Gulkand Milkshake

 As temperatures continue to soar, most of us are constantly looking for ways to stay cool. While packaged cold drinks may offer instant relief, they often fall short when it comes to health. That’s where traditional remedies step in—simple, refreshing, and surprisingly effective.

One such summer favourite that is both delicious and naturally cooling is Gulkand milkshake, a drink that works like a charm in beating the heat from within.

Gulkand, made from rose petals, is known for its cooling properties. It helps reduce body heat and soothes issues like acidity and stomach irritation—making it ideal for harsh summer days.

A Quick Cooling Drink In Minutes

If you are looking for something easy, the classic version is perfect. All you need is a glass of chilled milk and 1–2 spoons of gulkand. Mix it well, add some ice, and top it with chopped dry fruits for an instant refreshing drink.

Ingredients

Chilled milk

2 spoons of gulkand

1 scoop vanilla ice cream ( optional)

Fresh cream

Soaked almonds and pistachios

A few drops of rose water

Here’s How To Make It

Blend milk, gulkand, vanilla ice cream, and a little fresh cream until smooth. Add soaked almonds, pistachios, and a few drops of rose water, then blend again until the shake turns thick and creamy.

Pour it into a glass and garnish with dried rose petals and chopped dry fruits for that perfect café-style finish.

This indulgent yet cooling drink is not just a hit with kids—adults love it too. It’s a great way to stay refreshed and protect yourself from heat and dehydration.

 

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Sattu, what it is made from, healthy summer drink- Sattu Buttermilk

  

Sattu is made from these roasted nuts, you can powder with/ without skin.

When the summer heat starts to feel unbearable, most of us instinctively reach for chilled sodas, packaged juices, or fancy “health” drinks. But what if the answer to staying cool, full, and energised has been right in front of us all along? That's exactly what wellness expert Luke Coutinho recently reminded everyone of, and it's making people rethink what they drink in the heat.

Luke Coutinho Shares The Health Benefits Of Sattu

In a recent post on X, Luke spoke about something incredibly simple: a glass of sattu. It's not a new superfood or trending protein shake. It's just something our grandparents have been drinking for generations. He shared how sattu has long been a staple in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, especially during peak summer afternoons when the sun is at its harshest.

And the best part is that it's made with just a few ingredients, like roasted chana powder, water, salt, jeera, and some mint. And that's it, it has no chemicals, no additives, and no external flavours. One of the most interesting things Luke pointed out is how earlier generations didn't overthink nutrition. Instead of counting the grams of protein, overthinking about the gut, and labelling things as superfoods, they simply consumed what they understood. Sattu was a part of their everyday life because it's filling, gives energy, and keeps the body cool in summer.

Luke also made an important point that hits home. He said, “Today, most people are busy chasing the next  protein supplement, having sugar-loaded drinks to beat the heat, which is harming their bodies in so many ways.” And maybe it's time to change that.

Sattu Is Perfect For Today's Lifestyle

When you look at sattu today, it actually fits perfectly into modern nutrition goals.

Rich in plant-based protein, it's a great alternative to protein powders. It's also high in fibre, which helps keep your gut healthy and digestion smooth. Unlike sugary drinks that give you a quick spike and crash, sattu gives slow, steady energy.

Make Sattu Buttermilk At Home:

To make things even more interesting, Luke shared his own upgraded version of the classic drink, a sattu buttermilk recipe, on YouTube:

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp sattu
• Fresh home-set dahi/ curd
• Jeera / cumin powder
• A pinch of hing
• Black salt
• Soaked sabja seeds
• Water

Method:

Mix everything together and blend it well until it turns light and frothy. And that's it, your cooling, filling, naturally high-protein drink is ready.

In a world full of new diets and trends, sattu shows how simple food can be powerful.

 

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Skin-Soother: Mint Cucumber Cooler

  

The Problem: Midday sun generates excess internal heat. Your face feels flushed, skin irritated, with mild puffiness from heat, colours, and activity. You need internal cooling.

