Lemon Grass Infusion Drink ( Diabetic Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
Frankly, there seems to be nothing novel about the ingredients used in this drink. It is just a traditional combination of hare chai ki patti, pudina and lemonade! But, simple as it sounds, this quick-fix drink is just the right beverage to complement a Thai meal.
Relish this drink chilled, with lots of ice cubes. Aerated drinks (with sugar added) give you nothing but ugly calories, but this drink uses sugar-free soda and sugar substitutes, making it a much better choice for diabetics.
Lemon Grass Infusion Drink ( Diabetic Recipe ) recipe - How to make Lemon Grass Infusion Drink ( Diabetic Recipe )
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 glasses
1 cup finely chopped lemon grass
1 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp sugar substitute
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
4 glasses of soda
For Serving
a few ice-cubes
- Method
- Combine the lemon grass, mint leaves, sugar substitute and ½ cup of water in a deep pan, mix well and bring it to boil. Keep aside to cool.
- When cool, blend in a mixer till smooth, strain though a muslin cloth to get an infusion and keep aside.
- Add the sugar substitute and lemon juice and mix well. Divide it into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
- Place a few ice-cubes into 4 individual glasses and pour a portion of the prepared infusion in each glass.
- Pour a glass of the soda over it in each glass and mix gently.
- Serve immediately.
Disclaimer:
- Disclaimer:
- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
| Energy | 13 cal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 121.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 14.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 22.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12.6 mg |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 64.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |