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APPLE PEAR BANANA SMOOTHIE

     Apple, Pear, Banana Smoothie is a wonderful combination of fruits converted into a delicious and refreshing drink. I have sweetened this Smoothie with Dates & Honey. It is an easy smoothie recipe and all the more it is a completely satisfying & delicious drink which suits best to be served for Breakfast. Smoothies with combinations of Fruits makes it a wonderful drink with notes and flavours from each fruit with combined benefits of all the fruits.
     Apple, Pear, Banana Smoothie is a tasty and nutritious way to start your day. It will help you feel fuller and all the more it is a guilt-free drink less in Calories. I have used a Green and Red Apple each along with a Pear, a Banana and have sweetened the Smoothie with Dates and Honey. I usually use Milk in my smoothie recipes, can substitute milk with Almond Milk/Yogurt too.
     Eating Fruits in a preferred way by converting them into tasty smoothies makes it more comfortable and refreshing. This Apple Pear Banana Smoothie can easily be masqueraded into a dessert too.

Recipe Type - Smoothie
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3 - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 15 - 20 Minutes

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HOW TO MAKE APPLE PEAR BANANA SMOOTHIE

APPLE PEAR BANANA SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS:

Red Apple - 1 Fruit
Green Apple - 1 Fruit
Pear - 1 Fruit
Banana - 1 No.
Dates - Few
Milk - 2 Cups
Honey - 2-3 Tbspns
Ice Cubes - 1 Cup

METHOD:

Peel, Core and Dice Apples and Pear.
Peel and Dice the Bananas.
De-seed the Dates.
Combine all the Fruits and Dates, pop it into a blender Jar.
Blend the ingredients along with Milk, Ice cubes and Honey.
Purée until all the ingredients are smooth, creamy and well combined.
Pour Apple, Pear, Banana Smoothie into serving glasses.
Served chilled.

NOTES:

Grinding the ice cubes with the fruit yields a perfectly chilled and thick smoothie.
Can substitute Honey with Sugar.
Dates and the Sweetness from the fruits make this Apple, Pear, Banana Smoothie sweet as such.
Add Honey/Sugar if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
Adjust the amount of Sugar/Honey to suit your taste preference.
Can add/combine any other fruit of your choice into this smoothie.
Can use Almond Milk/Greek Yogurt instead of Milk.

November 12, 2018 No comments

CARROT JUICE

     My Mom always says eat Carrots... they are good for your Eyes!!! I have grown up listening to such food quotes, this one is good for that and that one is good for this. She even says "Vitamin A Undu, B Undu, C Undu and Ooo... Undu..."('Undu' means 'there is') when she has to convince us to eat something. Like Spinach, Green Grams, Bittergourd etc., & etc., She would say that eating spinach is good for your hair and it will grow long for which I would surely fall for. I know that were her tactics then, to make us eat healthy food. But the idea got into my head along with the food she served that Spinach has Iron, Papaya has Vitamin A, Green Grams are a good source of Protein etc.,
     So Carrot was one vegetable frequented at home. My brother had to eat it every day, as he started wearing glasses at an early age. She just peels it off and asks us to eat it as such, or sometimes makes Carrot Juice & sometimes add milk and make Smoothies out of it and mostly she makes Carrot Poriyal/Thoran, Carrot Pachadi or add it in Curries and once I even remember her making Carrot Payasam.
    Ok... coming to Carrot juice, it is an easy recipe which can be blended up within minutes in a mixer/juicer. The best way to consume Carrots is to have them raw. So Juicing is one best way and you even don't have to worry about losing the nutrients from it. So I don't think I have to convince you all more into having Carrot Juice but still with a few words of Health Benefits on this Orange Beauty - Carrots. BTW Carrots are not only Orange/Red, but they also come in various other colours like Pink, Purple, Black, Yellow and White.
     Carrots are rich in Vitamins and Minerals. Carrots contain a type of Carotenoid called Beta-carotene that the body can convert into Vitamin A. It is loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K & B and several antioxidant compounds. It is a good source of Potassium and other minerals like Iron, Calcium and soluble Fibres. Carrots are used for preparing Stir-fries, Stews, Salads, Beverages, Desserts, Smoothies, and Candy, as well as it is loaded with a wealth of Health Benefits.

