India is well known famous for tangy and spicy food and when you will go for Punjabi Cuisine, it offers a vast variety of exotic and delectable vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian dishes that are basically tandoori style and many with traditional culinary style.

Punjabi Cuisine is one of the major distinct as well as popular Indian Cuisine, comes from the region of Punjab situated partially in India and Pakistan. Traditionally some basic materials used in Punjabi dishes are ghee, butter, paneer, sunflower oil and clarified butter to cook those yummy foods. Other than these products kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), onion, garlic and ginger are also extensively used to prepare various Punjabi delicacies.

Now let’s don’t distract from the topic, as only the name of all yummy dishes will fill your mouth full of water… Today, you will get the recipe of Rajma Curry… but in Indian Dhaba Style. Rajma, a delicious gravy item prepared with red kidney beans, onions, tomatoes and various spices. It’s a vegetarian dish and is good for health as contains surplus amount of protein and fibers.

You can have this curry with plain rice, chapattis and also with paranthas. In India you will get three types of Rajma:

1. Red Kidney Beans
2. Kashmiri Kidney Beans
3. Chitra Kidney Beans

I personally prefer Red Kidney Beans to cook this super delicious and high protein Rajma Curry. For the first time, I tested this dhaba style Rajma Curry in my trip to Ludhiana and got delighted by its aroma and spicy taste. This super wow flavorful creamy curry dish can be prepared at home very easily.

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• Total Time: 45 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Prep Time: 15 min

Ingredients-

• 200 g Kidney Beans
• 2 Big size Onions
• 2 Tomato Puree
• Ginger Garlic Paste
• 5 Green  Chilies
• 2 Bay leaf
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 2-3 Cardamom Pods
• 2 Cloves
• 2 Dried Red Chilies
• 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp Fenugreek Leaves aka Kasuri Methi (Optional)
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 50 g Hung Curd
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves
• 5 Tbsp Sunflower Oil
• Salt as per you taste.

Method –

1. Take a bowl and soak the Red Kidney Beans for 8 hours in normal water.
2. Now take the soaked and grained kidney beans in a pressure cooker and allow 5 whistles while boiling it.
3. Once it is boiled, place a deep bottom pan on the flame and add oil.
4. Wait for 40-50 sec so that the oil is getting heated then add the whole spices like dry red chili, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in the oil.
5. Once it leaves an aromatic smell, add the sliced onions and fry it till it turns golden brown.
6. Now add ginger-garlic paste with tomato puree and salute it well.
7. Later add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, kasuri methi and now mix it all well.
8. Pour the curd now and add a little amount of water and keep stirring the gravy.
9. Let the gravy simmer on low flame and cover lid to the pan for 5 min.
10. Once the raw smell of spices goes away, add those boiled rajma into gravy and add almost same or more amount of water and simmer the gravy for another 5-6 min.
11. Now add garam masala and temper it with ghee.
12. Leave the curry on low flame for rest 1-2 min with covering the top and you are done.

Note: Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. This is a very traditional recipe that tastes so good if you add ghee at the end before serving.

Also Read: 7 Super Yummy Evening Snacks which is Quick, Healthy and Tasty

Some Popular Punjabi Dishes

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We believe whisky brings the world together! Here’s to all the Whisky Lovers! Happy #WorldWhiskyDay!  

While the occasion is celebrated by whisky lovers worldwide with tastings, events and gatherings, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a dampener to such initiatives. World Whisky Day is, "all about making whisky fun and enjoyable, not about being exclusive or prescriptive.

World Whisky Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of May. In 2021, it falls on May 15.

Brief About its Origin

The origins of the word Whisky can be found in the Gaelic Language. Uisce Beatha was the original name of whiskey in classical Gaelic, which ultimately became Uisce Beatha in Ireland and Uisge Beatha in Scotland. Both of these names mean “Water of Life” and tells us just how important and vital this particular distillation was to the Gaels.

Michael Jackson in his book Whiskey: The Definitive World Guide wrote that MacVeys, who were a family of physicians, translated medical texts from Arabic regarding the process of distillation, resulting in the creation of the first whisky.

