Spiced Indian lemonade
Popular Indian summer drink made with lemon juice, sugar, water, and spices.
Servings: 4
Calories: 45kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder optional
- 4 cups chilled water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves optional
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the black salt, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder (if using) to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Add the chilled water and stir again. Taste the shikanji and adjust the seasoning as necessary. You can add more lemon juice, sugar, or spices depending on your preference.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir. Serve the shikanji in glasses with a few mint leaves (if using) for garnish.
Notes
Nutrition: Carbohydrates:12g; Protein:1g; Fat:1g; Saturated Fat:0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium:415mg; Fiber:0g