Summer is almost here and we are experiencing a sudden rise in the temperature, leading to sweat, irritation and dehydration. This is why doctors recommend increasing the intake of fluid to keep up the body's water balance. We agree that the word fluid reminds us of water, but chugging gallons of water is not the only solution to keep our body cool. Besides water, we should also include coolers, sherbet, chaas, lassi etc in our summer diet. These drinks not only cool down our body but also help keep several seasonal ailments at bay. That's right! Drinks like chaas, lassi and fresh fruit juice are loaded with several essential nutrients that help benefit our overall health. Considering this, we bring you some of our favourite drinks that are loaded with flavours and can be easily prepared at home. Each of these drinks finds its roots in a South Indian Kitchen. Let's take you through the recipes.
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Here Are 5 Of Our Favourite South Indian Cooler Recipes For You:
1. Kulluki Sherbet:
A popular drink from Kerala, Kulluki Sherbet is a South Indian style lemonade. While we associate lemonade with sweet and tangy flavours, this drink comes with a surprise element added to it. Kulluki Sherbet includes a hint of spice (green chilli) in it. That's not all. It also includes sabja seeds (basil seeds) that make the drink filling yet super soothing for the stomach. Click here for the detailed recipe.
2. Neer Mor:
Visit any South Indian restaurant, you will be welcomed with a glass chaas-like refreshing drink. This drink is quintessentially referred to as neer mor. A summer essential across homes in Tamil Nadu, neer mor is spiced buttermilk that includes a host of spices in it. This drink is also referred to as 'taak' in Maharashtra, 'majjiga' in Andhra Pradesh and 'neer majige' in Karnataka. Click here for the recipe.
3. Panakam:
Another popular drink in different regions of South India, panakam is a jaggery based drink that includes lemon, camphor and dry ginger powder in it. The best part about this drink is that it hits the spot even when served at room temperature. According to food experts, pakam has also been used as an oral rehydration solution (ORS) for ages. Click here for the recipe.
4. Jigarthanda:
Jigarthanda is a cooling drink that finds it origin in Tamil Nadu. Jigarthanda - that literally translates to hear (jigar) and cool (thanda) - can be compared to falooda and is easily available at every street in the region. Click here to know more.
5. Ragi Malt:
Ambali or ragi malt is a summer drink or porridge that is prepared in Karnataka. The drink is prepared by cooking ragi flour in water and then cooling it down and then adding diluted beaten curd or buttermilk to it, along with cumin powder, salt and chopped onions. Click here for the recipe.
Now that you have these amazing recipes handy, we suggest make them at home and enjoy the summer season to the fullest.