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Refreshing Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
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Refreshing Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black salt or Rock salt, aka kala namak
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder roasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper optional, adjust to taste
  • ice cubes
  • lime for garnish, slices
  • mint for garnish, leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a jar, add all the ingredients.
  2. Mix them until well combined.
  3. Taste and adjust the sweetness and tanginess. 
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% 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.