Curd contains many nutrients such as protein, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12. They are are very useful for our body. Curd helps to digest the food and it strengthens our bones and teeth. Either you can eat or can drink it in the form of lassi. You can call it Curd shake. people make it by different methods.
Usually, people of north-India and Punjab drink sweet lassi and people of Gujarat and south India made Lassi with salt, mint or jeera. It is one of the energetic drink which can cool us in the summers. You can drink it in any season. Let's see how to make Dahi Ki Lassi.
If you get to drink some refreshing juice during scorching heat, it seems really life saving. And if this juice is prepared for Phalsa, it taste heaven. Falsa juice is famous in Uttar Pradesh.
We usually used to listen the vendor voice who used sel phalsa in local lanes and shouts loudly ' Cold and Sweet phalse'. In those days we used to get phalse in abundance. But nowadays we don't get to see phalsa in every local place but yes they are available at few places.
Phalsa is half the size of jamun but is really beneficial and are usually consumed by sprinkling some salt over it. Juice and kulfi prepared with phalsa is just divine in taste. So, let's make Phalsa juice today.
Khajoor (dates) shake is very delicious and also very nutritious. Khajoor shake is complete blend of vitamins, sugar, proteins, carbohydrates and minerals and is hence named as tonic shake. It is a good shake that can be consumed during navratras.
Try making this shake during summers in cold milk and in warm milk during winters. This shake protects you from common cold and cough.
Thandai is one of a very energetic drink for the summer season. One glass Thandai can protect you from Sunstroke and nose bleeding in a day.
You can buy dry thandai powder from the market but it contains preservatives, therefore, you should make it at home to get good health. Let's see how to make Thandai at home.
To get relief from the scorching heat, Aam(Mango) panna is considered the best. If you don't like making Mango panna, over and over again then try making this recipe of concentrated Mango panna.
Mango Juice act as a cooling agent for mind and body in the season of summers. We do drink preserved Mango juices available in the market, but they have less quantity of mangoes and contains preservatives and colour in it. So lets make preservative-less and colourless Mango Juice at home.
In this extreme season of heat, a glass of Rose Juice(Sharbat) can help cool down your body and mind. In this time of the year, Rose flower is available in abundance and this is the best time to make Rose sharbat drink.
Wild Rose flowers are considered better to prepare Rose sharbat. Moreover they are cheap in price. In Delhi, you can buy cheap roses in Cannaught Place at Baba Khadak Singh Marg between 4a.m to 9a.m. You will easily get a bunch of 80 flowers for just Rs.60.
Amla ( Gooseberry) is rich in Iron and Vitamins. Regular intake of Gooseberry juice helps in digestion, brings glow to the skin and hair, it even prevents hair from getting white.
The season of Amla begins in December and extends to April. You can take out Amla Juice and can even store and preserve it to use after the season.
Mango is often used in preparing numerous things, but we can only make them till the mango season .i.e. for 2 to 3 months when mangoes are easily available in the market. If we store the mango pulp in freezer then we can bring relish the taste of mango till the next it's next season. To make mango pulp, select the mangoes of your choice. If you find some threads in the mango pulp, then you can strain it.
Raita is an important food item. It not only makes the simple white Curd delicious, but also helps in digestion. Cucumber has a cooling effect and when taken with curd serves the purpose of keeping body and mind cool in this season of heat.
Raita should be taken along with meals. It not only enhances the taste, but also helps in digestion. You can prepare a variety of raitas to enhance the satisfaction of every meal. Let's make the Brinjal raita today.
The requirement of lemon are increased in the summer season because lemon gives energy to the body. If you will drink lemon, mint and ginger juice then it will give freshness to your mind. It requires less time and less efforts for preparation. You can make it in the concentrate form and can use it for many days. You can mix honey instead of water in the concentrate of lemon and mint.
Mango milk shake is very popular in India as well as in the other countries because it is very luscious in taste. Mostly, children say 'NO' to milk but they will definately say ' YES' to mango milk shake. So, let's see how to make mango milk shake.
You can get different types of soft drinks in the market but we can't compare it with the home-made juices. If you will drink wood apple squash in the morning then you will not get affected by Sunstroke
Different types of juices are raw Mango Panna, watermelon juice, muskmelon milk shake, mango juice and so on. Wood apple squash is very popular in India and many people drink it in the summers. Let's see the recipe of it
Almonds are good for health as well as mind. Children will like cold Saffron flavored milk in the summer season if they will get it in the morning. Make it for the good health and sharp mind of your children.
Golden syrup is used for making cake, cookies and pancake. It looks like honey or corn syrup. Golden syrup is made during refining the sugar and is available only at big grocery stores. If golden syrup is not available to you make it at your home.
Mulberry is found in abundance in summer season. In Summers Mulberry keeps your mid and body active and cool. A glass of Mulberry Juice is as yummy as any soft drink you prefer drinking in summers.
It is very easy to make Mulberry Juice. You will definitely will never talk about any other artificial cold drinks, but Mulberry Juice.
When summers are too hot and you're are really fed up with it, then what you usually do?
Few of the most favorite traditional Indian mocktails for summers are Mango panna (Aam ka panna), Bel squash (Bel ka Sharbat), Falsa squash (False ka Sharabat), Lemon juice (Lemon Shikanjavi), water melon juice (Water Melon Sharbat) and Thandai (Thandai Drink). These are easily available in market but with fake colors and taste, which stand no where against the traditional Indian homemade mocktails. To save yourself from scorching heat and to maintain the temperature of your body, Mango panna is really effective. Making mango panna is really easy. So, come let's make Mango panna today.
Kanji wada is a very tasty drink and aids digestion. Tangy kanji wada comes to the rescue when you have eaten too many sweets on festivals and don’t feel like eating anything else.
It is tasty and improves appetite. Kanji can be made at any time, especially on festivals. Let’s make kanji wada today!
Tulsi leaves mixed with jaggery and lemon makes a soothing and tasty drink widely known as Tulsi Sudha. This drink is not only tasty but has medicinal qualities as well. It cures cold, cough, headache, gastric and other acidity related problems. Tulsi Sudha is good for digestion and increases the body’s immunity level.
Musk melon is a seasonal fruit of summer. This is a juicy fruit which helps to get relief in the hot weather. Either you can eat it or can drink its milk shake. It is not popular as much as mango shake but it is also good in taste. Let's know how will you make the musk melon milk shake.