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Mohabbat Ka Sharbat: A Refreshing Rose-Flavored Watermelon Drink with Basil Seeds Recipe

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Mohabbat ka Sharbat is a refreshing and fragrant Indian summer drink made with chilled milk, sweet basil seeds, fresh watermelon, rose syrup, and optional rose water. This cool beverage blends floral and fruity flavors, creating a delightful thirst-quencher perfect for hot days.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Milk Mixture

  • 3 cups milk – chilled
  • 5 tablespoons rooh afza or rose syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rose water – optional
  • 3 tablespoons sugar – optional, adjust to taste

Fruit and Seeds

  • 2 to 2½ cups watermelon – finely chopped (small cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds) – soaked in 1 cup water or 4 to 5 tbsp soaked sabja seeds

Others

  • 6 to 8 ice cubes – optional

Instructions

  1. Chill Ingredients: Place the milk and finely chopped watermelon in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly to ensure the sharbat is cool and refreshing.
  2. Prepare Sabja Seeds: Soak the sabja seeds in water for about 15-30 minutes until they swell up and become gelatinous. Then, strain the excess water and set the soaked seeds aside.
  3. Mix Milk and Rose Syrup: In a jug or bowl, combine the chilled milk with rooh afza or rose syrup. Stir well until the milk takes on a light pink color indicative of the rose flavor blending thoroughly.
  4. Add Sugar: Add sugar to the milk mixture according to your taste preference. Stir well to dissolve completely for balanced sweetness.
  5. Incorporate Rose Water: If using, gently mix in the rose water to enhance the floral aroma without overpowering the drink.
  6. Fold in Watermelon: Carefully fold the finely chopped watermelon cubes into the milk mixture, distributing the fruit evenly without breaking the pieces.
  7. Add Sabja Seeds: Mix in the soaked sabja seeds, ensuring they are evenly incorporated for texture and nutrition.
  8. Optional Ice Cubes: Add 6 to 8 ice cubes to the mixture if a colder, more chilled drink is desired.
  9. Serve: Pour the prepared mohabbat ka sharbat into glasses and serve immediately for best taste and freshness.

Notes

  • Adjust the sugar quantity to your sweetness preference, especially if the watermelon is very ripe and naturally sweet.
  • Soaking sabja seeds well is essential to avoid any gritty texture and to maximize their cooling properties.
  • Rose water is optional but adds a lovely floral fragrance to the sharbat.
  • The drink is best served chilled and consumed immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
  • Substitute milk with a plant-based milk for a vegan version, but note the flavor and texture may vary slightly.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Indian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/mohabbat-ka-sharbat-a-refreshing-rose-flavored-watermelon-drink-with-basil-seeds-recipe/