1. Types of Shikanji
Indian beverages or Desi Drinks are very popular part of Indian meal. There are lots of
variations in Indian desi drink (shikanji). which are very common in rural and urban both
areas during summer seasons.
Jaljeera shikanji
Pudina Masala shikanji
Aam panna shikanji
Rose sherbat shikanji
2. Ingridients used in Shikanji
Ingredients
1 medium size lemon
2 glasses of water
1 tsp cumin powder
1 pinch black salt as required
1 pinch pepper powder
sugar as required
4-5 mint leaves for garnishing
a few ice cubes
3. Heath benefits of Shikanji
Shikanji helps to balance the electrolytes in our body which are lost during perspiration
in summers.
It is refreshing lemon drink with spices which act as coolant and alos improves your
digestive functions.
Lemon shikanji is very famous and common drink in India. It is known by different
names in different regions in India like Nimbu Pani, Nimbu Shikanji, Nimbu Sharbat etc
It is very healthy drink enrich with vitamins and energy.
Natural drink (Not polluted )
WATER – 93.95%
LACTOSE – 5-6%
LACTIC ACID – 0.8 –1.0 %
TOTAL PRTIEN _ 0.8 –1.0 %
CITRIC ACID _ 0.1%
MINERALS – 0.5-0.7%
VITAMINS – VitB6 , VitB2, VitC.
4. Substitute of Shikanji
Glucon-D
Aam ka Paana
Cocktail drinks
Coke and Pepsi
Tea & Coffee
Other beverages