Introduction
Rasawanti refers to roadside stalls in Maharashtra that serve freshly extracted sugarcane juice. It’s flavored with ginger, lemon, and a pinch of salt — perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Fresh sugarcane (pressed for juice)
1 inch ginger
1 lemon
Black salt or chaat masala
Instructions
Press sugarcane with ginger to extract juice.
Add lemon juice and black salt. Stir well.
Serve chilled over ice.
Pro Tips
Strain before serving to remove coarse fiber bits.
Serving Suggestions
Serve in steel glasses with mint leaves for a local touch.
Fun Fact
Rasawanti juice is often consumed post-meals as a digestive in western India.