In the intense heat, dry throat instantly! Especially when returning home from outside, thirst tends to pass out. Just drinking water does not seem to regain lost energy. It is good to eat sharbat, but do you want to make sharbat and eat it when you are tired? In such a situation, a ready-made pre-mix is useful, which only dissolves water to make shabarat as desired. To be honest, such premixes are well worth looking for and buying. But they are full of sugar. May also contain harmful preservatives. So, if you leave these things and make it yourself at home, there is no question about the nutritional value.
In summer, lemon syrup, called nimbu shikanji depending on the state, works best. The taste is slightly different. Because in addition to normal lemon juice, some spices (shikanji masala) are given in this drink. This helps in keeping the body moist from within. Gives energy to last the whole day.
To make Shikanji powder, you will need—
- Common salt (1 tbsp)
- Chilli powder (1 tbsp)
- Roasted cumin powder (1 tbsp)
- Beetroot (1 tbsp)
- Dry powdered mint leaves/store bought mint powder (1 tbsp)
- Chaat masala (1 teaspoon)
- Purchased or homemade ginger powder (1 teaspoon)
- Sugar powder (1 teaspoon)
Mix it all together. Increase or decrease the amount of jaggery or sweetness according to taste. Store in an airtight glass jar. You have to be aware that water should not get in any way. While eating, first take lemon in a glass of cold water. Then mix one spoon of shikanji masala well. Life will increase, body will cool from inside.
Comments are closed.