Welcome Summer! The weather heat-o-meter is trying to break its all-time record. Satisfying the tastebuds is becoming a tad bit more challenging. The digestive system is challengingly complaining at the slightest indulgence.
Are you looking for easy ways to stay “Thanda thanda cool cool” yet zest up the summer meal?
Here are a few simple ways to gut-happy, tasty, healthy Desi summer-time meal hacks!
Go heavy on the drinks!
Nothing can beat the comfort of freshly-made cool appetizers. So, fill up the pitcher! Stay hydrated.
Aam Panna, Jal Jeera, Chaas, and Nimbu Paani are some of the easy-peasy appetizer drinks for the season.
It’s a great time to binge on Chaats!
Dahi Bhalla, Dahi Puri and Papri Chaat are some delightful additions to break the monotony of regular meals and are easy to make and prep too!
Rehydrate with Rice!
Gluten-free and easy on the tummy, nothing can beat rice when it comes to summer meals. Dish up some One-pot meals to tease the palate. What’s more? You sweat a little less in the kitchen!
All that’s Sour’s Oh! So Good!
Add a bit of tanginess to your meal plans! Spike the regular daal with tamarind lemon or the seasonal raw mangoes. Enjoy some great dishes like Tamarind or Lemon Rice, Kokam kadi or Raitas.
Spice it right!
Go for soothing alternatives like Dahi, Khuskhus, coconut milk, Jeera and Dhania for the spice mix for gravies. Not only will be a welcome change from the stereotypical ginger, garlic and onion-based gravies; your stomach will thank you for it!
Chill out with tropical desserts!
Lychees, mangoes, and watermelons are naturally sweet and are great to satiate the sweet tooth. Let your creativity go berserk around the tropical fruits! Flaunt your chef hat to make innovative desserts with the fruits around you and be the master chef for the season!
Be State Savvy!
Dish up some summer-time staples of a few other States of the country! A great way to know different cultures, add to your culinary skills and knowledge and break the boredom on the plate.
My Personal Mix and Match?
I like to experiment with blending in different flavors of the States in our country. Nothing compares to the simple and tasty combination of Sambhar rice with crispy fried baby shrimp, or Amti, and rice with shallow fried Parwal, or Kadhi Chawal with Aloo Poshto or dal, and rice with Chokha!
Got more tips up your sleeve? Keep adding to the list in the comment section.
Help us to make our summer meals as cool and delightful as possible!
