Eating too much spicy food in the summer can raise the internal body temperature. Especially in the climate of India, you may feel hot flashes, sourness, or problems related to the increased fire element in the body. Some people also experience heart burns, skin rashes, and general irritability as one of their primary symptoms.To avoid these symptoms, keep the body cool, such as with food. Here’s how.
Eat moong dal, cucumbers, radishes, fennel seeds, coconut water, pomegranates, poppy seeds, fenugreek seeds, cold milk, zucchini, melon, squash, and other light vegetables over roots, leafy greens, whole grain beans, and meat. Eat a lot (especially chicken and poultry), and dried fruit. In summer meals, don’t forget to combine thermogenic ingredients with cooling agents.Kadhi recipes, moong dal recipes, chaas and lassi recipes are must-haves for your diet this season.
- drink a lot of water
- stock up on fresh coconut water
- Eat fresh fruit and make fresh fruit juice
Summer drinks are very refreshing and can be healthy when made with fresh ingredients. This section presents recipes for Aam Panna, ButterMilk/Chaas, Lassi, Shikanji, Sharbat, and more. You can stock up on these Indian summer drinks daily and serve them to your kids or drink them as a hydrating snack during the day.
Recipes:
Kesar mango lassi:
Kesar Mango Lassi Recipe is a refreshing summer drink made from mango, almonds, saffron and buttermilk.You can also serve this as a snack or after a delightful North Indian meal.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
¾ cup mango pulp
- 1 cup curd/yogurt/dahi
- 1 tablespoon Sugar /honey
- 2 pinch Saffron strands
- 3 tablespoons Whole Almonds (Badam) , finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Milk,
- luke warm+more cold milk
- Ice cubes as needed.
Procedure :
- To make the Kesar Mango Lassi recipe, soak a pinch of Kesar in 2 tablespoons of warm milk and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Prepare other ingredients as well. Remove the pulp from the mango and set aside.
- Add mango pulp, curd/yogurt and cold milk to the blender and blend.
- Once ready, add chopped almonds (2 tablespoons), honey or sugar, and ice cubes and blend to create the Kesar Mango Lassi Recipe.
- The Kesar Mango Lassi Recipe can be served immediately, garnished with chopped almonds and saffron remnants, and served in the evening snacks or salad.
Wood apple squash drink:
Bael Ka Sharbat is a sweet and sour drink made from wood apples that can be served as a refreshing welcome drink. Serve as a welcome drink with Baked Sheved Recipe and Baked Matri Recipe.
Cuisine: North Indian
Course: Appetizer
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 Wood apple
- 2 tablespoons Jaggery / sugar
- Black Salt as per taste
- 1 teaspoon Cumin/jeera powder
- 1 Lemon juice
- Mint / pudina Leaves as per your choice
- Water (chilled/regular)
- Ice cubes
Procedure:
- To start making the w2ood apple squash drink , mix mint leaves and set aside.
- Hit the floor to break the fruit. Using a spoon or scoop, scoop the pulp into a large bowl.
- Pour in a little water and crush the pulp with your hands to separate the seeds.
- The liquid is then strained using a sieve that separates seeds and fibers. Repeat this process one more time and add more water.
- Add remaining spices including sugar/jaggery, lemon juice, black salt and cumin powder.Add mixed mint leaves.
- Add water, ice cubes and mix Bael Ka Sharbat well. Please adjust the amount of seasoning according to your taste.
- Offer a wood apple squash drink to your family as a summer drink. You can also serve your guests a welcome drink along with snacks.
Aam panna recipe:
A sweet and refreshing drink with roasted raw mango mixed with jaggery. It’s a perfect summer drink that everyone will enjoy. Enjoy it as a summer party drink.
Raw mangoes are especially useful in combating the scorching heat of the Indian summers.It is beneficial in treating gastrointestinal disorders and also acts as a tonic to increase resistance.
Cuisine:North Indian
Course: Appetizer
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 Mango (Raw)
- 1/2 cup Jaggery / sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin / jeera powder
- Black Salt as per taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 10 Mint/pudina Leaves
- Water (chilled/regular)
- Ice cubes
Procedure:
- To start making your Aam Panna recipe with jaggery, rinse the mangoes and place them on the wire grate of your gas stove.
- Roast until the skin is completely browned and the mangoes are well cooked through.
- Place roasted mangoes in foil. Close and let cool.
- Peel off the skin and set aside the pulp.
- Add the mango pulp and the remaining spices such as black salt, pepper powder, cumin powder, and jaggery to the blender. Mix until you have a smooth paste.
- Pour the paste into the pitcher. Add cold water and ice.
- Garnish the Aam ka Panna recipe with mint leaves and serve in a glass.
- Serve Aam Ka Panna Recipe With Jaggery as a cool drink for summer nights.
Falsa/Indian berry juice:
This Falsa/Phalsa ka sharbat (Indian berry juice recipe) can be served as a welcome drink to guests on warm days. Make this and you will love it!Fars is a small fruit with a refreshing taste, and on a sunny day Farsa/Farsa juice is very refreshing. This Falsa/Phalsa ka sharbat (Indian berry juice recipe) can be served as a welcome drink for guests on warm days, with snacks such as carrot and coriander fritters.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 250 grams Falsa or Indian berry
- 2 tablespoons Sugar/jaggery
- 1 teaspoon Cumin/jeera powder roasted
- 2 teaspoon Black Salt
- 1 tablespoon Mint/pudina Leaves chopped for garnishing)
- Lemon wedges , as required for garnishing
Procedure:
- To make farsa/farsa ka shabat (an Indian berry juice recipe), wash the falsa and crush the pulp away from the seeds using a spatula.
- Mix falsa, black salt, roasted cumin powder, a little water, and sugar and place the mixture in a mixer grinder to a smooth paste.
- Remove the mixture, filter through a large bowl, and pour the juice into a serving glass with the desired amount of water added.
- Add ice cubes and mint leaves and serve Farsa/Farsa Ka Sharbat (Indian berry juice recipe) with lemon slices and mint leaves before serving.
- This Falsa/Phalsa Ka Sharbat (Indian berry juice recipe) can be served as a welcome drink to guests on warm days, with snacks such as carrot and coriander fritters.
