Shikanji, traditional lemonade from Punjab is a real thirst quencher, a must during the hot summer months.
The refreshing drink is called by other names Shikanjvi, Shikanjbi and Shikanjbeen, or Nimbu Paani.
Panka, that is served in South India, there is no Shikanji Masala and the flavouring is cardamon.
Summer Special Shikanji
The main ingredients are lemon or lime juice, ginger juice, ice and water, salt, black salt and cumin. Some recipes include saffron in the ingredients.
These ingredients are just what your body needs to replace in the hot sun and a glass of chilled Nimbu Paani is sure to refresh you no matter how hot and tired you are.
When we had our Bloggers Meet #75 at Delhi, my flight was to leave the next day Vaishali and her family welcomed Apeksha and me to their home and to take us around. Vaishali took me shopping and enjoyed street food and I bought some amazing stuff. One of them was Shikanji Masala must I tell you we have been enjoying this delicious lemonade on a regular basis.
Actually, when we did Cooking Odessey I was searching for Shahi Shikanji my memory of Indore and kept landing on Nimbu Paani. It is only after my trip to Delhi that I understood the reason. I can be a bit dense at times!
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- Mango Lemonade #CookoutWeek
- Jal Jeera ~Drinks That Cool Recipe
- Beat the Heat with Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup
- Tender Coconut Falooda
- Twilight ~A mocktail
- Cranberry Sangria`A mocktail
- Orange Mist
- Carrot, Apple and Orange Smoothie
Summer Special Nimbu Pani
Nimbu Pani, How To Make Shikanji
- Serves: 4 glasses
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups water, chilled
- 8 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Shikanji masala
- ½ teaspoon salt
Method :
- Mix well all the ingredients in a big deep vessel.
- Adjust the taste to suit your tastes.
- Serve chilled.
Summer Special Shikanji
Shikanji, How to make Nimbu Paani
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 cups Water chilled
- 8 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Shikanji masala
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Mix well all the ingredients in a big deep vessel.
- Adjust the taste to suit your tastes.
- Serve chilled.
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Priya Suresh says
Very refreshing drink, excellent to drink while the weather is too hot outside. Shikanji masala rocks;
ArchanaPotdar says
True it does Priya.
Usha says
Remember drinking loads of it during summer holidays when growing up, but off course without shikanji Masala.
ArchanaPotdar says
Yes me too Shikanji masala is new.
Srivalli says
Oh this one sounds fantastic Archana, never read about shikanji masala though I have made it a couple of times with the ingredients..good one!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 as if you need a recipe you are a walking talking encyclopedia.
Gayathri Kumar says
That is one perfect drink for summer Archana. I do regular lemon juice, with sugar and ice, but never tried with shikanji masala.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Mayuri Patel says
A simple but very satisfying cooling and thirst quenching drink. Sometimes such simple flavors are the best.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Varada says
Very refreshing! I did not know there was a special masala for shikanji. Have to look into it.
ArchanaPotdar says
I too learnt about it in Delhi.
Nisha Ramesh says
Oh, thats a refreshing drink. It amazes me how such a simple drink has so many versions throughout the world. Is there a recipe for shikanji masala ?
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Yes every country has lemonade in some variation or other.
Pavani says
Such a refreshing and delicious Indian style lemon juice. My kids have been asking me to make lemonade for a very long time - will try this recipe for them.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do let me know what they think about it Pavani.
Chef Mireille says
I would love it though without the masala - I dont really go for savory drinks
ArchanaPotdar says
It is not savoury Mir! It is a sweet drink.
sapana says
This is one simple and refreshing energy booster summer drink.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Geetha Priyanka says
Any drink with lemon is surely refreshing and perfect on hot and humid days, but I've never tried anything except sweet or salty lemon juice and lemonade. I'm tempted to try this interesting recipe!! I'm so loving the idea of using shiakanji masala. Thanks for sharing this fab summer recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Aww thanks a lot, dear I hope you do try it out. Please tag me when you do try.
Soumya says
So so refreshing drink for summers.. Never heard of Shikanji masala.. Would definitely buy and try it to add extra taste to usual lemonade..
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try it Soumya, it is definitely refreshing.
Shailender Sharma says
A perfect thirst quencher to beat the heat. A super awesome recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Sir.
Jayashree says
Refreshing drink for summer, I need to get my hands on that shikanji masala soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayashree. It is quite easy to make at home.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
It is interesting how a simple lime water can take so many avatars... this looks so refreshing...
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Rafeeda.
Shobha Keshwani says
Perfect summer drink. I love the lemony flavour . It is very refreshing .
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Shobha.