Eye Health - Beta Carotene present in Carrots are converted into Vitamin A which plays an important role in boosting Eye Health.
High Source of Anti-oxidants - Carotenoids, found in carrots and other orange vegetables, are potent antioxidants that can help reduce your risk of various forms of temporary illnesses and serious chronic diseases.
Reduces the Risk of Cancer - High amount of Anti-oxidants & Carotenoids in Carrots & Carrot Juice helps to eliminate free radicals from the body and prevents the growth of Cancerous Cells.
Boosts Immunity - Carrots and carrot juice benefit the immune system by helping to defend the body from free radical damage, harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation. Antioxidants play a major role in boosting immunity.
For a Healthy Heart - Carrots & Carrot Juice can help to keep the Arteries flexible, decreases the inflammation in the lining of blood vessels, reduces the risk of blockages and thus helps maintain a healthy heart.
Maintains Blood Pressure - Fiber can help to remove excess LDL cholesterol from the walls of arteries and blood vessels. Carrot is a good source of Potassium, which is beneficial for maintaining a healthy Blood Pressure.
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels - Potassium present in Carrots & Carrot Juice helps in maintaining cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Carrots are low in calories and sugar content. The essential Vitamins and Minerals present in Carrots helps to prevent Diabetes.
Helps Prevent Alzheimers - Carrots play a major role in boosting brain health, improving memory, and defending against other types of cognitive decline. A regular intake of Carrots & Carrot Juice may curb the onset of neurological problems like Alzheimer disease.
Weight Loss - Carrots & Carrot Juice has no Saturated fats or Cholesterol. It also increases bile secretion, which helps in burning fat. So it is highly recommended for those aiming to lose weight.
Aids Digestion - Carrots & Carrot Juice aids in the smooth functioning of the stomach, heart and liver. The high amount of dietary fibre and its ability to increase bile secretion helps to improve digestion and regulate bowel movement.
Good for Skin & Wound Healing - Beta-carotene, Lutein and Lycopene present in Carrots helps to reduce Wrinkles, heals scars, is also known to prevent Pimples. Beta-carotene is known for healing wounds The juice, when applied topically or taken as a drink, is an excellent home remedy for healthy, vibrant and youthful skin.

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Recipe Type - Drink
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 1- 2
Author - SM

Preparation Time : 3 -5 Minutes

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HOW TO MAKE CARROT JUICE

INGREDIENTS:

Carrots - 2 Cups
Sugar/Honey - 2 Tablespoons
Water - 1 Cup

Add-ons(If preferred):

Lime Juice/Orange Juice - 1/2 Tablespoon
Ginger - a small piece

METHOD:

Thoroughly scrub and wash the Carrots under running water.
Peel off the skin(Optional).
Cut Carrots into small cubes.
Add Carrot Cubes along with some Water into a blender.
Blend until it turns smooth.
Pour the Carrot Juice through a strainer(optional).
The pulp would be thick so it will take some time for the juice to be strained.
To speed up the process, press the pulp with a spoon/spatula.
I use my juicer jar(which came along with my blender) for the purpose, which has a strainer within which makes the process easier.
Collect the strained Carrot Juice in a bowl.
Add Honey/Sugar to sweeten up the Juice.
Pour it into a tall glass and serve the Carrot Juice chilled or at room temperature.
Can add few teaspoons of Lemon Juice/Orange Juice to add zing to the Carrot Juice.
If adding Ginger grind it along with Carrots.

NOTES:

I use a simple blender for making Juices & Smoothies.
Straining the Carrot juice is purely optional.
Blend it until smooth.
Can substitute 1 Cup of Milk/Yogurt with Water and convert the same into Carrot Smoothie.
Adding Sweeteners to Carrot Juice is purely optional.
Adding Lemon Juice or Orange Juice can give you an extra note of taste and flavour to Carrot Juice. But it is purely optional.
Freshly extracted Carrot Juice(without added sweeteners) can be stored in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.

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*TRIVIA: A SIMPLE NOTE

*Carrot Juice is Alkaline, so it is always advisable to juice it alone or combine it up with fruits like Orange, Lemons, Tangerines, Grapefruits etc.,
*Excessive consumption of Carrot & Carrot Juice may cause Carotenemia, a condition where one’s skin turns slightly orange, although this is a rare condition.

January 20, 2020 No comments

      It's Summer!!! It proclaims its arrival with wonderful notes of Chirping birds & Buzzing Bees lingering around the Summer Fruit yielding trees to devour the Fruits. Houseflies loitering behind Mangoes & Jackfruit. The air gets heavy with humidity, comes along slight rustling of dry leaves from a mild breeze & evening showers at times. Along with Summer comes School Holidays commonly called Summer Holidays, Regional New Year, the arrival of relatives or some years go around with trips to your relative's homes. Some go ahead with the ritualistic Summer Vacation Plans.
      The emanating heat from the rise of temperature and way far a step ahead comes the Agni-nakshathram to finish off the Season. The heat makes us all run helter-skelter in search of some source to cool down own body and system. Our ancestors have had their own way to tackle the seasons, maybe Summer or Winter the food and regime followed by them were so much down to earth. They lived a life so close to nature that their lifestyle was precisely healthy - sticking on to the rule "FOOD AS MEDICINE".
   Beat the heat, beat the heat - a mind voice repeatedly insists, finding a way to soothe the scorching heat. Most of us come up with ritualistic Summer Food and Drinks which helps to cool down and hydrate our body system. I have tried to comprise some of the best Juices & Smoothies made from Fresh Fruits and Drinks which are suitable to be catered for Summer. The overall idea is to keep your body cool and well hydrated during Summer.

