Summer drinks to beat the heat

By IANSlifeNew Delhi, April 17 (IANSlife) In order to beat the heat as we embrace summer, lets rehydrate and restore our bodies with some of the best summer drinks.Heres a selection of summertime beverages that you simply must try.

AAM PANNAA 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.IngredientsGreen mangoes 500 gmSugar 1/2 cupSalt 2 tspKala namak (black rock salt) 2 tspRoasted and powdered cumin seeds 2 tspFinely chopped mint leaves 2 TbspWater 2 cupsMethodBoil 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 JALJEERAAn energising beverage filled with flavour.

Serve cold to instantly cool you off!Ingredients:Tamarind Pulp 125 GramMint Leaves 3 tbspGround Cumin 1/2 tspGround Cumin, roasted 3/4 tspGrated Jaggery 50 gramBlack Salt 4 tspGinger Salt (Gourmet Flavoured Salt), Grated 1 tbspLemon Juice 3-4 tbspA pinch of Chilli powder (Kashmiri mirch)Garam Masala 1/2 tspWater 1/2 litreMethodFor 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 SHARBATThis 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 cupChilled water 4 cupsLemon juice 2 teaspoonsRoasted cumin powder, half teaspoonMint leaves, 2 teaspoons (chopped)Black salt to tasteGreen 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 LASSIA 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 mlIce 8 cubesMango chopped 1Sugar 1 tbspA pinch of dried mintMethod:Whip all the ingredients together in a blender.Serve chilled.

BARLEY WATERBarley 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 cupWater 4 cupsA pinch of saltA 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.(IANSlife can be contacted at ianslife@ians.in)os/lh/ #drinks #Delhi #Bihar #Delhi #New Delhi #Madhya Pradesh #Panna #Punjab #Uttar Pradesh .