Refreshing ice apple recipes to beat heatwaves!

• Ice apples offer a hydrating way to stay cool during peak summer.
• Use coconut water, raw mango or milk to make quick, light recipes.
• These simple chilled treats help satisfy sweet cravings at home.

New Delhi: Ice apples, popularly known as tadgola, are among the most refreshing fruits to enjoy during peak summer. With their naturally high water content

and mildly sweet taste, they help cool the body while keeping you hydrated through hot and humid days. The soft, jelly-like fruit can be used in several easy recipes that require very little preparation, making it ideal for busy mornings or afternoon cravings. These ice apple recipes made with different ingredients pair well.

Various ingredients such as coconut water, raw mango, mint and milk make different recipes, which are light on the stomach yet filling enough to satisfy your sweet cravings without feeling heavy. If you are looking for simple ways to include more hydrating foods in your daily routine, these quick ice apple recipes can be a refreshing addition to your summer menu at home.

Ice apple recipes for summer

Zingy coconut ice apple cooler

This refreshing drink combines the natural sweetness of ice apples with hydrating coconut water for a quick summer cooler.

Zingy coconut ice apple cooler ingredients

• 4-5 ice apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup fresh tender coconut water
• 1 tbsp soaked sabja (basil) or chia seeds
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• A pinch of chaat masala or black salt
• Ice cubes

How to prepare zingy coconut ice apple cooler

1. Add the chopped ice apples, coconut water and a few ice cubes to a blender.
2. Pulse briefly so the fruit stays slightly chunky instead of turning completely smooth.
3. Take a serving glass and mix in the soaked sabja seeds, lemon juice and a pinch of chaat masala or black salt.
4. Pour the prepared cooler into the glass, top with a few extra ice apple pieces and serve chilled immediately.

Ice apple kheer

This chilled dessert blends reduced milk with soft ice apple pieces for a comforting summer treat.

Ice apple kheer ingredients

• 5-6 finely chopped ice apples
• 1 litre of full-fat milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

How to prepare ice apple kheer

1. Pour the milk into a thick-bottomed pan and cook on medium flame until it thickens and reduces to almost half, stirring from time to time to prevent sticking.
2. Mix in the sugar and cardamom powder and continue stirring until the sugar melts completely into the milk. Allow the mixture to cool fully before using.
3. Once the thickened milk reaches room temperature or is chilled, fold in the chopped ice apples and mixed nuts. Serve cold.

Raw mango and ice apple cooler

Tangy raw mango and juicy ice apple come together in this refreshing drink perfect for hot afternoons.

Raw mango and ice apple cooler ingredients

• 4-5 chopped ice apples
• 1/2 small peeled and chopped raw mango
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp soaked sabja seeds
• Black salt and sugar to taste
• Crushed ice

How to prepare raw mango and ice apple cooler

1. Mix the ice apples, raw mango and mint leaves together until the mixture turns smooth and well combined.
2. Add a little water along with crushed ice, black salt and sugar according to taste. Blend once more for a chilled texture.
3. Transfer the cooler into glasses, add soaked sabja seeds on top and serve immediately while cold.

These easy ice apple recipes are perfect for days when you want something cooling, light and quick to prepare at home.