Masala cold drink aka masala coke recipe is one of the most refreshing non-alcoholic Indian summer drinks which is crazily popular in India and a few subcontinents of Asia. It is sold in many Indian restaurants. Masala coke is considered a perfect Indian summer drink which is served in many places as a welcome drink as well. It is the amalgamation of coca cola, lime juice, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, black salt and ice cubes. It is mostly served chilled as a beverage or along with the meal.
Table of Contents
About the recipe
Tips and Suggestions
Health Benefits of Masala Coke
How to make Masala Coke (step wise photos)
Recipe Card
What is Masala Coke?
Masala Coke is a non-alcoholic summer drink which is frequently prepared in India. The name itself reveals the recipe where ‘masala’ means ‘spices’ and ‘coke’ is a worldwide famous ‘carbonated soft drink’. In short, it is basically a spicy Coke which is a mixture of coke, lime juice, black salt, a few spices and ice cubes.
Summer means scorching sun, heat, dehydration and water loss due to sweating and thirst. All these things absorb our energy and leave us lethargic, especially after coming from outside during these days. Nothing can be better than a chilled glass of masala soda recipe to quench our thirst
A few years ago, I was not aware that the worldwide popular soft drink coca cola can be drunk with a desi touch. The first time I tried this beverage was around 5-6 years back in a restaurant. When I was checking the menu card, suddenly my eyes stop on the beverage section where it was written masala coke. At that time, the name was quite unique to me. I just ordered the drink and loved it. After that, I tried the recipe at home and prepared it myriad times.
According to me, masala coke is one of the easiest summer beverages that I have ever prepared. This ridiculously easy-to-make summer drink hardly takes 5 minutes to come to your glass. Only a few basic ingredients which are easily available in any kitchen pantry are enough to prepare this splendid drink. It could be a great option for beverages at any summer party or get-together. Other than this, masala cold drink recipe can also be served with spicy food to help to digest the meal.
Masala Coke with step-by-step photos and instructions have been provided in the ‘Instructions’ section of the recipe. I have included all the tips and tricks below to make the recipe easier for you. But before directly jumping into the recipe, let me share a few interesting facts about the recipe.
Masala Coke ingredients
Coke: The most important ingredient which provides the body with the drink and gives the base.
Lime: Another important ingredient of the recipe is lime or lime juice which provides a tangy taste and flavour to the refreshing drink.
Roasted Cumin: The addition of the spice provides an earthy flavour which goes awesome with the drink.
Chaat masala: It gives a better aroma and taste to the drink with its tangy taste and flavour.
Black Salt: It adds a unique flavour which complements the drink and enhances its taste.
Ice cubes: It makes the drink chilled.
Tips to prepare perfect Masala Coke
Firstly, there is no hard and fast rule to prepare masala coke recipe. You can manipulate the recipe according to your own preferences and likes.
- Always use chilled Coke to prepare the masala cold drink for immediate service.
- The addition of ice cubes makes the drink more chilled and soothing.
- If you prefer a tangy taste, then increase the amount of lime juice.
- Don’t skip roasted cumin from the recipe. It gives an earthy flavour to the drink.
- If you don’t have chaat masala then you can add amchur powder instead of that.
- If you don’t have black salt, then use regular salt instead of that. But the addition of black salt gives a better flavour to the drink.
Masala Coke benefits
- It helps to get hydrated.
- It is good for our digestive system and helps to prevent constipation.
How to make Masala Coke?
To prepare the masala coke, take a glass and then squeeze lime juice with a lime squeezer in it. If you don’t have a lime squeezer, then squeeze the lemon with your hand. Make sure there is no pulp or seed in the juice.
Add black salt, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala, one by one into the glass and give a nice stir.
Then add ice cubes, lemon or lime slices into the glass. You can add a number of ice cubes accordingly.
Then pour chilled Coke into the glass slowly. You need to be careful at this stage because if you pour it fast then the bubbles may come out of the glass and it will be messy. Now the masala coke is ready to serve.
Many summer drinks recipes have already been shared in my previous posts. You can check a few of them like
Sweet lime soda
Shikanji
Aam panna
Pineapple mojito
Red grapes mojito
..And Many more…
Ingredients:
1 cup = 250 ml
(For 1 glass serving)
- 200 ml Coke (Diet Coke or zero Coke can also be used)
- 1 tablespoon Lime or Lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon roasted Cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon black Salt
- 5-6 Ice cubes
- 2-3 Lime or Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions:
- Take a glass and then squeeze 1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice with a lime squeezer in it. If you don’t have a lime squeezer, then squeeze the lemon with your hand. Make sure there is no pulp or seed in the juice.
- Add ¼ teaspoon black salt, ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, and ½ teaspoon chaat masala, one by one into the glass and give a nice stir.
- Add 5-6 ice cubes, 2-3 lemon or lime slices into the glass. You can add a number of ice cubes accordingly.
- Pour chilled 200 ml coke into the glass slowly. You need to be careful at this stage because if you pour it fast then the bubbles may come out of the glass and it will be messy.
- Now the masala coke is ready to serve.
Serving Instruction
Prepare the masala coke recipe and serve it immediately. Garnish it with some lime slices. Serve chilled and enjoy every sip of the delicious and refreshing summer drink with either spicy food or simply to cool off.
Ingredients
1 cup = 250 ml
(For 1 glass serving)
- 200 ml Coke (Diet Coke or zero Coke can also be used)
- 1 tablespoon Lime or Lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon roasted Cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon black Salt
- 5-6 Ice cubes
- 2-3 Lime or Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Take a glass and then squeeze 1 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice with a lime squeezer in it. If you don’t have a lime squeezer, then squeeze the lemon with your hand. Make sure there is no pulp or seed in the juice.
- Add ¼ teaspoon black salt, ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder, and ½ teaspoon chaat masala, one by one into the glass and give a nice stir.
- Add 5-6 ice cubes, 2-3 lemon or lime slices into the glass. You can add a number of ice cubes accordingly.
- Pour chilled 200 ml coke into the glass slowly. You need to be careful at this stage because if you pour it fast then the bubbles may come out of the glass and it will be messy.
- Now the masala coke is ready to serve.
