Khak-e-shir: Iranian beverage for hot summer days

Khak-e-shir or flixweed is a very popular Persian drink that is usually consumed during hot sunny days of summer as a natural blood purifier.

As a member of the mustard family, Khak-e-shir beverage is traditionally favored as a thirst quencher and is extremely beneficial.

Flixweed is also considered a medicinal substance in traditional Iranian medicine, consumed in varying combinations with other herbs and substances to gain effects.

Khak-e-shir sharbat consists of flixweed seeds mixed with water, sugar, ice, and sometimes rosewater.

Ingredients needed:

Flixweed seeds

Water

Sugar

Rosewater

Saffron (optional)

.

More Iranian beverages:

Iranian saffron beverage: A treat to fight stress

Beat the summer heat with a cup of sour cherry tea

Try this Iranian drink to lesson sizzling summer nights

Cool off on summer heat with Iranian pomegranate juice

MM/MM