Mumbai is currently reeling
under the sweltering heat. Last Friday was the hottest day in the last
10 years in October, at a staggering 38.6 , degrees Celsius and it feels
like the mercury has stayed the same. While you may look for respite
with something cold, this time, forget the aerated drinks and
artificially flavoured slushes and tank up on natural drinks. If plain
coconut water and lime juice was all that you have tried so far, there's
a lot more. And there's no need to break the bank for it. The
ingredients are all affordable and carry a host of benefits.From
watermelon juice with a little rock salt to tadgola with lime, chill out
with these sharbats and coolers...
KHUS-BASED DRINKS
Khus is an age-old nuskha or cooling remedy and has a pleasant taste, says MasterChef winner Shipra Khanna. “It is extracted from the roots of the khus plant and commonly consumed as a sharbat. The taste can be very refreshing. A single glass of this green drink quenches thirst, helps battle heatstroke, alleviates burning sensation, cures imbalance in the body due to excessive heat, redness in the eyes and more,“ she says. There are several interesting ways to consume it.“
She shares a few...
TADGOLA COOLER
Tadgola, also called palm fruit or numgu is an apt summer fruit, high in vitamin B12. It alleviates acidity , rashes and prickly heat and the juice prevents the body from dehydration. Chef Sudhir Pai prepares a drink with it...
THANDA TARBOOZA
Watermelon or tarbooza is over 90% water, no surprises then about its benefits. The fruit has an amino acid, which gets converted to arginine in the body . Arginine helps dilate blood vessels, which facilitates blood flow and thus leads to better temperature regulation. “You can blend it on its own or with cucumber (kheera) or milk. These will effectively cool the body down,“ says nutritionist Nimita Shah.
NARIYAL PANI DELIGHTS
Coconut water effectively replenishes electrolytes that are lost via perspiration.
CHILLED LASSI
Yoghurt is one of the most powerful foods that work to beat the heat. Says dietician Sheela Tanna, “Yoghurt is a multi-purpose healer. It should be included in the diet every day . Have it on its own, with fruit or in a lassi. It protects the bladder and is apt for ladies who get urinary tract infection due to heat. It strengthens immunity -it is proven that two cups live yoghurt a day guards the body against germs. It also builds strong bones and is excellent for those who are lactose intolerant and avoid milk. Yoghurt is an easy to digest alternative and has higher in calcium than milk -it has more than 400 mg in a single serving.“
She shares two easy-to-make yoghurt-based drinks to calm the soul and soothe your gut...
HAVE CHIA SEEDS
Chia seeds are one of the best ways to beat the heat. They are high in fibre, antioxidants and key minerals. To consume them, soak them in water for about 10 minutes so they expand. Mix this with water and add lemon to it.The drink helps retain electrolytes and regulate the body fluid level, to prevent dehydration during heat exposure.
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KOKUM:
Kokum is known to be a cure for intense heat. It is best had in water and is used to cure mouth-ulcers during hot temperatures.
THANDAI:
Ingredients for this milk-based drink ingredients are available at stores, but the drink can be made at home too. Heat milk and sugar. Add saffron and ground cardamom and cinnamon powder. Add a few drips of rose essence, too. Top with blanched almonds, pistas.
Enjoy cold. You can also make a falooda with milk, vermicelli and chia seeds.
SHIKANJI:
This is nothing but nimbu pani spiked with black salt, roasted cumin powder (or jaljeera) and mint leaves. You may also add ginger to it.
VARIYALI DRINK:
To make this, take fennel seeds and sugar and grind them. Add water to this and heat it for about 15 minutes till it thickens. Cool it, strain and refrigerate. When consuming, mix about a table spoon of this syrup in half a glass of water.
Khus is an age-old nuskha or cooling remedy and has a pleasant taste, says MasterChef winner Shipra Khanna. “It is extracted from the roots of the khus plant and commonly consumed as a sharbat. The taste can be very refreshing. A single glass of this green drink quenches thirst, helps battle heatstroke, alleviates burning sensation, cures imbalance in the body due to excessive heat, redness in the eyes and more,“ she says. There are several interesting ways to consume it.“
She shares a few...
TADGOLA COOLER
Tadgola, also called palm fruit or numgu is an apt summer fruit, high in vitamin B12. It alleviates acidity , rashes and prickly heat and the juice prevents the body from dehydration. Chef Sudhir Pai prepares a drink with it...
THANDA TARBOOZA
Watermelon or tarbooza is over 90% water, no surprises then about its benefits. The fruit has an amino acid, which gets converted to arginine in the body . Arginine helps dilate blood vessels, which facilitates blood flow and thus leads to better temperature regulation. “You can blend it on its own or with cucumber (kheera) or milk. These will effectively cool the body down,“ says nutritionist Nimita Shah.
NARIYAL PANI DELIGHTS
Coconut water effectively replenishes electrolytes that are lost via perspiration.
CHILLED LASSI
Yoghurt is one of the most powerful foods that work to beat the heat. Says dietician Sheela Tanna, “Yoghurt is a multi-purpose healer. It should be included in the diet every day . Have it on its own, with fruit or in a lassi. It protects the bladder and is apt for ladies who get urinary tract infection due to heat. It strengthens immunity -it is proven that two cups live yoghurt a day guards the body against germs. It also builds strong bones and is excellent for those who are lactose intolerant and avoid milk. Yoghurt is an easy to digest alternative and has higher in calcium than milk -it has more than 400 mg in a single serving.“
She shares two easy-to-make yoghurt-based drinks to calm the soul and soothe your gut...
HAVE CHIA SEEDS
Chia seeds are one of the best ways to beat the heat. They are high in fibre, antioxidants and key minerals. To consume them, soak them in water for about 10 minutes so they expand. Mix this with water and add lemon to it.The drink helps retain electrolytes and regulate the body fluid level, to prevent dehydration during heat exposure.
ALSO TRY THESE
KOKUM:
Kokum is known to be a cure for intense heat. It is best had in water and is used to cure mouth-ulcers during hot temperatures.
THANDAI:
Ingredients for this milk-based drink ingredients are available at stores, but the drink can be made at home too. Heat milk and sugar. Add saffron and ground cardamom and cinnamon powder. Add a few drips of rose essence, too. Top with blanched almonds, pistas.
Enjoy cold. You can also make a falooda with milk, vermicelli and chia seeds.
SHIKANJI:
This is nothing but nimbu pani spiked with black salt, roasted cumin powder (or jaljeera) and mint leaves. You may also add ginger to it.
VARIYALI DRINK:
To make this, take fennel seeds and sugar and grind them. Add water to this and heat it for about 15 minutes till it thickens. Cool it, strain and refrigerate. When consuming, mix about a table spoon of this syrup in half a glass of water.
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| Khus lamanade sarbat |
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| Tadgola with limbu sarbat |
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| creamy kalingad |
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| Bonda sarbat, naral and ananas sarbat |
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| chilled mathha, apple-cinnamon lassi, keshar lassi |
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| anar ka sarbat |
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| sabja sarbat |
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| fennel seeds |
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| rose and kesar falooda |
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