You want an instant dose of cooling, look nowhere beyond the Indian Gooseberry otherwise commonly known as Amla. Amla may be called the elixir of fruits considering it has all the vitamins and minerals the human body requires. The Vitamin C present in a single Amla is equal to that of ten oranges. In addition to all the healing properties Amla has, it also happens to be a natural cooling agent. However, be sure not to go overboard with this fruit as excessive consumption might lead to over-cooling of the body, causing cold.

Recipe

Amla Raita

1 cup yogurt (beaten)

5 Amlas

4 tbsp grated coconut,

3 green chillies, salt, oil to temper, pinch of mustard, urad dal and curry leaves

Chop and deseed the Amlas. Grind them with coconut, salt and green chillies adding a little water. Add the Amla paste to the beaten yogurt. Temper mustard, urad dal and curry leaves in oil and add to the Raita.