So what, exactly, is whisky? Whisky is what happens when you create take rich flavorful grains and ferment them into a mash, and then take that mash and distil it down into a pure delicious spirit.

The World Whisky Day was created by a University of Aberdeen student, Blair Bowman around a decade back.

What day is World Whisky Day?

Falling on May 15 every year, World Whisky Day is quickly approaching. This day is all about enjoying your favorite whisky and adventuring to try new ones, all while sharing the experience with good company.

Why is World Whisky Day celebrated?

World Whisky Day was founded in the year 2012 by Blair Bowman while he was still studying at the University of Aberdeen. This year the day is being celebrated on May 15, Saturday. Well, this is one of the special days for all whisky lovers as it gives them an official day to get drunk and celebrate the drink.

According to Bowman, World Whisky Day is, “all about making whisky fun and enjoyable. It’s not about being exclusive or prescriptive.”

How is World Whisky Day celebrated?

Every year and all over the globe, bars, restaurants and hotels celebrate World Whisky Day in countless ways. There’s no better place to celebrate World Whisky Day than where it all began, though: at the bar. These range from tastings at independent whisky rooms to multi-course whisky-themed dinners at renowned hotels.

How to celebrate World Whisky Day at home?

Fed-up of this pandemic? Let’s have some fun with a try on Whisky Sour…. Here’s a recipe you can give a try…

What happens when you drink whisky every night???

Let’s now go with some facts, which happens when you Drink Whiskey Every Night. Some of the points are mentioned below:

1. You’re more likely to suffer from a horrible hangover
2. Your sleep cycle can be interrupted if you drink whiskey often
3. You may help alleviate a cold
4. You might help improve your immune system
5. You could keep away bacteria
6. It could affect your memory
7. It can interfere with your medications
8. You could prolong your life
9. You can dry out your skin if you drink whiskey every night
10. You may lower your chances of having a stroke
11. Drinking whiskey every night could potentially help regulate your insulin
12. You will build up your tolerance to alcohol, so moderation is key
13. Studies show that you may be able to help your heart health if you drink whiskey every night
14. If you always drink whiskey every night, you could damage your liver
15. If you drink whiskey every night instead of other alcohol, you’ll consume less calories and carbs

Also READ: What to eat now in hot Summer? | 5 Essential Foods and Drinks of Summer Diet

Hopefully you found this a bit useful, do share your views with us through the comment box below… And till the next update stay safe stay healthy….

Right food to be eaten at the eve time is quite crucial, isn’t it!!!

Lets make some creative options now... Here you will get  6 delicious evening snacks recipes that you should try... Quick, Healthy and Tasty Snacks Indian Snack Recipes Healthy Indian Snacks...

Evening is that time of the day when we feel extremely hungry but we hardly have any healthy options to choose from. As a result, most of the times we end up eating junk food which we regret later. An unhealthy evening snack can squander your efforts to eat healthy making your fitness goals go for a toss. But not anymore…

Not to worry… get some quick, easy & healthy ideas for your eve snacks which can also be prepared at the morning time and still can give you a big relief from snack time of starving, even if you are in a working profession, hosteller or housewife (during this pandemic WFH time)

Here you will get the snacks which required the least cooking time and also ingredients which are easily available without a pinch of compromise on the taste and satisfaction.

Quick & Healthy Evening Snack Options You Must Try Once

Recipe 1: Bread Poha/ Bread Upma

• Take 2 slice of bread and cut them in small pieces
• Now take a pan heat it and put 1tbsp Ghee, then within 40-50sec add some jeera, rayi and kadhi leaves and leave for 60sec.
• Then take some amount of peanuts as per your preference and bake it properly.
• Once peanuts are done then add 1 chopped onion, tomato, capsicum. Mix it properly and leave for 1min and later add the diced bread along with 1-2 chopped green chili and salt as per your taste.
• Now mix it well by smashing a little and wait for 1-2min and hurray it’s done.
• Put the poha in the plate, add some chopped coriander leaves and enjoy your delicious snacks prepared within 5-7min.