The Solution: Blend a handful of mint leaves, half a cucumber, half a lemon juice, and two cups of chilled water. Strain and drink throughout the afternoon.

Why it works: Cucumber is 96% water and naturally cooling, perfect for reducing heat and rehydrating. Mint’s menthol has cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon provides vitamin C and flushes toxins. Together, they reduce puffiness, calm inflammation, and lower body temperature.

 

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Nannari Sarbath

 Nannari Sarbath, also known as Indian Sarsaparilla, is a traditional cooling and refreshing drink made from the roots of the Nannari plant, popular in South India, especially during hot weather.

Nannari Roots

 

Nannari roots are also called as Indian sarsaparilla is a plant native to India.The dried root is very aromatic which makes the drink so flavorful. Nannari root is also called Anantamul which is an herb with cooling medicinal properties and also many benefits which includes :

• Body coolant
• Aids to improve digestion
• Pain reliever
• Helps with acidity

Ingredients

FOR NANNARI SYRUP

• 100 gm nannari root
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 liters water
• 1 lemon

FOR NANNARI SARBATH

• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp nannari syrup 
• lemon juice from half lemon
• few ice cubes

FOR SARBATH POPSICLE

• 2 cups water
• 4 tbsp nannari syrup
• 1 small lemon

Instructions

Making Nannari Syrup

• Measure 100 grams nannari root.
• This is the close shot of a single nannari root. We need to remove the center white stick part and discard it as it is not edible.
• Place a news paper and place the nannari root. You can even crush 3-5 at a time.
• Using a mortar and pestle crush the roots so that the root loosens up and breaks into two to three pieces.
• Remove the white stick part -this should be discarded.
• Repeat to finish. This takes a bit of time so be patient and remove the sticks and discard them. Collect the roots in a bowl.
• Wash the roots 2 to 3 times by rubbing it in water well until the clay comes out of the root. Dry it for a while until there is no moisture.
• Transfer the roots to a mixer jar.
• Pulse it few times to make a coarse mixture like this.
• Add 2 liters of water to a mixing bowl then add the nannari mixture, mix it well. Close it with a lid and let it rest for 5 hours minimum.
• After 5 hours transfer this to a cooking pot and let it boil.
• Keep cooking in medium flame until the mixture reduces to half in volume.
• Switch off, cool down then strain using a double folded cloth placed on a strainer. Keep a bowl to collect the nannari flavored water.
• Pull the edges of the cloth, bring to the center and press it well to squeeze the juice completely.
• Now again add it back to the pot. Make sure to rinse the pot before adding.
• Now switch on and boil it. When it starts to boil add 2 cups sugar.
• Mix it well and boil the syrup.
• Boil until the syrup is sticky and almost half string starts to form.
• Switch it off. Make sure the syrup is thick but still flowing while pouring.The consistency will look more like honey.
• Cool down completely then add juice from 1 big lemon. Make sure to strain the seeds and add the juice.
• Mix it well and your homemade nannari syrup is ready!
• Cool down completely and store in a clean glass bottle.

For making Nannari Sarbath

• To the serving glass add few ice cubes along with 3 tablespoon nannari syrup. Add lemon juice from 1/2 lemon.
• Add 1 cup water.
• Mix it well and serve chilled!

For making sarbath popsicle

• To 2 cups of water add 4 tablespoon nannari syrup to it.
• Add juice from 1 small lemon.
• Mix it well, taste check and adjust accordingly.
• Pour into popsicle molds.
• Close with lid and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
• Show the mold outer side in running water and gently pull out to remove the popsicles.

Notes

• Make sure to wash the roots before crushing it.
• Make sure to remove the stick part as it is nor edible.
• You can add soda water instead of plain water to make nannari soda sarbath.
• Make sure to switch off when it is thick no string consistency needs to be checked.
• The original recipe insisted to add citric acid and sodium benzoate. But I preferred the natural way adding lemon juice replacing citric acid.
• The syrup gets slightly thick after cooling down and storing so switch off accordingly.
• Use a fine sieve to strain to remove even the fine root particles.

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