Thandai, a Favorite Indian Cooling Summer Drink

Originally from Northern India, the ever-cooling, aromatic thandai is one of India’s most beloved beverages! As the name suggests, thandai comes from the Hindi word, “thanda” which means “cool”. It’s an energizing and refreshing, milk-based beverage associated with, and often consumed during the time of the Holi festivals, and especially during the scorching summer heat.…

Injipuli

Injipuli is a wonderfully spicy treat. It’s a delicious sweet and sour combination made from ginger, spices, tamarind, chilies and jaggery. It’s really popular in the South Indian cuisines of Tamil Nadu and Kerala where it’s usually served in smaller quantities as an appetizer, or like pickles that you’d serve as an appetite stimulant prior…