Recipe 2: Roasted Nuts

• Take a pan on the flame and put 1 tbsp Ghee.
• Now add ground nuts, chickpea (chana), fox nuts (makhana) and dry fruit as per your preference like almonds or cashew in ratio 3:3:2:1 and mix it well with low flame.
• Once the nuts are completely roasted after 5-6min, off the flame and take the nuts in a bowl or plate and add some chat masala with a pinch of salt.
• And wallah your roasted nuts is all set to enjoy with a tea or coffee.

Recipe 3: Tangy Chana Chat

How to Boil the Black Chickpeas?

• Wash the black chickpea (chana) thoroughly, place in a vessel full of water and allow it to soak for generally 6-7 hours.
• Now take the sprouted chana in a pressure cooker along with some water and salt. Mix well and pressure cook for 3-4 whistels.
• Once done, drain it but keep the water for the use of nutritious drink by adding chat masala and salt as per taste.

• Take a bowl and put the boiled chana as per your requirements.
• Now add some chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, green chili with black salt, pepper powder, chat masala, lemon juice and normal salt (if required).
• Now mix it well and before taking this quick snack, add some coriander leaves and enjoy your eve snacks. Also don’t forget the tasty tangy drink you have prepared from the drained water of boiled chana.

You can take this in your breakfast diet as well.

Recipe 4:    Multigrain Pancake

• For this add ½ cup of oat flour, ½ cup of multigrain flour, 1.5 teaspoon of jiggery powder (gud) or sugar, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder, a pinch of baking soda, 200ml of milk, 5-6 nos. of raisins in a big bowl.
• Now whisk all this thoroughly to bring out a thick consistency and then your batter for pancake is ready.
• Now put the pan on the medium flame and once the pan is heated add some butter or ghee in the pan.
• Once the butter is melted, put some batter on it with a serving spoon and press the batter evenly.
• In just about 30sec, one side of the pancake would be cooked, now flip to cook another side for next 30sec.
• And your eggless multigrain pancake is ready; similarly you can prepare more as per your requirement.
• Now take the pancakes in a plate and add some honey on it to enhance its taste even further.
• These pancakes are not only yummy but are also super filling, so what are you waiting for just enjoy the awesome snack in 7-8min.

Recipe 5: Banana and Protein Shake

• Don’t feel like cooking? But want a quick & healthy snack…
• As per my opinion, I don’t prefer readymade protein shake. So, here you will also get to know about a 2min protein shake recipe…   

• So to make the shake all you need is 1 medium size banana. 300ml milk, 1 tbps of peanut butter and 1 tbps of flax seeds (Alsi).
• Now take a mixer jar and put the milk, banana, peanut butter and the grounded Flax seeds. And blend it properly.
• Once done pour it out in a glass and have it with banana or even with mild roasted bread slices.

This snack is really simple and will surely give you a full filling diet even in the morning time.

Recipe 6: Masala Paneer Chhenna

• Pour 1ltr milk to a heavy bottom pot and bring it to a gentle boil on a medium flame then make it to low flame.
• Now add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and chat masala, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, rock salt and green chili to taste with a lot of coriander leaves.
• After adding these ingredients, turn back the flame to high and add lemon juice (use 3 lemons).
• Now stir well and you will see water and paneer separating. That’s all, now drain out the water and keep it aside.
• Now take the high protein masala paneer chhenna in a plate or bowl and is good to eat.
• Also if possible do not discard the liquid, as is highly nutritious and at the same time is very tasty.        

So at last, take the masala snack with its bi-product drink and it’s a surety that you will be full in no time.

Recipe 7: Masala Oats

• Take a pan on low flame and add some Ghee or butter once the pan is heated.
• Now add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 chopped onion, green chili, ginger, black pepper and rock salt as per taste with some of the raw veggies like peas, carrot, capsicum, etc.
• Once done mix it all properly and cover it for 2-3 min to soften the veggies a bit. Later uncover the pot and add some diced tomatoes, mix again and add 40g of rolled oats along with ¼ glass of water.
• Mix it all together thoroughly and cover it back for next 2min.
• After 2-3min its all set to have it, so take it out in a bowl or plate and can add some drops of lemon juice with few leaves of coriander.

