Ginger Beer

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1/2 cup grated ginger (adrak)
1 clove
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 bottles (300 ml) chilled soda water

For The Garnish
25 ginger (adrak) , thinly sliced
4 cloves (laung / lavang)

Method :

Boil 2 cups of water in a pan. , add ginger, cloves and sugar and stir till the sugar dissolves.Strain using a strainer and keep aside to cool.In each pilsner glass place equal quantity of ginger slices and a clove. Pour equal quantity of ginger juice, lemon juice and top it with 1 bottle of chilled soda water.
Serve immediately.

Alphonso Panha

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredients :

5 alphonso mangoes
5 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
10 strands of saffron (kesar) strands , soaked in 2 tsp
2 1/2 cups chilled water
2 tsp chirongi nuts (charoli)

Method :

Spear each mango one at a time with a fork and hold over direct flame or place them under hot grill until both the sides completely scorch the skin, turning them few times.Cool and peel off the skin.Scrape the cooked pulp, add the sugar, salt and saffron and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Pour into a bowl, add the water and chill.Serve chilled garnished with chironji.

Carrot, Tomato and Beetroot Juice

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 small glasses

Ingredients :

2 cups chilled carrot juliennes
1 cup chilled tomato segments
3/4 cup chilled beetroot strips
a pinch of salt

For Serving
8 ice-cubes

Method :

Add the carrots, tomato and beetroot a few at a time in a hopper.Add the salt to the juice and mix well.Pour equal quantities of the juice into 4 individual glasses.
Serve immediately topped with 2 ice-cubes in each glass.

Herbal Coffee

Preparation :10 minutes
Cook :20 minutes
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 tbsp coffee powder
2 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
2 \" piece of ginger (adrak)
a hanful of tulsi (Indian basil) leaves
4 tbsp jaggery (gur)
4 glasses of water

Method :

Wah the tulsi leaves.boil water, add all the ingredients.boil till the raw coffee smell disappears and the coffee reduces to 2 glasses. strain and drink hot. this is a good cure for headache, cold, sinus, nausea, cough and fever.

Date Honey Banana Shake

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :5 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 1 glass

Ingredients :

1/4 cup dates (khajur) , deseeded
1 cup milk
1/2 banana / 1/4 cup sliced banana
1 tbsp honey
4 to 6 ice cubes

Method :

Heat the milk in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Switch off the flame, add the dates and keep aside to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.Combine the date-milk mixture, banana, honey and ice-cubes a mixer and blend in till smooth.
Serve immediately.

Pancham milk

Preparation :null
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

Milk 5 cups
Coconut milk 1/2 cup
Honey 1/4 cup
Rose water 1 teaspoon
Ripe mango pulp 1/4 cup
Ice cubes as required
Almonds, blanched and slivered 8-10
Pistachios, blanched and slivered 8-10
Rose petals for garnish

Method :

Bring milk to a boil in a thick-bottomed vessel. reduce heat and allow to simmer on low heat for fifteen minutes or till milk is thick and creamy. remove from heat and allow to cool.2. combine milk, coconut milk, honey, rose water and mango pulp and blend in a processor along with a few ice cubes. 3. add almond and pistachio slivers, stir and serve

Kiwi Virgin Mojito

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

4 chopped kiwi
240 ml sugar syrup
4 tbsp lemon juice
1 bottle soda
1 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1/2 tsp chaat masala
crushed ice
chopped mint leaves (phudina) as required

Method :

Combine the lemon juice, some mint and sugar in a bowl and muddle (lightly crush) all the ingredients together using a muddler. Keep aside.Blend half of the chopped kiwi, some crushed, black salt and chaat masala in a mixer.Take 4 tall glasses place some crushed ice in each glass, pour equal quantity of muddled syrup and kiwi mixture, add some mint and kiwi.Pour soda over it.
Serve immediately.

Kokum Sherbet

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :9 mins
Total Time :11 mins
Servings :Makes 10 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup kokum
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
3/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)
a pinch of citric acid (nimbu ka phool)

Method :

Combine the kokum and 1 cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Drain the kokum-water mixture and keep the kokum and the drained water aside.
Combine the kokum and ½ cup of drained kokum water in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
Combine the sugar and ½ cup water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring once in between after 4 minutes.
Add the prepared kokum paste and mix well.
Strain it using a sieve and keep the kokum-sugar mixture aside and discard the kokum remains.
Add the cumin seed powder, black salt and citric acid to the kokum-sugar mixture and mix well.

How to proceed

Just before serving, put 2 tbsp of the prepared kokum mixture in glass and pour ½ cup of chilled water over it.Serve immediately.

Handy tip:

Cool the kokum-sugar mixture completely and store refrigerated in an air-tight container.

Any Fruit Flip

Preparation :5 min
Cook :nil
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 tbsp fresh chopped strawberries
1 scoop Vanilla Ice-Cream
1/2 cup cold milk
1 tbsp sugar
4 ice-cubes
To garnish
1 cherry
mint leaves (phudina)

Method :

Blend all the ingredients including icecubes in a blender.Pour into a tall glass.Garnish with cherry & mint leaves.
Serve immediately.

Cold Reliever

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :8 mins
Total Time :13 mins
Servings :Makes 1 cup

Ingredients :

1 1/2 tbsp of spice powder , recipe below
1 1/2 tsp misri (khadi sakhar)
2 tbsp milk

For The Spice Powder (makes 4 1/2 Tbsp)
1/4 cup coriander (dhania) seeds
1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 1/2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds

Method :

For the spice powder

Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow the mixture to cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth powder. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Combine 1 cup of water, 1½ tbsp of the prepared spice powder and misri in a broad non-pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Strain with the help of a strainer.
Serve immediately.

