Summer is around the corner and as the mercury is soaring, let's look at something which will cool us down! What better way than having cucumbers :)
Since it's important to have fluids during the summer, here are some ideas for refreshing cucumber based drinks:
Cucumber cooler
Ingredients: (for 1-2 people)
1/2 unpeeled grated cucumber
1 glass water
Jeera (Cumin) Powder, Pepper Powder, Salt and lemon juice as per taste
Method:
Blend all the ingredients in a blender. Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled
Cucumber Masala Buttermilk
Ingredients: (for 1-2 people)
1/2 unpeeled grated cucumber
1 cup yogurt
1 cup ice cold water
1/2 teaspoon roasted jeera/ cumin powder
Rock salt as per taste
Method:
Mix all the ingredients and blend in a blender. Serve chilled.
By the way, here are some benefits of cucumber to encourage you to try out the above drinks at home -
Cucumber is also good for your skin! It contains alpha-hydroxy acids which improve the effectiveness of facial masks and other cosmetics products. Hence, it helps in toning and firming of skin if applied on the face either directly or with a face pack. Else just try the simplest way to chill - just place 2 chilled slices of cucumber on your eyes to relax them! Get refreshed :)
Since it's important to have fluids during the summer, here are some ideas for refreshing cucumber based drinks:
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| Cucumber cooler |
Cucumber cooler
Ingredients: (for 1-2 people)
1/2 unpeeled grated cucumber
1 glass water
Jeera (Cumin) Powder, Pepper Powder, Salt and lemon juice as per taste
Method:
Blend all the ingredients in a blender. Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled
Cucumber Masala Buttermilk
Ingredients: (for 1-2 people)
 |
| Cucumber Masala Buttermilk |
1 cup yogurt
1 cup ice cold water
1/2 teaspoon roasted jeera/ cumin powder
Rock salt as per taste
Method:
Mix all the ingredients and blend in a blender. Serve chilled.
By the way, here are some benefits of cucumber to encourage you to try out the above drinks at home -
- Low in calories
- Acts as a natural diuretic for people suffering from water retention
- High in fibre if used without peeling of skin
Cucumber is also good for your skin! It contains alpha-hydroxy acids which improve the effectiveness of facial masks and other cosmetics products. Hence, it helps in toning and firming of skin if applied on the face either directly or with a face pack. Else just try the simplest way to chill - just place 2 chilled slices of cucumber on your eyes to relax them! Get refreshed :)
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