Close your eyes. Soak in the fragrance of red earth and pouring rain. Feast on the lushness around. Did you know that the word 'monsoon' itself is from the Arabic 'mausam' which means season? The June-September time period is when the summer rains fall in India. More rain follows later, in the winter months. 

Since Mother Nature is at her most bountiful, why not try growing seasonal vegetables? And learn how to store your precious spice mixes and masalas properly. For, these will be vital ingredients in stirring up feel-good foods and crispy snacks. As a family, explore the country's rain-soaked beauty. But remember, this is also the time to be extra careful about health, your family's and your own.

This ClipBook will tell you all about the monsoons, how to stay healthy and more important, how to savour this most beautiful and evocative of seasons.