Summer's in full swing, and that sweltering heat has got you sweatin' like a glazed donut! 😅 Instead of reaching for those sugar bombs, why not beat the heat with some Indian snacks that'll keep you fresh and lit? 💯 These desi delights are the real, packin' flavors that'll cool you down from the inside out. Let's get snackin'!
🥭 Aam Panna (Desi Green Mango Drink)
This tangy 'n' salty drink made with raw green mangoes is the ultimate thirst-quencher on a scorcher day. Aam panna is loaded with all the good stuff - vitamins, minerals, antioxidants - that'll revive your bod like nobody's business. 🤩 Grab a ready-made mix or flex those mixie skills with green mangoes, cumin, black salt, mint, and a lil' jaggery.
🌱 Jaljeera
Another summer fave, jaljeera's all about that mint, cumin, tamarind, and rock salt life. This desi digestif doesn't just hydrate, it also aids in digestion with its dope blend of spices and herbs. 🙌 Whip it up at home and keep it chillin' in the fridge for a few days.
🍘 Bhel Puri
This tangy, crunchy snack is a total vibe with its puffed rice, sev (those crunchy gram flour noodles 🤤), potatoes, onions, tomatoes, chutneys, and spices. Bhel puri ain't just crazy tasty, it's also hella nutritious with all those veggies, lentils, and spices. Make it at home to control that oil and spice situation.
🥙 Moong Dal Cheela
These savory lentil pancakes made with split green gram are a protein-packed, filling snack that's perf for summer. Top 'em with chutneys, yogurt, or have 'em plain - they're a killer breakfast or evening snack option!
🍉 Fruit Salad with Hung Curd Dressing
On those scorchers, a fresh fruit salad is an A1 refresher. Level it up with a tangy, cooling hung curd dressing made with strained yogurt, salt, pepper, mint, and cumin powder. 🌺 That lil' creamy number enhances all the fruit flavors!
These healthy Indian summer snacks are a total vibe that'll keep you beat that heat while nourishing your body with all the good stuff - vitamins, minerals, you name it! 👌 They're easy-peasy to whip up at home and make for a guilt-free indulgence during the hot summer months. Stay cool, stay snackin'! 🕶