BUTTERMILK

Buttermilk is a versatile ingredient and is used in various dishes & drinks for its taste & flavour. Buttermilk is one best drink to beat the Summer heat. The very nature of Buttermilk along with its probiotics soothes your stomach and also helps to cut down the body heat. Buttermilk otherwise called as Moru/Mor/Majjige in South Indian languages is converted into flavoured drinks in the name of Neer Mor/Sambharam/Masala Majjige/Chaas etc., It is the same drink prepared with diluted Curd/Yogurt or Buttermilk flavoured with regional preferences.

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NEERAGARAM/PAZHAYA SADHAM/PAZHANKANJI

Pazhankanji/Pazhaya Sadham/Neeragaram all are the names given to a simple but nutritious dish prepared with soaked and fermented left-over Rice - providing us with Nutrition, Health & Strength. It is made by adding few cups of Water to cooked Rice and leaving it aside overnight which facilitates mild fermentation, dramatically changing the flavour, taste and significantly increasing the nutritious value. Adding a Cup of thick Curd/Yogurt & Salt to this humble dish enhances the overall nature, taste & nutrition of the dish. Simply add some crushed Shallots and Kanthari Mulagu(Bird's-eye Chillies), there you get the flavours of the seasonings along with added health benefits of the ingredients. It is one best drink which will instantly cool your system. Best for Breakfast or as a drink.

SAMBHARAM/SPICED BUTTERMILK/NEER MORU

Sambharam/Neer Mor/ Masala Majjige /Chaas is one drink traditionally served in an Indian household as a Drink or had along with rice to finish off the meal. Sambharam/Pacha Moru/ Morum Vellam/Nadan Moru - are all colloquial names for Spiced Butter Milk drink in 'GODS OWN COUNTRY - KERALA'. Yogurt/Curd is churned using a Thayir Mathu/beaten finely in a blender along with Green Chillies, Ginger, Curry Leaves & Lemon Leaves. The herbs add an extraordinary flavour to the drink giving an overall refreshing feel and instantly cools down our body.
It is a common practice in a South Indian household to serve Sambharam/Neer Moru when somebody comes home during hot weather. It is a cool and energizing drink for hot summer days. Sambharam is a famous drink and also an unavoidable part of 'KERALA SADHYA'. It is commonly served at the end of the meal/banquet. It helps you to feel refreshed after a heavy meal and aids digestion too.

LASSI - SWEET PUNJABI LASSI

Lassi - Sweet Punjabi Lassi is a pride of Punjabi Cuisine and a wonderful drink to beat the Summer heat. It is a Curd/Yogurt based Smooth, Creamy and Sweet drink traditionally served in tall Punjabi Glasses or in Matkas(Earthern pots). The results of a tall glass of cool, creamy and sweet Lassi is so instantaneous that it cools your body system immediately, refreshing and rejuvenating your senses. Lassi -creamy, sweet and slightly sour, sometimes salty, sometimes subtly spiced, this drink is utterly refreshing to the core. Another advantage of drinking a Sweet Punjabi Lassi is that it happily falls under the category of a dessert masquerading as a drink.

MANGO LASSI

Yet another refreshing drink for Summer, prepared with ripe Mangoes, Curd/Yogurt and Milk. With the richness of traditional Lassi comes along the flavour of Summer - Mangoes. Mango Lassi is a delicious combination of a Milk Shake and a Smoothie with an authentic Indian touch. Some recipes call for adding a pinch of Cardamom or Saffron to enhance the flavour of the drink. Mango Lassi is one best way to enjoy the seasonal fruit. Serve it as a refreshing drink to quench your thirst during sweltering Summer days or as a Dessert to wash out the spicy dishes.

BADAM MILK

Badam Milk/Badam Doodh is nothing but a flavoured drink prepared with blanched Almonds ground into a fine paste, mixed along with Milk & Sugar, flavoured with Cardamoms and Saffron. Indian drinks were prepared and served specifically to soothe your body according to the prevailing climatic conditions. Drinks with cooling effects were served during Summers and with heating effects were served during winters. Almonds/Badam with their skin has a heating effect on our body. If the drink is prepared for Cooling purpose, then soak the nuts in cold water for 8-10 hours or overnight and prepare the Badam Milk. Soaking them in cold water and blanching them brings out the cooling properties, increases digestibility and their nutritional values.

THANDAI

Thandai ठंडाई is a special drink synonymous to Holi - an exquisite drink prepared with Milk & loads of Nuts, Rose Petals, Saffron Strands with a delicate note of spices in it. Thandai takes the festive fervour to another level. Thandai is one favourite drink which comes into the limelight during Holi and it is India's favourite drink to welcome the upcoming Summer.

