Summer days were hot in Bombay (Mumbai), but I eagerly awaited their arrival because it meant the end of the school year. The days would be marked by pool time, trips, and reading a whole lot of comics (my mother would only let us read comics during the holidays; they’d go up otherwise so we could focus on the school year, though I don’t think it did any good!). There was also one particular portion of the day that I looked forward to: my moment to indulge in street snacks. I’d get a little pocket money daily from my mother, which I would diligently invest in snacks. The choices were many, and my desires were generally larger than my actual ability to consume, so I’d have to plan my week out such that I’d be able to taste almost everything summer had to offer. I’ve made my version of my favorite lemonade that reminds me of those happy summer days spent in Bombay. Fresh is the key here; fresh lemons and ginger with mint are infused into chilled water, while lightly crushed toasted cumin gives a hint of earthiness to the drink. If you aren’t a fan of fresh ginger, skip it. I also used molasses as the sweetener because M’s mom makes her own on the farm from her sugarcane crop every year, and it is the best, and she keeps me stocked. This lemonade is best drunk as soon as it is made, as I’ve noticed the flavors of the cumin and ginger are lost within a few hours. Also, fresh mint tends to darken after several hours. I make this drink less sweet but feel free to play around. Have a wonderful weekend, friends! No reviews 1/2 tsp kala namak 1/4 tsp chaat masala 1/2 cup/120 ml fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup/50 g/60 ml sugar, honey, agave, maple syrup, or molasses 4 cups/945 ml chilled water 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves 2 large lemons, thinly sliced, seeds discarded ice cubes to serve extra toasted cumin seeds to garnish (optional) Your lemon photos are amazing!! I could spend all day gazing at lemon pics (and pancakes!). Lush recipe too, it’s finally warm enough to appreciate a refreshing glass of lemonade. Thanks for sharing. xo the use of cumin seed is really interesting. Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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