By now you’ll have found the Kathmandu heat harder to handle than before. The spices we love can’t satisfy us in the heat completely because it makes it harder to walk in the sun. Worry not; there are food items you can easily get around Kathmandu that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Keep these foods in check and help yourself cool down in this unkind Kathmandu heat.
 
Lassi: It has to be counted as a loss if you haven’t yet tasted the sweet realms of a glass of Lassi. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit. This Punjabi origin drink is definitely a must have to cool down whilst hustling in the intense heat we have in the valley. If you are not such a fan of the sweetness, then there’s of course an alternative. Lassi comes in different variations and Salt Lassi is one of them. Other variations include Mango Lassi and Bhang Lassi—moreover since fruits can be added, you can experiment with different flavors as well. So help yourself to a big glass of this delicious drink and tackle the heat.
 
Where to find it: The most famous lassi hub is in Indrachowk. You can also visit local eateries and ask for a cold glass of lassi. Watermelon:This is an obvious treat. Watermelons are sight for sore eyes in the summer and everyone craves for them. Watermelons are one of the best fruits for cooling down. Although we get them chopped up and plated by the street vendors, its best to buy one whole, cool it and consume. There are a lot of different ways to enjoy the sweet tastes of a watermelon and by having it at home; you decrease the risk of catching any diseases. If simple cut up pieces of the watermelon seems boring you can create one of these variations easily: 
• Boozy Watermelon Mint Lemonade
• Watermelon Slushie
• Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Salsa
 
or open up your creative side and cut up the watermelon into shapes and have fun whilst devouring them.
Where to find it: There are vendors around the valley that provide good watermelons. Also visit markets and fruit stores and select the freshest melon.
 
Yogurt: Protein-packed, portion-controlled and easy to tote in your bag (just freeze a cup before you go, so it stays cool until you're ready to snack), yogurt is made for summer eating. The protein will keep your tummy happy and keep you from overloading on salty and high-calorie snacks. Yogurts are just as tasty as they are healthy and make sure to catch yourself a matka or a cup whilst you’re out in the city. Froyo Nepal—Narayanhiti Palace Museum North Gate Rd—offers a selection of yogurts to feast upon. If you also love the traditional yogurts and curds, make sure to try the ‘Juju Dhau’—King of Curds—which is sweeter and leans closer to a custardy texture. Of course you can cheat slightly and make lassi from your curds/yogurts.
 
Where to find it: Juju Dhau are available in Bhaktapur mostly but do visit local farmers’ markets to get a taste of these delights within the city limits. Many stores have yogurts, but do visit Froyo Nepal, Narayanhiti Palace Museum North Gate Rd for delightful froyos and yogurts.