Indian culinary heritage is not only about rich food but also a variety of traditional drinks from hot to cold, Different drinks are served on different occasions Whether Aam panna, a cooling summer drink made from raw mangoes which helps in hot summers to cool rose scented lassi. Jal jeera is also a refreshing summer drink mainly made from lemons and cumin powder. Thandai is a spiced drink made from nuts like Kaju, Badam and spices like saunf and cardamom especially consumed in festivals like Holi.
1. Aam Panna (Raw Mango drink)
Ingredients:
- Raw mangoes: 2 medium sized
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Black salt: half of teaspoon
- Cumin powder (Roasted): 1 teaspoon
- Mint leaves: A handful
- Water: four cups
Method:
- Boil the raw mangoes until soft. Peel and extract the pulp.
- Now, take the boiled mango pulp with sugar, black salt, roasted cumin powder, mint leaves and mix together.
- Add water and blend properly. The drink is ready to be served chilled.
2. Masala Chaas (Spiced Buttermilk)
Ingredients:
- Dahi: 1 cup
- Water: 2 cups
- Black salt: half of teaspoon
- Cumin powder (Roasted): half teaspoon
- Green chili: 1 (optional, finely chopped)
- Fresh coriander leaves: A handful
Method:
- Whisk yogurt and water until easy.
- Put black salt, cumin powder, green chili, and coriander leaves.
- Serve it chilled in tall glasses.
3. Jal Jeera
Ingredients:
- Imli pulp (Tamarind): 2 tablespoons
- Cumin powder roasted: 1 teaspoon
- Black salt: half teaspoon
- Mint leaves: A handful
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 4 cups
Method:
- First combine Imli pulp, roasted cumin powder, black salt, mint leaves, lemon juice and blend it together.
- Add water and blend nicely. Put it in refrigerator to serve it chilled.
4.Thandai Drink
Thandai drink is mainly consumed in Holi festival with sweets like gujiya.
Ingredients:
- Milk: four cups
- (Badam) Almonds: 10 (soaked and peeled)
- (Kaju) Cashews: 10
- (Saunf)Fennel seeds: 1 teaspoon
- (Green elaichi) Cardamom powder: half teaspoon
- Sugar: half cup
- Saffron: A pinch
Method:
- Take all dry end result like almonds, cashews and spices like fennel seeds, and cardamom powder and mix them right into a thick and clean paste.
- Now, blend the blended aggregate with milk, sugar, and saffron strands.
- Chill within the fridge and serve chilled.
5. Rose Lassi
- Ingredients:
- Yogurt or Dahi: 1 cup
- Water: 1/2 cup
- Rose syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon (optionally available)
- Ice cubes: A few
Method:
- Put together yogurt or Dahi , water, rose syrup, and sugar in mixer and blend it.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with rose petals. Serve chilled.
