panakam

As temperatures rise, India turns to its time-honoured culinary wisdom to stay cool. From the sweet tang of Panakam in the South to the chilled comfort of Odisha's Pakhala Bhata, explore traditional Indian dishes and drinks that offer relief from the heat and bring families together.

From Kerala’s avil milk to Tamil Nadu’s jigarthanda and more, here are the captivating origin stories and histories behind southern India’s favourite drinks.