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Masala Shikanji
Mocktail · no alcohol

Masala Shikanji

Tall glassAbout 3 minutesServes 1

You need

  • lime
  • chaat masala
  • soda water

Nice to have

  • sugar
  • black salt
  • cumin powder
  • mint

How to make it

  1. In a tall glass, stir 1/2 tsp chaat masala, a pinch of black salt and a pinch of roasted cumin powder into 30 ml water.
  2. Squeeze in the juice of one lime.
  3. Add 2 tsp sugar for a sweet shikanji, or skip it for the salty namkeen version.
  4. Fill with ice and top with 150 ml chilled soda water.
  5. Stir once and float a few torn mint leaves on top.
  6. Serve right away while it is still fizzy, with samosas or a plate of pakoras on the side.

Enjoy your drink!Curated & designed by Sudeep Sachdeva

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