10+ Indian Drinks - Culinary Shades

You might have tried popular Indian drinks like masala chai and mango lassi in Indian restaurants. But you will be happy to know that there are many more Indian traditional drinks, both hot and cold. They are perfect to quench your thirst during hot summer days or warm you up when the days are chilly.

These nonalcoholic drinks are easy to make at home and you can spice them up with Indian spices or add refreshing lime juice and mint leaves to enhance the flavor. They are perfect to accompany an Indian charcuterie board.

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FAQ

What is a typical Indian drink?

Masala chai or spiced Indian tea is the most popular Indian drink. The spices used in making masala chai may vary depending on the region, it has its own unique flavor and twist. It is refreshing and a perfect drink to accompany Indian breakfast, snacks, and for entertaining.

What nonalcoholic drink goes with Indian food?

Mango lassi is one of the most popular nonalcoholic drinks that go well with Indian food. Although you can enjoy mango lassi for breakfast or just as is on a hot summer day, it pairs well with Indian meals.

What should I drink after Indian food?

Buttermilk or masala chaas is commonly served after meals as it helps in digestion.

Here is a great list of traditional and popular Indian drinks which you can enjoy with your family and friends. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed every day or on special occasions, parties, or festivals.

Cold drinks

Indian Lemonade (Nimbu Pani)

Indian lemonade or nimbu pani is a sweet an sour refreshing summer drink made with fresh lemon juice. It is quick and easy to make this drink to accompany your meals, to beat the heat, or to complement your bbq parties. It takes only a few seconds to make it in a blender like Vitamix but you can make without one equally easily.

Indian lemonade recipe

Lemonade in a wine glass garnished with lemon slice.

Mango Lassi

Mango lassi is a mango smoothie and a popular drink from India. It is made with fresh mangoes or mango pulp, yogurt, and spices. Check out how to make the best mango lassi at home.

Mango lassi recipe

Indian Buttermilk - Masala Chaas

Masala chaas is spiced Indian buttermilk made with yogurt, spices, and herbs. It is a refreshing drink and popularly served with meals. This is an easy recipe to make buttermilk at home from yogurt in less than 5 minutes.

Indian buttermilk recipe

buttermilk in a glass and garnished with roasted cumin powder and mint leaves.

Chikoo Milkshake | Sapota Shake

Chikoo milkshake or sapota shake is a popular Indian beverage. It is sweet in taste and thick in consistency. Check out how to make chikoo milkshake at home.

Chikoo milkshake recipe

Chikoo milkshake served in a glass with straw,

Dried Fig Smoothie

Dried fig smoothie is a 3 ingredient, kid-friendly beverage and can be made easily at home. It has no artificial sugar. Check out how to make this smoothie easily at home.

Dried fig smoothie recipe

A glass of fig smoothie with a steel straw.

Green Mango Drink - Aam Panna

Aam panna is a green mango cooler and a refreshing Indian drink. It is made by pressure cooking green mangoes in the instant pot and then blending it with a few spices and a sweetener. Check out how to make the aam panna concentrate and the juice at home.

Aam panna recipe

Raw mango sweet and sour drink in a glass garnished with mint leaves.

Instant Iced Coffee

Instant iced coffee is a refreshing summer drink. This is an easy recipe to make iced coffee quickly at home using just 4 ingredients. With no brewing involved, this delicious and flavorful instant iced coffee is made in less than a minute using Nescafe instant coffee.

Instant iced coffee recipe

Hot drinks

Masala Chai Recipe

Masala chai or Indian spiced tea is a popular brewed Indian tea made with loose black tea leaves and spices. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan with oat milk. Check out how to make refreshing and authentic masala chai recipe on the stovetop or the Instant Pot.

Masala chai recipe

Lemongrass Tea

Lemongrass tea is a refreshing beverage made with lemongrass tea leaves, ginger, mint, and a sweetener of your choice. Check out how to make it with dried lemongrass tea leaves in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

Lemongrass tea recipe

Badam Milk

Badam milk or Indian almond milk is a traditional Indian beverage made with milk and almonds. It is flavored with spices like saffron, and cardamom, and sweetened with sugar or a sweetener of choice. Check out how to make this flavorful and delicious badam milk easily at home with just 5 ingredients in an instant pot or on the stovetop.

Badam milk recipe