Alternative of oats: You can follow the same recipe by replacing the oats with broken wheat daliya, millets or wheat pasta.

Hopefully you liked the recipes, try them and do share the pictures with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #ownduniya We’d love to know your thoughts about these recipes so please leave a comment and also share with your loved once. #Be healthy, be safe

VEG CHOWMEIN - Can't resist having a spicy Veg Chow-mein right? Now you can make this at home... Do try my recipe and let me know how you like it…

Noodles or chowmein is one of the popular street food in India and China. This Indian street style noodle recipe is very delicious and also you can prepare it by simple and easy process. It is also one of the all time favourite street food for street food lover’s and many of you might even have it all the time. Then this delicious recipe is perfect for you. You can have this as a starter, main course or even as evening snack with your friends and family. This recipe is completely Indian too.

You all have noticed in your childhood and we would always wait for birthdays or other special occasions to eat “chow mein”. Anyway, so growing up noodles was one of my favourite food item to eat and we were allowed to eat it for special occasions only. Yes, eating out and eating junk was so uncommon when I was a kid. However things have changed now!!!

BEFORE MOVING TOWARDS THE PROCEDURES, YOU MUST KNOW THE ORIGIN…

Noodles are not only authentic food originated from China. In-fact it is also one of the cuisines of many other countries as well. In India, many North Indian states you can easily find this recipe. Also is very popular in Mumbai. There are also many variations available apart from Chinese cuisine. Here too, you will get the recipe in one of the variant as well. Veg Chow Mein is dish made from stir fried noodles and mixed vegetables which is then flavored with Chinese sauces. The word “Chow’ means stir-fried or sautéed and ‘mein’ means noodles. The word noodle is derived from German word nudel in 18th century.

This spicy version of Veg Chow Mein noodles which is originally a Chinese food, but is very popular in India, Nepal and many South-East Asian Countries. Also veg chowmien is quite popular as a street food and children love this dish due to its tangy, smoky flavor and crunchy texture which makes it scrumptiously delicious in taste.

This is a quick & easy to make dish that can be enjoyed alone as a snack or as a complete meal along with another Indo-Chinese side dishes like Vegetable Manchurians.

Veg Chow Mein not only tastes great but the use of fresh vegetables also add to its nutrition value. Thus, it is a fulsome dish for a healthy dinner as well. To make it healthier you can opt for whole grain noodles and increase the amount of vegetables used. You may use any veggies of your choice here. Tofu, broccoli would work well too!

Kids love noodles, isn’t it? Well… so do adults…

Making noodles at home is very easy. All you need is to part the procedure into different section, to avoid the last minute panic when the oil is heating up…

TOTAL TIME REQUIRED FOR MAKING VEG CHOWMEIN

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking time : 25-30 minutes

Servings : 2

Whenever the cravings strike, I simply make this chowmein at home and is really easy to make with few basic ingredients…

Ingredients

For Boiling Noodles

• 2 packs Noodles
• 2 ltr Water‌
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Oil

For Chow Mein

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 medium Onions – sliced
•  5-6 cloves Garlic – chopped
• 3 fresh Green Chillies – chopped
• 1 inch Ginger – chopped
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper – julienned
• 1 medium Capsicum – julienned
• ½ medium Cabbage – shredded
• Boiled Noodles
• ½ tsp Red Chilli Sauce
• ¼ tsp Soya Sauce
• Spring Onions

For Sauces Mixture

• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Sauce
• 1 tsp Green Chilli Sauce
• 1 tsp Soya Sauce
• ½ tsp Powdered Sugar
• The addition of ketchup gives nice sweet, tangy taste. (Optional*)

For Powdered Spices

• ½ tsp Garam Masala
• ¼ tsp Degi Red Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste

For Egg Mixture

• 1 Egg
• ½ tsp Red Chilli Sauce
•  ¼ tsp Vinegar
• ¼ tsp Soya Sauce

For Garnish

• Spring Onions

How to make noodles or chowmein???