Apple Strawberry Shake

Preparation :5 min
Cook :nil
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

3 apples
10 to 12 strawberries mixed with 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup strawberry crush
1 bottle soda
10 to 12 tbsp vanilla ice-cream
crushed ice

FOR GARNISHING
strawberries cut into slits

Method :

Peel and cut apples into pieces.Chop the strawberries into pieces and mix with sugar.Mix apples ,strawberries ,strawberry crush,ice and soda in a mixer and blend for a minute.Then add the vanila icecream and blend again for a minute.Pour into cocktail glasses.Garnish with slit strawberry on the edge.
Serve immediately.

Non- Alcoholic Margarita

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh sweet lime (mosambi) juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp powdered sugar
10 ice-cubes

Method :

Rub a lemon halve along the rim of a glass.Place the glass gently over a plate containing salt. Dust of the excess salt.Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 1 more glass. Keep aside.Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.Pour equal quantity of the drink into each of the salt rimmed glasses.
Serve immediately.

Citrus Punch

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients :

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp sugar syrup
1 cup crushed ice
3 cups fresh orange juice
3 cups fresh sweetlime juice
2 bottles (300 ml) chilled soda

Method :

Combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker and mix well.Transfer the above mixture to a punch bowl.Add the orange juice, sweetlime juice and mix well using a ladle.Pour the chilled soda and stir once, using a ladle.
Serve immediately.

Fresh Mint and Lemon Tea

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tsp lemon juice

Method :

Combine the mint leaves, lemon juice and 2 cups of hot water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Serve warm or cool and serve.

Date and Apple Shake

Preparation :2
Cook :20
Total Time :22 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

Ingredients
4 cups low fat milk
1 large sized apple, chopped
10 black dates (kala khajur), deseeded and finely chopped
a few drops of vanilla essence
3 to 4 ice-cubes

Method :

Soak the dates in ½ cup of warm milk and leave aside for at least 20 minutes.Blend all the ingredients in a liquidiser and pour into 4 individual glasses.
Serve chilled.

Mixed Sprouts Beetroot Healthy Lunch Veg Salad

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 1 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup boiled mixed sprouts
1/4 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1/4 cup grated beetroot
1 cup iceberg lettuce torn into pieces
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts , placed in cold for 5 minutes
1/4 cup chopped spring onions
2 cherry tomatoes , cut into halves
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

To Be Mixed Into A Dressing
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp chilli powder
salt and to taste

Method :

It can be taken to work in a lunch box with a dressing in a separate small container.
Just before eating, mix the dressing and toss well. Eat immediately.

Onion Roti

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 6 rotis (6 roti )

Ingredients :

1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 cup finely chopped onions
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
2 tbsp melted ghee
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
oil for cooking

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead to make a soft smooth using enough water.Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle with the help of a little whole wheat flour.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each roti, using a little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.Serve immediately.

Apple, Banana and Date Salad

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

2 cups apple cubes (unpeeled)
1/2 cup sliced bananas
1/4 cup chopped dates (khajur)

To Be Mixed Into A Dressing
1/4 cup readymade pineapple juice
1/4 tsp lemon rind
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder
1 tsp powdered sugar
salt and to taste

Method :

Combine all the ingredients along with the prepared dressing in a deep bowl and toss well.
Serve immediately.

Punjabi Chole Masala

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup kabuli chana (white chick peas) , soaked overnight and drained
1 tea bag or tsp of tea powder powder tied in muslin cloth
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp chole masala
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste

Method :

Combine the kabuli chana, salt, tea bag and enough water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Discard the tea bag and drain the kabuli chana. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions, ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minute or till the onions turn translucent.
Add the chole masala, chilli powder, dried mango powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, salt and 1 cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the kabuli chana, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Mash the kabuli chana once lightly with a help of a masher.
Serve hot.

Potato Cheese Grilled Sandwich

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients :

16 boiled and peeled potato slices
4 cheese slices
8 bread slices
8 tsp butter
8 tsp green chutney
chaat masala for sprinkling
salt for sprinkling
butter for brushing

For Serving
tomato ketchup
green chutney

Method :

Place 4 bread slices on a clean, dry surface and spread 1 tsp of the butter and 1 tsp of green chutney on each bread slice.
On each of the two bread slices, arrange 4 potato slices and sprinkle some chaat masala and salt evenly over it.
Place a cheese slice over it and sandwich it with another bread slice with the buttered-chutney side facing downwards.
Again spread a little butter on the sandwiches and press it lightly.Place both the sandwiches in a greased and pre-heated sandwich griller and grill it for 4 to 5 minutes or till the sandwiches turns golden brown in colour and crisp.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to make 2 more sandwiches.Cut each sandwich into 2 pieces diagonally using a sharp knife.Serve immediately with tomato ketchup and green chutney.

