MANGO BANANA MILKSHAKE RECIPE

Mango is known as king of fruits. It is best consumed as milkshake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. However, the combination of mango with banana is also great when served as milkshake. Just add vanilla ice cream over it and enjoy the most yummy milkshake.

 

 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 mango (ripe)
• 1 banana (ripe)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cold water

Preparation Instructions:

• Peel and cut both banana and mango into pieces.
• Add the cut banana, mango, milk and water in a blender and blend them well.
• The mango banana milkshake is ready. You can add more water to get the required consistency.
• Enjoy it in breakfast or as a pre-lunch or post-lunch snack.

Tips:

• You can crush ice-cubes and add to the shake to make it chill.
• It is advised to consume it immediately and not refrigerate.
• You can garnish it with some dry fruits before serving.
• you can add sugar if the sweetness of fruits is not enough.

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AVOCADO MILKSHAKE RECIPE

The nutritious avocado can be converted into a creamy and rich milkshake providing various health benefits. Avocado is a great source of potassium, proteins and healthy fats. So, don’t hesitate to add it to your milkshake, it will surely come out into a delicious drink.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado (butter fruit) (ripe)
• 1-2 tsp powdered sugar (according to taste)
• 1 glass cold milk
• 1 glass cold water

Preparation Instructions:

• Cut avocado into half and remove the seed.
• Put avocado and all ingredients in the blender and blend them into a smooth paste.
• Add milk if the paste is thick and adjust sugar according to your taste. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy chilled avocado milkshake during hot summers.

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REFRESHING LEMONADE RECIPE

This is the most popular drink made in every home during summers. Some water, some sugar and few lemons and there you are with a refreshing and chilled lemonade to beat the heat. There are different ways of preparing the drink, here is one of the easiest method. Try it out.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water (for syrup)
• 5 – 6 fresh lemons
• 4 to 5 cups chilled water

Preparation Instructions:

• Heat sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves completely. After that, turn off the stove.
• While the syrup is getting prepared, extract the juice from the lemons.
• Take a pitcher and add lemon juice and sugar to it. Add 4 to 5 cups chilled water and mix well.
• Take a taste test and adjust the ingredients accordingly.
• Serve fresh and refreshing lemonade with ice cubes.

Tips:

• Decorate the serving glass with a lemon slice and mint leaves.

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PLUM LEMONADE RECIPE

Plum gives a nice dark pink colour to the lemonade. It not only looks good but also adds a unique taste to the lemonade. Try this refreshing and full of flavours drink for a summer weekend party or to compliment your kids after-play snacks. Read more to get the recipe.

 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 10 small plums (ripe) (halved and de-seeded)
• 5 cups of water
• 6 lemons
• sugar to taste
• ice cube

Preparation Instructions:

• Put the de-seeded plums in a food processor or mixer-grinder and grind them into smooth paste.
• Strain the juice into a pitcher. Extract juice from lemon and add it to the plum juice. Add lemon juice according to your taste preference.
• Add sugar and water. Do not add much water as you will be adding ice cubes too while serving.
• Add ice cubes and serve chilled to beat biting summers.

Tips:

• Adjust the ingredients according to your taste preference. Add more lemon juice if you like it tangy and less sugar if the plums are already sweet.

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GRAPES LASSI | ANGOORI LASSI RECIPE

Black grapes mixed with curd and a creamy drink in your hands. Pour angoori lassi over ice cubes and enjoy.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cup yogurt (dahi)
• 1 cup black grapes
• 1/2 tsp cumin (jeera) seeds
• 4 tbsp sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup ice cubes

Preparation Instructions:

• Roast cumin seeds and crush them into fine powder.
• Add all ingredients along with cumin powder in a blender and blend them well to make angoori lassi.
• Pour the lassi in a glass and garnish it with chopped grapes. Serve chilled.

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DATES BANANA MILKSHAKE RECIPE

A healthy and great way to start your day; dates banana milkshake. It will provide you with energy to start your day and make you feel full.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 400 ml milk (chilled)
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 dates

Preparation Instructions:

• De-seed dates and blend all ingredients well. The dates banana milkshake is ready.
• Pour it into glasses and serve immediately. You can garnish it with some date pieces.

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CRANBERRY LEMONADE RECIPE

As the name reflects; some cranberry juice, some lemon juice and you have got a pink sour drink for summers.

 

 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1.25 cup sugar
• 4 cups water

Preparation Instructions:

• Heat sugar with 1 cup water. Turn off the stove when sugar dissolves.
• Add sugar syrup, cranberry juice, lemon juice and remaining water in a pitcher. Mix well.
• Chill for two hours or use crushed ice while serving.

Tips:

• Reduce the amount of sugar to 1 cup if you are using sweetened cranberry juice.

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BLACK PLUM MOCKTAIL RECIPE

A refreshing purple drink for all your parties. Mix some ingredients with black plum and get a tasty drink for your celebration.

