Jigarthanda| jil jil jigar thanda|How to make jigar thanda from scratch

Even with the onset of October if the sun refuses to turn down the heat,all you can do is indulge in a cool glass of jigarthanda and pray for the season change .JIGARTHANDA translates to cool heart in Hindi .The ingredients of this summer cooler are known to be body coolants .First time I came across this drink on a food and travel show "highway on my plate".The southern states of India,Andhra,tamilnadu and karnataka are notorious for their harsh summers .And it is natural that the inhabitants of these states come up with natural refreshing drinks that can keep them hydrated and fight back against the soaring sun.And one such discovery is the JIGARTHANDA which is a speciality of the city of Madurai .

Nannari lemonade /How to make nannari lemonade

Now that you have made nannari syrup from scratch it's time now for some nannari lemonade to be relished .Imagine a hot summer afternoon with temperature as high as 45 c and you are offered a tall glass of chilled nannari lemonade to quench your thirst-your whole body would be thanking the Almighty to bless that person.And that person is none other than my mother.In India the school hours are reduced because of high temperatures and we usually would come back home at 1 pm in  that scorching heat.

Nannari syrup|How to make nannari syrup from scratch

Nannari drink/sharbath is quiet famous in southern states of India especially Andhra and Tamil nadu.The biological name for nannari is sarsaparilla roots.It is also known as sugandhi because of its pleasant blossom aroma.It is well known for its medicinal properties and serves as an excellent body coolant.These are easily available at Ayurveda or unani pharmacy stores.Nannari syrup can be stored at room temperature or refrigerator for more than two months.