I am basically from a small village in northern india, summer is just around the corner, where i am living and some other part of india. In summer everyone just feels the thrust at every specific interval of time. We all know that water intake or taking any healthy juice in summer is mandatory for everyone.
When we talk about Indian tradition in case of food or making any summer juice, there are some juices used in villages, towns or in the small sites of India which are growing at the moment. These juices might be known in the bigger cities or developed areas of India.
Multitudes know that how rapidly the things are growing, we can see the number of juices packed in bottles. Shops, Malls, local markets are completely filled with these harmful and colour, flavour added juice liquids.
As a result, if we see the people who are living in villages are more healthy because of getting cut off from all these new and trendy juices in the market.
Sharing these juices’ names can help you understand the real organic juices.
Hidden Indian Summer Juices In Villages
The list given below is the name of the organic juices we can make at our home. These juices can also be available in the market with any brand name or fruit name under a packed bottles.
1. Nimbu Panni
Nimbu Pani is also known as lemon water or shikanji, and this is one of the most natural and refreshing drinks used in villages and small towns of India. It has been a part of traditional summer routines for everyone, but now it is also very popular in big cities as people are returning to healthy and natural beverages. As a result, the demand for fresh lemons and homemade juices is increasing.
Alternate Names:
- Nimbu Sharbat
- Shikanji / Shikanjvi
- Indian Lemonade
- Masala Lemonade
- Sweet Lime Water
Ingredients Used For Making It:
These are very basic and common ingredients which we can easily get from our nearest market. If you have a small garden or have space to grow plants like: lemon, ginger, pudina (mint), mango tree and the related one, then it would be good and ready to make ingredients at home. Below are the required ingredients to make a health Nimbu panni (lemon juice):
- Lemon
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar(small amount)
- Black pepper
- Mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Follow the Process For Perfect Nimbu Panni
To make a fresh Nimbu Pani (Indian lemonade), first squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon into a glass, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar accordingly to your taste and requirement and a add a pinch of salt or black salt, then mix it completely in one glass of chilled water until the sugar completely dissolves. For extra organic flavor, you can add a pinch of roasted cumin powder, a little black pepper, and a few crushed mint leaves. Then add ice cubes to make summer more cool. Mix it again properly, and just serve to you and your near one to enjoy this hydrating summer drink.
2. Ganne Ka Juice
Ganna is also known as sugarcane, and this is the most organic juice used by the villagers, small growing part of India, but now it is well known in some big city also and people are following the tradition, as a result in some part of india sugarcane farming is on peak and growing rapidly. Let us know how we can make the perfect ganne ka juice or sugarcane juice.
Alternate Name
- Sugarcane Juice
- Fresh Cane Juice
- Ganna Ras
- Cane Juice Drink
- Natural Sugarcane Drink
Ingredients Used For Making It
This also includes some basic ingredients which can easily be obtained from our nearest market. If you are a farmer or you have a small space for sugarcane farming and other ingredients, it may be easier without visiting the market. Below are the ingredients used in ganne ka juice recipe.
- Sugarcane
- Lemon juice (As per need)
- Black salt (As per need)
- Ginger (As per need)
- Mint leaves (As per need)
- Ice cubes
Follow the Process For Perfect Ganne Ka Juice
To start and make a fresh Ganne Ka Juice (Sugarcane Juice), take cleaned and peeled sugarcane pieces and extract the juice using a juicer (compatible for sugarcane) or sugarcane machine. Collect the fresh juice into a glass and add a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of black salt or normal salt, and a little grated ginger or mint for extra flavor and freshness. Mix it well, add small ice cubes if needed, and serve as soon as you can for a naturally sweet, refreshing, and energizing summer drink.
3. Aam Panna Juice – Kaccha Aam Juice
Aam Panna is also known as raw mango juice, and this is one of the most traditional and cooling beverages used in villages and small towns across India during the summer season. Today, it is also becoming popular in big cities. As a result, the use of raw mangoes for traditional summer drinks is increasing in many parts of India. Let us know how we can make the perfect Aam Panna or traditional raw mango drink.
Alternate Names
- Raw Mango Drink
- Kaccha Aam Sharbat
- Green Mango Cooler
- Mango Panna
- Traditional Raw Mango Summer Drink
Ingredients Used For Making It:
Ingredients for Aam Panna juice are easily available in your nearest local market. If you grow mango trees at home or have access to fresh raw mangoes from your farm or garden, preparing Aam Panna becomes even easier without the need of market visits. Below are the ingredients used in the Aam Panna recipe.
- Raw mango (Kaccha Aam)
- Sugar or jaggery (Cheeni,Gud)
- Kala Namak (Black salt)
- Water
- Ice Cubes
Follow the Process For Perfect Ganne Ka Juice
First boil or roast 2 to 3 raw mangoes or kaccha aam until soft, then peel the skin and get the pulp. Mix the pulp 3 to 4 tablespoons of sugar or jaggery(gud), a pinch of black salt, roasted cumin powder, and a little black pepper for flavor. Add chilled water and mix well until smooth. We can also add crushed mint leaves. Put into a glass, add ice cubes, and serve a chilled, cooling summer drink that helps prevent heat and dehydration.
Benefits of These Hidden Summer Juices
While knowing about these summer juices I discussed the benefits of these summer juices from one of the elders in my village. He said that in summer there is a heat surrounding us in excess which impacts our health. When someone suffered from the high summer heat ( in india its called Luu Lagna) then these summer juices are work as medicine or get rid of this excess heat, Actually these juices are very cold in nature and biologically consisting, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Minerals and some other health beneficial factors. When someone suffers from hairfall (bal jhadna), skin issues, constipation issue, dehydration and related issues, elders just follow these juice remedies to get rid of these issues. Eventually, these hidden summer juices are only health benefits along with getting rid of summer heat.
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My Final Thoughts
Nimbu Pani, Ganne Ka Ras, and Aam Panna are traditional Indian summer juices providing natural hydration, instant energy, and essential nutrients to the body. Rich in vitamins and minerals, these juices support digestion, boost body immunity, and protect against heat related problems like dehydration. Including these natural drinks in our daily routine during hot weather is a simple and healthy way to keep the body cool, refreshed, and energized without counting on artificial or packaged bottle juice available in the market.
