Detoxing and cooling drink Looking for something refreshing to drink that will not only hydrate you but also detox and at the same time tastes delicious? This is the drink for you.  There is nothing more refreshing then lemon,…

 Tamarind drink A crisp concoction of tamarind water & cumin  flavored with mint, black salt, chillies & ginger. Each ingredient plays a role – tamarind & mint have cooling properties, cumin & black salt aid in digestion & chillies provide…

 Bel sherbet Bael or wood apple is also known as Elephad Bengal Quince. It gets its name of wood apple due to the hard cover.  It is native to India.It is an excellent summer cooler. The juice is very soothing…

Cooling Sattu (channa flour) drink Sattu is prepared by dry roasting Bengal Gram and making a fine powder of it.Regular consumption of Sattu protects from heat wave during hot season. Most of the stomach disorders are generated by improper digestive…

Rajasthani drink – Rabdi Rajasthani drink made with (Bajra) Millet flour and yogurt. Its refreshing, cooling and good thing to have during summers. Flour of Pearl millet (Bajri) is mixed with buttermilk to make a thick sauce which is kept…

Saunf (variyalli) sherbat – Fennel seed water   Saunf ka sherbet is basically a cool sherbet which is prepared from fennel seeds or saunf mixed with spices. An awesome healthy drink recipe which is sure to improve your digestive functions…

Jaljeera Jal-jeera, or jaljira, is an Indian beverage made from a mix spice powder used to flavor this drink. In Hindi, “jal” means water and “jeera” means cumin. The beverage form is essentially lemonade and jaljira powder, and is a…

Banana Lassi This lassi is a comination of banana and curd both of which are very helpful in hot climate. Banana is a fruit that contains high amount of potassium and low levels of salt. This combination helps to regulate…

Kokum juice /solkadhi – refreshing summer drink A tangy, refreshing drink made from this purple berry, native to India, is ideal for this sweltering heat. Kokum is low in calories, contains no cholesterol or saturated fats, and is rich in…

 Barley water   In some countries, people consume barley rice during summer for its cooling properties. Boil a table spoon of barley seeds in a liter of water. Bring down the quantity to half, if you don’t enjoy the bland…