Refreshing Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
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4.9
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Refreshing Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
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This homemade Indian lemonade, also known as Shikanji or Nimbu Pani, is so refreshing, flavorful, and helps to beat the summer heat. Made with lime juice, sugar, water, and spices, It can be served at any time of the day.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Black salt (kala namak) or Rock salt
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala optional
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper optional, adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices for garnish
- mint leaves for garnish
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Instructions
- In a jar, add all the ingredients.
- Mix them until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness and tanginess.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.
Notes
- Make it fancy: Instead of adding salt to the nimbu pain, try rimming the glass with rock salt.
- Cocktail: To make this Indian lemonade a cocktail, try adding vodka or gin to make an alcoholic drink.
- Mint Shikanji Variation: Muddle some mint leaves and add them while making the shikanji.
- Shikanji Soda Variation: Mix soda in place of water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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