Achari Chana Pulao

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

Main Ingredients For Making Achari Chana Pulao
2 tbsp aam ka achaar
1/2 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
1 1/4 cups long grained rice (basmati)
2 tbsp melted ghee
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
2 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup sliced onions
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Blend the mango pickle in a mixer to a coarse paste. Keep aside.Clean, wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the fennel seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, big cardamom, cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the ginger-garlic paste, kabuli chana, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, salt and the prepared pickle paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the 2½ cups hot water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Cucumber Pachadi

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :8 mins
Total Time :18 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings (4 serving )

Ingredients :

1 cup cucumber cubes
1/2 cup whisked fresh curds (dahi)
3 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 cup onion cubes
1 slit green chilli
salt to taste
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 dry red chilli (pandi) , broken into pieces
2 tbsp finely chopped onions

Method :

Heat 2 tsp of coconut oil in a deep non-stick kadhi, add the ginger and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the cucumber, green chilli and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Transfer into a bowl and keep aside to cool completely.Once cooled, add the curds and salt and mix well. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tsp of coconut oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, red chilli and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the tempering over the cucumber-curds mixture and mix well.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.Serve chilled.

Mini Bean Tacos

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :40 mins
Servings :Makes 14 mini tacos (14 mini taco )

Ingredients :

For The Taco Shells
1/4 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
a pinch of dried oregano
a pinch of carom seeds (ajwain)
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
plain flour (maida) for rolling
oil for deep-frying

For The Rajma Filling
2 tbsp rajma (kidney beans) , soaked for 8 hours and drained
1/4 tsp soda bi-carb
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped cabbage
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions (whites and greens)
2 tbsp finely chopped lettuce
2 tbsp deseeded and chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp grated processed cheese

For The Topping
1 tbsp grated processed cheese

Method :

For the taco shells
For the taco shellsSieve the maize flour and plain flour together in a deep bowl.Add the oregano, carom seeds, turmeric powder, oil and salt and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough warm water.Divide the dough into 3 equal portions.Roll out a portion into a 225 mm. (9”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling and prick it with a fork at regular intervals.Cut out 3 circles of 75 mm. (3”) diametereach.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make 12 more taco shells or till the dough gets over.Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry, 1 at a time, till it turns light brown in colour from both the sides.Once it turns light brown, immediately shape it into a shell (‘u’ shape) using a pair of tongs and a frying laddle and continue deep-frying while holding the shell till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain it on an absorbent paper.Repeat steps 7 and 8 to make 13 more taco shells.Allow it to cool completely, store in an air-tight container. Keep aside.
For the rajma filling
For the rajma fillingCombine the rajma, baking soda, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain the excess water and keep the rajma aside to cool completely.Combine the cooked rajma, and all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
How to pack
How to packPack the taco shells in an air-tight box and the rajma filling with cheese sprinkled on top in a separate air-tight tiffin box.

Vegetable and Lentil Pulao

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :35 mins
Total Time :1101 hours 50 minutes
Servings :Makes 6 servings

Ingredients :

For The Rice-dal Mixture
1 1/4 cups rice (chawal) soaked for 30 minutes and drained
3/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1/2 cup thinly sliced deep-fried onions
3/4 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (french beans , carrots and green peas)
2 pinches saffron (kesar) strands dissolved in 2 tsp of milk
salt to taste

For The Curry
2 tbsp ghee
1 cup whisked fresh curds (dahi)
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Onion Paste (using A Little Water)
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
2 tbsp grated fresh coconut
4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
25 mm (1”) piece ginger (adrak)
4 garlic (lehsun) cloves
1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
2 cardamoms
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera)

Other Ingredients
2 tsp ghee for greasing
2 tbsp milk
1/2 cup deep-fried onions

For Serving
fresh curd

Method :

For the rice-dal mixture
For the rice-dal mixtureBoil the rice. Each grain of the cooked rice should be separate. Drain and keep aside.Combine the dal and 1½ cups of water in a deep non-stick kadhai and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes or till the dal is cooked. Keep aside.Combine the rice, dal, mixed vegetables, fried onions, saffron-milk mixture and salt in a bowl and mix well.Divide the rice-dal mixture into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
For the curry
For the curryHeat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the prepared onion paste and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Remove from the flame, add the curds, sugar and salt and mix well. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedGrease a microwave safe baking bowl with ghee, put 1 portion of the rice-dal mixture and spread it evenly using the back of a spoon.Pour the prepared curry and spread it evenly.Finally put all the remaining rice-dal mixture and spread it evenly.Pour the milk over it, cover with a lid and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 15 to 20 minutes or microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes.Just before serving, turn upside down on a big serving plate.Serve immediately with fresh curds.

Tamarind Rice

Preparation :30 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :45 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings (4 serving )

Ingredients :

For The Masala (makes Approx. 1/3 Cup)
1 1/2 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
3 to 4 whole dry Kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)

Other Ingredients
1 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)
asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup tamarind (imli) pulp
2 1/2 cups cooked rice
salt to taste

Method :

For the masala
For the masalaHeat a small pan, add all the ingredients and dry roast on a slow flame for 5 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedHeat the oil in a kadhai, add the peanuts and sauté on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn light pink in colour while stirring continuously.Add the chana dal, urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a minute, while stirring continuously.Add the tamarind pulp, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till the mixture thickens.Add the prepared masala, rice and salt and toss gently. Serve hot.

