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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PLAIN TRIANGLE PARATHA RECIPE

Plain Paratha is Indian flat-bread made with whole-wheat flour. These parathas can be filled with various stuffings to make aloo paratha, gobi paratha and paneer paratha. However, the plain paratha is easy to make for a quick and healthy breakfast. Add some carom seeds to change the taste and ease digestion. Even if you are a beginner, this step-by-step recipe will help you make the perfect paratha.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Servings: makes 6 parathas

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cup wheat flour (for dough)
• 1/2 cup wheat flour (for dusting)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp carom seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 small bowl of oil (for cooking)

Preparation Instructions:

• Mix wheat flour for dough, 1 tbsp oil, carom seeds and salt in a big bowl. Mix them well with your hands.
• Add water in small quantity and knead a soft dough. Cover the dough with a clean cloth keep it aside for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, knead the dough one more time and divide it into six equal parts making balls. Spread the dry flour for dusting on a separate plate.
• Flatten the balls with your hand on dry flour to cover it with dry flour on both sides. Now, place the flatten ball on roti making board and roll it into thick disc (roti).
• Spread few oil drops and dry flour on the roti and fold it into semi-circle. Again spread few oil drops and dry flour and fold it into a triangle.
• Now, coat it with dry flour and roll into big triangle paratha.The paratha must be thicker than chapati.
• Heat the tava over medium flame and put the roti over the tawa. When you see tiny bubbles on the surface, flip the paratha to another side.
• Apply 1/2 tsp oil on the surface and cook for 30 seconds. Flip it and apply oil on another side. Press the sides of the paratha with a spatula and cook for 30 seconds.
• Repeat the flip-press-cook activity (without applying oil) till golden brown spots appear on the paratha.
• Take it out from the tawa and serve with butter, pickle, curd, tea or any gravy.

Tips:

If you find it difficult to make the parathas in triangle shape, keep it round.

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ALOO PARATHA RECIPE

Aloo paratha is everyone’s favourite. This Indian flat-bread stuffed with potato filling is delicious to eat and is a common breakfast in many Indian kitchens. It is best served with curd, pickle and tea. Here is a step-by-step guide for making aloo paratha. Even if you are new to kitchen environment, you will easily make delicious aloo paratha with this recipe.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Servings: makes 4 paratha

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wheat flour (for making dough)
• 1/2 cup wheat flour (for dusting)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 boiled potatoes (medium sized)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped) or red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• Salt according to taste
• 1/2 small bowl of oil (for cooking)

Preparation Instructions:

• Prepare dough by taking 1 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp oil and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Mix well.
• Add water slowly and knead the mixture into soft dough. Cover it with a soft and clean cloth and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare stuffing for aloo paratha. Mash boiled potatoes and mix coriander leaves, green chillies, garam masala, ginger and salt (don’t forget some salt was added to the dough also) with them.
• Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and make 4 equal balls with the dough.
• Press the dough ball into a pattie and roll it into a small disc (roti) with the help of rolling pin.
• Place the stuffing in centre of the small pattie and wrap it from all sides by folding the pattie. Seal properly to make a round shape.
• Now, press the stuffed ball into pattie and apply some dry flour. Roll it into a roti gently. Don’t make it too thin and take care that the stuffing doesn’t come out.
• Heat the tawa and place the roti over it. Keep the stove on medium flame. When tiny bubbles begin to rise, flip it.
• Spread 1/2 tsp oil over it with a spatula and cook for 30 seconds. Flip it again, apply oil and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Flip and cook (without applying oil) till light brown bubbles appear on both sides of the paratha.
• Take it off from the tawa and make all parathas in the similar manner.
• Serve aloo paratha with tea, curd or pickle. A perfect Indian breakfast.

Tips:

• You can add some carom seeds in the dough or stuffing.
• Make the stuffing balls comparatively smaller than the dough ball so that the stuffing doesn’t come out.

