Podine ka sharbat| summer special refreshing drink| recipe by kitchen with shabana

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lime juice offers a similar tangy flavor.

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is a natural alternative with a milder flavor.

fresh mint leaves

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: mint extract

Dried mint or extract can be used when fresh is unavailable.

In a pan, add 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water.

Mix well and cook on low-medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Wash 2 cups of fresh mint leaves thoroughly.

In a blender, add the mint leaves, 1 tablespoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 inch of chopped ginger.

Add 1/2 cup of water and blend until smooth.

Check the syrup; it should be sticky but not too thick.

Add the blended mint mixture to the syrup and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of black salt and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder to the mixture and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.

Let the mixture cool down before adding the juice of 4 lemons.

Strain the mixture into a jar using a strainer.

In serving glasses, add ice cubes and soaked basil seeds.

Pour the mint syrup over the ice and basil seeds, then add water as needed.

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