By Rajlakshmi
May 18, 2026
Masala soda is a spicy lemon-flavoured drink served on the streets to beat the heat during the sweltering and humid summers in India.
2 tsp chaat masala ½ tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp lemon juice 8 mint leaves 3 cups of lemon soda A pinch of black salt Mint leaves, for garnish Ice, as needed
Pour chaat masala, cumin powder, black salt, and lemon juice into a glass.
Add ice cubes. Pour soda into the glass.
Give it a little swirl. Tear mint leaves and scatter them over the top.
Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint.
To make the preparation easier, use simply lemon-lime soda and up to 2 tablespoons of chaat masala!