Doodhi Muthia

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :46 mins
Total Time :611 hours 1 minutes
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

2 cups grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/4 cup grated onions
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup semolina (rava / sooji)
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 pinches of baking soda
3/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
3 1/4 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Squeeze out excess water from the grated bottle gourd and onions and discard the liquid.Combine the bottle gourd, onions, whole wheat flour, semolina, besan, ginger paste, green chilli paste, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, lemon juice, sugar, coriander, baking soda, ½ tsp of asafoetida, salt and 1 tsp of oil in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough.Apply ¼ tsp of oil on your hands and divide the mixture into 4 equal portions.Shape each portion into a cylindrical roll approximately 150 mm. (6\") length and 25 mm. (1\") in diameter.Arrange 2 rolls on a greased sieve and steam in a steamer for 20 minutes.Repeat step 5 to steam 2 more rolls.Remove, cool slightly and cut into 12 mm. (½”) slices and keep aside.For the tempering, heat the remaining 2 tsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, sesame seeds and remaining asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a 30 seconds.Add the muthia pieces and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour and crisp.Serve immediately garnished with coriander.

Kulchas

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 10 kulchas

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp instant dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
2 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
5 tsp butter for brushing

Method :

Combine the yeast, sugar and 5 tbsp of lukewarm water in a bowl and mix well. Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Combine the whole wheat flour, yeast-sugar mixture, curds and salt and in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough, using enough water.
Cover the dough with a lid or damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Add the oil and knead very well.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
Press a portion of the dough flat on a rolling board and roll into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling, sprinkle ¼ tsp of nigella seeds evenly over it.
Roll again out into a 125 mm. (5\") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place a kulcha over it with the nigella seeds side facing downwards.
Cook it on one side till it puffs slightly and then turn over.
Cook it on the other side till it puffs a little and then roast it on an open flame till it turns golden brown from both the sides.
Repeat the steps 6 to 10 to make 9 more kulchas.Brush each kulcha with a ½ tsp of butter and serve immediately.

Nylon Khaman Dhokla

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings (15 piece )

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups besan (bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tbsp semolina (rava)
4 tsp sugar
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
3 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 to 3 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp chopped green chillies

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
green chutney

Method :

Combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7\") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise.Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Remove from the flame, add ½ cup of water and mix well.Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly.Cut into pieces, garnish with coriander and serve immediately with green chutney.

Rajma Chawal

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :23 mins
Total Time :5138 hours 33 minutes
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 cup rajma (kidney beans) , soaked overnight and drained
3 cups cooked rice (chawal) or leftover rice (chawal)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Add the onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the rajma and 1 cup of water, mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.Add the cooked rice, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the coriander and mix well.
How to pack
How to packAllow it to cool completely, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.

Strawberry Float

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 glass

Ingredients :

2 1/2 tbsp strawberry crush
1 tsp lemon juice
1 scoop vanilla ice-cream
3/4 cup soft drink (lemon flavour)

Method :

Pour the strawberry crush in a tall glass.
Add the lemon juice, vanilla ice-cream and finally top it with aerated drink.
Serve immediately.

Kokum Mango Drink

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

7 to 8 kokum peel
2 tbsp raw mango pulp
salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
a pinch chaat masala
ice cubes as required

Method :

Wash the kokum peels and soak in enough water for 10-15 minutes.Squeeze out the kokum peels properly and strain the mixture.Add 2 cups chilled water, sugar, salt, cumin seeds powder, chaat masala and raw mango pulp and mix well until sugar dissolves completely..
Pour into long glasses and put some ice cubes and serve chilled.

Blackberry Banana Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 glass

Ingredients :

1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup roughly chopped banana
1/4 cup curd (dahi)
1 tsp honey
4 ice-cubes

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Serve chilled.

Kiwi Infused Coconut Water

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :2454 hours 5 minutes
Servings :Makes 1 servings

Ingredients :

12 kiwi cubes
2 1/4 cups tender coconut water

Method :

Put the kiwi cubes in the infusing tube and close the lid.Fill the bottle with coconut water, place the infusing tube in it, close the lid of the bottle tightly and shake it lightly.
Keep aside to infuse for 4 hours.

Doodhi Papaya Infused Water

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :1853 hours 5 minutes
Servings :Makes 1 servings

Ingredients :

8 bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes
5 papaya cubes

Method :

Put 5 bottle gourd cubes, all the papaya cubes and the remaining 3 bottle gourd cubes in the infusing tube and close the lid.Fill ¾ of the bottle with water, place the infusing tube in it, close the lid of the bottle tightly and shake it lightly.
Keep aside to infuse for 2 to 3 hours.

Orange Mint Infused Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 servings

Ingredients :

4 thick malta orange slices
10 to 12 mint leaves (phudina)

Method :

Put 2 orange slices, mint leaves and the remaining 2 orange slices in the infusing tube and close the lid.Fill ¾ of the bottle with water, place the infusing tube in it, close the lid of the bottle tightly and shake it lightly.Keep aside to infuse for 2 hours.Once the water has been infused with the flavor of orange, remove the peel of all the orange slices and discard them so that the infused water doesn't turn too sour or bitter.Put the peeled orange slices back into the infusing tube.

Jeera Sip

Preparation :null
Cook :5 min.
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp Sedha namak
1/4 tsp black pepper (kalimirch) powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
mint leaves (phudina) to garnish and to give flavour

Method :

Take one and half cup of water and put all the ingredients except lemon juiceAllow it to boil properly till it remains one cup.Now sieve it in a cup and put lemon juice and some mint leaves.Serve it hot and enjoy the flavour. it is good for stomach and sour throat.

