Chatpata Nimboo Pani Spiced Indian Style Lemonade Food

NIMBU PANI RECIPE | SHIKANJI (INDIAN LEMONADE)

Steps:

• If you plan to soak the sabja or basil seeds then do so half an before you begin making nimbu pani.
• Remove any chaff or stones from the seeds if any. Then soak them in water for half an hour.
• In a glass jar or a bowl take water.
• Halve the lemons and squeeze the lemon juice into the water.
• Add the salt, black pepper, cumin and chaat masala powder.
• Add sugar or jaggery as required.
• Mix thoroughly until all of the sugar has dissolved. Check the taste and add more sugar if needed.
• Serve nimbu pani in tall glasses garnished with mint leaves and a few ice cubes if preferred.
• Sprinkle with some extra chaat masala if you want.
• In a glass jar or a bowl take water.
• Squeeze the lemon juice from the lemons or the lime juice from the limes in the water.
• Add sugar and black salt. Optionally, you can also add about ½ teaspoon of roasted cumin powder at this step.
• Stir until all of the sugar is dissolved. Check the taste and add more sugar if needed.
• Pour in glasses and serve shikanji garnished with mint leaves if you like. You can also add some crushed ice or ice cubes if you prefer.
• Drain all the water from the soaked sabja seeds in a small mesh strainer.
• Add 1 to 2 tablespoon of the soaked sabja seeds to the lemonade or limeade. Stir and mix.
• Keep any leftover soaked basil seeds in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and use it to make nimbu pani later or for some other Indian drink.

CHATPATA NIMBOO PANI (SPICED INDIAN-STYLE LEMONADE) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Squeeze all of the lemons to remove the juice from them.
• Strain the juice to remove the seeds. You can buy a device to help you squeeze out more juice.
• When you've finished with this step, pour the juice into a large jug.
• Next, add all of the remaining ingredients. This will help you to get the desired strength and sweetness. Once you've added everything, be sure to mix the ingredients well, so that they're eventually distributed throughout the beverage.
• After you've mixed the ingredients together, simply serve the beverage in chilled glasses garnished with lemon slices.

NIMBU PANI (LIMEADE)

Steps:

• Peel the limes: Slice off the tops and bottoms then, working with one at a time, place each one vertically on a cutting board, setting it on one flat, cut side. Next, slice off the skin and pith. Repeat with remaining limes.
• Put peeled limes, ice cubes, kala namak, fine sea salt and sugar, if using, in a blender, along with 3 cups of water. Blend on high until the ice is crushed and the nimbu pani is frothy.
• Strain, then serve in a glass with a sprig of mint, if you like.