5 easy summer recipes to stay refreshed

With summer already upon us, it is getting tougher by the day to deal with the hot and humid weather. However, you can fight the summer heat by keeping yourself hydrated with lots of fluids or by opting for food that will help you keep energised throughout the day without the feeling of fatigue.

Here’s some easy and exciting recipes that you should try this summer:

Maple Ginger Soda

Maple Ginger Soda

Ingredients

• Ginger purée: 1/2 tbsp
• Pure maple syrup: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Black salt: A pinch
• Soda: 250 ml
• Ice cubes: As per wish

Method

• Muddle ginger, lemon, pure maple syrup or make purée
• Top it with Soda & Ice

Maple Syrup and Orange Green Tea

Maple Syrup and Orange Green Tea

Ingredients

• 150 ml Green Tea chilled
• 20 ml Maple Syrup
• 20 ml Homemade Ginger Syrup
• 15ml Lime juice
• 1 Lime wedge
• 2 Slices Fresh Ginger
• 2 Slices Malta Orange
• 1 pinch Salt

Method

• Take a Boston Shaker and muddle 2 slices of orange and ginger together
• Add homemade ginger Syrup
• And shake it and double strain in a Tall glass
• Fill the glass with Ice and add maple syrup and Green tea and Stir Garnish

Almond and Soya Milk Smoothie

Almond Soya Milk

Ingredients:

• Almond Flakes – 100 g
• Soya Milk – 750 ml
• Honey – 150 g
• Whole almonds – 350 g
• Banana – 200 g

Method

• In a mixer jar, take whole almonds after removing the skin
• Add soya milk, honey and banana in it
• Blend it well and garnish with roasted almonds flakes.
• Here’s a smart tip to make the dish tastier: Add a berry flavor as per availability to enhance flavor.

Mango Panna Spiced Almonds

Mango Panna Spiced Almonds

Ingredients

• Almonds: 60 g
• Salt to taste
• Jaggery Powder: 1 tsp
• Black Pepper: 1 tsp
• Cardamon Powder: 1 tsp

Method:

Toss all the ingredients together and enjoy.

Badam Elichi Shake

Badam Elaichi Shake

Ingredients:

• Milk – 3 cups
• Almonds (peeled and chopped) – ½ cup
• Honey – 1table spoon
• Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
• Saffron – 5 strands
• Vanilla ice cream – 2 scoops (optional)

Method

• Mix the milk, almonds, honey, coriander powder, saffron and vanilla ice-cream
• Blend all these ingredients in a blender
• Froth it up and serve chilled
• Garnish it with almond flakes