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Rajasthani cuisine is rich, colourful, and unique in its way. However, those who have never been to Rajasthan don’t know how cruel the summers can get there. The hot wind blows, and the minimum temperature is always at 40-45 degrees celsius. So to cope up and protect themselves from harsh hot winds, the locals need to take the proper diet and, most importantly, consume suitable beverages. So check out these five local beverages from Rajasthan while enjoying a sunny day.
Masala Chaach
Chaach or buttermilk is an inseparable drink from Rajasthani food culture. This salty buttermilk drink is the oldest coolant drink made with shredded ginger, rooted cumin seeds, salt, red chilli powder, and mint powder. You indeed feel refreshed after this; usually, it is taken with or after breakfast or lunch.
Bael Juice
Bael Juice is a native drink that fights various ailments caused by the harsh summer winds called ‘loo’. It also eases stomach issues, dehydration, and medical illness. Beal is a traditional Rajasthani fruit, and its juice is beal pulp blended with jaggery, salt, and water. It is always served cold to stay refreshed and relaxed.
Jaljeera
Jaljeera is a tangy drink easily found in Rajasthan. This mouth-watering chatpata jeera water refreshes your body with twisted spices like roasted cumin, mint water, pepper, boondi, and salt.
Lemon Shikanji
Another popular street drink you can enjoy in the scorching sun is nimbu shikanji, made of sugar syrup, lemon, water, and some salt. Soda is the main ingredient of this drink, added to give a tangy and sweet flavour. This drink can quench thirst and refresh you from the inside out.
Makhaniya Lassi
This lassi is sweet, blended with yoghurt, sugar, iced water and garnished with chopped cashews, pistachios, and cream. This drink is popular throughout Jaipur, Jodhpur and the nearby places in Rajasthan and is often served as a substitute for desserts.
