20 Recipes To Beat The Scorching Summer Heat

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Thursday, April 30, 2015, 12:11 [IST]

Are you exhausted by the scorching heat outside? Is the heat becoming unbearable? Then, you have to find ways to chill out and beat the heat with some of the most delicious recipes for summer.

In summer, you need recipes which help to keep you cool. We do not really like to consume too much of spices during the summers and prefer dishes which get easily digested.

Also the juices and ice creams are divine food when you want relief from the menacing heat. Apart from that, we all want to get out of the kitchen heat and find time to relax with family.

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So, keeping all these things in mind, Boldsky has listed 20 such recipes which will help you to beat the summer heat with less effort from your side.

These are cooling recipes which do not require you to spend much time in the kitchen and yet taste heavenly. Check out these 20 recipes to beat the summer heat.

Summer Chicken Vegetable Stew

This summer chicken and vegetable stew recipe includes all the fresh vegetables of the season. The chicken gives the stew proteins and some healthy fats.

The summer chicken and vegetable stew is thus a complete meal in itself. It is one of summer recipes that are both tasty and healthy.

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Darbari Dal

Darbari dal is made with the mix of two dals, toor and masoor dal. But it is an incredibly simple dal. Alike all other Indian recipes, Darbari Dal is also rich in spices.

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Mango Pulao

Mango pulao is tangy and can also be spicy depending on the preference of the chef.

If you are making mango pulao for kids, then it is better to make it sweet and sour. But there is also a spicy version of this summer dish.

Since the mercury is high and too much spice will not do your stomach any good, it is better to try the sweeter version of this pulao recipe.

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Mango Prawn Curry

Mango prawns is dish that is popular in Goa. This Indian curry recipe apes the style of a pickle. The prawns are literally pickled in a mango curry.

This Goan recipe is not bereft of it's typical Goan ingredients like coconut and spicy red chillies. But raw mangoes is an innovative addition to this otherwise easy seafood recipe.

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Mint Mango Chutney

Mint is one of the most appropriate herb to be included in your diet during summers.

Today we have a chutney recipe for you in which mint is paired with unripe mango and garlic.

This chutney tastes awesome with the flavour of mint and the tangy kick of the unripe mango. It also helps to keep your body cool.

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Prawn Capsicum Curry

This prawn curry recipe is not too spicy by Indian standards. We are used to eating raw green chillies and dry red chilli powder. And prawn capsicum curry makes use of bell peppers only.

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Papad Ki Sabji

We usually consume papads by frying them up as snacks.

But here we are using to the papads to prepare a delicious side dish which you can serve both with rotis or your regular meal.

The papads are first made crisp and then cooked with a few spices.

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Palak Raita

Palak raita is a cooling delicacy which is just perfect for the summers.

This raita is a healthy option as spinach is rich in iron and vitamins and curd is rich in calcium.

Also this recipe helps to keep your body temperature low in this scorching season.

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Aloo Baingan Ki Sabji

This dish does not require much time and is prepared with minimal spices which makes it an excellent dish for kids as well as the grown-ups in the family to relish in.

Aloo baingan ki sabzi is a dry preparation and so it is also perfect to be carried as lunch box too.

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Simple Gujarati Kadhi

In Punjab, Kadhi is prepared with besan or gram flour with a curd based gravy.

While in Gujarat, the Kadhi is prepared without the fritters. It has a sweet & tangy curd gravy and is simply mouthwatering.

You cannot stop yourself from taking another bowl of this wonderful vegetarian recipe.

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Chicken Curry For Summer

It is being called a summer recipe because it is a very rare but easy chicken curry to make in the hottest months of the year.

This recipe is non spicy so that the rich spices used in traditional Indian curries do not add to your indigestion problems in summer.

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Kheera Chaat

Cucumber, which is known as kheera in Hindi, can be grated and prepared into a spicy chaat.

Kheera ka chaat is a quick side dish which can be served with rice as well as roti.

The chaat is prepared with grated cucumber and exotic spices like red chilli powder and chaat masala.

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Mint Juice

As it is summer, you would like to prepare something which cools your throat and relaxes your mood.

Even after having cold water or cold drink, you still feel thirsty and the heat in your body doesn't seem to cool down!

Try having mint juice which is not only good for health but also a rejuvenating drink.

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Lychee Shake

Lychee shake is extremely easy to make and your kids will relish it with pleasure. The fragrant cardamom adds to the taste and makes this drink simply irresistible.

You can also add the flavours of your choice to this creamy delight. So, try out this delicious recipe of lychee shake and chill out this summer.

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Matka Lassi

Lassi is served in matka (clay pot) and the smell of mud makes the Indian summer drink all the more delicious.

Matka lassi is a popular recipe in the northern states of India, especially in Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab.

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Mango Cheesecake

Mango cheesecake is a special dessert recipe made using ripe mangoes. This dessert is made with a biscuit base and rich flavoured cream topping.

The best part of this recipe is that the cake does not have to be baked! If you want to make it a healthy dessert feel free to use the digestive biscuits for the base.

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