RAGI HEALTH DRINK

Ragi Malt or Ragi Koozh is a popular health drink made in most parts of South India. It is one of the best drinks which can hydrate your body and cool down your system. It is commonly prepared with powdered Ragi grain, alternatively can soak the Ragi grain overnight or for at least 8-10 Hours and grind it into a paste, then prepare the same drink. There are different methods and versions of preparing the same drink. Can add Milk/Buttermilk/Curd/Yogurt to Ragi Drink to make it tastier and healthier. Ragi health drink is a perfect drink not only during summers but it also suitable all the year through.

BARLEY DRINK

Barley drink is one best homemade drink to keep your body cool and beat the internal heat. Barley is a cereal grain, white in colour when hulled, a monocotyledon in the shape and colour of a pearl. So it is commonly called as Barley Pearls. As Barley has high soluble fibre, it helps in reducing Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Level. It is also a powerful Diuretic, which proves beneficial in keeping your body cool and benefits a healthy Kidney function too. Barley also helps detoxify our body in a natural way.

FRESH FRUIT JUICE/SMOOTHIES

WATERMELON JUICE

Fruits like Watermelons with rich water content are readily available in the market during Summers. Water-rich fruits hydrate your body and help to cool down your body heat. Let's have some cool water filled Watermelons to beat the summer heat. How do you like them- a Big Luscious Slice of Watermelon or a Glass of chilled Watermelon Juice? Both ways it is one of the best ways to quench your thirst without any guilt of added calories.

HONEYDEW MELON SMOOTHIE

SUNDEW MELON SMOOTHIE

This Sundew Melon Smoothie is a quick fix drink, comfortable and refreshing. The natural sweetness of these Melons serves best to be served as an after meal fruit and when it is in the form of a dessert or a smoothie it would be more perfect. Sundew Melons has rich water content and are an excellent source of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of Potassium and also helps to maintain the fluid balance in the body. Drinking juices prepared from fresh fruit which has high water content helps to balance the fluid loss in the body during Summers.

SOURSOP SMOOTHIE

Fruit Milkshakes/Smoothies, Batidos or Liquados are popular drinks served all over the world, made by blending fresh fruit with ice, milk and sugar. Eating Fruits and Vegetables is a preferred way makes it more comfortable and refreshing and when it is in the form of a dessert or a smoothie it would be more perfect. Soursop Smoothie is a delicious fruit smoothie that comes together in minutes.

MANGO SMOOTHIE

Mangoes are one versatile fruit which can be converted into delicious smoothies or desserts. The soft pulp of the fruit is used for preparing beverages, desserts, smoothies, and candy, as well as it is loaded with a wealth of traditional medical treatments that are used in many parts of the world.

APPLE, PEAR, BANANA SMOOTHIE

APPLE PEAR BANANA SMOOTHIE

POMEGRANATE JUICE

Eating the Pomegranate Arils or drinking it as a Juice, both ways the fruit proves to be beneficial. It is one fruit which is equally good as a fruit and the juice. The reason being the peel contains the maximum amount of antioxidants when juiced releases most of its nutrients. Some find it difficult to deal with the little seeds, which makes juicing the fruit the best way to consume it. All the more drinking Pomegranate Juice allows for quick and easy assimilation of nutrients into the bloodstream.

Pomegranates are loaded with nutrients and has innumerable health benefits. It is a great source of Antioxidants & has a rich source of Vitamin A, C and E. It is also loaded with Minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Iron, Folic Acid, Niacin, Thiamin, Folates and Riboflavin.

ILANEER NANNARI SARBATH

Ilaneer Nannari Sarbath is a cool & refreshing combination of Tender Coconut Water, a syrup made from a cooling natured herb Nannari/Sarsaparilla and Lemon, served with Tender Coconut shavings for a more comforting and refreshing feel. This is a wonderful drink with a perfect combination of taste, flavour, aroma and above all, it cools down your body heat.

GREEN APPLE JUICE WITH HONEY, LEMON & GINGER

This is a wonderful and all the more a detoxifying fruit juice prepared with Green Apples along with Ginger and Lemon. I usually sweeten this drink with honey. Combined together the ingredients which go into this drink helps boost immunity, aids digestion, increase your energy levels and detoxifies your body. Green Apple Juice helps to get rid of Toxins and harmful elements from your liver, kidney and digestive system. Though this drink might be a simple recipe, it comes with a punch. The flavours combine for a sweet-tart concoction that hits your taste buds with a spicy kick from Ginger.

