Blueberry Masala Soda Popsicles are the only real fruit popsicles you'll need to stay hydrated and fit this summer. Bursting with juicy blueberries, fresh lime juice, and a hint of bold Indian spices, this fun twist on the classic Indian Masala Soda is vibrant, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. It's a homemade treat that's vegan, keto-friendly, made without preservatives, and ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for hot days, summer parties, or anytime you need a clean and flavorful pick-me-up.
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Blueberry Popsicles With Masala Soda
Beat the heat with a burst of bold flavor! These Blueberry Masala Soda Popsicles are anything but ordinary. A playful fusion of sweet, juicy blueberries and the tangy, spiced fizz of Indian masala soda, this recipe is inspired by nostalgic street drinks and summer berry cravings.
Refreshing, hydrating, and loaded with real fruit, these homemade popsicles are my healthy twist on the classic Kala Khatta-a beloved dark purple sherbet made from Jamun. With no artificial ingredients or preservatives, these vibrant popsicles are perfect for summer parties, post-meal refreshers, or simply cooling down on a hot day.
They're easy to make, naturally vegan, and loved by both kids and adults. If you're craving something fun, flavorful, and totally unique-this is the summer treat for you!
Kala Khatta Meets Blueberry Popsicle
Summer breaks meant freedom-early morning bike rides with friends, no homework, and the joy of stopping at our favorite shop for colorful, ice-cold popsicles. We'd laugh over our stained tongues-mine usually purple from Kala Khatta, my all-time favorite.
While my mom could recreate orange popsicles at home, Kala Khatta-with its deep purple hue and tangy, spiced flavor made from Jamun-was tougher to replicate. She'd also make refreshing Indian masala soda whenever guests came over-a fizzy, spiced lemonade that instantly cooled us down.
This summer, I decided to blend those two memories into one treat. Since Jamuns aren't easily available here in the U.S., I used blueberries for their similar color and tartness. The result? These Blueberry Masala Soda Popsicles-a nostalgic, real-fruit twist on the classic Kala Khatta, perfect for hot days.
Why Make It
- Low-calorie low-carb snack
- Contains no artificial sugar
- Vegan and keto-friendly
- It is easy, healthy, and refreshing
- Kids can make it too
- Loved by both adults and kids
🧾 Ingredients Needed
I love this fun desi twist to lime Popsicles! It needs a few basic ingredients and can be made in a jiffy, which is why I love making these Ice Pops!
- Blueberries - I prefer to use frozen berries. You can use fresh ones too. It is a perfect mix of sweetness and tartness.
- Mint leaves - Make these Popsicles taste so refreshing and adds a delicious herbal yet fresh flavor.
- Lemon juice - It helps boost the immune system and also offers that extra zing.
- Black salt, cumin, and chaat masala - They bring in the salty and tangy flavor and should not be skipped.
- Soda or Sparkling water
How To Make It 🔪
This recipe is perfect for spring and summer and is such a healthy and refreshing treat at the end of the day! All you need is a good Blender and Popsicle molds to make this recipe.
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- In a blender jar, add frozen blueberries, lemon juice, mint leaves, roasted cumin powder, black salt, soda or sparkling water, salt, and chaat masala. You can add little brown sugar if you want. Blend it all together.
- Strain the mixture and pour it into Popsicle molds. Don't fill it fully, just about ¾ of it. Freeze overnight.
They're also worth the wait while freezing because wait till you devour them on a warm, sunny day! Once set, you can then sit back and enjoy these delicious and chatpata Masala Soda Blueberry Popsicle all of summer!
This lime Popsicle is such a versatile healthy snack that you can totally eat it for breakfast, for an evening snack, in-between meals, or as an indulgent midnight snack!
Tips to make these real fruit Popsicles
My version of healthy Kala Khatta Popsicles is ridiculously easy to make. You may use frozen or fresh blueberries, however, frozen works better here. You can use regular water instead of soda or sparkling water. You can consume it like a chilled drink if you don't want to make Popsicles.
Add any sweetener of your choice if you feel the need. If you don't have Popsicle molds, use any mold or even paper cups.
The easiest way to remove these Popsicles from the molds
The secret to removing these real fruit popsicles from the molds easily is by running them under warm water for a few seconds before pulling them out of the mold.
Tip the molds sideways and run the popsicle you want out under the warm water for about 10-15 seconds. Gently pull on the stick to loosen. If it doesn't come out easily, simply run it under the water for a few more seconds!
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Recipe 📖
Masala Soda Blueberry Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup soda or sparkling water
Instructions
- In a blender jar, add blueberries, lemon juice, mint leaves, roasted cumin powder, black salt, sugar, salt, and chaat masala.
- Add water and blend it all together. Strain the juice if you want. Taste and adjust the salt or sugar based on your preference.
- Pour this blueberry juice in Popsicle molds halfway.
- Fill the remaining molds with soda. Be careful when pouring the soda. It can frizz out. Pour it gradually and don't fill it up till the top. Mix, close and freeze them overnight.
Alison says
I love making popsicles for the kids at home. So much healthier than store bought. The kids and I loved these. Such an interesting combination of spices.
Priya says
so true! I love homemade popsicles! Thank you
Alice | SkinnySpatula says
These popsicles look really amazing. Never thought of adding spices, but it sounds like something that I should definitely try.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
I would never have thought to add spices to fruit like this but it sounds amazing!
Cathy says
These look so yummy and refreshing! Thank you for the inspiration! Will definitely be making these this coming week! And they're so pretty too!
Adrianne says
I love your unique thinking here! They look so refreshing and the ingredients are all very interesting! Yum.
GiGi Eats says
I could use a FEW of these today considering how HOT IT IS!!!
Priya says
Yes..they are so cool and refreshing! 🙂
Kajal says
I am so glad I made this! Took me to my childhood. Thanks for the recipe.
Priya says
Happy to hear that.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
You threw me for a loop with the cumin and chaat masala! I can practically taste the zippiness through the screen.
Priya says
I know right! Thank you.
Cindy says
We have been doing so much cooking as a family since quarantine started. The kids have been involved with researching recipes, selecting them and preparing them. We made this today and it was a hit with the entire family!
Priya says
very happy to hear that! Thank you
Irina says
What a great recipe of fruity popsicles for the upcoming summertime. Pinning! 🙂
Priya says
Thank you so much
Cate says
These sound so unique and look so yummy, definitely trying these over the summer! 🙂
Priya says
Thank you 🙂
Beth says
The are so gorgeous! I can't wait to make them for my kids!
Priya says
Thank you so much!
Kate says
Wow I love the colors of these popsicles! The flavors sound so unique and yummy together, I'll have to try before it gets cold!
Sonal says
I hear masala soda and my taste buds start dancing. This is just my kind of popsicle..
Colleen says
Memories of childhood summers, always seem to involve popsicles, don't they? I love this popsicle recipe and can't wit to try it!
Sarah | Wandercooks says
How's those colours! Love working with blueberries - the addition of masala has me intrigued!