To make Veg Chow Mein at home follow the steps of the recipe, here I have distributed the steps in some small small process listed below…

Process:

For Boiling Noodles

• In a large pot heat water, salt and bring it to a rolling boil then add the raw noodles and let them cook.
• Once cooked remove in a strainer and apply oil and keep aside for further use.

For Sauces Mixture

• In a bowl add vinegar, red chilli sauce, green chilli sauce, soya sauce, powdered sugar and mix everything properly and keep aside for further use.

For Powdered Spices Optional*

• In a bowl add garam masala, degi red chilli powder, salt and mix everything then keep aside for further use.

For Chow Mein

• In a pan, heat oil and add onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
• Now add red bell pepper, capsicum, cabbage and saute for a minute on high heat.
• Then add boiled noodles, prepared sauces mixture, spices mixture, red chilli sauce, soya sauce and toss it properly until well mixed.
• Continue cooking for a minute then switch off the flames and add spring onions. Serving immediately and garnish it with spring onion.

For Egg Mixture Optional*

• In a bowl add egg, red chilli sauce, vinegar, soya sauce and mix everything properly and make an omelet.
• Then cut it into strips and serve along with Chow mein to make it an egg chow mein.

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An authentic Indian meal is actually incomplete without a sweet dish or dessert... Sweet dishes have been a tradition to be served at the beginning of every meal. It is believed that it practice aids bin digestion. These dessert that are so deeply rooted to the Indian culture are actually not Indian. Indian dessert that are not so Indian.…!!!!

Yes… In ancient time, trades from different places like Arab countries or Middle East navigated to Indian & brought these with them. Since the Middle East was a high sugarcane yielding region, it naturally turned into a mecca for desserts. Also you must know that even Idli doesn’t owe its provenance to South India and the Samosa trail too leads us to Middle East. This list contain some of the best Non-Indian sweets and desserts which will take you to the mouth-watering desserts.

Sweet dish, mithai or meetha, is how we Indians refers the Dessert, a significant element in Indian cuisine. There is no denying the fact, that desserts give a befitting end to any meal. Indians are known for their unique taste due to the experimental behaviour when it comes to food.

Here you will get to know about some popular Indian Desserts that are not Indian. Now take a look at the below list…

GULAB JAMUN

The most popular Indian dessert along with Laddus are the Gulab Jamun, you will surely get in every birthday eves, festival and even in marriage functions. But do you know, roots of this dessert is in Persia and the name itself is derived from the Persian language- where the word ‘GUL’ means flower & ‘AB‘ means water while Jamun owes its origin to the fruit by the same name. The Persian version of this dessert is called as ‘LUQMAT AL QADI’. These sweet dumplings are made out of flour, milk powder, saffron & cardamom which are deep fried and soaked in rose-water scented sugar syrup. Some of the different names for Gulab Jamun in India are Ledikeni, Pantua, Katangi or Lal Mohan.

JALEBI

A  batter made out of flour , yeast , yoghurt, deep fried in circular shape & further soaked in honey or sugar syrup than served with curd or rabri is a very common breakfast thing is north India particularly but interestingly, it has its root in MIDDLE EAST where it is called ‘ZALIBIYA’ in PERSIA , ‘ZALABIYA’ in Arabic & ‘ZLEBIA’ in ‘MAGHREBI ARABIC’. In Iran, the sweet is known as ‘Zoolabiya’ and prepared especially during the Ramzam. You may also have enjoyed this sweet spirals of Jabebi are on almost every wedding caterer’s menu list. Some more names of Jalebi in other countries are Jeri in Nepal, Zlabia in Algeria, Libiya and Tunisia. (Source: Su-Lin/Flickr)

