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A quintessential Indian summer cooler, this refreshing lemonade is made with fresh lime juice, sugar, and a hint of salt and spices. It's the perfect thirst-quencher, balancing sweet, sour, and savory notes, and can be whipped up in just five minutes.
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lime juice, sugar, kala namak (black salt), regular salt, and roasted cumin powder (if using).
Pour in about 1 cup of the chilled water and stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar and salts have completely dissolved. This creates a flavorful concentrate.
Add the remaining 3 cups of chilled water to the pitcher and stir well to combine everything.
Taste the nimbu pani and adjust the seasonings if necessary. You may add more sugar for sweetness, lime juice for tartness, or a pinch more salt to balance the flavors.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the prepared nimbu pani over the ice, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a thin lime slice, and serve immediately for the most refreshing experience.
A quintessential Indian summer cooler, this refreshing lemonade is made with fresh lime juice, sugar, and a hint of salt and spices. It's the perfect thirst-quencher, balancing sweet, sour, and savory notes, and can be whipped up in just five minutes.
This indian recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 62.91 calories per serving with 0.32g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for beverage.
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Replace the 4 cups of still water with 2 cups of chilled water and 2 cups of chilled club soda or sparkling water. Add the soda just before serving to maintain the fizz.
In the pitcher, gently muddle a handful of fresh mint leaves with the sugar before adding the lime juice and other ingredients. This releases the mint's essential oils for a more intense flavor.
Add 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger or ginger juice to the concentrate in step 1 for a warm, spicy note that complements the lime.
Limes are packed with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps boost the immune system, protect cells from damage, and improve skin health by promoting collagen production.
As a water-based beverage with added electrolytes like sodium and potassium (from black salt), Nimbu Pani is an effective and flavorful way to stay hydrated and replenish fluids, especially in hot weather.
The combination of lime juice, which stimulates digestive secretions, and traditional Indian spices like kala namak and cumin, helps alleviate indigestion, bloating, and constipation.
One serving (approximately 1 cup) of this Nimbu Pani contains about 50-60 calories, primarily from the sugar. The calorie count can be reduced by using less sugar or a sugar substitute.
Yes, Nimbu Pani is a healthy beverage. It's excellent for hydration, provides a good dose of Vitamin C from the lime juice, and the added salts help replenish electrolytes lost through sweat. The optional cumin and black salt also aid digestion.
Absolutely. You can substitute sugar with honey, maple syrup, jaggery syrup, or a zero-calorie sweetener like stevia or monk fruit. Adjust the quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
They are very similar, and the terms are often used interchangeably. Generally, Shikanji is a more spiced version of Nimbu Pani from North India, often including ingredients like ginger, black pepper, and chaat masala in addition to the basic lime, sugar, and salt.
It is best consumed fresh. However, you can prepare the concentrate (lime juice, sugar, and spices) and store it in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Just add chilled water or soda when you're ready to drink.
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