Updated On: 11 May, 2013 04:07 AM IST | | The Guide Team
Game for a spicy summer? Typically we tend to turn towards liquids, fruits and veggies to keep us cool in summer. Few might be aware that many Indian herbs and spices that form an important part of our daily cooking routine act as natural coolants and help cut down heat in our system. The Guide shares three recipes that use spices to help keep cool when the temperature rises

Paneer Kathi Roll. Pic/Satyajit Desai
Ingredients
Paneer cubes u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 120 gms
Roomali roti dough u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0100 gms
Onion (julienne) u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a045 gms
Capsicum (julienne) u00a0 u00a0 u00a045 gms
Cumin (whole) u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a010 gms
Cumin powder u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a015 gms
Fennel powder u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a010 gms u00a0powder 10 gms
Turmeric powder u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 10 gms
Cardamom powder u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a05 gms
Ginger (julienne) u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 5 gms
Refined oil u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a020 gms
Coriander (chopped) u00a0 u00a0 10 gms
Mint (chopped) u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a010 gms
Chilli (chopped) u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a05 gms
Salt to taste