Basil Seed Dink (Sabja Seeds Drink)
Basil seed drink, also known as sabja seeds drink, is a quick and easy drink to make in just a few minutes. This refreshing beverage only requires three ingredients and is perfect for quenching your thirst during the summer.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon sweet basil (sabja) seeds
- 4 tablespoon lemon or lime juice ( 1½ juicy lemon)
- Simple sugar syrup or any sweetener ( as per your taste)
- 5½ cups water
Instructions
- These are basil (sabja) seeds needed for this basil drink.
- To begin, soak basil (sabja) seeds in ½ cup of water for 10-15 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, these tiny basil seeds will start to bloom, and you’ll see a jelly-like coating forming around them.
- You can see sabja seeds bloomed further after 10 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, fully bloomed glutenous basil seeds are ready to add to any cold beverage.
How to make basil (sabja) seed drink?
- To make a basil seed drink, start by adding lemon or lime juice to a pitcher.
- To it add required quantity of water for the basil (sabja) seed juice.
- Add Simple sugar syrup to the lemon juice according to your taste.
- Finally, add bloomed sabja seeds to the drink.
- Mix sweet basil juice well with a spoon before consuming. Store in the fridge if serving later.
Notes
You can pre-soak basil (sabja) seeds and store them in the fridge for instant use. So you can save time and enjoy your drink.
Adding salt and a little pepper powder to the basil seed juice provides a unique taste, making it a great option for those who don’t like sugary drinks.
To make fresh juices more flavourful, I like to add grated ginger and crushed mint. For smoothies, a dash of vanilla extract goes well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 1kcalSodium: 16.3mgCalcium: 9.8mg
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