FLAVOURS

With the summer heat intensifying by the day, we all seem to lose our appetite for food, but build up a big appetite for drinks that cool and satiate us in the hot and humid weather.  Over the last few days, I have tried a few summer coolers that are quick to fix and ever so satisfying...

Mango Milkshake

Put one medium sized Alphonso Mango (peeled and cut) and a big glass of cold  milk with 2 tsps  sugar in a blender and blend for a minute or two till the mango dissolves in the milk.  Pour in a tall glass and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  Top with a few pieces of sliced mango and enjoy!

Fresh Lime with Mint and Crushed Ice

Dissolve1 ½ tbsp of sugar in a little warm water in a pan or bowl. Add the  juice of one large lemon. Now add 1 ½ glass of chilled  water, a few mint leave and some crushed ice and a pinch of salt ( optional)  Stir well and serve in a tall glass.  Decorate it with a slice of lime placed on the rim of the glass. 

Masala  Lassi

Blend 3 – 4 tbsp of yoghurt with a  glass of chilled water in a pan or bowl. Add  ¼ tsp each  of jeera and black pepper powder and  ½ tsp salt . Mix well and serve in a tall glass. 

Water Melon Juice

Cut water melon into pieces, remove the seeds and blend in a blender with crushed ice.  Serve in a tall glass with a few pieces of water melon. 

Kesar Sherbat

Buy any good brand of Kesar Sherbat. Put 2 – 3 spoons to a glass, top it up with chilled water, crushed ice and juice of half a lemon.  Makes a really refreshing drink.