VIRGIN PINA COLADA

Virgin Piña Colada - A simple mocktail recipe, creamy, refreshing and all the more non-alcoholic. It's a sip of paradise in every glass which will surely help you dream yourself sitting under a shady palm tree on a beach, relaxing to the monotonous sound of the waves. An absolute sneak-in for a party - Virgin Pina Colada is so rich and tasty that you won't even miss the alcohol.
This Virgin Piña Colada is a mocktail recipe & one of the easiest drink you can ever make. It’s literally a few chunks of Pineapple and cream of Coconut (Coconut Milk), two distinct and uniquely flavoured ingredients when combined together that they complement with each other so perfectly. Throw the ingredients into a blender along with few ice cubes, blend it up into a smooth, rich and creamy drink. The traditional Piña Colada is garnished with either a Pineapple Wedge, a Maraschino Cherry, or both. Follow your whims and fancy to garnish your Piña Colada, add a small paper umbrella to make it look fancier.

TOMATO JUICE

JUICES & DRINKS TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT, JUICE

TOMATO JUICE

Tomato Juice prepared from fresh Tomatoes is a wonderful drink and it is power-packed with nutrition and a wide range of health benefits. Above all, it cut down your calorie intake and help you create that calorie deficit required to lose weight. Drink Tomato Juice as a beverage or convert it into a wide range of Cocktail.

GRAPE JUICE

It’s very easy to make fresh grape juice at home, no peeling, coring, de-seeding, etc., Just blend the grapes with water in a blender, strain the juice and there you go with a wonderfully refreshing Grape Juice. You don't even need fancy Juicers for the purpose, you can get the job done using a simple blender. Along with loads of health benefits, this homemade Grape Juice is an absolute refreshing drink.

APPLE SMOOTHIE

Apple Smoothie is an absolute bliss to taste buds, a delicious way to treat yourself in the morning. is a tasty and nutritious way to start your day. It will help you feel fuller and all the more it is a guilt-free drink less in Calories. This kids-friendly fresh fruit smoothie recipe is a simple blend of Apple, Dates, Milk, Almond and Honey. This is a quick fix drink, comfortable and refreshing. The natural sweetness of this fruit serves best to be served as an after-meal fruit and when it is in the form of a dessert or a smoothie it would be more perfect. Apple Smoothie I have used a Red Apple and have sweetened the Smoothie with Dates and Honey. I usually use Milk in my smoothie recipes, can substitute Milk with Almond Milk/Yogurt too.

CARROT JUICE

Carrot Juice is an easy recipe which can be blended up within minutes in a mixer/juicer. The best way to consume Carrots is to have them raw. So Juicing is one best way and you even don't have to worry about losing the nutrients from it.

STRAWBERRY MILK SHAKE

This Strawberry Milkshake tastes like pure Strawberry, with a natural taste not too sweet & not too milky. This Milkshake is loaded with Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Cream to give a creamy, thick & pink coloured treat.

PINEAPPLE JUICE

Homemade Pineapple Juice – refreshingly sweet, a bit tangy with just the right amount of tartness made from real fresh pineapples. Easy, simple and loaded with tons of nutrients in every glass. A glass of Pineapple juice is fit enough to serve you with an essential dose of Vitamin C for a day. A delicious tropical delight, which can boost your immunity & also can suppress inflammation.

PANAGAM - TRADITIONAL SOUTH INDIAN REFRESHING DRINK

PANAGAM

Panagam is a natural coolant and it helps to get our body hydrated. This drink is absolutely not limited to be prepared as a Prasadham. It is a totally refreshing drink which can be easily made to quench your thirst on a hot day. Almost all the ingredients in Panagam has health benefits which makes this a totally wonderful and refreshing drink suitable for all Seasons.

So enjoy the Summer by keeping yourself healthy, fit and hydrated. Beat the Summer heat naturally with the above drinks and juices.

May 08, 2019 No comments

HONEYDEW MELON SMOOTHIE

      Honeydew Melons are sweet and creamy melons with a wonderful note of fragrance. This Honeydew Melon Smoothie is a quick fix drink, comfortable and refreshing. The natural sweetness of these Melons serves best to be served as an after meal fruit and when it is in the form of a dessert or a smoothie it would be more perfect. Honeydew Melons has rich water content and are an excellent source of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of Potassium and also helps to maintain the fluid balance in the body.
     Honeydew Melon is a fruit with light yellow hued flesh. It has a delicious combination of a sweet taste & a mild note of fragrance. We can even see Honeydew melon perfumes in the market, noteworthy for its fragrance. The flesh of the fruit is used for preparing beverages, desserts, smoothies, and candy, as well as it is loaded with a wealth of traditional medical treatments that are used in many parts of the world.

       The impressive health benefits of Honeydew Melon include its ability to

Hydrate the body and maintain the body fluids,
High Potassium content helps to curb Hypertension.
The high water content in the fruit proves beneficial for Weight Loss.
The Calcium content in the fruit helps maintain healthy teeth and bones.
Vitamin A in Honeydew Melon helps maintain a healthy Eye and vision.
Vitamin C in the fruit proves beneficial for the skin.
Essential Vitamins and Minerals boosts the overall immune system,
Helps to prevent & treat Diabetes,
The soluble fibres in the fruit help to reduce high Cholesterol level.
It soothes the stomach and promotes digestion.
It also strengthens the Kidneys by flushing out the toxins.
It is good for Pregnant Women.

