Drinks To Have During Diwali
Staying warm in wintertime with diwali drinks
Diwali is associated with the onset of winter in India. What better way to celebrate Diwali than with one of the special Diwali drinks? The desi Diwali drinks have their own fan base. No, none of them have any alcoholic content – Diwali is a family festival, which is why alcohol is strictly forbidden.
Also, Mother Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, visits every house on Diwali day. She may get offended if She finds someone having alcohol in the house at the time of Her visit! When Mother Lakshmi gets offended, let’s just say your bad luck starts.
That is why drinking alcohol during Diwali is a major taboo. Each of the Diwali drinks listed here have zero alcoholic content, and can be had by everyone, including children. Let’s take a look!
Is there anything better than a refreshing glass of Lassi this Diwali? Lassi is perhaps the most famous of all desi drinks. Lassi is a Punjabi drink, was first created in Punjab, but has since become an international favorite, served at all Indian restaurants, no matter where you’re in the world.
Lassi is basically a special type of butter milk, with a distinct flavor and smooth texture. It consists of spices such as cardamom, and dry fruits and chopped nuts. Sweet lassi, mint lassi, mango lassi, banana lassi are among the most popular variations of Lassi.
Diwali is when you forget about dieting and indulge yourself – after all, who can resist the appeal of the incredibly tasty and sumptuous Diwali sweets and snacks? But if you’re not careful, your stomach may start playing games with you. You don’t want to spend your Diwali holidays suffering from stomach pain or gastric problems, do you?
That is why you should take Jaljeera, a perfect appetizer that cools down the stomach, quenches the flames burning inside of you. Jaljeera has a spicy or sour taste and a tangy flavor and is easy to prepare. Its main ingredients are cumin seeds and other strong spices and herbs such as cumin, black pepper, ginger, tamarind, fennel or mint added to water.
Nimbu Soda is the perfect desi drink for Diwali. It’s lemon juice with a tang! Mix lime juice or nimbu paani – or lemon flavored water – with soda, a carbonated drink: What you get is Nimbu Soda. This is a terrific antidote for acidity and helps you cool down almost instantly. Nimbu Soda is also called as Goti Soda, Batli Soma or Limbu Soda in different parts of India.
Falooda is a sentimental favorite for many middle aged Indians; it reminds them of their childhood days when there was no Coca Cola or Pepsi in the country. All they could do was to go to the market with their parents and have Falooda. Falooda was first brought to India by Iranian merchants who visited the country in the 16th century. It consists of a delicious mix of vermicelli, rose syrup, jelly and sweet basil seeds topped up with a scoop of ice cream. Why not have Falooda this Diwali?