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Mohabbat ka sharbat

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Chilled milk with rose syrup and small cubes of watermelon, a pink summer cooler sold from carts in Old Delhi.

Region: Old DelhiOccasion: Summer; Ramzan iftarTime: 15 minServes: 4Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chilled full-cream milk
  • 4–5 tbsp rose sharbat (rose syrup)
  • 1½ cups watermelon, seeded and cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)
  • Crushed ice

Method

  1. Mix the cold milk with the rose syrup and sugar until evenly pink.
  2. Add the watermelon cubes.
  3. Add plenty of crushed ice and stir.
  4. Serve at once in tall glasses with a spoon for the fruit.

History

The drink became popular at sharbat stalls near Jama Masjid, where vendors mix milk, rose syrup and fruit in large pots.

Significance

Its name means 'sharbat of love'. It is a favourite drink to break the fast during summer Ramzan and to beat the Delhi heat.

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