Honeydew Melons are rich in Vitamins and Minerals. It is loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B and a number of antioxidant compounds. It is a good source of Potassium and other minerals like Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Manganese and soluble fibres.

Recipe Type - Smoothie
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3 - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 15 - 20 Minutes

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HOW TO MAKE HONEYDEW MELON SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS :

Honeydew Melon - 2 Cups
Milk - 2 Cups
Sugar/Honey - 1/4 Cup
Ice Cubes - 1 Cup

METHOD :

Peel, scoop out the pulp in the centre and discard the seeds.
Cut the Honeydew Melon into cubes.
Blend the Honeydew Melon Cubes, Milk, Ice cubes and Sugar in a blender.
Puree until all the ingredients are smooth, creamy, and sugar is well dissolved.
Pour it out into serving glasses.
Served chilled.

NOTES :

Grinding the ice cubes with the fruit yields a perfectly chilled and thick smoothie.
Can substitute Sugar with Honey.
Honeydew Melons are naturally sweet, can prepare the smoothie without any additional sweeteners.
Adjust the amount of Sugar/Honey to suit your taste preference.

How to select the Fruit?

Honeydew melons should be slightly heavier than size.
Choose a fruit that has a smooth, undamaged rind with a waxy outer texture.
Avoid melons that are very soft or feel damp at the stem end.
Smell your honeydew. It should give off a strong & sweet aroma.
Touch the honeydew. It should slightly spring back when you press the blossom end (which is opposite the stem end).
If the honeydew Melon isn't quite ripe yet, store it at room temperature.
Refrigerate it as soon as it ripens to avoid it from becoming overly ripe.
After melon has been cut it should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can last for a few days.

September 13, 2018 No comments

October 05, 2017 No comments

STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

     Love is in the air and February comes along with it proclaiming the arrival of Valentine's Day. Loads of Red Roses, Chocolates, Red Wine/Champagne and Strawberries. I am not sure how these things got synonymous to Valentine's Day. But in many countries, Food & Love are strongly entwined, and this celebration is no excuse for the same. Valentine’s Day is also a great time for making a variety of treats getting particularly fond of Strawberry & Chocolates.
     This is an amazing Strawberry Milkshake Recipes that would be a perfect treat to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day! A Dessert masqueraded into a simple Milkshake. This is a wonderful Strawberry Milkshake. Nothing fancy, nothing difficult and nothing of a gourmet kind. This Strawberry Milkshake tastes like pure Strawberry, with a natural taste not too sweet & not too milky. This Milkshake is loaded with Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Cream to give a creamy, thick & pink coloured treat for this Valentine's Day.
     I love to have a good Strawberry Milkshake and when it tastes all-natural it is extremely tasty & satiating to the senses. But I feel that fast-food milkshakes are artificially flavoured and dyed-pink, which is extremely disappointing to the taste buds. And when it comes to certain dishes I never get it ill-conceived with the idea of making it any healthier which can surely be deceiving. So for an occasional indulgence, get it real and tasty.
     Good quality & naturally flavoured Strawberry Ice cream gives an extremely tasty Strawberry Milkshake. And for the Berries, get them ripe, fresh and make sure they are sweet. Happy slurping Strawberry Milkshake and a Happy Valentine's Day.

Recipe Type - Smoothie, Milkshake
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3 - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 15 - 20 Minutes

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HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

INGREDIENTS:

For Strawberry Milkshake:

Strawberries - 2 Cups
Sugar - 2 Tablespoons
Milk - 1 Cups
Strawberry Ice Cream - 1 Cup

Serving Suggestion:

Strawberry Ice Cream - Few Scoops
Fresh Strawberries - a Few

METHOD:

Hull the Strawberries and cut them into slices.
Sprinkle some Sugar and leave it in the Freezer for about an hour.
Alternatively can freeze the whole Strawberries and use them.
When the Strawberries have frozen, add them into the blender along with the oozed out juices.
Pour in 1/2 a Cup of Milk and blend until smooth.
Add in the remaining Milk and the Strawberry Ice Cream and blend again for a few minutes until well combined.
Pour it out into serving glasses, top it up with a scoop of Strawberry Ice cream.
Serve Strawberry Milkshake chilled garnished with a Strawberry.

NOTES:

Use ripe, fresh & sweet tasting Strawberries.
Freezing the fruit yields a thick & creamy Strawberry Milkshake.
Use a good quality naturally flavoured Strawberry Ice Cream.
The sweetness from the Ice cream is more than enough to sweeten the Milkshake. So adding Sugar is truly optional.

