
Gond katira, a traditional cooling ingredient from dried sap, is used in Indian summer drinks and desserts for its unique jelly texture.

This summer, refresh yourself with these yummy south Indian coolers. Find the recipes inside!

It is a thin yoghurt curry - lighter than raita but more flavour-packed. In Karnataka, tambuli is a must-have during the hot months, acting like a natural coolant in a bowl.

From spicy to tangy, to chilly and to outright indulgent, there is no dearth of 'summer specials' in North India - here are some of our favourites.