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Basil seeds Limeade

Last Updated on April 27, 2022

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  Basil seeds limeade is a special drink made with soaked basil seeds lime peel, simple syrup and lime juice that cools off the body, a popular street favorite in Kerala during scorching summers.

The lime/Indian lemon oil from the peel that mingles with the drink, simple syrup not plain sugar and the bartender style shaking alone gives it much desired taste. Basil seeds does add a hint of basil flavor but the main purpose of it in the limeade is cool off the body

If you are new to basil seeds then it is just like chia seeds, it blooms when soaked.

 
 
 
 
Basil seeds limeade is called kulukki sarbath. Kulukki means shaken and sarbath is sherbet. No fancy cocktail shaker is used but a glass over glass technique is used. The garnishes vary, green chilies pineapple or mango bits are also added.Basil seeds can help in detox and also has laxative properties.

 
 
Ingredients: (per serving)
Lime or Indian lemon – 1/2 or 1 (as per size)
Simple syrup – 2 tsp
Basil seeds – 1 tsp or more (bloomed)
Ice water to fill the glass
Ice cubes as required
Club soda may also be used
 
Method:
Wash basil seeds and soak in lot of water in a glass. It takes 10 minutes or more to increase in size and bloom fully and form a gel like texture on each seed. Drain off the water while using it.
In a cocktail shaker or glass add the juice of one lime/ lemon and one half the squeezed peel(this gives the oil and zest flavor) then  add the simple syrup, basil seeds, ice cubes and water. Shake vigorously  and serve immediately.
Top off the basil seeds limeade with club soda if you like.
 
NOTE:
Basil seeds are called Sabja seeds, Tukmaria or sweet basil too.
 
To make simple syrup:
Boil 2 cups of water. Add 1 cup sugar simmer for about 10 minutes or until it begins to become syrupy and slightly thick. Switch off stove and allow it to cool. Store and use as required when making drinks. Remember high heat alters the sugar taste completely.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  1. Veena Theagarajan

    August 5, 2016 at 9:33 am

    refreshing drink! healthy too

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  2. Ramya Venkat

    August 5, 2016 at 7:56 am

    wow looks fantastic.refreshing pictures meena

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  3. Ramya Venkat

    August 5, 2016 at 7:57 am

    looks so refreshing.love the bright pictures

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  4. Sowmya Sundararajan

    August 5, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    This post is so refreshing and the most refreshing post I ve ever read. The white on whites is so distinct. Every aspect of the pics are clear with maximum visibility. Kudos Meena.

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  5. Sakshi Sharma

    August 5, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Beautiful!! Ur photography is really inspiring! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Nava K

    August 6, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Made this drink before. I know and I vouch it is sensational.

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  7. Remyas Baking

    August 7, 2016 at 12:01 am

    Refreshing thirst quencher…. love all snaps… ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. Dolphia Nandi-Arnstein

    August 10, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Love how simple they are! Love how powerful they are.

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  9. Rafeeda AR

    September 6, 2016 at 6:20 am

    Such beautiful pictures, Meena… Kulukki sarbath gets such a lovely makeover… Love this anytime… ๐Ÿ™‚

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