Shikanji – Indian Lemonade

// Shikanji or Nimbu Pani is an Indian Lemonade made with lemon juice, sugar, honey, and seasoned with spices. A refreshing drink ideal for a hot day.



Shikanji or Nimbu Pani is an Indian Lemonade recipe. Shikanji is prepared with lemon juice, sugar, honey, and seasoned with salt, and chaat masala. Shikanji is a refreshingly cooling drink. And it is just an ideal drink for a hot summer day.

two jars of shikanji indian lemonade with lime slices and strawberries

What is Shikanji?

Shikanji or Nimbu Pani is an Indian Lemonade recipe. Shikanji is prepared with lemon juice, sugar, honey, and seasoned with salt, and chaat masala. Shikanji is a refreshingly cooling drink. And it is just an ideal drink for a hot summer day.

Let’s learn to make Shikanji in easy to understand quick steps.

a pitcher of shikanji indian lemonade with a lime slice in it
a glass of shikanji indian lemonade with a straw and a cherry in it

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Shikanji – Indian Lemonade [Recipe]

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Shikanji or Nimbu Pani is an Indian Lemonade made with lemon juice, sugar, honey, and seasoned with spices. A refreshing drink ideal for a hot day.
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Prep time 🕐 Cook time 🕐 Total time 🕐
15 mins
Category ☶ Cuisine ♨ Serves ☺
Drinks Indian 4
Nutrition Info ⊛ Serving size ⊚
84 calories 1 Serving

INGREDIENTS

For Shikanji (Indian Lemondae) //
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar (I am using powdered sugar, as it dissolves fast)
  • 3 1/2 glasses of water
  • rock salt as per taste
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 slices lime
  • 3-4 cherries (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cup ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Make Shikanji (Indian Lemonade) //
  1. Take a jug. Add lemon juice, powdered sugar, rock salt, chaat masala and honey to it. Mix well until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add sliced lime, sliced cherries, and 1 cup of ice.
  3. Mix well again, and let it cool for 2 minutes.
  4. Add remaining ice cubes to 4 serving glasses, and pour the Shikanji into them.
  5. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

NOTES:

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