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    Rehydrate & restore yourself with these summer drinks

    Here's a selection of summertime beverages that you simply must try.

    Rehydrate & restore yourself with these summer drinks
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    (L to R) Aam Panna; Mango Lassi

    NEW DELHI: In order to beat the heat as we embrace summer, let's rehydrate and restore our bodies with some of the best summer drinks.


    AAM PANNA

    A cool summer beverage composed of raw mango pulp, cumin, and mint leaves. Aam Panna is a popular Indian drink that is both energising and refreshing. It aids in resisting the sweltering heat and quickly hydrates you.

    Ingredients

    Green mangoes 500 gm

    Sugar 1/2 cup

    Salt 2 tsp

    Kala namak (black rock salt) 2 tsp

    Roasted and powdered cumin seeds 2 tsp

    Finely chopped mint leaves 2 Tbsp

    Water 2 cups

    Method

    Boil the mangoes till they become soft inside, and the skin gets discoloured. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin and squeeze the pulp out of the mangoes. Mix all the ingredients together, blend, and add 2 cups of water. Put some ice in the glasses and pour the Panna over them.

    ICED JALJEERA

    An energising beverage filled with flavour. Serve cold to instantly cool you off!

    Ingredients:

    Tamarind Pulp 125 Gram

    Mint Leaves 3 tbsp

    Ground Cumin 1/2 tsp

    Ground Cumin, roasted 3/4 tsp

    Grated Jaggery 50 gram

    Black Salt 4 tsp

    Ginger Salt (Gourmet Flavoured Salt), Grated 1 tbsp

    Lemon Juice 3-4 tbsp

    A pinch of Chilli powder (Kashmiri mirch)

    Garam Masala 1/2 tsp

    Water 1/2 litre

    Method

    For the Jaljeera, add all the ingredients in a food processor and blend it together. Chill overnight. Then strain and freeze it. Garnish the drink with some Boondis and serve.

    SATTU SHARBAT

    This delicious summertime treat, Sattu Sharbat from Bihar is well-known for its cooling qualities. It has its own variations in states like Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh and is well-liked nationwide.

    Ingredients:

    Chana Sattu, fourth cup

    Chilled water 4 cups

    Lemon juice 2 teaspoons

    Roasted cumin powder, half teaspoon

    Mint leaves, 2 teaspoons (chopped)

    Black salt to taste

    Green chilli, 1 (chopped)

    Raw mango, 2 teaspoons (grated)

    Method:

    Add all ingredients to a jug and mix well. Serve in glasses along with some ice cubes. Garnish with more mint leaves.

    MANGO LASSI

    A fresh approach to the beloved lassi. Mango pulp and creamy yogurt were combined with a tonne of ice.

    Ingredients:

    Curd 125 Ml

    Iced water 200 ml

    Ice 8 cubes

    Mango chopped 1

    Sugar 1 tbsp

    A pinch of dried mint

    Method:

    Whip all the ingredients together in a blender. Serve chilled.

    BARLEY WATER

    Barley water, an amazing beverage that our ancestors used in their daily diet since the birth of civilization, is an antiquated remedy or an elixir for good health. Barley is a powerful grain that has long been used to prepare cereals, serve as a substitute for rice, and prepare other delicacies that are distinctive to different regional cuisines.

    Ingredients:

    Pearl barley 1/4 cup

    Water 4 cups

    A pinch of salt

    A drizzle of honey (optional)

    A lemon rind (optional)

    Method:

    Heat the water and pearl barley in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the salt and let it cook on a low flame for 30 minutes. You can muddle the grains a little, using a spoon. Strain it into a glass, tip in a lemon rind, and drizzle with a little honey on top. Let it cool completely. You can also keep it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and then have it.

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