Thanda Thanda Cool Cool

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1 medium size pineapple
2 medium size dragon fruits
3/4 cup sugar
12 ice cubes
a pinch of salt
1 cup water

For Garnishing
mint sprigs

Method :

Peel the pineapple and cut into cubes.Add 1/4 of the sugar, 1/4 tsp of salt, 6 ice cubes and blend in a mixer to a smooth puree. Add 1/2 cup of water, mix well.Pour the pineapple mixture in the glasses till half filled and refrigerate for 10 minutes.Peel the dragon fruit and cut into cubes,add the remaining sugar, salt and ice cubes and blend in a mixer to a smooth puree. Add some water and mix well.Remove the glasses with the the pineapple mixture from fridge and with the help of a spoon pour the dragon fruit puree slowly to fill the rest half of glass, taking care that it does not get mixed with the pineapple mixture.Garnish with mint leaves and refrigerate this for 5 minutes.
Serve chilled.

Hawaiian Punch

Preparation :10 mins.
Cook :Nil.
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 12 glasses.

Ingredients :

2 large cans (850 grams each) pineapple juice
4 bottles ginger ale
1 cup mixed fruits
ginger-ale ice

Method :

Chill the cans and ginger-ale bottles.Mix all the ingredients in a large jug.
Tips : Serve in individual glasses and top with ginger-ale ice.

Peach and Ginger Cooler

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :4 mins
Total Time :14 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup peach cubes
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups chilled lemonade

Method :

Combine the peach, ginger, sugar and ¾ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
Once cooled blend it in a mixer till smooth.
Pour 2 tbsp of the peach-ginger mixture in a glass, top it with ½ cup chilled lemonade.Repeat step 3 to make 3 more glasses.
Serve immediately.

Strawberry Pineapple Juice

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 small glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup readymade pineapple juice
1 cup chilled and roughly chopped strawberries
2 tbsp sugar

Method :

Combine all the ingredients and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.Pour equal quantities of the juice into 4 individual glasses.
Serve immediately

Mint Zink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 14 serving

Ingredients :

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp cucumber cubes
35 ml apple juice
30 ml kiwi crush
4 ice cubes
cucumber rings for garnish

Method :

Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer till smooth.Pour it in all tall glasses with ice cubes.
Garnish with cucumber rings or cucumber stick.

Kit Kat Milkshake with Ice- Cream

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 3 glasses

Ingredients :

8 kit kat chocolate fingers
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups chilled milk

For The Topping
3/4 cup beaten whipped cream
3 tbsp crushed kit kat chocolate fingers
3 kit kat chocolate fingers

Method :

Combine the kit kat fingers, vanilla ice-cream and milk in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the milkshake into 3 individual glasses.Keep refrigerated till serving.Just before serving top it with a little beaten whipped cream, 1 tbsp of crushed kit kat fingers and 1 kit kat finger in each glass.
Serve immediately.

Grapo Smoothie

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :2 mins
Total Time :22 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

3 cups green grapes
3 tender mango , chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whipped cream
1 tsp sugar
8 ice cubes
salt rim for garnish

Method :

Combine grapes and mango in blender and blend till the mixture is smooth and frothy. Keep aside.In a bowl, mix water, lemon juice, sugar and whipped cream.For the salt rim, apply a little lemon juice on the rim of each glass and then invert on the salt.Pour the juice in the glasses and top with the mixture of water, lemon juice, sugar and whipped cream.
Add 2 ice cubes in each glass and serve fresh.

Tulsi and Citrus Pina Colada

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1/2 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
fresh tulsi leaves (indian basil) as required.

Method :

Add coconut cream, pineapple juice,orange juice,a few tulsi leaves and ice in a blender and blend until combine.Pour in to glasses and garnish with tulsi leaves.

Iced Tea

Preparation :-
Cook :-
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

4 tsp tea leaves
1 lemon
10 tsp sugar
few mint leaves (phudina)
4 tsp lemon juice

Method :

Boil five cups of water, add sugar and tealeaves and brew the tea for a minute.Add eight to ten fresh mint leaves.Remove from heat, strain and set aside to cool.Cut the lemon into round slices.When the tea cools to room temperature add lemon juice and mix well.Pour a cup of the decoction into an ice tray and set it to freeze for making \"tea\"

Strawberry Cocktail

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup crushed ice
8 tbsp strawberry crush
6 tsp lemon juice
4 tbsp orange juice
6 tbsp sugar syrup
8 strawberries slices
2 bottles chilled carbonated soft drink (lemon flavour)

For The Garnish
4 strawberries fans

Method :

In a rock glass, place ¼ cup of crushed ice.Add 2 tbsp of strawberry crush, 1½ tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp orange juice and 1½ tbsp sugar syrup and stir using a stirrer.Repeat the steps 1 and 2 to make 3 more glasses.Drop 2 strawberry slices, top it with ½ bottle of carbonated lemon drink and serve immediately garnished with a strawberry fan on the rim of each glass.

Handy tip
12 to 15. Freshly crushed strawberries can be substituted. When strawberry are in season, crush them using a muddler and use in recipe.

Dudhi ka Ras

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
8 to 9 tulsi (Indian basil) leaves
5 to 6 mint leaves (phudina)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper (kalimirch) powder

Method :

Cut dudhi in small cubes.Add all other ingredient in it.Make a juice of it with the juicer.Get a clear juice from malmal cloth.

Angels Dream

Preparation :7 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :7 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1 green apple
2 cups hung curds (chakka dahi)
6 tbsp sugar
6 mint leaves (phudina)
crushed ice as required

Method :

To frost the glass, combine the sugar and green colour.Rub the rim of 4 glasses with lemon juice and dip the rim in green coloured sugar. Keep aside till in use.Core the Green Apple and cut into pieces with the skin. Do not peel the apple.Blend Green Apple, Curds, Sugar, and Mint Leaves in a blender.Add crushed Ice and blend well once more.Put a tablespoon of sabza in each frosted glass and pour the drink equally in all 4 glasses. Put a straw and fancy umberella and serve immediately.

