Refresh and replenish your body with The Ashok’s monsoon drink recipes

29/06/2019

With the arrival of  Moonsoons, the temperature is turning humid leaving everyone feeling fatigued, sweaty and messed up. Staying hydrated is the most important factor to keep going in this sweltering humidity and also to maintain good health. Your body tends to lose water at a faster pace due to excessive sweating. While water is the utmost important drink to quench thirst, the beverages not only satisfy your thirst but also keep your body cool & hydrated. As we welcome monsoons, let us refresh and replenish our body with some of the best monsoon drink recipes crafted by Chef Machindra Umakant Kasture, TheAshok in order to beat the heat.

Nothing has the ability to put you in the summer mood faster than sipping on a brightly colored, fruity flavored drink. Here are the 7 unique, totally uncommon and quite creative summer beverages.

1. Kokum Saar

Kokum is known to have multiple health benefits. It aids digestion and hence this Kokum saar makes for an appetizing as well as a healthy drink.

2. Sattu ki sharbat

Sattu Sharbat is one of the favorite childhood summer drinks. This sweet delight that originated in Bihar is known for its cooling properties. It is popular across the country and has its own variations in states like Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

3. Paan Thandai

If you love paan, then this Paan Thandai is perfect for you. Paan, also known as Betel is an evergreen perennial from tropical climate. Paan leaves are strong and peppery in taste. With the sweetening and sour taste, this paan thandai is a perfect combination.

4. Gudhal Shikanji

Gudhal Shikanji is one of the refreshing drinks in summers. Shikanji with the twist of Ghudhal petals (Hibiscus) has a lot of health benefits and a bracing taste.

5. Raagi masala chaach

Ragi masala chaach is a popular healthy drink during summer to hydrate and cool down bodies. It is made using ragi powder and buttermilk and is a perfect drink to sip on warm summer days.

6. Kaccha Aamras 

Raw mangoes (Kaccha Aam) are firm and not as juicy as the ripe ones. Aamras is a soothing summer drink that cools your body from within. Fragrant and flavourful, Aamras is a healthy and fresh alternative to your fizzy drinks or packaged juices. It is a desi hit which is not only refreshing but also energizing.

7. Bel Phal Smoothie

Bel or Beal Or wood Apple has lots of health benefits. It is available in monsoon. Bel Phal Smoothie is the best drink to consume in this hot weather because of its health benefits and cooling properties.

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