Beating Indian Summer

Hii,

Here are some recipies to beat the scorching sun in the summer. Do try out and enjoy!!!!

Masala Lassi
2 cups of fresh Yogurt
4 tbsp chopped coriander/cilantro
2 tbsp chopped mint
1 tsp each of fennel power and cumin power
salt to taste
a pinch of sugar
Whisk the yogurt. add a little chilled water if its too thick. Add rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve in a tall glass and garnish with a little coriander sprig and mint!

Aam Panna
5 to 6 raw mangoes (medium sized)
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili powder or cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
Put the raw mangoes in a pan. Add water to cover them and bring the pan to a boil. Keep the pan simmering on medium heat for about 10 to 15 mins. Retrieve the mangoes from the pan. Peel and stone them. Mash the pulp. Add the chopped mint, cumin powder, chili powder, sugar and salt . Mix everything well. (this pulp can be stored in the fridge for a week) While serving the Aam Panna, Fill the glass upto 1/3rd with the prepared mango pulp. Add some ice cubes and fill the glass with water. Stir to mix well. Garnish with some mint leaves!

Watermelon and mint cooler
3 cups of chopped watermelon flesh
1 cup of mint leaves
2 tsp sugar (optional if the watermelon isnt sweet enough)
1 tsp black salt
Blend the watermelon pieces, mint, salt, sugar. Add a little water to it. Serve it in a tall glass with some ice!