Kulfi To Sharbat,  7 Indian Saunf Must-Haves This Summer

By Shreya Goswami

Fennel or Saunf is a vital summer ingredient as it helps keep the body cool and aids digestion too. Here are some Indian Saunf dishes you must try this summer.

Variyali Sharbat

This traditional drink from Gujarat is prepared with soaked fennel seeds, rose water, lemon juice or mint leaves.

Saunf Aloo

Saunf Aloo is a North Indian dish that features potatoes cooked with saunf and a blend of aromatic spices.

Saunf Tea

Saunf Chai is made by infusing fennel seeds in hot water, and aids digestion in summers.

Saunf Ka Salan

This traditional dish from Andhra Pradesh features roasted and ground fennel seeds that are turned into a spicy gravy.

Saunf Mukhwas

This traditional Indian mouth freshener or digestive aid made primarily from fennel seeds (saunf).

Mouri Mangso

Mouri Mangsho is a traditional Bengali dish featuring mutton cooked in a fennel seeds flavoured gravy.

Saunf Kulfi

This variation of traditional kulfi celebrates saunf along with sugar, milk and condensed milk.