Fruity Punch

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :nill
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

48 oz grape juice (white, red or purple)
1 ltr soda (chilled)
1/2 small pineapple, cut into cubes
1 large orange, sliced
1 mango, cut into cubes
1 tray ice-cubes

Method :

In a large pitcher, combine juice and soda.Add fruits and ice cubes.

Cardamom & Saffron Syrup

Preparation :null
Cook :null
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 kg sugar
800 ml water
2 tsp citric acid
30 cardamoms (elaichi)
30 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1/2 tsp saffron (kesar) strands (warm & powder)

Method :

Powder together cardamom with skin & pepper & mix with powdered saffron.Combine sugar, water & citric acid & put on medium flame.Dissolve sugar, stirring well & let it boil for 10 mts.Add the spice powder mixture & boil for 5 mts. Remove & keep closed to retain flavours. Cool & bottle.

Apple Lemon Fizz

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 cup (200 ml.) apple juice
1 bottle (200 ml.) lemonade
2 tbsp finely chopped cucumber
2 tbsp finely chopped apples (optional)
1 tsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tsp honey

Method :

Combine all the ingredients, pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Delicious Fruity Ice Tea

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :5 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredients :

3 tsp tea leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup orange juice
soda or lemon squash
1/2 cup sugar or honey
fresh mint leaves (phudina) and slices of lemon

Method :

Pour 3 cups boiling water over tea leaves in a large teapot, cover and keep aside for 4-5 minutes.Add the sugar and mix well.Add the juices and garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled with lots of ice.

Watermelon and Lemon Drink

Preparation :25 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

500 gms watermelon pulp
300 gms sugar
5 to 6 lemon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rock salt
a few chopped mint leaves (phudina) leaves
lemon slices for garnishing

Method :

Blend the watermelon pulp with 2tbsp sugar in a mixer till smooth and sugar is dissolved.Pour in an ice-tray and keep in freezer to set.In a deep pan, boil the remaining sugar with 1/2 litre of water to make a sugar syrup.Sieve the sugar syrup and keep aside.At the time of serving, sieve the lemon juice and add to the sugar syrup.Add the salt,rock salt and mint leaves and mix well.Place 1-2 cubes of watermelon pulp in each glass and pour lemon sugar syrup over it.
Serve chilled in tall glasses decorated with lemon slices.

Rose - Watermelon Cooler

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup watermelon (tarbuj) juice
1 cup water
2 to 3 tsp rose syrup
1/4 cup watermelon (tarbuj) chopped
2 tbsp soaked falooda seeds (subza)
crushed ice to serve

Method :

Mix watermelon juice, water and rose syrup.Add chopped watermelon and soaked sabja seeds
Serve cold with crushed ice.

Pineapple Punch

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1 small size ripe pineapple
2 kinnow (kind of orange)
4 to 5 strawberries , chopped
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
100 ml water or soda
sugar optional (if you feel that I88 is bit tangy add 1 tbsp of I278)
crushed ice

Method :

Juice the kinu and keep aside.Peel and cut the pineapple into small pieces.Combine the chopped pineapple, lemon juice, water or soda and sugar in a mixer jar and blend to a smooth mixture.Take 4 glasses fill 1/3 of the glass with crushed ice. Pour the pineapple mixture over it till 2/3 the glass is filled. Then slowly add the Kinnow juice.
Serve immediately garnished with chopped strawberries.

Choco Double Whamy Shake

Preparation :10mins
Cook :10mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

100 ml milk
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp coffee powder
1/2 tbsp cocoa powder and drinking chocolate
1 tsp vanilla essence
25 ml soft drink (any cola drink)

Method :

Blend all ingredients in mixie till well blended.Add crushed ice..
Serve immediately..enjoy!

Thunder Cool

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

1 apple , de-skinned_spell! and roughly chopped
1/2 cup green grapes
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina) leaves
1/2 carrot , peeled and chopped
1/2 cup pomogranate (anar)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper powder
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup crushed ice

Method :

Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer till smooth.Strain the mixture and pour into serving glasses.
Serve chilled.

Orange and Pomegranate Drink

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 6 glasses

Ingredients :

3 cups chilled orange juice
3/4 cup pomegranate (anar)
1/2 cup fresh cream
1 cup vanilla ice-cream

Method :

Combine all the ingrdients in a mixer and blend till smooth and frothy.
Pour equal quantities of the drink into 6 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Coconut Melon Cooler

Preparation :10 mins.
Cook :null
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 cups tender coconut water
1 cup coconut meat (nariyal ki malia)
1 cup watermelon pulp
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
For Garnishing:
watermelon (tarbuj) balls & mint sprig for garnishing

Method :

1.blend the coconut scrapings melon pulp & sugar well. 2.add coconut water,lime juice and blend once more,then chill well.3.pour into glasses & serve with melon balls & a sprig of mint in each glass.

Real Cooler

Preparation :null
Cook :nil
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp pineapple juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp mint juice
a dash of salt
1 bottle of 7-up
lots of ice-cubes
with finely cut mint in it)

Method :

Combine all the ngredients except the ice and 7-up in a bowl.Pour equally in two tall glasses.Put lots of ice and fill up with 7-up.Decorate with mint leaves and lime wedges.

