It’s crucial to find strategies to keep cool and comfortable throughout the scorching summer months.

Light, refreshing dishes that need little cooking time are one way to beat the heat without turning your home into an oven.                                                                                                          

Here are five best summer dishes ideas to try out while you’re trying to keep cool and enjoy some great food.

1.Cucumber Raita:

Cucumber raita is a classic Indian condiment that is commonly served at room temperature.                           

This creamy condiment is a great complement to spicy curries and may be enjoyed on its own as well. It is made with yoghurt, grated cucumber, roasted cumin powder, and a dash of mint.                                                   

Yoghurt and cucumber are both refreshingly chilled, so they’re perfect for calming an upset stomach.

2.Aloo Chaat:

As a light and filling summer dinner, Aloo Chaat is a famous street cuisine in India. Crispy potato cubes are mixed with a sour and spicy sauce in this meal.                                                                                        

Cubed potatoes are boiled until fork-tender and then sautéed in oil till golden brown and crisp for aloo chaat.                                                                     

Mix the potatoes with the chaat masala, the lemon juice, the sliced onions, the green chilies, and the fresh coriander leaves. Stay cool and satisfy your taste buds with this tasty blend of spices and different textures.

3.Salad with Watermelon and Feta:                                                                           

 This salad is both light and flavorful, thanks to the combination of the salty feta cheese and the sweet, juicy watermelon. This refreshing salad is made by combining cubed cold watermelon with crumbled feta cheese.                                                                                                            

Toss in some freshly picked mint leaves and ground blackpepper.                                                                                                                 

Use a dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and a little honey to drizzle over the salad. This tasty salad is a great choice for a light summer meal because of the variety of flavours and textures it features.

4.Masoor Dal Salad:

Salad made with masoor dal is a healthy and refreshing choice for the warmer months. Allow the masoor dal to cool after cooking it until it is soft but not mushy. Tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, cilantro leaves, and green chilies should all be combined in their own bowl. Add little salt, lemon juice, and chaat masala for flavour.                                                                     

Mix the dal with the vegetables, sprinkle with toasted cumin powder, and chill for at least an hour before serving.                                                                         

This refreshing salad is packed with protein for a meal that won’t leave you hungry.

5.Mango Lassi:                                                                                                  

Mango lassi, a traditional Indian drink, adds a tropical touch to any summer meal. Smooth and creamy mango smoothie made with ripe mangoes, yoghurt, a pinch of sugar, and a splash of milk.                              

To enhance the flavour, sprinkle on some ground cardamom.                                                                 

The lassi should be served cold, in tall glasses with a sprig of fresh mint for garnish. This refreshing drink is great for the summer because of the sweet and sour flavours of mango.