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News India Live, Digital Desk: If you get a glass of cold Shikanji amidst the heat and heat of summer, then both body and mind get refreshed. We all drink ordinary lemon water, but have you ever tried these 4 special shikanji Have you tried it?
Here are presented for you the 4 most amazing and refreshing Shikanji variants of summer, which will give you instant energy:
1. Classic Masala Shikanji
This is traditional Shikanji which is a great combination of taste and health.
How to make: Mix lemon juice, black salt, roasted cumin powder, a little black pepper and sugar in a glass of cold water.
Benefit: Cumin and black salt keep digestion healthy and soothe stomach irritation.
2. Mint Lemonade Shikanji
Mint is known for its coolness. This shikanji helps in reducing body temperature.
How to make: Grind fresh mint leaves with some water. Now add lemon juice, honey or sugar and lots of ice to it.
Benefit: It is effective in protecting from heatstroke and refreshes the breath.
3. Shikanji with Sabja Seeds
Sabja i.e. Basil seeds have a very cooling effect, which is no less than a boon in summers.
How to make: Soak sabja seeds in water for 15 minutes. Now add these puffed seeds to the prepared masala shikanji.
Benefit: It helps in weight loss and absorbs the internal heat of the body.
4. Soda Masala Shikanji
If you want to drink something party-like or restaurant style, then this is the best option.
How to make: Use ‘plain soda’ instead of ordinary water. Add chaat masala, lemon and finely chopped ginger juice to it.
Benefit: After a heavy meal, this drink makes the stomach feel light and increases the level of refreshment.
3 ‘Pro’ Tips to Make Perfect Shikanji:
Correct use of ice: After making Shikanji, add ice at the end, so that the flavor of the spices dissolves well in the water.
Ginger Tadka: Adding a little grated ginger juice to every shikanji increases both taste and immunity.
Honey substitute: If you want to reduce calories, you can use honey or jaggery powder instead of sugar.