lab e Shireen Recipe

Lab e Shireen is a refreshing Pakistani drink made with a variety of ingredients including fruits, jelly, vermicelli, and basil seeds. Here's a simple recipe to make Lab e Shireen:

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mixed fruits (such as apples, bananas, grapes, etc.), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup vermicelli (seviyan), broken into small pieces
- 1/4 cup basil seeds (tukmaria/sabja), soaked in water
- 1/4 cup mixed jelly (optional), cubed
- 1 liter milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust according to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the chopped fruits, soaked basil seeds, vermicelli, and jelly cubes.
2. In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat.
3. Once the milk starts to simmer, add sugar and cardamom powder, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
4. Allow the milk to cool slightly.
5. Pour the warm milk over the mixed fruits, vermicelli, basil seeds, and jelly in the pitcher. Mix well.
6. Refrigerate the Lab e Shireen for at least 2 hours to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
7. Before serving, stir the Lab e Shireen well and adjust sweetness if necessary.
8. Serve Lab e Shireen chilled over ice cubes.
9. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
10. Enjoy your refreshing Lab e Shireen!

This recipe is customizable, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and sweetness according to your taste preferences.