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LACCHA PARATHA RECIPE

Making laccha paratha is an art. The ingredients are same as for plain paratha; it’s just the change in the technique which makes delicious, crispy and multi-layered laccha paratha. Just try making these parathas and you will see how easy they are and what a nice taste they have. Here is the step-by-step recipe of laccha paratha.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Servings: makes 4 parathas

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour (maida) (for dough)
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour (for dusting)
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 small bowl of oil (for cooking)

Preparation Instructions:

• Mix 1 cup maida, 1 tbsp oil and salt in a large bowl. Now add warm water in small small quantity and knead it into a soft dough.Cover the dough with a soft cloth and keep it aside for 20 minutes.
• Now, divide the dough into 4 equal part and make balls with them. Take a ball, flatten it, cover it with dry flour and roll it with a rolling pin into a thin disc.
• Apply 1/2 tsp oil over the roti and sprinkle some dry flour over it. Now, hold a 1/2 inch wide strip from one edge of the roti and fold it like a japanese fan (a stack of folded strips).
• Now, roll it like a swiss roll and stick the end properly. Repeat the steps with all the dough balls.
• Now, take a roll, cover it with the dry flour and roll it gently into roti (round shape).
• Heat a tawa on medium flame and place the paratha on the hot tawa. When tiny bubbles begin to rise on the surface, flip it.
• Apply 1 tsp oil on both sides of the paratha and flip and cook till the golden brown spots appear. Make all the laccha parathas like this.
• The laccha paratha is ready. Take is out on a plate and serve with chutney or any gravy.

Tips:

• You can also try the combination of 1/2 cup wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose flour.
• Don’t apply pressure while rolling the laccha paratha. You will see more visible layer this way.

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GOBI PARATHA RECIPE

A paratha with delicious gobi stuffing is one of the best Indian breakfast. The method of preparing the paratha is not too tough, although time consuming for beginners. If you are fed up simple aloo gobi sabzi, try these parathas for a change. Follow the recipe to enjoy delicious gobi paratha as breakfast.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Servings: makes 4 parathas

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups wheat flour (for dough)
• 1/2 cup wheat flour (for dusting)
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 cup cauliflower (gobi) (grated)
• 1 small potato (boiled, peeled and grated)
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt according to taste
• 1/2 bowl (small) oil
• 2 tbsp butter

Preparation Instructions:

• Mix 1.5 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp oil and salt in a bowl and make a soft dough by adding water in small quantities. Cover the dough with a thin cotton cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare stuffing. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and chopped onion to it. Saute till onions become golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and cook for 30 seconds. Now add grated cauliflower and saute it for a minute. Add salt (some salt is added to the dough too) and mix well.
• Cook covered on low flame till the cauliflower become tender. Stir in between to avoid sticking.
• Now, add garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander leaves and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes and add grated potato. mix and turn off the flame.
• Let the stuffing cool for 5 minutes. In the meantime divide the dough into 4 equal parts (round shape). Then, divide the stuffing too in four equal parts.
• Take a dough ball and apply dry flour on it. Press it on the rolling board and roll it into a thick small pattie.
• Place the stuffing in the centre of the pattie. Enclose the stuffing by pulling the sides of the pattie towards the stuffing and sealing it on the top forming a round-shaped ball.
• Press the stuffed ball over rolling board and gently roll it into a thick big roti by applying dry flour.
• Heat a tawa and put the stuffed roti on it. Flip when bubbles begin to appear. Apply oil and cook for 30 seconds. Again flip and apply oil on other side. Cook on both sides till brown spots appear on both sides.
• Take it out on a plate, spread butter over it and serve hot with curd, pickle and tea. make all the parathas in similar manner.

Tips:

• Use green chillies according to your taste preference.
• While spreading butter over parathas, pinch them with a fork, the butter will go inside and bring a different taste.

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ONION PARATHA RECIPE

Take a break from the plain paratha and try out this quick onion paratha. The taste of onions mixed with few spices and wheat flour is awesome. The method is quick and easy as you don’t have to fill the stuffing separately. Knead the stuffing and wheat flour together to make a quick breakfast.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Servings: makes 6 parathas

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wheat flour (for dough)
• 1/2 cup wheat flour (for dusting)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 bowl oil (small)Salt according to taste

Preparation Instructions:

• Heat a tbsp oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and onions. Saute till they turn light brown.
• Now add green chillies, coriander powder, garam masala, coriander leaves and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the flame. Let the mixture cool.
• In a bowl, take 1 cup wheat flour, 1 tbsp oil, cooked onion mixture and salt according to taste. Add water in small quantities and knead a soft dough. Cover the dough with a clean cotton cloth and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
• Divide the dough into 6 balls, gently press between your palms and make a dough pattie. Coat it with dry flour and roll into a round disc (roti).
• Heat a tawa on medium flame and place the roti over it. When you see tiny bubbles rising on the surface, flip it. Apply 1/2 tsp oil and cook for 30 seconds. Repeat oiling and cooking on another side.
• Cook on both sides till golden brown spots appear on the paratha. Make all parathas like this and serve hot with curd.

Tips:

• You can also add 2 tbsp chopped spring onion in the dough for a different taste.
• You can also try it in triangle shape.

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