Sharbat E Tokhm E Khiar
Sharbat-e Tokhm-e Khiar is a refreshing Persian drink made from cucumber seeds. It's perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Mint leaves - A handful, for garnish
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Water - 4 cups
- Cucumber seeds - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Soak the cucumber seeds in water for 2-3 hours.
- After soaking, blend the seeds with the water in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any large pieces.
- Add the sugar and lime juice to the strained mixture and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Chill the drink in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve the Sharbat-e Tokhm-e Khiar over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 12g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Sugar: 10g