Desi Coolers
India has an armoury of drinks to fight the summer heat. And traditional ingredients make them all the more easier to make.
• Traditional Indian summer drinks can possibly be categorised into those that have seasonal fruits as a base ingredient and those that have dairy products as a base. What is common among most is their sour taste. The spices and condiments that add the tang are usually similar, with a little more of something and a little less of something else.
(This story appears in the 22 April, 2011 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)