Shikanjvi
Shikanjvi is a lemon-based drink originating in the northern part of India.[1] Alternative names include shikanji, shikanjbi and shikanjbeen. Shikanjvi is distinct from lemonade, and often contains other ingredients such as salt, saffron and cumin.[2]
 Shikanjvi served with pomegranate, grated apple and mint. | |
| Course | Beverage |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Associated national cuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Chilled |
Preparation
An example recipe for making a glass of Shikanjvi:
- Ingredients: two lemons (squeezed to make lemon juice), one little chunk of ginger, one or two teaspoons of sugar (raw if possible), half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of pepper.
- Process: Pour cold drinking water in a glass. Add the lemon juice, ginger, sugar, salt and pepper. Shake it vigorously. This is a traditional recipe; however, people can experiment using mint leaves, rose water, etc.
A Shikanjvi lemonade seller, outside Red Fort, Delhi, India.
See also
References
- Jiggs Kalra, Pushpesh Pant, Classic cooking of Punjab, Allied Publishers, 2004, ISBN 978-81-7764-566-8
- Julie Sahni, Indian regional classics: fast, fresh, and healthy home cooking, Ten Speed Press, 2001, ISBN 9781580083454,
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