Shikanji Recipe| Shikanjvi Recipe | Masala Lemonade

Shikanji, also known as Shikanjvi, is a popular North Indian summer drink or lemonade that is both refreshing and tasty. We add spices like pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, and other spices to Shikanji, making it somewhat distinct from standard nimbu paani (lime juice). The ingredient proportions mentioned below are just estimates; you can change the ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

You could make the Shikanji powder in large quantities and keep it in an airtight jar to use anytime you want. This Shikanji, also known as Shikanjvi, is a vitamin C-rich drink that can be enjoyed in the scorching summer sun. Below is a delicious Shikanji or masala lemonade recipe.

Ingredients

For Shikanji Masala -

Pepper powder-1 tsp

Roasted cumin powder-1 tsp

Chat masala-1 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

Black salt -1/2-1 tsp

Salt -1 tsp

Other ingredients-

Lemon juice-1/4 cup or as required

Powdered sugar-2 tsps or as required

Crushed Mint leaves 

Ice cubes-as required

Ice water or club soda-as required

Recipe Video

Method

👉In a bowl mix all the ingredients given under for Shikanji masala set aside.

👉Take a tall glass tumbler (or you can mix everything together in a bowl and then serve in a glass) add 2 Tbsps each of lemon juice,1 or 2 tsps of powdered sugar ,1 or 2 tsps of Shikanji masala powder, 1 tsp or 2 tsps of crushed mint leaves, ice cubes and required ice water or club soda to fill up .Stir everything well.

👉Serve immediately with lemon wedges and mint leaves as garnish.

👉Enjoy.😋

Preparation Time-15 mins 

Serves -2-3