Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Shikanji is a popular drink in every Indian household. Here are five refreshing shikanji recipes you can try at home.
Gond Katira Shikanji
Soak gond katira in a bowl for some time. After some time, transfer it to a large jug and add lemon juice, desi khaand, soaked chia seeds, jeera powder, black salt, and water. Add ice cubes and mix well. Serve it chilled.
Mango Shikanji
Blend mangoes and form a smooth puree. Strain it through a strainer. Add it to a glass and add lemon juice, black salt, sugar, jeera powder, water, and ice. Give it a nice stir. Season it with chaat masala and serve chilled.
Watermelon Shikanji
Blend the chopped watermelon until smooth. Strain the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh sieve. Add the lemon juice, honey or sugar, black salt, and roasted cumin powder. Add chilled water, and some ice cubes and serve.
Pineapple Shikanji
Blend pineapple chunks and sugar together. Strain the pulp and add lemon juice to it. Take a glass, add some salt, black salt, roasted jeera powder, chilled water, and chaat masala. Add the pineapple syrup, mint leaves, and ice cubes.
Masala Shikanji
Blend spices like black peppercorns, cardamom, black salt, ginger powder, and jeera powder. Take a glass of chilled water and this blended mix of spices. Add some ice cubes, stir them well, and serve.