5 Minute Masala Soda or Jeera Soda
In 5 minutes enjoy masala soda, a tangy spiced lemonade made with simple ingredients that is refreshing and lip-smacking!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: jaljeera, jaljira, masala soda
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 26kcal
1 spice grinder
1 Mixing bowl
Masala Jeera Soda Spice Blend
- ½ cup cumin seeds Can substitute roasted jeera powder if you have it ready made
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns
- 3 tbsp chaat masala
- 3 tbsp black salt
- 2 tsp mint powder optional, can also use fresh mint leaves
Masala Jeera Soda
- 2 tsp masala jeera soda spice blend made from ingredients in above spice blend section
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar adjust for your preference on sweetness
- 2 cups seltzer soda unflavored is best
Masala Soda Powder
Place cumin seeds and black peppercorns in a pan on low-medium heat. Roast for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Mix intermittently to prevent burning.
Once cooled, grind cumin and black peppercorns in a spice grinder or coffee been grinder into a fine powder.
Sieve powder into a bowl. Grind bigger chunks again to ensure a fine powder.
Add to the bowl the chaat masala, black salt, and mint powder (optional). Mix together to form jeera soda powder.
Masala Soda
Add masala soda powder, lemon juice, sugar and 1/4 cup of the seltzer soda. Mix well.
Top off the glass with remaining soda.
Optionally add muddled or blended mint leaves and ice cubes before serving.
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg