Nimbu Pani, also known as Indian lemonade, is a refreshing and tangy drink perfect for beating the summer heat. It's a delightful blend of lemon, sugar, and spices that will quench your thirst and rejuvenate your senses.
Ingredients
- 2piecelarge lemons
- 1000mLcold water
- 4tbspsugar
- 1pinchsalt
- 1/2tsproasted cumin powder
- 1/4tspblack salt (kala namak)
How to make Nimbu Pani (Lemonade)
Wash the lemons thoroughly and cut them in half. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a bowl, ensuring you extract about 60-70 mL of lemon juice.
In a large pitcher, add cold water, the extracted lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add roasted cumin powder and black salt to the pitcher. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Taste the Nimbu Pani and adjust the sugar or salt according to your preference. If you want a more diluted drink, add more water.
Pour the Nimbu Pani into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and a lemon slice. Serve chilled.
Tips & Tricks
For an extra refreshing twist, add a few crushed mint leaves to the pitcher.
You can also add a dash of ginger juice for a spicy kick.
Recipe by
Aksa Shaikh
(@aksashaikhkitchen)
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