summer

Handiya

This fermented rice beer from Jharkhand is valued for its cooling properties and subtly sour flavour.

Dipatoli Community

Rabdi Lassi

Sweet, slow-cooked rabdi meets a salted lassi in this indulgent drink from Old Delhi.

Imran

Easing into Iftaar with Lemon Barley Water

Kumail Amiruddin shares a family tradition from his Ramzan iftaars in Mumbai, where Lemon Barley Water—a refreshing, time-honoured tonic—became a light yet nourishing way to break the fast.

Kumail Amiruddin

Watermelon Rind and Cucumber Koshimbir

This refreshing summer salad from the Tamarind Tree School menu has everything you want from a dish" it is tangy, crunchy, and nutritious, and has a much-needed portion of protein to keep you satiated.

Tamarind Tree School