Cool Cucumber

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 3 glasses

Ingredients :

2 cups cucumber , peeled and cubed
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp mint syrup
1 tsp black salt (sanchal)
12 mint leaves (phudina)
3 tbsp crushed ice

Method :

Combine the cucumber, lemon juice, mint syrup and black salt with ½ cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.
Place 1 tbsp of crushed ice in a serving glass.
Pour the juice in the glass.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 2 more glasses.
Serve chilled.

Strawberry Surprise

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 to 2 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice
1 cup soya milk
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
2 tbsp sugar or honey
2 ice cubes
1 cup strawberry ice-cream

Method :

Combine all the ingredients, except the ice cubes, in a blender and belnd into a smooth mixture.Add the ice cubes and blend again till slushy.Pour into serving glasses and serve chilled.

Vegan Fruit Smoothie

Preparation :5 minutes
Cook :nil
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 cup soya milk
1 medium sized banana, chopped and frozen
1/2 cup of your favourite fruit, frozen ( strawberries , peaches , pitted cherries )
1 tbsp maple syrup
a dash of cinnamon (dalchini) powder

Method :

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.

Italian Sodas

Preparation :nil
Cook :nil
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 part flavoured syrup such as Torani
4 parts seltzer or mineral water
mint leaves (phudina) or mixed fruits , for garnish

Method :

Fill a tall glass with ice, add syrup, and fill with seltzer. stir well.Add more syrup to taste.
Garnish with fresh mint or fruit.

Elaichi Tea

Preparation :7 mins
Cook :4 mins
Total Time :11 mins
Servings :Makes 2 servings

Ingredients :

1 1/2 tbsp tea leaves
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
3 crushed cardamom (elaichi)
1 cup milk

Method :

Combine 1 cup of water, tea leaves, sugar and cardamom, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 3 minutes.Add the milk, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately.

Lemon Peppermint and Soda Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

1 tsp lemon juice
2 drops peppermint essence
2 cups chilled soda
4 1/2 tbsp sugar syrup
2 drops green colour

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
Pour the drink into 2 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Chocolate Marshmallow Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :8 mins
Total Time :13 mins
Servings :Makes 8 servings

Ingredients :

3 cups milk
1 cup water
4 tsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp sugar
4 white marshmallows

Method :

Combine the milk, water, cocoa powder and sugar in a deep non-stick pan, whisk well and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes.
Place 1 marshmallow in a glass.
Put a little of the hot mixture over it.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 7 more glasses.
Serve immediately.

Chilled Mango Delight

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 3 to 5 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 kg alphonso mangoes
2 tbsp sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup shredded almonds (badam)
1/4 cup shredded pistachios
10 to 15 mint leaves (phudina)

Method :

Blend mangoes, milk, sugar and mint leaves in a mixer for 2 minutes.Pour equal quantities of the juice into 5 individual glasses.
Garnish with shredded almonds and pistachios.
Serve chilled.

Carrot Blush

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup carrot juice
1 cup beetroot juice
1/4 cup mint leaves (phudina)
salt to taste

Method :

Combine the carrot juice, beetroot juice and mint and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Strain and add the salt and enough ice and blend again.
Serve chilled.

Chocolate Thick Shake

Preparation :10-12 mins
Cook :nil
Total Time :12 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

left over chocolate cake
3/4 glass chilled milk
chocolate flakes & cherry for decoration.

Method :

Blend a large peice of leftover chocolate cake with chilled milk with an electric blender decorate with cherry and chocolate flakes Serve immidiately .

Shirley Temple

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup crushed ice
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp grenadine syrup
2 tbsp sugar syrup
2 tbsp ginger-ale squash
2 bottles chilled carbonated soft drink (lemon flavour)

For The Garnish
4 slices of sweetlime

Method :

In a tall glass, place ¼ cup of crushed ice.Add ½ tbsp each of lemon juice, grenadine syrup, sugar syrup and ginger-ale squash and stir using a stirrer.Repeat the steps 1 and 2 to make 3 more glasses.Top each glass with ½ bottle of carbonated lemon drink and serve immediately garnished with a slice of sweetlime.

Handy tip
Grenadine syrup is pomegranate flavoured syrup which is readily available in the provision stores.

Peach and Mint Granita

Preparation :10 mins.
Cook :Nil.
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Serves 4.

Ingredients :

4 (approx. 50 grams) ripe peaches, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
10 to 12 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method :

Blend all the ingredients into a smooth purée in a liquidiser. Pour into a shallow container. Cover and freeze till it is almost set. Divide the mixture into 2 batches and churn each batch separately in a blender till it is smooth. Transfer into a shallow container, cover and freeze till firm. About 15 minutes before serving, transfer the sorbet from the freezer to the refrigerator to soften a little. Scoop out using an ice-cream scoop and serve immediately.

Tips: If you are using canned peaches, reduce the sugar to adjust the sweetness.

Avocado Kale and Mango Pulp Smoothie

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 3 glasses

Ingredients :

1/2 cup riped avocado cubes
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped kale
1 cup mango pulp
1/2 cup ice cubes

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a mixer along with ½ cup of chilled water and blend till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 3 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Vanilla Ice-cream with Coke

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 servings

Ingredients :

4 scoops vanilla ice-cream
250 ml carbonated beverage
ice as required

Method :

Combine the vanilla ice-cream and coke and blend in a mixer till slushy and smooth.Transfer in serving glasses with ice.
Serve immediately.

