With the rising temperatures and the golden rays of the sun shining down on the nation, summer is here, bringing with it nostalgia, warmth, and mouthwatering summer treats. The season is all about refreshing drinks and tasty street foods, which make everything even more exciting.
As a tribute to this season, some of the TV actors reveal their favorite summer treats that remind them of their past.Paras Arora, who plays Jeetu in Gharwali Pedwali shares, “Growing up, summers were synonymous with juicy watermelons and chilled glasses of sugarcane juice. Back home, my family would often gather in the afternoons to enjoy fruit platters topped with a sprinkle of chaat masala it was simple yet incredibly refreshing.
One of my absolute favourites is homemade mango kulfi. My mother would freeze thickened milk with ripe mango pulp in steel moulds, and we would patiently wait for it to set.
The first bite was always worth it! Another dish that brings back memories is boondiraita paired with light jeera rice it was our go-to comfort meal during hot days.”Saanand Verma, aka Anokhe Lal Saxena from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2.0 recalls, “Summers in my hometown were all about bold, desi flavours that helped beat the heat.
One drink I still swear by is sattu ka sharbat made with roasted gram flour, black salt, and lemon juice. It is incredibly cooling and energising. We also relished dahi-chura, especially during peak summer days it is light, soothing, and very satisfying. But what I truly miss is the street-style gola (crushed ice candy) in bright colours and tangy flavours.
”He further said, “Standing under the sun, choosing your favourite syrup, and watching the vendor prepare it was half the fun! And of course, raw mango slices with salt and chilli powder were a must-have snack with friends. These dishes weren’t just about taste; they were a part of our everyday summer joy and simplicity.”
