Sarah: Limca is a Pakistani-style lemonade soda. Whether you want to beat the heat, savor the flavor, or have Nimbu Pani at the end of the day, this is certainly the drink for you! I often find that simplicity breeds quality when done right -- this drink is a prime marker of this philosophy! It's a simple, fizzy drink, but has captured the heart of Pakistan.
WHAT'S A LIMCA?
Pakistani Limca is a masala-embedded drink with a wedge of limes; it's a white frizzy drink not unlike sprite. Limca is an immortalized favorite of mine, similar to my other favorite: Traditional Lassi (Yogurt Drink).
WHERE DO I FIND LIMCA ?
Pakistani Limca is one of the most common food beverages in Karachi and, safe to say, in the whole of Pakistan during the summer. The refreshing variations from one street vendor to another are astounding! When coming up with this recipe I closed my eyes, reminisced back to that fresh glass of Limca I guzzled down on the streets of Karachi in 2011, and went to work perfecting this timeless recipe.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LIMCA?
- It helps fight the heat.
- it flushes out all toxins.
- It helps us with digestion.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN LIMCA?
- Cumin Powder
- Chaat Masala
- Black Salt
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Wedges of Limes
- Sprite
HOW DO YOU PREPARE LIMCA?
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In a fry pan, on medium heat, lightly dry roast the cumin powder.
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Pour the dry roasted cumin powder in a empty small bowl.
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Next add chaat masala and 1 tsp black salt and mix well.
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Take 1 tsp of the masala mixture that you just made and add to an empty glass.
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Now add fresh lemon juice.
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Next add couple ice cubes.
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Now add in the lime wedges.
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Add the sprite in.
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Lastly, add ¼ tsp of black salt and mix everything.
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Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Let's Make Pakistani Limca
Pakistani Limca
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1¼ tsp black salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 wedges lime
- ½ cup sprite
- 1 sprig mint
Instructions
- In a fry pan, on medium heat, lightly dry roast the cumin powder.
- Pour the dry roasted cumin powder in a empty small bowl.
- Next add chaat masala and 1 tsp black salt and mix well.
- Take 1 tsp of the masala mixture that you just made and add to an empty glass.
- Now add fresh lemon juice.
- Next add couple ice cubes.
- Now add in the lime wedges.
- Add the sprite in.
- Lastly, add ¼ tsp of black salt and mix everything.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Maham Ehab says
It doesn’t get better than this!!!!
Sarah Mirza says
I agree🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️
Tayyaba Touseef says
I followed the recipe and Omggggg Pakistan yaad a giya this drink took me down the memory lane to my childhood 😩♥️ Maza a giya so yummy 😋 so refreshing. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. ♥️😘
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much 😘😘😘
Tayyaba Touseef says
This gorgeous drink has become my go to drink a daily must, yea apnay kaysa jadu kr diya heheheh 😁♥️♥️♥️
Sarah Mirza says
hayeee no magic just Amazing ingredients doing their chemistry.
Faiza Shahid Majeed says
This recipe is spot on. Super easy and reminded me of Pakistan. Everyone loved it in my house. Five stars
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much ❤️
Amber Masud says
I made it on a hot day. So refreshing and yum. Super easy too. Thank you!
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much glad you liked it. 😍❤️