By Shireen Jamooji
October 18, 2023
Now that the monsoons are over some parts of India are experiencing unusually high temperatures. If you're in place where October heat has taken hold, it's important to adjust your diet to match. Here are 7 simple drinks and dishes that can help keep you cool.
Cucumber raita is a refreshing yoghurt-based side dish. It's excellent for balancing the heat of spicy Indian curries.
Mango lassi is a popular drink that combines yoghurt, ripe mangoes, sugar, and a touch of cardamom. It provides sweet relief from the heat.
This dish includes chunks of juicy watermelon seasoned with black salt, chaat masala, and a hint of lemon juice. It's a simple and hydrating snack.
Aam panna is a traditional summer drink made from raw mangoes. It's prepared by boiling raw mangoes,with sugar, spices and water. Aam panna is both tangy and cooling
Sattu sharbat is a traditional drink from Bihar made with roasted gram flour (sattu), water, lemon juice, and a touch of black salt.
This delightful beverage is made from sweetened wood apple or bael fruit. It's popular for its unique flavour and ability to beat the heat.
Also known as spiced buttermilk, is a classic South Indian drink. Neer Mor is known for its cooling and digestive properties, making it a perfect choice for a hot day.
This traditional Odia dish consists of cooked rice that is fermented overnight in water which lends a pleasant sourness to the rice, making a cooling meal option.