Sun keeps sinning against us all summer! But just a cool icy glass of water can drain its simmering heat. And if you go lucky, mom makes you a desi drink? Who does not like sinking into a brimming glass of Thandai or Lassi or a Shikanji??
These 3 drinks are synonymous with summers and I am damn sure no one can unlove these amazing summer treats… Here is how you can whip up a glass for yourself and counter summers the delicious way! Summer Drink Recipes at your service!
Thandai
Thandai is a traditional North Indian drink that is very effective in cooling during hot and dry summer winds.
Ingredients
Crushed ice
1 Liter milk
Pumpkin or sunflower seed
3 teaspoon rose water
Almond blanched
Cardamom powder
Method
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Make a paste of of almonds, sunflower seeds, cardamom powder and rose water by grinding it.
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Add crushed ice and milk to paste and blend it well.
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Serve the drink by garnishing it will rose petals.
Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi is a perfect drink for summers . It is a soothing drink for hot summer day. You can add sugar and honey to make it more sweet.
Ingredients
Yogurt
Crushed ice
Ripe mango pulps
Sugar/honey to make it more sweet
Sliced/ Chopped Almonds (1 tablespoon for every glass)
Ice cream
Method
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Blend the mixture of yogurt,crushed ice, mango pulps and honey well
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Garnish the drink with ice cream ,almonds and serve it
Lemonade
It is one of the most favorite drink during summers. It is a perfect drink to beat the heat during summers.
Ingredients
Cool and chilled water
Four spoons of lemon juice
Jaljira power
Ice crushed
Sugar according to taste
Method
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Squeeze lemons to extract their juice
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Remove seed by straining it
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Add sugar if you want
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garnish with lemon slices and serve
These are proven recipes for coping with hot and humid Indian summers. Embodying special space in Indian traditions and values, these drinks are a delight that make summer bearable.
Do tell me if you like these… I have more such amazing recipes that I will share with you. Keep vising my blogs and do let me know if you have any queries and question or requests or suggestions… I would love to hear from you.
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