Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
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Shikanji Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
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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
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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
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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:
- Nutrition is for 1 serve
- 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 Information
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Calories
48kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin C
2.2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people (1.25 cups/ 300 ml each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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