Coconut is majorly cultivated in the Southern part of India. Kerala itself produces approximately 45 per cent of the country’s coconut and 92 per cent of it lies in the God’s own country and its neighboring states. Have you ever thought about why is this fruit majorly eaten in tropical areas only? That’s because it provides relief from the side-effects of scorching heat that the South is famous for.
If you think summers in the north and other parts of India are also becoming unbearable, you need to opt for this nature’s goodness. From keeping you hydrated during humid weather to improving digestion and keeping those irritating pimples at bay, coconut can be beneficial in many ways.
Scroll down to know about the recipes of a few coconut-based drinks that you can opt for during summers to keep the complications of unbearable heat at bay.
Solkadhi
This super-delicious coconut drink is a part of Goan, Konkan, and Malvani cuisine. It is served as an appetizer in the coastal regions. Some have it with rice too. Whatever way suits you, go for that. Ultimately, you are going to reap its benefits. To prepare this drink, you need to soak kokum in asafoetida water for a few hours. Then add coconut milk to it and Voila!
Cucumber And Coconut Gazpacho
Both cucumber and coconut boast cooling properties and are perfect food for summers. What can be better than their amalgamation to have to get rid of the summer woes? To prepare it, you need 2 cups of chopped cucumbers, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 tsp of chopped mint leaves, and salt to taste. Mix them all nicely and refrigerate. Serve cold.
Mango Coconut smoothie
This tropical shake requires 200 ml coconut milk, 4 tbsp coconut milk yogurt, a banana, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, pumpkin seeds each, and 120 g frozen mango chunks. Blend them and serve cold.