Seems summer is getting very hot in Kerala this time. Drinks like Sambaram (Butter milk), lemonades and juices will help to stay healthy and cool in this climate.
Here is a recipe of a drink popular in Kerala since last summer, Kulukki sarbath or the shaken lemonade. Word “Kulukki” in Malayalam means “Shaken” and “Sarbath” means juice.
Kulukki sarbath is believed to have its origin from Kozhikode (North Kerala)
Ingredients
Unripened lime : 1 no
Basil seeds : 1 tsp
Sugar : 2 tbsp
Salt : A pinch
Crushed ginger : ½ tsp
Green chilies : ¼ tsp sliced
Pineapple : 1tsp, finely chopped
Water : 1 glass
Crushed ice / Ice cubes : Handful
Shaken lemonade(Kulukki Sarbath) Preparation
1.Prepare sugar syrup with 2 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoon of water.
2.Soak the basil seeds in water for 10-15 minutes and drain them.
3.In a tall glass, add one teaspoon of the sugar syrup.
4.Extract the juice from half of a lime and add it to the glass.
5.Add all other ingredients.
6.Add a small piece of the lime to the glass and add water.
7.Add ice cubes.
8.Cover it tightly with another glass and shake it strongly for 30 seconds.
Enjoy the taste
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