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.
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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.
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Recipe Card
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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(Rating: 5 from 7 reviews)
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(Rating: 5 from 7 reviews)
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) //
- Take a jug. Add lemon juice, powdered sugar, rock salt, chaat masala and honey to it. Mix well until sugar dissolves.
- Add sliced lime, sliced cherries, and 1 cup of ice.
- Mix well again, and let it cool for 2 minutes.
- Add remaining ice cubes to 4 serving glasses, and pour the Shikanji into them.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
NOTES:
- No notes for this recipe.