Persian Cold Drink recipe: Saffron Basil Seed Drink (Sharbat Tokhm-e-Sharbati)
Drinking this refreshing drink on hot summer days helps lower high blood pressure, relieve stomach pain, reduce digestive problems, and improve the health of skin and hair. If you're planning to lose weight, don't neglect drinking saffron basil seed drink, as it has a significant impact on weight loss.
Ingredients:
- Water: 4 cups
- Lemon: Half of one lemon
- Sugar: As needed
- Brewed saffron: 1.5 tablespoons
- Basil seeds: 4 tablespoons
- Ice: A few cubes
Instructions:
- Prepare the Basil Seeds:
The first step in making this delightful drink is to place the basil seeds in a bowl. Fill the bowl with water and set it aside for 10 minutes. Afterward, strain the basil seeds.
- Mix Water and Sugar:
In a bowl, combine the water and sugar and stir well until the sugar dissolves. Remove the seeds from the lemon and squeeze the juice of half a lemon.
- Combine Ingredients:
Take a pitcher and add the basil seeds along with the sugar water. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and brewed saffron to the pitcher and stir the mixture well. Taste the drink and add more sugar if needed.
- Chill and Serve:
Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes to cool. The saffron basil seed drink is now ready. Add a few ice cubes to each glass as desired and pour the drink into the glasses.
Enjoy your refreshing and health-boosting drink!