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Summer Health Tips: As soon as the summer season arrives, it becomes important to take care of food. In this season, people prefer light, cold and easily digestible food. Heavy food and spicy food not only make it difficult to digest but can also give rise to skin allergies and other problems by increasing heat in the body. In such a situation, things made from curd can be a great option. Curd not only helps in cooling the body but also helps in soothing the stomach and strengthening digestion. Especially if cold raita is included in the lunch, the taste of the food increases even more. Let us tell you about 3 such raitas in this article which you can prepare easily and quickly at home.

3 quick raita preparations in summer

Bundi Raita

Bundi Raita is everyone’s favorite which is liked by everyone from children to adults and it is also very easy to make. If you want to provide relief to your children or family from the heat, then you can prepare Bundi Raita at home quickly. To make this, boondi is added to curd and cumin, salt and coriander are added to it. If you want, you can also add some black salt and red chili to it, which further enhances its taste. This raita is rich in protein and fiber which keeps the stomach light and helps in giving energy to the body.

Ingredients of Boondi Raita

1 cup fresh curd
half cup boondi
half teaspoon roasted cumin
salt as per taste
1 pinch black salt
a pinch of red chili powder
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
a little water

Cucumber Raita

Cucumber raita is considered very beneficial in summer. Cucumber has high water content which helps in keeping the body hydrated. To make this, mix finely chopped cucumber in fresh curd and add roasted jaari, salt and green coriander and mix well. This raita is not only delicious to eat but is also very effective in keeping the stomach cool and improving digestion.

Ingredients of Cucumber Raita

1 cup curd
1 grated or finely chopped cucumber
half teaspoon roasted cumin
salt as per taste
1 pinch black salt
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
4 to 5 mint leaves
a pinch of black pepper powder

Tomato Raita

Apart from this, you can also make tomato raita at home for your children. This is a healthy and tasty option for summer. Vitamin C and lycopene present in tomatoes strengthen the body from inside and protect it from oxidative stress. To make this, mix chopped tomatoes, curd, a little onion, green coriander and salt. This raita tastes especially delicious with rice or pulao.

Ingredients of Tomato Raita

1 cup curd
1 to 2 finely chopped tomatoes
1 small onion
half teaspoon roasted cumin
salt as per taste
1 pinch black salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
1 green chilli finely chopped
Pinch of black pepper or red chili powder