muddled fresh mint or blend with mint for a mint shikanji
- Add a few drops of ginger juice (mince fresh ginger and squeeze).
- Blend with a few tbsp cilantro and mint to make cilantro mint shikanji. So good!
- Infuse with seasonal berries like sliced strawberries, raspberries.
- Make this into a Cocktail: Vodka, Rum or gin work well with this sour lime drink.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 157mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 9mg