Healthy & Refreshing No-Sugar Mint LemonadeVeg
Beat the heat with this refreshing, sugar-free Mint Lemonade (Nimbu Pudina Sharbat). This cooling summer drink is packed with fresh mint leaves, zesty lemon, and healthy basil seeds (sabja) for a hydrating boost. Sweetened naturally with organic jaggery and spiced with roasted jeera powder and a pinch of black salt, it's the perfect nutrient-dense beverage for hot days. Easy to make ahead and serve chilled, this wholesome recipe is a delicious way to stay hydrated and energized.
Ingredients
1 cup Mint Leaves
1 tsp Basil seeds
1 cup Water
2 tsp Jaggery (Powdered)
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Black Salt
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 piece Lemon
as needed Ice cubes
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, add 1 tsp basil seeds (sabja) and cover with water. Allow them to soak for about 5 minutes or until they swell up.
2
Thoroughly wash and rinse 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, then place them in a strainer to remove excess water.
3
Into a high-speed blender jar, add the rinsed mint leaves, 1/2 cup water, 2 tsp organic jaggery, 1/3 tsp roasted jeera powder, 1/4 tsp black salt, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and the juice of 1 whole lemon.
4
Blend until smooth and strain the mixture into a cup or container to remove any residue.
5
To assemble, fill a serving glass with ice cubes, add 2-3 tbsp of the soaked basil seeds, fill halfway with the blended mint mixture, and top off with plain water.
6
Garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint.
