Drink
Saunf sharbat
Fennel seeds crushed and steeped, then mixed with lemon and a little jaggery.
10 min
0 of 4 steps done
2 servings
Heat: No chilli
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy50 per serving
- Protein0g per serving
- Carbs12g per serving
- Fibre1g per serving
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Beat the loo: aam panna, sattu sharbat and other summer coolersNorth Indian summers bring the scorching loo winds and a real risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Traditional coolers like aam panna, sattu sharbat, buttermilk and coconut water, together with sensible habits, help the body stay hydrated and cool.
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