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Bel sherbet - refreshing drink made in summers using bel which is also known as the wood apple. Bel or wood apple grows extensively in dry regions of India in summer weather especially in Northern states. Renown Dietician Rujuta Diwekar  also swears by it and suggests everyone to have it during this hot weather. It is extremely good for the gut and very very cooling on the body. It prevents acnes, wrinkles and early greying of hair.  There's nothing like chilled glass of lemonade in this hot weather and if it's healthy and beneficial for you then nothing like it. This bel sherbet is a natural coolant which will not only quenches your thirst but also provides you with instant energy as it is loaded with nutrients. Preventing constipation, controlling diabetes are some of the many benefits of consuming bel or wood apple. Another drink which has been made In Indian kitchens since ages is Badam Thandai . It is yet another traditional Indian drink which keeps the body cool and give...

Minty gingered lemonade! Just what you need in this crazy crazy October heat and humidity and it also happens to be an amazing drink for Diwali meet and greet too. Fresh mint, ginger syrup and a touch of lemon juice! Its super-refreshing, delicious and so pretty. Back when I travelled to Hampi in 2017 with my 6 month old baby, I was obsessed with this drink called Lemon Nana which was served in pretty much all the cafes there. It was a fresh lemonade which was taken up a notch by adding pureed mint to make the drink even more amazing. Hampi is all about exploring the historical sites on foot and this drink used to really refresh and energize me when we would stop by at a café to take a break. So this lemonade is basically inspired from Lemon Nana and instead of regular sugar syrup, I have made ginger syrup here because I love adding ginger in my drinks, especially the citrus ones. Remember the Orange and ginger masala lemonade I shared last year? Well oranges are in season...

Summer is officially here and I come bearing the most amazing and refreshing lemonade! Home-made Kala khatta lemonade which is as delicious as easy it is to make.  It's a delicious mix of black grape juice, sugar, lemon mint and hint of spices. Its sweet, tangy, pretty, super easy and ice-cold- it's the perfect drink for onset of summer. Gone is the time of soups, all I want in summer is refreshing drinks to keep myself hydrated. This kala khatta lemonade has become my new favourite drink and I am pretty sure that kids are going to love it too. It would make the perfect welcome drink too when you have people over. We all have grown up eating baraf golas in summer and kala khatta has always been the most popular flavour to drizzle upon the golas. This lemonade is inspired from my childhood memories and I was ecstatic when it turned out good, even better if I must stay. It starts with reducing black grape juice and sugar together along with some citric acid whi...

I have a thing for pretty drinks. I know I just shared this amazing  Orange and ginger masala lemonade  but I really wanted to share this gorgeous drink too before Diwali. I think drinks are perfect for festive entertaining and it's always better to present something with a special touch rather than just handing over juice out of a box. Speaking of Diwali, I have compiled  21 Easy Diwali recipes which you can make both for guests and family members. The compilation consists of welcome drinks, desserts, appetisers and you must check it out. A touch of rose water adds a beautiful and subtle floral flavour to this sweet lemonade which pairs really well with coconut water. This drink is light, naturally sweet, aromatic and refreshing. Addition of rose petals in this drink makes this drink even more prettier! This lemonade is Pretty + naturally sweet + hydrating + healthy and has just the right amount of tang. I seriously haven't come across a drink before...

It's almost Diwali time and I come bearing the most refreshing and delicious Orange and ginger Masala lemonade. Sweet, sour, citrus-y, gingery, minty and subtly spiced with Indian spices like rock salt, cumin powder and chat masala. Its the perfect welcome drink for your guests this festive season. I guarantee that you are going to find it really amazing! Its that time of the year which marks the onset of winter season. Days are getting shorter and I can already feel the change in the air the mornings. Orange season is finally here and they are at their sweetest best right now. Glorious! I couldn't resist myself from trying this lemonade. If you have been following my blog, you'd know that I love lemonades. Though Mango chilli lemonade is one of my favourite and one of the highest viewed recipe on blog, this orange and ginger lemonade has become my hot fav too! This lemonade starts by making a simple orange syrup. Orange juice, grated ginger and sugar is si...