FALOODA

This cold dessert is made out of milk, sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, peace of jelly topped with ice cream. It is the popular summer treat all across the country but this particular dessert also has it’s roots in Persia, where it is called as Faloodeh. It was brought by Persian Muslim merchants in 16th and 18th century and later was a part of Mughal Empire’s royal menu. The varied drink of this dessert in different countries are Bandung in Malaysia and Singapore, Nak Manglak in Thailand, Kurds in Iraq, Bubble Tea in Eastern Asia and Alouda in Mauritius. (Source: food.ndtv.com)

SHAHI TUKDA

In India, Shahi Tukda is most popular dessert in Awadhi and Hyderabadi cuisine and is compulsorily served in gatherings and weddings. A bread pudding made by fried bread slices soaked in hot milk flavored with saffron and cardamom and best served when cold. This famous sweet has its roots in Egypt and it is particularly prepared during the time of Ramadan an Eid.

KALAKAND or QALAKAND

This dessert has its origin in Arab cuisine, ‘qand’ in Arabic means sweet. Kalakand is hugely popular in North, South and East India and prepared during festivals like Holi, Eid, Navratri, and Diwali. The fried western version of kalakand is known as ‘Ajmeri Kalakand’ and is made with lots of fresh figs, to taste absolutely divine. This is delectable fudge made with sweetened and solidified milk and paneer. It is also the simple and an amazing sweet to be made during festivals and get together. Some of the other alternative names for kalakand are milk cake, qalaqand, and Mishri-mawa.

FIRNI or PHIRNI

This dessert is a mandatory dish during festivals like Ramadan, Eidul-Adha, and Eidul-Fitr. This sweet dish is a famous milky desert usually served cold. It is a pudding made with milk, sugar, ground rice and flavoured with rose water, saffron and cardamom. For garnishing almonds, cashew nuts or pistachios are used. This famous sweet originated in the Middle East or the ancient Persia and is known to have introduced by Moghuls to Indians also known as firni in Afghanistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. The other alternative Indian names for ‘Firni’ are Kheer, Ksheeram, Fereni, Payesh etc.

HALAWA

This luscious dessert has its root in the Middle East and is prepared by different ingredients like flour or semolina, ghee or butter, sugar, dry fruits, etc. It is known as Halawa in Arabic and it means ‘sweetness’. Halwa can also be made out with veggies like carrot, pumpkin, beetroot, etc. The other famous versions in different countries include nut based halwa in eastern Arab countries like Romania, Greece, Egypt, Sesame Halwa in Poland and the areas around Mediterranean sea, Sunflower Halwa in Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Floss Halwa in Kocaeli, Turkey.

SEVIYAN

It is a popular dessert made out of thin pasta or vermicelli fried in ghee and cooked in milk and spices. There is a varied version of Semiya also known as Seviyan. Vermicelli has its roots in the Middle East, it is called as She’reya in Arabic. The vermicelli is fried until brown in butter or oil and then cooked with water and rice. In Somalia, vermicelli is used to make a similar kind of Indian kheer called Cadriyad. However, they do not add cream or milk and eat it as a dessert or as a side-dish with spiced rice. In the Southern parts of India, Semiya is also called as Payasam or Kheer and prepared using semolina, rice or barley. (Source: TheRoyal)

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KULFI

This name originates from the Persian word ‘Qulfi‘, meaning a covered cup which is made with dense evaporated milk, nuts, saffron and cardamom, may have referred to the traditional kulfi mould. Also Kulfi was a royal favorite in the court of Akbar. (Source: InsatiableMunch/Flickr)

Sources : Wikipedia, YouTube, TheIndianEXPRESS, TheRoyal and other Internet sources.

Summer is back again, Are you people ready to beat the heat??? Here you will get some of the essential points which you all must add and follow in your daily routine make your body healthy.

As you know, Seasons are changing on the regular basis and in India even very frequent, so taking care of your health is the very first priority and for that you must intake proper diet and hydrate your body in the hot summer season.

Basically the hottest time of the year in India is from April to June but now we can see the rise in temperature even in mid-February. Summers are the time for wearing light colored loose cotton clothes, staying indoors, light eating and drinking lots of water.   

