Specific spices and ingredients have a cooling and detoxifying effect on your body, making them ideal for the hot weather. These healthy and yummy chutneys are thus just what you need this summer season.
The good old hari chutney made using coriander (dhania) and/or mint (pudina) is one that has a cooling effect on your body and is perfect to nosh uponin summers.
Coconut lends it nutritious and cooling properties to the chutney that make it great for this season. You can also add fenugreek (methi) seeds while making this chutney.
This chutney is a unique way to relish the flavours of cucumber. You can pair it with your dosas and idlis for a wholesome meal.
It wouldn't be summer without mangoes. Raw green mangoes (kairi) are said to be cooling, and their juice is sometimes recommended as a remedy for heat exhaustion.
Imli (or Tamarind) Chutney is another classic choice as tamarind is believed to have a cooling effect on your body: which is why it is also consumed as part of summer drinks.