Masala chai, lassi, sherbets, and refreshing drinks
17 RECIPES IN THIS COURSE
A North Indian summer drink made by boiling raw green mangoes until soft, blending the pulp with roasted cumin, mint, and black salt, then diluting with chilled water for a tangy, refreshing cooler traditionally sipped to beat the heat.
A rich, spiced Indian almond milk made by simmering full-fat milk with a ground almond paste, then flavoring it with saffron and cardamom for a fragrant, comforting drink served warm or chilled.
A cooling North Indian summer drink made by churning whisked yogurt with water until frothy, then tempering it with roasted cumin, curry leaves, ginger, and green chili for a tangy, spiced finish.
A creamy, frothy Indian café-style cold coffee made by dissolving instant coffee and sugar into a concentrate, then blending it with chilled milk and a scoop of vanilla ice cream until thick and foamy.
A South Indian breakfast staple made by slow-dripping a strong chicory-coffee decoction through a traditional metal filter, then blending it with hot milk and sugar and frothing it by pouring between a tumbler and dabarah until light and creamy.
Freshly squeezed lime juice mixed with sugar or salt and topped with chilled soda water — a quick, refreshing everyday cooler.
A refreshing cold brew of strong black tea sweetened and brightened with lemon juice, cooled and served over ice for a crisp, thirst-quenching drink.
A refreshing North Indian summer drink made with roasted cumin, mint, tamarind, and black salt, served ice-cold with a hint of tang.
A deep magenta, tangy-sweet cooler made by simmering dried kokum petals and blending the extract with mint, roasted cumin, and black salt, served ice-cold.
A cooling North Indian yogurt drink blended with ripe mango pulp, a touch of sugar, and cardamom, finished with saffron and pistachios.
Strong black tea simmered with milk, ginger, and a warming blend of whole spices, finished with sugar and strained hot into cups.
A pretty pink, floral-sweet chilled milk drink flavored with rose syrup and a touch of rose water, popular as a South Indian summer cooler.