February 11, 2020 No comments

February 18, 2019 No comments

PEAR JUICE WITH HONEY, LEMON & GINGER

When it comes to fresh fruit juices, there is always a preference level running in the family. But anything in the name of a fruit or a fruit juice is always devoured with eyes shut by me. I am the only person who loves the combination drinks at home and all these types of fruit juices are prepared to fascinate my taste buds. Prepared for my whims and fancies. I love smoothies and juices with a combination of fruits.

This is a wonderful and all the more a detoxifying fruit juice prepared with Pear. I have added Ginger and Lemon. I usually sweeten this drink with honey. I make a similar juice substituting Pears with Green Apples or sometimes combine both the fruits too. Pear, Ginger & Lemon when combined together in this drink helps boost immunity, aids digestion, increase your energy levels and detoxifies your body. Pear Juice helps to get rid of Toxins and harmful elements from your liver, kidney and digestive system. Though this drink might be a simple recipe, it comes with a punch. The flavours combine for a sweet-tart concoction that hits your taste buds with a spicy kick from Ginger.

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Recipe Type - Drink
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 1
Author - SM

Preparation Time : 3 -5 Minutes

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HOW TO MAKE PEAR JUICE WITH HONEY, LEMON & GINGER

PEAR JUICE WITH HONEY, LEMON & GINGER

INGREDIENTS :

Pear - 1 No.
Ginger - 1" Piece
Lemon Juice - 2 Tbspn
Honey - 1 Tbspn

METHOD:

Peel and cut Ginger into small pieces.
Peel, Core and Dice the Pear.
Grind Pear and Ginger in a blender until smooth.
Pour out the blended mixture into a tall glass.
Squeeze out the juice from Lemon.
Pour in the Lemon Juice and Honey to the blended mixture.
Stir thoroughly until well combined.
Top it up with Ice Cubes and serve Pear Juice chilled.

PEAR JUICE WITH HONEY, LEMON & GINGER

NOTES:

Can substitute Pear with Green Apple, or combine both the fruits and make the same juice.
Adjust the amount of Honey to suit your taste preference.

November 08, 2021 No comments

     Sundew Melons are sweet and creamy melons with a wonderful note of fragrance. Sundew Melons have a yellow exterior and light golden coloured interiors similar to Cantaloupes. It is also called as Canary Melons due to its bright yellow colour which resembles that of a Canary bird.
    This Sundew Melon Smoothie is a quick fix drink, comfortable and refreshing. The natural sweetness of these Melons serves best to be served as an after meal fruit and when it is in the form of a dessert or a smoothie it would be more perfect. Sundew Melons has rich water content and are an excellent source of Vitamin C. It is also a good source of Potassium and also helps to maintain the fluid balance in the body. Drinking juices prepared from fresh fruit which has high water content helps to balance the fluid loss in the body during Summers.
     Sundew Melon is a fruit with light yellow hued flesh. It has a delicious combination of a sweet taste & a mild note of fragrance. The flesh of the fruit is used for preparing beverages, desserts, smoothies, and candy, as well as it is loaded with a wealth of traditional medical treatments that are used in many parts of the world.

       The impressive health benefits of Sundew Melon include its ability to

Hydrate the body and maintain the body fluids,
The high Potassium content in the fruit helps to curb Hypertension.
The high water content in the fruit proves beneficial for Weight Loss.
The Calcium content in the fruit helps maintain healthy teeth and bones.
Vitamin A in Sundew Melon helps maintain a healthy Eye and vision.
Vitamin C in the fruit proves beneficial for the skin.
Essential Vitamins and Minerals boosts the overall immune system,
Helps to prevent & treat Diabetes,
The soluble fibres in the fruit help to reduce high Cholesterol level.
It soothes the stomach and promotes digestion.
It also strengthens the Kidneys by flushing out the toxins.
It is good for Pregnant Women.

Sundew Melons are rich in Vitamins and Minerals. It is loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B and a number of antioxidant compounds. It is a good source of Potassium and other minerals like Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Manganese and soluble fibres.

Recipe Type - Smoothie
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3 - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 15 - 20 Minutes

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HOW TO MAKE SUNDEW MELON SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS :

Sundew Melon - 2 Cups
Milk - 2 Cups
Sugar/Honey - 1/4 Cup
Ice Cubes - 1 Cup

METHOD :

Peel, scoop out the pulp in the centre and discard the seeds.
Cut the Sundew Melon into cubes.
Blend the Sundew Melon Cubes, Milk, Ice cubes and Sugar in a blender.
Puree until all the ingredients are smooth, creamy, and sugar is well dissolved.
Pour it out into serving glasses.
Served Sundew Melon Smoothie chilled.

NOTES :

Grinding the ice cubes with the fruit yields a perfectly chilled and thick smoothie.
Can substitute Sugar with Honey.
Sundew Melons are naturally sweet, can prepare the smoothie without any additional sweeteners.
Adjust the amount of Sugar/Honey to suit your taste preference.

How to select the Fruit?

