By Heta Joshi
February 22, 2024
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Spring is a vibrant and colourful season that is characterised by juicy and enriching foods and beverages. Let’s explore some refreshing Indian sharbats to help you welcome this season in style.
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The spring season coincides with mango season, making aam panna the quintessential spring drink. Crafted from raw mangoes, this luminous yellow beverage is equal parts delicious and revitalising.
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Chandan is a traditional sharbat prepared from sandalwood powder and saffron strands. Usually served chilled, the saffron imbues the drink with a lively colour that is reflective of spring.
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An exhilarating green-hued beverage, khus khus mirrors the greenery of the spring season. The drink is also rich in vital nutrients and vitamins that help improve blood flow.
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Cherished for its stunning deep red colour, kokum sharbat is crafted from the pulp of kokum fruit. It serves as a cooling drink to mark the advent of sunny spring days.
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Also known as gulab sharbat, this enchanting red concoction is crafted from rose petals. In addition to being a coolant, rose sharbat is also known to boost gut health.
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Sattu is an energising drink that prepares one for long spring days leading into summer. It is made by blending roasted gram flour, black salt, and sugar with ice water.
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As winter begins to recede with the onset of spring, thandai acts as a cooling beverage. Prepared by infusing ingredients, including poppy seeds, rose, and cardamom, with milk, this drink is bursting with flavour.
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