4 drinks to stay healthy and hydrated this monsoon

Not just water or chai, here we have listed some interesting drink recipes that you must try in the monsoon season.

Think monsoons, and the first thing we think of in Pakistan and India is chai-pakodas. it's not? We don't blame you, it's all season when you just want to munch on those crispy bits with a hot cuppa. But what we often forget is that above all things, health is important, and more than anything we should keep ourselves hydrated during the season.

Excess humidity in the atmosphere and sweat on our forehead can make us feel that our body has enough water. But, perhaps, it is only a facade that you may believe. The biggest monsoon myth is that the abundance of rain doesn't flush out our body fluids as much as the summer heat. In fact, the monsoon season can actually seriously dehydrate your body. And so drinking water continuously throughout the day is as important in monsoon as it is in summer.

So not just water or tea, here we have listed some interesting drink recipes that you must try in monsoon season. These include hot drinks, which are essential because they help ward off seasonal flu and boost immunity, as well as some juicy drinks that can be drunk at room temperature and not too cold.

1. Dal Shorba

Enriched with the qualities of dal, this shorba is a fascinating blend of flavors. With cumin, coriander, pepper, chili, cinnamon, and more, we are sure that this shorba will not only be a healthy drink for you but also a nutritious way to hydrate yourself.

2. Kahwa

A cup of kahwa in winter or rainy season is something you can always count on. Although you can find a tea blend in most tea shops, you can also make your own at home. Mix saffron, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, almonds, and pistachios together with hot water and you're done. It is one of the most soothing and calming drinks you can make.

3. Phalsa Sharbat

Phalsa is best enjoyed as it is with some special masala on top which the vendor usually sells along with the fruit. But phase ka sharbat is a summer drink that is perfect not only to quench your thirst but also to entertain guests at home. Phalsa fruit is a popular summer monsoon fruit and the sherbet made from it can nourish and replenish your body from within.

4. Hot noodle soup

There is absolutely nothing more delicious than hot noodle soup on a muggy rainy evening, don't you think? This delicious recipe is filled with starchy vegetables, meat, and flat noodles in a miso dashi broth. Also known as hoto, this hearty noodle soup, a popular regional dish from Japan, is just what you need for comfort on a rainy day.