PM Modi Wants You To Sip THESE 10 Indian Traditional Drinks To Beat The Summer Heat

Heatwaves can be harsh, and the only thing we can do is keep ourselves hydrated with refreshing desi drinks. PM Narendra Modi also agrees with this. During the 134th broadcast of Mann Ki Baat, he urged citizens to drink traditional Indian summer drinks like lassi, sattu, aam panna and more. Here’s how these beverages help us.

PM Modi Highlights Traditional Indian Summer Drinks During Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indian citizens to take precautions against the heatwave. He stressed the inclusion of traditional summer drinks in the diet during his 134th Mann Ki Baat broadcast. According to him, as temperatures rise, the taste and style of cooking should also change.

PM Modi said that one should start drinking beverages like aam panna from North India, which gives the taste of raw mangoes and also brings relief from the heat. He also highlighted other summer drinks like lassi, sattu, buttermilk, kokum sharbat, sol kadhi, panakam, neer mor, sambaram and bela pana. These drinks from different parts of India are not just beverages but traditions of the country that reflect the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

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These Drinks Help Keep The Body Cool

During the 134th broadcast of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi also highlighted that most of these traditional Indian summer drinks come from our kitchens, fields and farms. There are no big brands behind these drinks, only generations of experience embedded in them. You should know that all the beverages mentioned by PM Narendra Modi are extremely beneficial during a heatwave.

Whether it is aam panna from North India, lassi from Punjab, sattu from Bihar or kokum from Goa, each of these drinks is hydrating, refreshing and tasty. They keep our bodies cool, especially during the severe heatwaves. In the broadcast, PM Modi also talked about different varieties of mangoes and their flavours.

All You Need To Know About These 10 Desi Summer Drinks

Here’s what you need to know about the summer drinks suggested by PM Narendra Modi:

1. Aam Panna: This drink is commonly enjoyed in Northern India. It is made from unripe green mangoes, sugar, cumin, black salt and mint.
2. Lassi: Lassi is found in areas of Punjab and Haryana. Made of yoghurt, it is refreshing and can be made both sweet and savoury.
3. Sattu: Sattu is enjoyed in Bihar, Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is filling, gives energy and is hydrating.
4. Buttermilk: Buttermilk is enjoyed in Rajasthan and Gujarat. It is a fermented drink and is quite healthy for the gut.
5. Kokum Sharbat: This drink from Konkan and Goa is made from kokum. It has a purple hue and is tangy, sweet and cooling.
6. Sol Kadhi: Sol Kadhi, originating from the coastal Konkan region, is a refreshing Indian summer drink made from kokum fruit and coconut.
7. Panakam: Panakam originates from South India. It is a jaggery-based lemonade flavoured with spices like dry ginger, cardamom and black pepper.
8. Neer Mor: Originating from Tamil Nadu, Neer Mor is a traditional spiced buttermilk which is cooling and refreshing.
9. Sambaram: Sambaram is also a type of buttermilk made using yoghurt, water, ginger, green chillies and curry leaves. It is commonly enjoyed in Kerala.
10. Bel Panna: Bel Panna is enjoyed in regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. It is made from the pulp of wood apple (bael), water, jaggery and lemon juice.

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So, are you ready to include these traditional Indian summer drinks in your diet?

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