New Delhi, March 12 -- No cooking gas, no problem. You know there is so much that you can cook without it. Strange times, but well, here we are.

But, it's summer already, which means it's the best time to whip up salads, cold raitas and raw chutneys, and if you have extra patience, some frozen dessert as well.

Some of these easy, no-cooking recipes are from cookbooks that we go back to every now and then. They are tried and tested too. Give them a shot?

Two local fruits-the coconut and the ice apple or tadgola-come together in this summery drink.

In a food processor, blend coconut malai or the flesh of the coconut with coconut water. Roughly chop pieces of ice apple and add to the liquid. Refrigerate before drinking. Add some sugar on...