Sundew melons should be slightly heavier than size.
Choose a fruit that has a smooth, undamaged rind with a waxy outer texture.
Avoid melons that are very soft or feel damp at the stem end.
Smell your Sundew Melon. It should give off a strong & sweet aroma.
Touch the Sundew Melon. It should slightly spring back when you press the blossom end (which is opposite the stem end).
If the Sundew Melon isn't quite ripe yet, store it at room temperature.
Refrigerate it as soon as it ripens to avoid it from becoming overly ripe.
After melon has been cut it should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

May 01, 2019 No comments

WATERMELON JUICE

Let's have some cool water filled Watermelons to beat the summer heat. How do you like them- a Big Luscious Slice of Watermelon or a Glass of chilled Watermelon Juice? Both ways it is one of the best ways to quench your thirst without any guilt of added calories.
Eating Watermelons or Drinking it as fresh Juice have significant health benefits treating you alongside. Watermelon is a good source of fibre, Vitamins C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B. It is also a good source of Protein and Carbohydrates. It contains Potassium, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorous. Watermelon contains enzymes, organic acids, and natural sugars. And the good news is that Water Melons has no fat or cholesterol, and limited sodium content. All these make Watermelon a must have for a healthy and refreshing diet.

Health Benefits of Water Melon:

The potassium and magnesium in Watermelons reduce Blood pressure.
Vitamin C in Watermelon helps to lower the risk of developing Asthma.
Amino acids in watermelon promote healthy Heart function.
Beta-carotene and Vitamin C, help to reduce Cholesterol Level and keep our eyes healthy.
Watermelon contains about 90 percent water which helps in Weight loss.
The water content in Watermelon reduces body temperature and prevents Heat Stroke.
Vitamin A promotes body tissue growth such as Skin and Hair.
Vitamin C helps maintain collagen and provides structure to both our skin and hair.
Vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as potassium and magnesium, proves beneficial during pregnancy.
These Vitamins can be important to the development of a baby’s brain, nervous and immune systems.
Watermelon can stimulate kidney function and reduce uric acid in the blood.
Vitamins C and A play a role in protecting cells from free radical damage(Cancer).
High level of lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient in Water Melon prevents Cancer.
Rich antioxidants in Watermelon prevent health conditions like Arthritis, Asthma, Stroke, Cancer and Heart Disease.

HOW TO PREPARE WATERMELON JUICE :

What is a big deal in preparing a Watermelon Juice? I usually slice up the watermelons with a major part of the rind and blend it. No Water/Ice Cubes, No added Sugar/Honey nothing, I don't even sieve them, just Water Melons. Refreshing, naturally sweet watermelon juice couldn’t be easier & tastier. I love to have it this way - in its simplest form. You don't even need any fancy juicer for the purpose too, a simple blender will do a perfect job. We get Watermelons round the year in Malaysia and most of the varieties are Seedless too. We can see both Red and Yellow fleshed Watermelons in the market.

Add some sweetening agents, lemon, herbs etc., to add taste and flavour to the drink. Watermelons blend well with fruits like Pomegranate, Berries(Strawberry/Raspberry) and Apple. What I love the most is the Sunset Fruit Punch prepared with three different fruit juices, Pineapple, Orange and Water Melon. Try your hand for refreshing new flavoured fruit blends.

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Recipe Type : Juice
Difficulty : Easy
Serves : 1
Author : SM

Preparation Time : 10 - 15 Minutes

INGREDIENTS :

Watermelon - 2 Cups
Sugar/Honey - 1 Tbspn
Ice Cubes/Water -1/ 2 Cups

Add-ons(If preferred) :

Lime Juice - 1/2 Tbspn
Mint Leaves - Few

METHOD :

Remove the Seeds and Rind(Can leave a major white part if preferred) and cut the Watermelon into chunks.
In a blender jar add Watermelon chunks, Sugar/Honey and Ice Cubes/Water and blend until all the ingredients are well combined and pureed.
Pour the Watermelon Juice into a glass.

For a Citrusy Mint Note in Water Melon Juice :

Add Lime Juice to the pureed Watermelon Juice and give a quick stir.
Pour the Watermelon Juice into a glass.
Garnish the Juice with Mint Leaves and Chill before serving if you like.

NOTES :

Alternatively, place the chunks into a bowl and let them cool in a refrigerator for 1-2 hours before blending.
Can avoid adding Ice Cubes /Water and Sugar/Honey.
Can add Soda Water instead of Water/Ice cubes for a punchy Carbonated Watermelon Juice.
Add any suitable fruit like Pineapple, Orange, Berries, Pomegranate along with Watermelon for a fruity blend of fresh juice.

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PEAR JUICE WITH HONEY, LEMON & GINGER

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How to select the Fruit?

Health Benefits of Water Melon:

HOW TO PREPARE WATERMELON JUICE :

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Add-ons(If preferred) :

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For a Citrusy Mint Note in Water Melon Juice :

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