By: Toshita Sahni
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The summer season in India this year has already grown quite harsh, with temperatures above normal in many parts of the country. Accordingly, we need to make changes in our diet.
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Looking for delicious and refreshing treats for this season? Want to enjoy seasonal flavours with a regional twist? Here are 5 Maharashtrian recipes you must try this summer.
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For mango lovers in Maharashtra, summer would be incomplete without relishing this all-time favourite combo of crisp puris with cool, sweetened mango pulp.
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We need nourishing dishes that are light on the system during this season. Varan Bhaat, which is a Maharashtrian recipe for dal rice, is a great option.
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Make the most of seasonal produce by using raw mango (kairi) in a flavourful sabzi preparation.
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Taak is Maharashtrian buttermilk (chaas). It is typically flavoured with cumin, asafoetida, ginger, green chilli, coriander, rock salt and curry leaves.
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Other naturally hydrating Maharashtrian drinks include different recipes made using kokum. You can make a simple sharbat or even special delights like sol kadi.
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