Importance of Diet During Summer

Hot and humid season means dehydration and water is the lifeline. Thus, one needs to carry a water bottle before leaving your home. Also if you have a desk job, the water bottle should be kept at your desk and consumption is required at the same time… After the complete setups, one needs to drink water after each small interval of time. Don’t wait for the time when you’ll feel thirsty because by the time you feel thirsty, probably you have lost more than half liter of your total body water composition. Hence you must drink water before you are thirsty.

Hydration is really and always important, as you all know that our body covers more than 60 percent of water and in hot-humid weather, water gets release from our bodies in the form of sweating. Also you must know that drinking water helps us by promoting weight loss, give glowing skin, boost-up your metabolism, flushes out toxins, increases energy and relieves fatigue.

To stay fit and healthy during summer, food consumption plays a vital role, always go for fresh, easily digestible and modest food. In case you will intake unhealthy foods or drinks, either your immunity can save you or you will be surrendered as heat-related health issues. Now let’s discuss some of the Healthy Summer Foods and Drinks, you should not miss in this season.

FOODs and DRINKs for SUMMER:

Seasonal fruits & vegetables

In the childhood time, our grandparents always bring the seasonal fruits and vegetables on every visit. What is special about the seasonal fruits and veggies??? Seasonal fruits and vegetables are healthy as it contains own natural colors and flavors as they are grown under favorable weather condition without any artificial influencer also they are super tasty and affordable. Like in summer, the body feels dehydrated, so the seasonal fruits available during this time contains higher amount of water such as mangoes, melons, sweet corn, amla, cabbage, mushrooms, salads, juices, coconut water, yogurt, etc. whereas during winter, our body faces different problems and needs extra protection to maintain metabolism, boost energy level and other kind of illness, fruits and veggies available during winter provides vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, warm and also provides glow to the skin. Some of the foods are dry fruits, seasonal veggies and fruits, dairy products, whole grains, ghee, nuts, oil seeds, spices, herbs, saffron, etc.

Curd (Lassi/ Buttermilk)

Curd/Yogurt and butter-milk help you remain cool in the summer season and keep your digestive system running smoothly by hydrating and boosting your energy level at the same time. Just by adding a lil amount of salt or sugar, your body will feel more balanced and energized. Also curd is a great stress-buster and lowers the anxiety level in a moment.

Sprouts and salads

In summer, sprouts or salad is delicious and tasty way to enjoy a light meal. It is very important to intake the easy to digest food and contain high levels of water and nutrients. Such eatables can either be eaten alone or mixed with other veggies and salad. Other than sprouts and salads, sweet corn is also a best to consume organically cultivated corn and is rich source of vitamins, fibers and minerals. You can steam, grill, bake and even boil the corn according to your mood and enjoy the corn with other veggies as a tasty salad.

Seasonal Fruit Juices

To beat the heat during summer’s high temperature, juices and smoothies are the best way. This is the exact time of the year when we all want to do sip on a cool fresh beverage to keep you hydrated and energized. Also melons and coconut water are the favorites with peoples of all age groups. Now here you will also get some formula, to surprise your friends and family by giving them homemade juices:    

Iced Tea

A freshly brewed tea is rich in antioxidant which makes your teeth, gums and bones healthy. But it is advisable to drink only one to two cups of iced tea daily, as the high consumption may results in both sleep and stomach. Now let’s discuss How to make this??? Take a glass of water to boil and add one teaspoon of tea leaves and wait for ten minutes for simmer. Now cool it and add honey as per taste. And your iced tea is all set to enjoy.

Also some of the foods and drinks in summer season you should avoid to stay healthy…

• Hot and Spicy Food
• Street and Fried Food
• Hot and Caffeine Drinks
• Non-Vegetarian Food
• Tandoori Food
• Ice-Creams and Cold Drinks
• Frequent Intake of Dried Fruits
• Sauces and Processed Foods

These are some tips you should keep in mind, and also some must be avoided to enjoy the summer season without facing other health issues.

Hopefully this article was quite helpful and surely next will reach you soon, till then take care of your health and give suggestions for the next via comments.