16 Healthy And Desi Summer Quenchers That Will Help You Beat The Scorching Heat

It cannot get any hotter than this, or can it? Well the temperatures across the country is soaring like Virat Kohli’s popularity. Like it or hate it, it’s only going up. The guys who are happy in these times are the makers of those black and orange soft drinks. Not only they harm your insides, they even cost a lot on your pocket.

We seem to have forgotten that our kitchen is like a treasure, waiting to be explored in innumerable foodgasmic ways. The only way to avoid those bone-melting soft drinks is to have these amazing desi summer drinks that will cool you off instantly.

1. Aam Panna

Raw Mango pulp and with chilled water and ice is a must-have.

2. Imli Ka Rass

Just by reading the name, some of you get that weird sensation in your teeth. Get it fixed and have the delicious Imli Ka Rass.

3. Lassi

Yogurt-based refreshing and filling drink which is a must-have in this season. Available across the country, this one comes in different variations – sweet, sour, bland, mixed with fruit etc.

4. Chaach

Its thin consistency makes it the adopted one in the Lassi family. This one is popularly known as Butter Milk.

5. Coconut Water

The best companion for that post morning jog or workout session.

6. Thandai

For some very weird reason, post Holi, this delicious cold beverage is forgotten like Ritiesh Deshmukh’s career. Someone needs to revive it.

7. Shikanji

This Indian lime smoothie works wonders in this hot weather. Add a dash of vodka and it works in every weather.

8. Sugarcane Juice

These vendors just vanish as soon as autumn hits the country; they are like Batman who come during summers and quench our thirst for something cooler in summers.

9. Sattu Ka Sharbat

Roasted Gram Flour sharbat is very popular in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. But over the past few years, it has gathered popularity in North India due its impeccable nutritional value. It’s chilled, it’s refreshing, it’s a must have to beat the heat.

10. Pudina Sherbet

Be it in the form of chutney or just like this as sherbet – the refreshing taste of pudina is always welcoming.

11. Jal Jeera

You don’t need a reason to gulp some of this, as it’s easily found on the streets across India if you cannot ask your mom or dad to get you some. A must-have this summer!

12. Kokum Juice

Kokum is the lesser known tamarind which is extremely popular in the eastern coastal region of India. Helps in shedding that extra body fat too, so it has to be a part of your daily meals.

13. Bael Ka Sharbat

Bael or Stone Apple is a treasure of nutrients – helps cure acidity, ulcer, and gastric disorders, in short better than those packed sodas and soft drinks!

14. Nimbu Paani

Like you need a description for it, or reason to have it!

15. JigarThanda

This one originated in Madurai and is an extremely popular street drink across south India. Made with China Grass, Nannari (look below) and Ice Cream!

16. Nannari Sharbat

Tastes like root beer, made with a root of the herb called nannari. Extremely popular in Southern part of India.

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