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Nimbu Pani (Shikanji) | Indian Lemonade

Shikanji is a popular Indian drink made using fresh lemon juice that is spiced up with a unique blend of masala and served chilled.
This is a tangy, sweet vegan and gluten-free refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Lemons
  • 3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Black Salt (Kala Namak)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Table Salt (Namak)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 3 glasses Chilled Water OR Club Soda
  • Ice cubes
  • 3 tablespoons Mint, coarsely pounded

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl squeeze juice of 3 lemons, discard the seeds.
  2. Add powderd sugar
  3. Add salt and black salt.
  4. Add the cumin & coriander powder and mix well.
  5. Now add chilled water or you may also add club soda. Mix well so that the spices and sugar are nicely combined with the lemon juice.
  6. Add pounded mint and some ice cubes.
  7. Refreshin Nimbu Pani (Shikanji) is ready.
  8. Transfer into glasses and serve chilled.

Notes

Colour of the juice may vary according to the colour of the spices used.