Rose basil seed cooler

Name: Rose basil seed cooler
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon (5 g) basil seeds (sabja); 100 ml water, for soaking; 200 ml chilled water; 1 teaspoon food grade rose water; 1 teaspoon dried edible rose petals; 1 teaspoon honey; Juice of half a lime; Ice cubes, as needed

Rose sharbat is a summer classic, but the bottled syrup is mostly sugar. This cooler retains the floral character by using rose water and dried petals, and it uses soaked basil seeds, known as sabja, to give the drink body a pleasant texture. Nutritional Benefits Basil seeds are a good source of soluble fibre, which swells in water and helps a person feel full for longer. They have traditionally been taken in summer for their cooling effect. Lime supplies vitamin C and rose water adds fragrance with almost no calories. One teaspoon of honey is enough to balance the tartness.

5 min 1 servings 58 kcal

58 kcal

Calories

1.7 g

Protein

1.6 g

Carbs

0.9 g

Fat

Ingredients

•1 teaspoon (5 g) basil seeds (sabja)
•100 ml water, for soaking
•200 ml chilled water
•1 teaspoon food grade rose water
•1 teaspoon dried edible rose petals
•1 teaspoon honey
•Juice of half a lime
•Ice cubes, as needed

Method

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Soak the basil seeds in 100 ml of water for 15 minutes, until they swell and are coated in a clear gel.
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In a tall glass, mix the honey, lime juice and rose water until the honey dissolves.
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Add the chilled water and stir well.
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Drain the excess water from the basil seeds and add them to the glass.
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Add ice, scatter the rose petals on top and serve cold.
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Note: Basil seeds should always be soaked before use and never eaten dry.
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Summary
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The Rose-Basil Seed Cooler is a hydrating, low calorie drink of about 50 kcal. It provides fibre from the basil seeds and vitamin C from the lime, with a fragrance that makes plain water special. It is a practical alternative to bottled sharbats and sweetened cold drinks during hot months.

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