A soothing and refreshing drink that can remove your thirst and gives you an energetic feel! No, we are not talking about Cold-drinks, soft drinks, or your favorite soda. Here we are introducing you to a refreshing fresh Indian lemonade which has delicious taste and even medicinal properties, Shikanji.
With this post, you can unlock all the potentials of an Indian Shikanji and where it all started? But, the cherry on the top is we will take you through India’s most famous Shikanji Vendor, Jain Shikanji who are in the market since 1957! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s join us and take a deep dive into Jain Shikanji and the origin of their huge business.
What Exactly Is Shikanji?
Shikanji word is derived from Shikanja which means a wooden tool which used for squeezing lemons. On the other hand, some people call it a derivation from Shikanjabeen which again derived from Sharbat-e-Shikanjavin. But, all of them mean the same i.e., a lemon based drink containing some other ingredients which has medicinal properties and different aroma.
One of the most attractive parts of Shikanji is that it gives you energy to fight with the intensity of warm sunlights in the hot summer season. Shikanji itself has a huge history of its popularity and creation which increased in India by Shikanji. Let’s learn about them in-depth in further sections.
Evolution & Foundation Of Jain Shikanji
Jain Shikanji is a vendor based in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. It an outlet started in 1957 by Late Shri Paramatmaa Sharan Ji and his wife, Late Smt. Shakuntala Jain. Shikanji is quite popular among Jain Community thus, Shri Paramatma Ji founded unique way of making Shikanji which got national love.
Over the time, people who were travelling via Delhi-meerut Road loved to taste their Shikanji and as an outcome, it got famous. They were mainly based in Kadrabad, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh but, they have multiple franchise. During many podcasts and interviews, they have asked to share their secrets but this is what lies behind the magic. Their Shikanji Masala is one of the most curious thing to read on! Due to high demands, now they have started creating Masala and other ready to use items are available over e-commerce websites.
Reason Behind Jain Shikanji’s Popularity
Jain Shikanji wale uses a number of secret ingredients in their Shikanji Masala such as Black Pepper, Pomegranate Masala, Chaat Masala, Black Salt, and more. Reason behind their popularity is not only lip-smacking taste but the beneficial medicinal benefits it carries! Just like Black Pepper can be beneficial for improving respiratory diseases, jeera powder can used for better digestion, etc.
Paramatma Ji started the business and his son, Satish Jain took over the business and started expanding it in different other locations. Later, his son Vaibhav Jain took over the legacy and started preparing their secret masalas to get them delivered to people’s doorsteps. Now, Anubhav Jain who even appeared on Shark Tank has taken over the things and is doing a commendable job.
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