{"id":"recipe_3952335453","slug":"refreshing-indian-lemon-sharbat-nimbu-pani","title":"Refreshing Indian Lemon Sharbat (Nimbu Pani)","description":"A classic, cooling Indian summer drink made with fresh lemon juice, aromatic black salt, roasted cumin, and fresh mint. It's the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors to beat the heat.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500 ml Water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"Filtered water is best","group":"Liquid Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 fresh Lemons","name":"Lemon","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"juiced","notes":"Medium sized","group":"Flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 tbsp Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp Black salt (Kala Namak)","name":"Black Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Also known as Kala Namak","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/4 tsp Roasted cumin powder","name":"Cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"roasted powder","notes":"Bhuna Jeera powder","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"10-12 Fresh mint leaves","name":"Mint","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"Torn or slightly crushed","group":"Flavoring","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Ice cubes as needed","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"cubes","notes":"","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pitcher, combine 500 ml (2 cups) of water and sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine 500 ml of water and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Squeeze the juice from the 2 lemons into the pitcher, ensuring no seeds fall in.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Squeeze the juice from the 2 lemons","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the black salt and roasted cumin powder to the lemon water and stir well to combine.","group":"Spices","title":"Add the black salt and roasted cumin powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Spices"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gently slap the mint leaves between your palms to release their oils, then add them to the pitcher along with ice cubes.","group":"Finishing","title":"Gently slap the mint leaves between your palms","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately while chilled.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into tall glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use freshly roasted and ground cumin seeds. Black salt (Kala Namak) is essential for that authentic Indian street-side taste. You can adjust the sugar according to your preference or substitute with honey.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Pitcher","Stirring spoon","Lemon squeezer"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":600,"unit":"ml","note":"Makes approximately two large glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can mix the lemon, sugar, and spices into the water ahead of time, but add mint and ice only when ready to serve."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a glass bottle in the refrigerator. Stir before serving as spices may settle.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3952335453%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=767bcd4b-9202-482f-925c-943509e083fb","imageAlt":"Refreshing Indian Lemon Sharbat (Nimbu Pani) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["refreshing","summer drink","lemonade","nimbu pani","indian drinks","low calorie"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Refreshing Indian Lemon Sharbat (Nimbu Pani)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:49:07.576Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:49:07.576Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_27b479deff","slug":"aam-panna","title":"Aam Panna","description":"A refreshing and cooling Indian summer drink made from tangy raw green mangoes, flavored with roasted cumin, black salt, and fresh mint. 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