Best Masalas for the Summer Season

As the summer season draws near, start including lighter meals into your meal plan. Indian spices do wonders beyond flavor addition; they actually cool the body, aid with digestion, and even help in hydration. Check out this product lines relating to the best spices and masalas offered by KBM Foods to keep your meals delicious and expertly balanced during the hotter months.

1.  Black Salt (Kala Namak) - A Natural Coolant

 Black salt is a summer essential, adding a tangy kick to drinks like jal jeera, nimbu pani, or buttermilk. Black Salt from KBM helps cool the body, enhances digestion, and even reduces bloating. Black salt adds flavor to any dish, be it salads or fruit bowls which help in increasing the nutritional value of the dish.  

2. Amchoor Powder – Tangy And Refreshing

KBM’s Amchoor Powder is perfect for summer meals. It is great for salads, snacks, and even grilled vegetables, adding a tangy, citrus flavor. Useful for digestion and detoxification, vitamin C rich Amchoor powder is ideal for adding a refreshing touch to meals without adding heat.

3. Cumin (Jeera) -- Your Summer Spice

 Cumin, an Indian spice known for its cooling properties, can be purchased in whole seed or powdered form from KBM Foods. Cumin is one of the best cooling body spices, making it an essential summer spice. It is helpful in the digestion of curries, rice and even refreshing buttermilk. Adding KBM Jeera Powder to any dish will not only taste better but also aid in the digestion process. 

4. Hing (Asafoetida) - Relish Summer Without Gas

A key ingredient in gas relief dishes, asafoetida is helpful in summer heat. A pinch of KBM's Compounded Hing can be incorporated into your dals, stir-fried veggies, or yogurt dishes so your body can break down food and prevent bloating better. Hing is mostly known for soothing acidity which, together with inflammation of stomach walls, allows you to enjoy summer meals in peace.

5. Kitchen King Masala – Balanced & Breezy  

KBM’s Kitchen King Masala is a light Masala compared to Garam Masala as it does not pack on the heat like Garam Masala does. Best suited for summer usage because it brings warmth but does not take over the food. Sprinkle it in vegetable stir fries, soup, or even petty light curries for an effortless meal that is rich in flavor yet gentle on the tummy. It helps in keeping balance which makes the food fragrant yet soothing and cooling, perfect for scorching rough summer days.  

6. Chaat Masala – The Hero of Summer Snacks   

KBM Chaat Masala is best enjoyed while taking summer snacks as Chaat Masala compliments summer snacks perfectly. It can be sprinkles on fruits, salads, or chilled yogurt which results in an explosion of flavors. Each and every snack is taken up a notch due to the tangy and spicy taste the masala brings to the table and can be used in so many ways with summer meals. Whether you throw together a quick chaat stir at home or add your favorite snacks, this masala works wonders in summer.

7. Jal Jeera Masala – The Ultimate Refreshment

KBM’s Jal Jeera Masala is a delicious drink to cool off with during warm summer days. With just a sprinkle of this zingy, spicy masala in chilled water, soda, or lemonade, one can enjoy an appetizing and soothing drink which also promotes digestion. During summer, Jal Jeera aids in quenching your thirst, while supporting good digestion.

8. Raita Masala – A Cooling Touch

KBM Raita Masala enhances your yogurt-based dishes by adding a cooling twist with Raita masala. The masala helps exciting all your taste buds, while aiding in digestion. On the other hand the yogurt provides coolness to help beat the heat. Enjoyed as side dish or dip, it serves as a perfect boost to your summer meals.

9. Achar Masala – The Spicy Summer Companion 

KBM Achar Masala adds a perfect balance of spice, and tang enhancing your favorite summer pickles. Who does not love mango and lemon pickles. Achar masala adds to the pickle’s zing. Achar masala perfectly uplifts the otherwise muted spicy and tangy flavors adding to the pickles and instantly boosts appetite

Bonus Tip: Keep It Light And Eat Fresh

The summer months are great for staying around the cool areas, but are also perfect for the hydration and health foods. These refreshing masalas should be mixed with cucumbers, melons, mint, and buttermilk which are around the summertime. These spices don’t just aide in making food appetizing; they also prevent acidity, promote proper digestion and helps in keeping the system hydrated.