Summer, the cruellest month without which we can’t imagine life on earth and with which we all get troubled a lot. The hot summer days are something that takes out all the energy of the body and makes you feel like to be in the pool all the time. But, Indian Kitchen has a solution for all. Be it summer or winters, we have food and beverages for every season. In winters, we enjoy cold with Adrak ki Chaai and in summers, we have a variety of beverages that freshens up. We have for you the Indian Summer drinks that you should be using in the month of extreme temperature. From Nimbu Paani to Lassi, these drinks cool your body and head(if it’s heated up with anger or high temperature) and help you to relax your body and mind.
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Let’s have a look at the Indian Summer drinks that makes your summer more refreshing and cool.
1. Coconut Water
The fresh sweet water taken out from the coconut is enough to cheer you up. The coconut has multiple health benefits, so is its juice.
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2. Chaach
This all-time favourite drink is also called as Butter Milk. It is made of curd or the curd when butter is taken out from it. This is not thick like yogurt but has all the healthy ingredients in it that are needed to keep the body cool.
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3. Jal Jeera
This refreshing drink made in the cold water of Matka(clay pots) and Jal jeera powder is easy to prepare drink. You can find it on the streets, roads and markets.
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4. Aam Panna
Can you forget those summer days when mummy used to give you this drink saying it protects from the loo(heat waves)? Well, yes this is that Aam Panna. Sometimes it is made salty or sometimes sweet depending on what you want to have.
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5. Ganna Ras
The sugarcane juice and summers in India go hand in hand. You can find many vendors selling the chilled sugarcane juice. The lemon, mint and masala add extra flavour to it. Needless to say, it’s always in the best Indian summer drinks.
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6. Nimbu Paani
Lemon is the magic fruit. It is one such fruit that has many health benefits and it is used to keep body fit and fiddle. Nimbu Paani is an instant drink that can be made within 5 minutes and serve to the guests.
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7. Thandai
This drink full of the nutrients of dry fruits like Almond, cashew nut is enough to regain your energy in the tiring summer days.
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8. Lassi
Milk is the source of protein and so many other things that are needed for a healthy body so is its different versions. The pride of Punjab, Lassi is something you can never say no to when served.
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9. Sattu Sharbat
This whole grain healthy mix made of Jaun or channa is very popular in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The sharbat made of Sattu along with jaggery (sweet version) or along with onion, pepper, chillies & salt(salty version) is the best refreshment you can enjoy.
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10. Bael Sharbat
Bael is the fruit of both medical and religious significance. Its leaves are pious and are offered to Lord Shiva. Its fruit has multiple health benefits hence it is one of the significant in Ayurveda. Known for its digestive benefits, it’s juice is made of the pulp has very good cooling properties.
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Some FAQ’s
Why some Indian summer drinks are made of milk?
To calm your hot head, many Indian summer drinks are there which are prepared with milk. Here in India, when it comes to drinks and shakes, milk is one of the primary ingredients in many like lassi, thandai. However, not all are made with milk directly. Some are prepared with thick curd, some with buttermilk.
Which is the most popular Indian summer drink made of milk?
Lassi, Chaach, Thandai are very popular as they are traditional Indian drinks prepared with healthy milk products.
Which drink I can get anywhere in the markets?
Well, almost all of the drinks mentioned in the above list can be found in the market.
Which Indian summer drink is easy and instant to prepare?
If you are not in the mood or don't have too much time, the best Indian summer drink is Nimbu Pani or lemonade.
Sattu Sharbat is from which region?
It is a very famous drink of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. If you are in these states, be sure to get it served by your host from typical north Indian families as a summer drink.
