Basil seed drink – Nam Manglak, a wholesome beverage from Thailand

Basil seed drink

Throughout the summer time months, I normally make a big pitcher of wholesome drinks which can be refreshing and attractive like chaas or buttermilk, lassi, shikanji, iced tea and extra. At the moment, I made a basil seed drink, Nam Manglak, which is a well-liked wholesome beverage of Thailand. Tremendous easy drink to place along with minimal elements.

Candy basil seeds

Candy basil seed or sabja is the important thing ingredient to the drink. Basil seeds when soaked in water start to swell and type a skinny clear layer on the surface. They’re crunchy on chunk with a bland taste. You may add the bloomed seeds to virtually any drink, juice or dessert of your selection. Since soaked basil seeds have a bland taste, you’ll be able to taste the basil seed drink with any taste of your selection like rose syrup, litchi syrup or mango syrup. I’ve used rose syrup, easy sugar syrup and basil seeds. Throughout the summer time months, purchase a pack of candy basil seeds (generally known as sabja in India) and make wholesome drinks like nam manlak or basil lemonade to beat the warmth.

Nam Manglak – Thailand’s wholesome beverage

Observe the directions beneath to learn to make basil seed drink or Nam Manglak