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Indian Beverage Recipes

Beverages can be served with meals or anytime during the day. From Chai, Coffee, Smoothies, Shakes, Lassi and many other drinks; here is a selection for you to pick from across India.

Beverages go well in Breakfast or along with Snacks & Appetizers and even with main course. Pair them with your favorite meal.

Besan doodh served in a cup.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Besan Doodh Recipe (Besan Milk)

Masala milk served in a cup.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Masala Milk Recipe (Masala Doodh)

Cold coffee served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Cold Coffee Recipe

Saffron Milk (Indian Kesar Doodh) is a traditional Indian beverage where milk is flavored with saffron. Lots of dried nuts and fruits are added to give it a crunch and make it healthier.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Saffron Milk Recipe (Kesar Doodh)

Piyush is a popular summer beverage made using shrikhand as its base. This Gujarati or Maharashtrian drink is creamy, luscious, and ideal to serve during festivals or special occasions.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Piyush Recipe

Ragi Ambli is a traditional South Indian beverage made from finger millet (ragi) flour and buttermilk. Make it using my easy recipe (vegetarian).

Indian Beverages

Ragi Ambli Recipe

Panchamrut (Panchamrit, Charnamrut) is a traditional ayurvedic drink for Hindu poojas and religious rituals. It uses 5 ingredients (Paanch Amrut) and is considered holy and sacred. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Panchamrut Recipe (Panchamrit, Charnamrut)

Masala Chai (Indian Spiced Milk Tea) is a very popular Indian drink made using black tea leaves, milk, and aromatic spices. It comes together in under 10 minutes using 6 ingredients and one pot. Learn to make this authentic Indian beverage at home (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Masala Chai Recipe

A delicious twist on the traditional lassi, Rose Lassi is flavored with rose syrup, giving it a nice pink hue and refreshing taste. It is a perfect drink for breakfast or an evening snack (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rose Lassi

Jaljeera is a popular North Indian drink made using cilantro, mint, and spices. It is cooling, appetizing and refreshing and perfect to sip on hot summer days.

Indian Beverages

VIndian Vegan

Jaljeera

Kahwa is a traditional Kashmiri tea flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron. It is a great drink to sip on cold winter days but can be had throughout the year. Here is how to make it at home.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Kashmiri Kahwa Tea Recipe

Tandoori Chai (Kulhad Chai) is a delicious twist on regular tea. Masala Chai is smoked by pouring it into a hot kulhad (clay mug). Here is how to make it at home.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Tandoori Chai (Kulhad Chai)

Badam Milk is a popular traditional Indian Ayurvedic drink made using almonds, milk, and sugar. Saffron and cardamom powder are added to it for additional flavor. Make this healthy, protein-packed beverage to energize your body, mind, and soul.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Milk

Sambaram (Morum Vellam) is Kerala-style spicy buttermilk made with yogurt, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. It is popularly served during Onam Sadhya with the festive spread (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sambaram (Morum Vellam, Kerala Style Buttermilk)

Kathiyawadi Tadka Chaas (Tempered Buttermilk) is nothing but your regular spiced buttermilk with a ghee tempering. This refreshing beverage is perfect to serve on a hot summer day (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Kathiyawadi Tadka Chaas

Sulaimani Tea (Malabar Spiced Chai) is an Indian black tea recipe flavored with whole spices and made without the addition of milk. It is quite popular in the Malabar region of India (vegan, gluten-free).

Indian Beverages

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Sulaimani Chai

Irani Chai (Irani Tea, Hyderabadi Dum Chai) is a Persian-influenced tea extremely popular in Hyderabad. Use my simple recipe to make this creamy tea at home.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Irani Chai

Pudina Chai (Pudina Tea) is an Indian milk tea made using fresh mint leaves, milk, black tea leaves, and jaggery. It is soothing, warming, and gives you instant relief from cold. Try it!

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mint Chai (Pudina Tea)

Badam Sharbat served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Sharbat Recipe (Almond Sharbat)

Turri drink served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Turri Drink Recipe

Masala soda served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

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Masala Soda Recipe

Mohabbat ka sharbat served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mohabbat Ka Sharbat Recipe

Beetroot chaas served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Beetroot Chaas Recipe (Beetroot Buttermilk)

Jeera Soda served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Jeera Soda Recipe

Chocolate lassi served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chocolate Lassi Recipe

Taak served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Taak Recipe

Shikanji served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Shikanji Recipe

Kesar Chandan Sharbat served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Kesar Chandan Sharbat Recipe

Mango frooti served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Homemade Mango Frooti Recipe

Kanji drink served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Kanji Drink Recipe

Thandai powder kept in a glass bottle.

Spice Mixes

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Thandai Powder Recipe (Thandai Masala)

Thandai syrup kept in a glass server.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Syrup Recipe

Ginger chai served in a cup.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Ginger Chai Recipe (Adrak wali Chai)

Fuljar soda served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Fuljar Soda Recipe

Jowar ki raab served in a mug.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Jowar Ki Raab Recipe

Thandai served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Recipe

Thandai frappe served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Frappe Recipe

Lemongrass chai served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Lemongrass Chai Recipe

Beaten coffee served in a mug.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Beaten Coffee Recipe (Indian Style Cappuccino)

Pista badam tea served in a glass.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Amritsari Pista Badam Tea Recipe

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