10 Desi Drinks To Quench Your Thirst & Feel Energised

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1. Nimbu Pani (Shikanji)

Nimbu pani is an absolute favourite among Indians. Also known as Shikanji,  this is a great choice of summer drink. Lemons stimulate salivation and quench thirst. It’s energising, refreshing and a must-try summer cooler.

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2. Chaas (Buttermilk)

Widely known as chaas in India, this dahi-based drink has been a part of our culture since ancient times. It is called Ghol in Bengal, Majjige in Karnataka, Moru in Tamil Nadu and is famous as buttermilk around the world.

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3. Jal Jeera

Nothing can beat the sweet yet tangy taste of refreshing jal jeera. Cumin (jeera), when combined with water, is a great way to regulate body heat. It reduces acidity and bloating along with being helpful to maintain the normal functionality of the immune system. Being anti-congestive, it aids the respiratory system.

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4. Aam Panna

Aam Panna or Aam Jhora is perfect for summer due to its heat-resistant properties. Made from raw mangoes, this tasty beverage is potent when it comes to fighting Indian summer heat. It prevents dehydration and diarrhoea along with boosting energy levels. Other than hydrating the body, using mango for skin also helps in exfoliating and hydrating skin which is critical especially in summers.

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5. Sattu Drink

A popular summer choice from Bihar, this drink has gained considerable popularity. It acts as a coolant, flushes out toxins and increases energy levels. Drinking chilled sattu drinks keeps blood sugar levels in control. Sattu means roasted black chickpea flour.

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6. Ganne Ka Juice

Visits to our nani ka ghar are incomplete without the sound of bells from a sugarcane juice seller. Packed with a high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and manganese, sugarcane juice acts as a perfect drink to replenish lost electrolytes and water. It builds up plasma and body fluids and helps fight dryness and fatigue.

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7. Pudina Sharbat

Here’s a drink that beats the done and dusted Mojitos. Pudina sharbat is a great choice for summers. It has anti-inflammatory properties, making it the perfect ingredient for fighting summer acne and pimples. It helps fight sluggishness and headaches caused by the heat.

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8. Lassi

Lassi is a drink you can’t say no to. It helps cool the body temperature during hot summer days and reduces prickly heat. Along with that, it aids digestion and improves metabolism. There are a few types of lassi like the traditional sweet lassi, fruit lassi and rose lassi.

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9. Kokum Sharbat

This delicious beverage originated in Goa and the coastal parts of Maharashtra. Kokum (garcinia indica) aids digestion, reduces body heat and refreshes you. It is full of antioxidants and has antifungal properties. It quenches the intense summer thirst with ease.

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10. Imli Ka Amlana

A delicious, thirst-quenching drink from Rajasthan, this one stands out the most. Imli (tamarind) is effective in healing heatstroke and sunstroke. It effectively cools the body and is great for strengthening immunity.

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