Summers are finally here and so is the time to enjoy some summer-special tangy Masala Shikanji. Try this classic summer-favourite dish at home and enjoy with your friends and family.

Shikanji or ‘Indian Nimbu Pani‘ is a lemon drink made with powdered spices and lemon juice. It is the perfect drink to relax and calm your soul after a stressful day. Also, it’s good for digestion as it contains cumin, mint and even chaat masala. Masala Shikanji is the go-to option when you feel tired or lack energy. If you haven’t tried this drink, you’re missing out on something big. This drink can be served to your guests, relatives, or even friends on a scorching summer day.

So, go ahead, try making this simple yet flavorful drink and get an instant dose of freshness. If you want the drink to be fizzy, replace water with soda. Be it kids or adults, everyone will love this lip-smacking drink for sure. You can adjust the salt and sugar as per your taste and preference. Do try this recipe, rate it and let us know how it turned out to be by leaving a comment in the section below.

How to make Masala Shikanji

Step 1 – Squeeze the juice from lemons

Squeeze the juice out from the lemons and keep it aside for a while.

Step 2 – Prepare the masala

Now, prepare the shikanji masala by combining black pepper, cumin powder, black salt, chaat masala, dried mint powder in a bowl. Mix it well and it’s ready.

Step 3 – Combine all the ingredients in a jug

Take a tall jug, add lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar, shikanji masala, and fill the jug with chilled water. Stir to mix everything well.

Step 4 – Your Masala Shikanji is ready

Now, pour the shikanji into glasses filled with ice cubes and 1-2 lemon slices. You can easily prepare 8 glasses with this much masala. Your Masala Shikanji is ready to be served.

Ingredients of Masala Shikanji

• 4 lemon
• 1 handful mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• lemon slices as required
• 8 teaspoon sugar
• black salt as required
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon powdered mint leaves