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Light and Delicious Recipes for Summer and Rainy Days

Refreshing and Easy Recipes: Consuming the wrong foods during the summer and monsoon can lead to stomach issues. When faced with an upset stomach, many wonder what to eat that will be satisfying yet gentle on the digestive system. In such cases, Khichdi often comes to mind as a go-to dish.

While Khichdi is a comforting option, it’s not something one can eat daily or multiple times a day. Therefore, we present some alternative tasty dishes that are also suitable for when your stomach is feeling off. Here are three delightful options.

Ingredients for Lauki Soup

1 cup grated lauki

1/2 tsp ghee

A pinch of cumin seeds

A dash of asafoetida

Salt to taste

2 cups water

Preparation Method

Lauki, known for its cooling properties, is perfect for summer. To prepare the soup, start by heating ghee and tempering the asafoetida and cumin seeds. Add the grated lauki and sauté briefly, then pour in water and salt. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes. Blend lightly with a churner to achieve a smooth texture.

Ingredients for Dahi Poha

1 cup cleaned poha

1/2 cup yogurt

A pinch of rock salt
Chopped coriander

Preparation Method

Dahi Poha is a popular summer dish. Begin by washing the poha and softening it slightly. Top it with yogurt and sprinkle some salt. Serve it chilled. This dish is not only refreshing but also easy to digest and packed with probiotics, making it a great choice for cooling down.

Ingredients for Curd Rice

1 cup cooked rice

1/2 cup fresh yogurt

Rock salt – to taste

Water

1 tsp ghee

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

A pinch of asafoetida

4-5 curry leaves.

Preparation Method

To make curd rice, start by mashing the cooked rice slightly. Mix in the yogurt and add salt to taste. In a separate pan, heat ghee and prepare a tempering with mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Pour this tempering over the curd rice. It’s ready to serve!

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