DESI HEALTHY DRINKS

Replace cola with these 2 easy to prepare and cool desi healthy drinks this summer and

beat the heat

Buttermilk or chaas

Ingredients

• 400 ml yoghurt
• 1 tsp black salt
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger 
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• A few curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander 

Method
• Put the green chilies, coriander, ginger and 2-3 curry leaves in a mixer and blend them until they form a smooth paste.
• Add the yoghurt and blend using a hand blender, until smooth.
• Pour this mixture into a glass.
• Add the black salt, salt, lemon juice and asafoetida and mix well.
• Chill in the refrigerator.
• Garnish with one curry leaf and a few coriander leaves and serve.

Health benefits

v  Improves digestion

v  Relieves acidity

v  Good source of calcium, potassium and vitamins of B group

v  Low calorie

v  Lowers cholesterol, reduces blood pressure and anti cancer.

v  Prevents dehydration

Aam panna

Ingredients :

3 raw mangoes

1 tsp dried pudina powder

1 tsp jeera powder

A pinch of black salt

Recipe

·      Pressure cook the mangoes with water till soft.

·      Let them cool and then peel the mangoes and get the pulp with the help of a spoon. Grind mango pulp along with water to a smooth paste.

·      Add spices and ice.

·      Garnish with mint leaves

       Enjoy chilled

Health benefits of aam panna

Prevents dehydration

Helps to prevent heat stroke

Rich in vitamin C

Helps in fighting anemia

Helps to control blood sugar levels