Mohabbat Ka Sharbat (Delhi's Famous Watermelon Rose Drink)

Name: Mohabbat Ka Sharbat (Delhi's Famous Watermelon Rose Drink)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 g Watermelon (Tarbooz), cubed, chilled; 200 g Milk (Whole), chilled, about 1 cup; 30 g Rose Syrup, about 2 tbsp, adjust to taste; 8 g Basil Seeds, about 1 tbsp, soaked 15–20 minutes

Mayuri 29 Jun 2026 Video

Mohabbat ka sharbat — chilled watermelon rose milk drink with sabja (basil) seeds

10 min total 5g protein 179 kcal

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Mohabbat ka Sharbat is the legendary watermelon-rose cooler from the streets of Old Delhi — a glass of chilled rose milk loaded with juicy watermelon cubes and soft sabja (basil) seeds. Sweet, floral and incredibly refreshing, it is the drink that gets Delhi through the peak of summer, and it comes together with just four everyday ingredients.

Why you'll love this recipe:

A famous Old Delhi street drink, made at home in minutes
Sweet, floral and ultra-cooling for hot summers
Just 4 ingredients — watermelon, milk, rose syrup and sabja
Naturally hydrating, with no cooking required

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Mohabbat Ka Sharbat (Delhi's Famous Watermelon Rose Drink)

Prep

10 min

Total

10 min

Servings

Ingredients

g Watermelon (Tarbooz), cubed, chilled g Milk (Whole), chilled, about 1 cup g Rose Syrup, about 2 tbsp, adjust to taste g Basil Seeds, about 1 tbsp, soaked 15–20 minutes

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Instructions

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Soak the sabja (basil) seeds in water for 15–20 minutes until they swell and turn soft and gel-like, then drain.
Cut the watermelon into small, bite-sized cubes (remove any seeds).
In a large jug, mix the chilled milk and rose syrup until well combined and pink.
Add the watermelon cubes and the soaked sabja seeds.
Add a few ice cubes and stir gently.
Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

Mayuri's Tips

Use a sweet, ripe, seedless watermelon for the best flavour.
Keep the watermelon and milk well chilled so you need less ice.
Adjust the rose syrup to taste — start with about 2 tablespoons.
Always soak the sabja seeds first; never add them dry.
For a vegan version, use chilled almond or oat milk.
Serve immediately so the watermelon stays fresh and the drink stays cold.

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Frequently asked questions

It is a famous summer drink from Old Delhi — especially popular around Jama Masjid during Ramzan — made of chilled rose-flavoured milk with watermelon cubes and soaked basil (sabja) seeds.

Yes. Swap the dairy milk for chilled almond, oat or soy milk. The watermelon and rose flavours stay exactly the same.

Traditional Mohabbat ka Sharbat uses milk for its creamy, falooda-like character, but you can use chilled water or soda instead for a lighter version.

Soaking makes basil (sabja) seeds swell into a soft, jelly-like texture that is pleasant to drink. Never add them dry — always soak them for 15–20 minutes first.

Each serving has about 5g of protein and 179 kcal, calculated from the exact ingredients used in this recipe.

About 10 minutes from start to finish, with no cooking required.

Yes — like every recipe on FoodyPuzzle, it is 100% vegetarian.

The recipe makes 2 servings. Use the + and − buttons on the recipe card above to scale all ingredient quantities automatically.

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