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Sorbets are dairy-free frozen desserts that you cannot imagine summers without. Available in vibrant hues and fruity flavours, these chilling alternatives to ice cream are what you need to keep your body cool in the tropical heat of India. They are not as dense and creamy as your regular frozen desserts, but they sure do the job of offering respite from rising mercury, hydrating the body, and keeping heat stroke symptoms at bay.
These desserts can be prepared at home. You don’t need an expensive machine or tools for these colourful delights that you won’t be able to stop licking. Sorbets can be fruity or even savoury, depending on what ingredients you use and in what proportions. Below are some desi variants of this dessert that can become the highlight of a gathering.
Nimbu Pudina Sorbet
People across India enjoy nimbu pani throughout the summer. It is not just hydrating but has a refreshing taste because the mint and lemon make the drink rich in electrolytes, which are needed by the body to avoid dehydration. Prepare a dense blend of nimbu and pudina drink before freezing it. Once frozen, blend it in a grinder so you can transform the frozen block into flavoured crushed ice, and freeze it again. Enjoy!
Rose And Cardamom Sorbet
The fragrance of a rose can instantly uplift mood, and cardamom adds a fresh mouth feel. This dessert offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience; hence, you can even add it to the summer feast menu. It will act like a palate cleanser and a mouth freshener for your guests, and they will love the fruity and floral symphony.
Grape And Black Pepper Sorbet
This recipe is sweet and spicy. Unlike your savoury gravies, you just have to use a pinch of black pepper so that it keeps hitting the taste buds in between without overpowering the sweetness and sourness from the grapes. Spice should complement the fruit so you can enjoy the medley without complaints. It can be served after a lavish meal or as a snack in the middle of an afternoon when you cannot take the heat.
Mango Sorbet
Mango sorbet should top the list of summer desserts that you will be experimenting with in the summer of 2025. This sweet dessert is a treat that will leave you feeling like you are done for the day and will want to sleep after devouring it. Prepared by repeatedly blending and freezing, the fruity delight offers a sensory experience like no other, and you can have it all in the comfort of your home rather than paying a hefty sum at a restaurant for a bite.
Kokum Sorbet
A dessert can be tangy too, especially if you make it with an ingredient like kokum. This sorbet will remind you of the flavours from the Western Coast of India. The dish will turn out purple, appealing to the eyes and making it irresistible for everyone not to dig in. This can be a refreshing addition to the spread after you have served fried starters and creamy gravies.
