Lemons are an important source of vitamin C and add flavour to a variety of dishes. Use this recipe to make a cooling lemon drink that will quench your thirst during the warm summer.
INGREDIENTS
1 glass of water
A quarter of a lemon
1 or 2 teaspoons basil seeds (sabja)
1 or 2 teaspoons sugar
A pinch of pink salt
Some fresh mint leaves
Ice cubes, optional
METHOD
Soak the basil seeds in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Gather all the ingredients.
In a glass, add water, lemon juice, sugar and salt followed by the soaked basil seeds.
Add whole or cut mint leaves.
Give everything a stir.
Add ice cubes if you like.
Your refreshing summer drink is ready!
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