Mohabbat ka Sharbat/Watermelon milk might initially sound unusual, but trust me, this refreshing fusion is the ultimate thirst-quencher. This cool, creamy, and subtly sweet milk blended with the juicy freshness of ripe watermelon makes it a dreamy refreshment for hot days. You can also serve this along with brunch spreads or when you need something a little extra special. Simple, pretty, and surprisingly addictive—this is summer’s new obsession.
Mohabbat ka Sharbat
Mohabbat ka Sharbat is a popular Indian summer drink, often shared with loved ones during warm, lazy afternoons. Every household has its own recipe for this refreshing watermelon-based delight; this recipe is my way of making Mohabbat ka Sharbat. The best part? It’s made with simple, everyday ingredients—no fancy stuff here. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to customize based on your taste and what you have on hand.
| You might also want to try Mango sago. |
How to make watermelon milk/mohabbat ka sharbat
Ingredients
For detailed ingredients, check the recipe card.
Method
Soak badam pisin/almond gum (if using) overnight. It will turn into a jelly-like substance. Soak basil seeds for 10 minutes. Chop watermelon roughly into small pieces. I did not deseed it, but you can deseed it if you prefer.
Take the chopped watermelon in a bowl. Add sugar, boiled and chilled milk, soaked badam pisin, and basil seeds. Give a nice stir. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. If you want to serve immediately, you can add ice cubes. Best served chilled.
| * I felt that adding ice cubes diluted the flavor of the watermelon. But it depends on your preference. * Few recipes use rose syrup along with milk, but I didn’t use it as I need the original flavor of the watermelon. *To make this recipe more fun, you can add chopped pieces of coconut water jelly or watermelon jelly. |
What is badam pisin, and its health benefits
Badam pisin, also known as almond gum, is an edible gum derived from the bark of an almond tree. It looks like crystals, and you need just 4 or 5 crystals soaked in 3 to 4 tablespoons of water to make a little less than ¼ cup jelly-like substance. It doesn’t have any distinct taste. You can consume mixing it in your milk, smoothies, or plain water.
Badam pisin is known for its cooling effects. It also aids in digestion, improves bone health, and helps in hair and skin nourishment. Taking a limited dose of badam pisin daily helps in weight management too. You can get almond gum online or in Indian stores.
Frequently asked questions
You can use almond milk or coconut milk instead of whole milk.
You can skip it, and it will not alter the flavor of the recipe.
Yes, you can add stevia or avoid any sugar form if you like the natural sugars of the fruit.
Watermelon milk stays good refrigerated for 2 days (it will not last that long, though). More than that, I did not like the taste of it.
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Mohabbat ka Sharbat recipe
Watermelon Milk/Mohabbat ka Sharbat
Equipment
- Bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Watermelon roughly chopped
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- Sugar as required
- Almond gum/badam pisin 4 or 5 crystals (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Basil seeds
Instructions
- Soak 4 or 5 badam pisin crystals (if using) in 3 to 4 tablespoons of water overnight to make a little less than ¼ cup jelly-like substance.
- Soak basil seeds in 2 tablespoons of water for 10 minutes.
- Take the chopped watermelon in a bowl. Add sugar, boiled and chilled milk, soaked badam pisin, and basil seeds. Give a nice stir. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- If you want to serve immediately, you can add ice cubes. Best served chilled.
Notes
- I did not deseed it, but you can deseed it if you prefer.
- I felt that adding ice cubes diluted the flavor of the watermelon. But it depends on your preference.
- Few recipes use rose syrup along with milk, but I didn’t use it as I need the original flavor of the watermelon.
- You can use sugar depending on the sweetness of the watermelon or the sweetness you prefer. You can also avoid using sugar if all you want is natural sweetness.
- To make this recipe more fun, you can add chopped pieces of coconut water jelly or watermelon jelly.
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I love this unusual drink. Who would have though milk and watermelon go so well together!
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This Mohabbat ka Sharbat, or watermelon milk, came out sweet, refreshing, and creamy—a simple drink that’s perfect for cooling off on a warm day.
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My family loves watermelon so I was immediately drawn to this recipe. It was delicious!
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This watermelon milk is refreshing and perfect for warm days. Creamy, lightly sweet, and such a fun summer drink.
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This watermelon drink is delish!! And so easy to make. I live in Florida and it’s warm almost all year round, and I’m always looking for new refreshing drinks like this one. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Yum! Such a refreshing drink for the summer. Love the addition of the basil seeds.
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Mohabbat ka Sharbat is such a lovely surprise—cool, creamy, and so refreshing! The combo of milk and watermelon is unexpectedly dreamy, and it’s just the thing for a hot day. Lightly sweet, super hydrating, and absolutely gorgeous on the table—this one’s definitely going on repeat all summer long!
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you loved this drink. Enjoy summer with it.
Delicious and refreshing…the perfect summer drink!
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I’ve never heard of this before, so it was unlike anything I’ve ever made. So delicious though! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. I’m glad you tried this.
After his trip to India, my husband was constantly raving about all the incredible drinks, milks and juices he had while he was there. I was so excited to be able to make this watermelon milk recipe for our whole family to enjoy after hearing so much about these drinks. It was truly delicious!
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you loved it.