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How to Make Rooh Afza Lemonade, Orange Lemonade, and Ginger Ale Lemonade

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          Simple Indian lemonade made with 3 different flavors. It is a hydrating, mind-blowing, and absolutely refreshing drink that gives instant energy. Limbu Sarabat or Nimbu Pani is aka Lemonade. Nimbu is also known as Limbu in India. So this drink is called limbu sharbat or nimbu pani as well.

Limbu sarbat is a staple of summer in India, sold from carts on street corners and served to house guests too. Limbu sarbat is always deliciously sour and citrusy. It’s also lighter, healthier, and more refreshing than any other carbonated drink. It is merely a lemonade that is essential to quench our thirst. It is mostly needed when the heat will be soaring and humidity is high probably during the month of March till July. Always use Black salt/Saindav Namal/Kala namak while preparing limbu sarbat. Black salt is one of the Asian seasonings that are salty, sour, and tangy all at once. In Ayurveda, black salt is considered a cooling salt because it balances out your body temperature so you don’t feel overheated. It also replaces the salt lost through sweat, which makes the drink particularly refreshing and energetic.

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This is a healthy summer beverage recipe compared to drinking carbonated drinks. Every region has its own version of lemonade. Since lemon juice is added it has a high concentration of Vitamin C. It has been proven to have a lot of health benefits including weight loss support, improved skin quality, aid in digestion, and a lot more. Feel free to get creative and use rock salt in place of Kala namak, or add chaat masala, ground cumin, or, for a touch of sweetness, sugar, jaggery, or simple syrup. 

Dr.K(my hubby) and I love Sabja seeds in our dessert or beverages. They are particularly used as an addition to beverages and desserts. If you are tired of trying several remedies to lose weight, then give this wonder seed a try and see the magic. Sabja seeds are also known as Falooda Seeds, Basil Seeds, or Tukmaria Seeds and are a powerhouse of nutrition and packed with immunity-boosting properties. The health benefits of basil seeds include their ability to improve digestive health, aid in weight loss, regulating blood sugar, cooling the body, relieving stress, reducing inflammation, and preventing certain infections.

So, these flavourful lemonades are definitely something to try this summer, tell us which flavor you like the most!

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Ingredients:

To Soak Sabja Seeds:

  • 1 Tbsp Sabja seeds/Basil Seeds
  • Water to soak Sabja seeds
  • To Make Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:
  • 2 Cups Water + a handful of ice cubes
  • 2 Tbsp Lime/Lemon
  • 3 Tbsp Sugar/Jaggery/Maple/Agave Syrup
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 Tsp Lime/Lemon Zest

To Make Ginger Ale-Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:

  • 3-4 Ice Cubes
  • 1 Tbsp Subja Seeds, soaked in water
  • 1 Part of Ginger Ale
  • 2 Parts of prepared Limbu Sarbat/Lemonade
  • Slice of Lime for garnishing

To Make Orange-Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:

  • 3-4 Ice Cubes
  • 1 Tbsp Subja Seeds, soaked in water
  • 1 Part of Orange Juice
  • 2 Parts of prepared Limbu Sarbat/Lemonade
  • Slice of Lime for garnishing

To Make Rooh Afja-Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:

  • 3-4 Ice Cubes
  • 1 Tbsp Subja Seeds, soaked in water
  • 1 Part of Rooh Afza Syrup
  • 2 Parts of prepared Limbu Sarbat/Lemonade
  • Slice of Lime for garnishing

Instructions:

To Soak Sabja Seeds:

  • In a bowl add Sabja seeds 1 Tbsp and pour water.
  • Stir well and let them soak for 5-10 minutes or until it doubled in size.
To Make Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:
  • Place the lime/lemon on side of the grater that has the smallest holes.
  • Move it back and forth, and continue grating the lime until the lime peel has been removed.
  • Now, in a jar pour 2 cups of chilled water and a handful of ice cubes.
  • Pour 2 Tbsp of lime juice, sugar, black salt, and lime zest.
  • Using a spoon keep stirring till all the sugar is dissolved(you can use jaggery/agave syrup/honey) instead of sugar.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, pour into the serving glasses. If you have not used chilled water then add few ice cubes to it. 
  • Stir well stir, taste, and adjust for flavor.
  • Garnish with lime slice and Enjoy!!!

To Make Ginger Ale-Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:

  • In a jar add 3-4 ice cubes, 1 Tbsp soaked subja seeds.
  • Pour 2 parts of prepared lemonade/limbu sharbat and 1 part of ginger ale.
  • Stir well stir, taste, and adjust for flavor.
  • Garnish with lime slice and Enjoy!!!

To Make Orange-Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:

  • In a jar add 3-4 ice cubes, 1 Tbsp soaked subja seeds.
  • Pour 1 part orange juice and 2 parts of prepared lemonade/limbu sharbat.
  • Stir well stir, taste, and adjust for flavor.
  • Garnish with lime slice and Enjoy!!!

To Make Rooh Afja-Limbu Sarabat/Nimbu Sharbat/Lemonade:

  • In a jar add 3-4 ice cubes, 1 Tbsp soaked subja seeds.
  • Pour 1 part rooh afja and 2 parts of prepared lemonade/limbu sharbat.
  • Stir well stir, taste, and adjust for flavor.
  • Garnish with lime slice and Enjoy!!!

Tips/Substitute/Variations:

  • You can use jaggery/maple syrup/agave syrup/honey instead of sugar.
  • If you could not find subja seeds then replace them with chia seeds.
  • You can add lime/lemon zest a little bit more if you like its stronger taste. Otherwise, a lemonade can taste a little bit bitter. 

Health Benefits of Limbu Sarabat/Lemonade:

  • It helps to fight against heatstroke during the hot summer days. 
  • It helps to hydrate your body. 
  • It is high in antioxidants.
  • Limes are high in vitamin C and that helps boost your immune system.
  • It may help combat age-related skin changes and promote healthy skin.
  • Limes are high in vitamin C, which may help lower high blood pressure.
  • Citrus fruits like limes are high in citric acid, which may prevent kidney stones by raising levels of citrate and binding stone-forming minerals in the urine.
  • Foods high in vitamin C, such as limes, may help prevent iron deficiency anemia by improving the absorption of iron from plant-based foods.
  • Adding lime to water can help aid digestion. The acid in the lime juice helps the saliva break down food.
  • The citric acid found in lime juice helps boost a person’s metabolism, helping them burn more calories and store less fat.
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties.

Dietary Comment:

  • The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Per serving contains 51 calories, along with 25 g of carbohydrates.
  • Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.
  • (Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used.)

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