Hydrating yourself during summer is the first and most important thing to add to your priority list. Summer heat drains all your body water instantly, making you dehydrated and can cause severe health issues.
But hydrating shouldn’t result in grabbing sugary soft drinks. Sugar infused soft drinks can make your body feel more thirsty and dehydrated for a longer time.
There are many natural desi drinks that can be made easily to beat summer heat. India has a long history of desi drinks that naturally cool the body and keep hydrated alongside providing essential vitamins and nutrients to body.
10 ancient Natural Home made Indian drinks you can count on to cool and feed your body on blistering summer days.
1. Sattu Sharbat
Prepared with roasted gram flour, black salt, chaat masala, pudina, and coriander, this protein-rich beverage is a summer favorite in Bihar and eastern India. It soothes the body from the inside, aids in regulating temperature, and even keeps you full for a longer time.
Watch this amazing, quick Sattu Sharbat Recipe, easy to make.
2. Aam Panna
No summer without Aam panna. Rich in vitamin C, A tangy drink made from raw mangoes is full of natural electrolytes. With salt and sugar added to chilled mango pulp, it not only keeps you hydrated but also prevents heatstroke and boosts immunity.
3. Chaach (Buttermilk)
A refreshing drink made by thinning curd and adding spices like cumin and ginger. Chaach is known for its probiotic benefits, digestive support, and cooling properties—perfect after a hot day out.
4. Lassi
Rich and creamy, lassi is a Punjabi favorite drink. Prepared with curd, sugar, and malai, it contains good bacteria that support digestion and ensure a healthy gut—a necessity in the face of extreme heat.
5. Jaljeera
It’s a tangy beverage made with cumin, mint, black salt, tamarind, and spices. Jaljeera serves as a natural digestive, as well as restoring lost electrolytes through sweating, making it a perfect beverage for hot afternoons.
6. Bel Sharbat (Wood Apple Juice)
Made from bel fruit pulp, this sherbet is a dynamo of fiber, cooling, and anti-inflammatory agents. It calms the stomach and works wonders in curing constipation and indigestion.
7. Coconut Water
Natural nature’s energy drink, coconut water, is enriched with potassium, sodium, and magnesium naturally. It quenches the body more effectively than most bottled beverages—and with no added sugar.
8. Sugarcane Juice
Sweet and invigorating naturally, sugarcane juice is packed with glucose that keeps fatigue at bay. It’s an excellent natural coolant, and a key to hydration and energy on hot, long days.
9. Nimbu Paani (Lemon Water)
A classic favorite, nimbu paani mixes lemon juice with water, salt, and occasionally chaat masala. It regulates body salts, aids digestion, and gives a cooling vitamin C kick—making it a summer must-have.
10. Kokum Sharbat
This rich purple beverage is consumed in Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It is prepared from kokum fruit. Besides reducing body temperature, it aids digestion, acidity, and bloating—a necessity for humid coastal areas.
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Stay Safe, Stay Hydrated
As the heatwave peaks, it’s not about consuming more it’s about consuming apt. These desi beverages are not just effective but delicious and based on India’s culinary knowledge. Keep them well-stocked, and your body will express gratitude this summer.
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