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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

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people (1.25 cups/ 300 ml each)
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. 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)
  2. Serve in glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with mint or sliced lime. See variations in notes. 

Notes

  • Variation:
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  • 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

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

% 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.