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Shikanji: how to make Nimbu Shikanji

7:01 PM

Traditionally, Shikanji is a spiced lemonade, which has lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, mint and black salt. It is so refreshing with  loads of vitamin C. Shikanji is always made with fresh lemon juice, sugar and spiced with some black salt and roasted cumin powder to get a  sweet and salty lemony drink. Use of black salt  in shikanji  gives it  a punch and Mint the much needed cooling for summer.
Limes are known as nimbu in India which is the best source of vitamin C. Lime juice in summer acts as a best coolant to our body. Having this desi drink in place of cold drinks and other aerated drinks, is the best possible solution to beat the scorching heat this summer. As it is free from saturated fats and preservatives making it a best form of drink for all. lemonade is easily available in all the fruits stall in the market. while travelling to office, I see a  number of vendors who sell these drinks on the roadside. You can also make this  shikanji at home instead of drinking it outside.
Nimbu Pani or Lemonade is very commonly interchanged with Shikanji, but there is a difference between the two. Lemonade or Nimbu pani is a mixture of lemon juice, water, sugar and a pinch of salt. Whereas Shikanji is made when spices like black salt, roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder and black salt is added to the basic lemonade.If you are making Shikanji for  fasting during Navaratri, replace the black salt with rock salt or Sendha namak.
Cuisine: North Indian
Recipe Type: Beverage
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves:2

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 glasses of chilled water
  • 4 tbsp powdered Sugar 
  • 1 tsp roasted Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Salt
  • A pinch Black Pepper Powder (optional)
  • A few Ice Cubes
  • Mint leaves for garnish
 Let's learn how to make Nimbu Shikanji: 
  • Combine the lemon juice with black salt, powdered sugar, roasted cumin powder, pepper powder in a bowl.
  • Add two glass of water and mix everything well.
  • Add Ice cubes and Pour equal quantities of the mixture into individual glasses.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges. Serve chilled.
Sending this Shikanji recipe to our #35th Foodie Monday Bloghop theme of #Navaratrispecial.


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17 comments

  1. UnknownApril 11, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    Chilled Sikanji to beat hot summer...awesome idea with lovely shots

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  2. Pushpita SinghApril 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    Alka loved the Shikanji recipe! Beautiful write-up as you explained well the difference between Nimbu Paani and Shikanji. The addition of black pepper powder is very interesting. Awesome and superb shots as always! Soft hue of white brought more elegance to this simple and healthy Shikanji shots.��������

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    1. UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 11:31 AM

      Thank you so much Pushpita...for your appreciation

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  3. Flavour DiaryApril 12, 2016 at 2:30 PM

    lovely shots di...shikanji looks so refreshing

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  4. Sujata RoyApril 12, 2016 at 6:09 PM

    You made the glass so gorgeous Alka.Awesome click.

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  5. Shubha AApril 12, 2016 at 9:22 PM

    perfect and refreshing for a hot summery day:)

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  6. JollyHomemadeRecipesApril 12, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Chilled and refreshing drink on hot summer days

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  7. goodfoodgoodmoodbyrupalApril 12, 2016 at 11:23 PM

    a real gleaming drink!!

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  8. UnknownApril 13, 2016 at 12:19 AM

    A simple recipe made gorgeous with awesome clicks...hathon mein jadoo😀

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  9. UnknownMay 17, 2016 at 12:43 AM

    Nice

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