Falsa Sharbat | Phalsa Juice
A delicious and refreshing vibrant pink drink; this Falsa Sharbat is easy to make in under 10 minutes. Sweet, tangy and earthy; this drink has so many health benefits. Plus, it is great to enjoy year round by kids and adults alike!
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
For the sharbat
- 2 cups falsa berries
- 2 cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon rock salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ¾ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- ½ lemon (juiced)
To serve
- 2-3 sprigs mint leaves
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add the thawed falsa berries (if frozen) or fresh berries to a blender.2 cups falsa berries
- Then add in sugar.¼ cup sugar
- Also add in water.2 cup water
- Blend till the berries are processed.
- Transfer the blended berries and water to a strainer.
- Strain out the seeds and gritty peels.
- In the bowl with the syrup, add all the spices and lemon juice.1 teaspoon rock salt, ¾ teaspoon black pepper powder, ¾ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, ½ lemon
- Mix well and add water to make the consistency right. Set aside or in the refrigerator till ready to serve the drink.
- In a glass add in ice cubes and a slice of lemon.1 lemon, 1 cup ice cubes
- Transfer the sharbat into the glass. Serve with mint leaves and more lemon slices.2-3 sprigs mint leaves
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Notes
- Do not skimp on falsa: The main flavor in the drink comes from the falsa berries. So do not skimp on them. Adding fewer berries will yield to a sweet drink thanks to the sugar but not necessarily rich in the fruity flavor. Add them as per the proportions in the recipe.
- Do not blend at full power: The recipe works best in a low speed blender or a high speed blender used at half the power. Processing the berries at full power will crush the seeds and make the drink gritty.
- Try and add all the spices: The addition of rock salt makes the drink salty, lemon gives freshness and sour flavor, pepper adds a hint of spice and roasted cumin is great for the earthy flavor. Try not to skip any of these in the drink.
- Make it fizzy: To make a fizzy version, reduce the water to half. After the sharbat has been extracted, add that over ice only to fill half the glass. Top off with sparkling water.
- Handling fresh falsa: Fresh falsa does leave a dark pink stain very easily. It is best to handle them using a pair of hand gloves.
- Never cook the berries: The beauty of the berries is in the bright pink color. This only comes when the berries are used raw. Cooking them will result in a dark brown color which is not very appetizing.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 4mg