Nimbu pani is traditionally made with lemon juice and black salt only, mixed in cold water. Optionally, sugar, jaggery, and mint leaves are also used for additional taste. Served cold with ice cubes, read my simple recipe to learn the quick steps to make nimbu pani at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Nimbu pani or shikanji is a cool and refreshing drink and is very easy to make at home.
- Serve it as is or pair it with any snack item. You may also serve it before or after summer lunch.
- Nimbu pani tastes tangy, savory, and slightly salty.
- Other similar recipes are jaljeera, aam panna, and honey-ginger lemonade.
The Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black salt
- Ice cubes (as required)
- 2 lemon rings
When I was young, I saw my mother making this drink and giving it to me on summer afternoons. It refreshed and energized me instantly and tasted so nice and sweet. I did not know how it tasted so nice then being so young, but now I have realized that she added sugar to make it taste nice to me. However, I stick to the traditional process and make it without sugar.
Both my kids and husband love it whenever I make it in summer. I feel nice that I learned the recipe from my mother and contribute to the health of my family.
How to Make Nimbu Pani? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Squeeze 2 tbsp of lemon juice in a glass. Add ¼ tsp black salt.
Step 2: Put ice cubes as required.
Step 3: Fill with water.
Step 4: Stir nicely.
Step 5: Slit one end of a lemon ring and insert it in the glass.
Step 6: Your cool and refreshing homemade nimbu pani is ready.
Recipe Card
Nimbu Pani
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black salt
- Ice cubes as required
- 2 lemon rings
Instructions
- Squeeze 2 tbsp of lemon juice in a glass. Add ¼ tsp black salt in each.
- Put ice cubes as required.
- Fill with water.
- Stir nicely.
- Slit one end of a lemon ring and insert in the glass.
- Your cool and refreshing homemade nimbu pani is ready.
