NEW DELHI: In order to beat the heat as we embrace summer, let’s rehydrate and restore our bodies with some of the best summer drinks. Here’s a selection of summertime beverages that you simply must try. Aam Panna: A cool summer beverage composed of raw mango pulp, cumin, and mint leaves. Aam Panna is a popular Indian drink that is both energising and refreshing. It aids in resisting the sweltering heat and quickly hydrates you. Ingredients: Green mangoes 500 gm, sugar 1/2 cup, salt 2 tsp, kala namak (black rock salt) 2 tsp, roasted and powdered cumin seeds 2 tsp, finely chopped mint leaves 2 Tbsp, water 2 cups.
Method
Boil the mangoes till they become soft inside, and the skin gets discoloured. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin and squeeze the pulp out of the mangoes. Mix all the ingredients together, blend, and add 2 cups of water. Put some ice in the glasses and pour the Panna over them.
Iced jaljeera
An energising beverage filled with flavour. Serve cold to instantly cool you off!
Ingredients: Tamarind Pulp 125 Gram, mint Leaves 3 tbsp, ground Cumin 1/2 tsp, ground cumin, roasted 3/4 tsp, grated Jaggery 50 gram, black Salt 4 tsp, ginger salt (Gourmet Flavoured Salt), Grated 1 tbsp, lemon juice 3-4 tbsp, a pinch of Chilli powder (Kashmiri mirch), garam masala 1/2 tsp, water 1/2 litre.
Method: For the Jaljeera, add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend it together. Chill overnight. Then strain and freeze it. Garnish the drink with some Boondis and serve.
Sattu Sharbat
This delicious summertime treat, Sattu Sharbat from Bihar is well-known for its cooling qualities. It has its own variations in states like Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh and is well-liked nationwide.
Ingredients: Chana Sattu, fourth cup, chilled water 4 cups, lemon juice 2 teaspoons, roasted cumin powder, half teaspoon, mint leaves, 2 teaspoons (chopped), black salt to taste, green chilli, 1 (chopped), raw mango, 2 teaspoons (grated)
Method: Add all ingredients to a jug and mix well. Serve in glasses along with some ice cubes. Garnish with more mint leaves.
Mango Lassi
A fresh approach to the beloved lassi. Mango pulp and creamy yogurt were combined with a tonne of ice.
Ingredients: Curd 125 Ml, iced water 200 ml, ice 8 cubes, mango chopped 1, sugar 1 tbsp, a pinch of dried mint.
Method: Whip all the ingredients together in a blender. Serve chilled. (IANS)
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