Preparation Time: 5 hours

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 250 g Black Plum (jamun) (approx 2 cups)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1.5 tbsp Grenadine Syrup
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup tbsp black salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 mint leaves (for garnishing)

Preparation Instructions:

• Boil jamun and sugar in water till jamuns become soft.
• Let them cool at room temperature. After that, refrigerate them for 2 hours.
• De-seed the jamuns. Put the jamuns in a broad strainer, push them with a spoon leaving the seeds in the strainer.
• Blend the pulp. Strain the juice with a fine strainer.
• Add grenadine syrup, lemon juice and black salt to the juice and mix well. Chill for 2 hours.
• Add some ice cubes in a glass and pour the black plum mocktail over it. Garnish with mint leaves.

Tips:

• You can decorate the glass this way; spread white salt in a plate and invert the cocktail glass over it.
• The brim will have a fine lining of salt, pour the mocktail in glass without breaking the salt line.

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WATERMELON MOCKTAIL RECIPE

What can be the better option than a watermelon to welcome the summer season. this mocktail will surely get you compliments from your family, friends and guests.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup watermelon (blended)
• 1/2 cup grape (green) juice
• 1/2 cup water
• Ice cubes (according to your preference)
• A wedge of orange
• Watermelon wedge (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

• Place ice cubes in a glass and pour watermelon and grape juice over it.
• Add water and squeeze the orange juice in it. Stir well. It’s ready.

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BLACK PLUM YOGURT SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Black Plum (jamuns) are associated with the childhood memories of picking up jamuns from sideways. Prepare a black plum yogurt smoothie and recall your childhood memories while enjoying the smoothie.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 30 black plum (jamun) (ripe)
• 1.5 cup Yogurt
• A pinch Salt
• Sugar to taste

Preparation Instructions:

• De-seed the jamuns. Blend the pulp into smooth paste.
• Add curd into the paste and mix well.
• Add salt and sugar and mix again.
• Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve chilled.

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PAPAYA JUICE RECIPE

If you don’t prefer a heavy papaya shake, go for the lighter version. Papaya juice tastes great along with enhancing digestion.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 papaya (medium-sized)
• 1/2  cup orange juice
• 1 lemon
• 2 tsp sugar or honey
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 cup chilled water

Preparation Instructions:

• Peel the papaya, de-seed it and cut it into small cubes.
• Blend papaya cubes, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar and water together into a fine paste.
• Check the consistency of the juice and add more water if needed.
• Pour the juice into glasses. sprinkle salt and black pepper powder over it and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

Tips:

• You can blend crushed ice with the juice to make it chilled.

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PAPAYA MILKSHAKE RECIPE

One of the healthiest milkshake, “Papaya milkshake” is a cool delight for biting summers. Gather all ingredients and get your papaya milkshake ready.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup papaya cubes (peeled and de-seeded)
• 1 cup cold milk
• 2 ice cubes (crushed)
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar

Preparation Instructions:

• Blend all ingredients together to make a smooth puree.
• Pour papaya shake into serving glass and serve chilled.

Tips:

• You can add vanilla cream to the shake for a different flavour.
• You can decorate the shake with dry fruits before serving.

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STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

A yummy treat for hot summer days with fresh strawberries and ice cream. This one is a healthy version with no added colours and flavours.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 big glasses

Ingredients:

• 2 cups strawberries (gently peeled)
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 2 cups milk

• 2 cups strawberry ice cream
• 2 tsp sugar

Preparation Instructions:

• Put all ingredients in a blender, blend them till strawberries turn into thick paste.
• Pour the strawberry milkshake in big serving glasses and decorate it with dry fruits or strawberry

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ICED COFFEE RECIPE

Here is a treat for really coffee lovers; iced coffee. There are different ways of making iced coffee, but this is the simplest and the iced coffee will turn out to be very delicious.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 ice cubes
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp coffee powder
• sugar according to taste

Preparation Instructions:

• Melt the coffee powder in hot water, add sugar and let it cool.
• When it comes to room temperature, half-fill two tall glasses with ice cubes (4 each).
• Now pour the coffee mixture and milk over the ice cubes and enjoy iced coffee.

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BADAM MILK RECIPE

Chilled and cardamom flavoured badam milk is just a delight to taste buds. Serve it as a refreshing welcome drink and earn compliments.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 15 almonds (soaked in warm water for 2 hours)
• 1 litre of milk (full cream)
• 1 tsp pistachio (powdered)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• Sugar according to taste

       1 pinch of saffron (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

• Soak saffron (if using) in 2 tbsp cold milk.
• Remove the skin of almonds by rubbing them between your fingers.
• Grind the almonds with 1/4 cup milk and make a smooth paste.
• Take a saucepan and cook the almond paste over low heat for 8 minutes. when the bubbles begin to appear, add the remaining milk and bring it to boil. Let it simmer on low flame again for 5 minutes.
• Now, add sugar according to your taste, pistachio powder, cardamom powder and saffron soaked in milk.
• If you think the consistency of badam milk is thick, add more milk. Bring it to another boil and turn off the stove.
• Let it cool in room temperature and then keep it in refrigerator. Enjoy chilled badam milk.

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