Komal

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup curds (dahi) , whisked
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 green chillies , slit green chillies
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 curry leaves (kadi patta)

Method :

Combine the curds, coconut milk, coriander, green chillies and sugar along with1 1½ cups of water in a bowl and mix well till the sugar dissolves.Add the salt, mix well and keep aside.For the tempering, heat the oil in a small pan, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.When the seeds crackle, pour the tempering over the drink.Remove the green chillies and discard them before serving.Serve immediately.
TipsPour into glasses and serve.

Banoffee Smoothie

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :1 mins
Total Time :3 mins
Servings :Makes 2 big glasses

Ingredients :

For The Coffee Decoction
2 tsp coffee
2 ice-cubes

Other Ingredients
1/2 cup chilled and roughly chopped bananas
1/4 cup coffee decoction , refer handy tip
1/2 cup chilled full-fat milk
1/2 cup chilled fresh curds (dahi)
1/2 cup vanilla ice-cream
1/4 cup sugar

For The Topping
2 tbsp crushed ice

For The Garnish
2 chocolate fans

Method :

For the coffee decoction

Put 1 tbsp of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.Add the coffee powder and microwave on high for another 30 seconds.Remove from the microwave, add the ice-cubes and allow it to cool.Keep aside.

How to proceed

Combine the milk, coffee decoction, curds, vanilla ice-cream, bananas and sugar and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.Serve immediately garnished with 1 chocolate fan and topped with 1 tbsp ofCrushed ice in each glass.

Handy tip :

The coffee decoction is likely to overflow when being heated in the microwave, hence keep a continuous watch.

Orange Drink with Condensed Milk

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 6 glasses

Ingredients :

4 cups cold full-fat milk
5 tbsp orange squash
1 cup vanilla ice-cream
1/2 cup condensed milk

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the drink into 6 individual glasses and serve chilled.

Beetroot Buttermilk

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup curds (dahi)
4 cups water
salt to taste

To Be Blended Together
1/2 cup chopped beetroot
2 green chilles
1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
4 tbsp coriander (dhania)
4 mint sprigs

Method :

Peel and chop beetroot and grind together with green chilies, ginger, coriander and mint till smooth.In a wide bowl, combine the curd , water, salt, beetroot paste and mix well.Strain/filter buttermilk and serve.
Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Chocolate Milkshake

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :1 mins
Total Time :6 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups chilled milk
1/2 cup roughly chopped dark chocolate
1/4 cup chocolate ice-cream
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp cocoa powder

Method :

Combine the chocolate and 2 tbsp of milk in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.Remove from the microwave, mix gently till no lumps remain.Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend well till smooth.
Pour into 2 individual glasses and serve chilled.

Tamarind Sherbet

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 1 bottel

Ingredients :

250 gms tamarind (imli)
500 gms sugar or jaggery (gur)

For Serving
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
black salt (sanchal) to taste
cumin seeds (jeera) powder to taste
freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

Method :

Soak the tamarind over night in double the quantity of water, remove the seeds from the tamarind in the morning and sieve it.Heat a non-stick pan, add the prepared tamarind juice and sugar or jaggery and boil till it thickens.Remove from the flame allow to cool and filled in a sterilized bottle.
For the Serving
For the ServingPut 2-5 tsp of the prepared tamarind juice, add the roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder, black salt, fresh mint and top it with little cold water, stir well and serve chilled.

Almond Banana Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 small glasses

Ingredients :

4 tbsp blanched and de-skinned almonds (badam)
1 cup roughly chopped bananas
1 1/2 cups chilled milk
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
8 ice-cubes

Method :

Combine the almonds, bananas and ½ cup of milk and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.Add the sugar, remaining 1 cup of milk, vanilla essence and 8 ice-cubes and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 4 individual glasses.
Serve immediately.

Lemony Cucumber Coolers

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :null
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

4 to 5 mediumk sized cucumbers
1 \" piece of ginger (adrak)
juice of 1 lemon
a pinch of black salt (sanchal)
2 tsp sugar
ice (optional)

Method :

In a mixer add peeled cucumbers (keeping aside 1/4th unpeeled cucumber)and ginger and grind tis very fine.Strain in a tumbler and chill.At the time of serving add the lemon juice,rock salt and sugar,grate the unpeeled cucumber.Fill the glasses with the juice and top with the grated cucumber.
Serve.

Pina Colada Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredients :

3 cups chopped fresh pineapple
2 cups chilled pineapple juice
3 1/4 cups coconut cream
5 cups ice cubes
1 cup curds (dahi)

For Garnishing
few pineapple cubes
mint leaves

Method :

Combine the pineapple juice and coconut cream and blend ina mixer till smooth and creamy.Add the pineapple and ice and blend again till slushy.Add the curds and blend gain till creamy and smooth.
Serve chilled garnished with mint and pineapple cubes.

Mango Lassi

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup thick curds (dahi)
5 cups milk
1 cup mango puree
sugar to taste
1/4 tsp kewda essence
roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
crushed ice as required

Method :

Whisk the curds along with the milk until smooth.Add the remaining ingredients and whisk again till smooth or blend using a hand blender till smooth.
Serve chilled with crushed ice.

Banana Oats Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 big glasses (2 big glass )

Ingredients :

1 cup chilled and roughly chopped bananas
1/2 cup quick cooking quick cooking rolled oats
1 cup chilled fresh curds (dahi)
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp flax seeds (alsi)
1/2 cup ice-cubes

Method :

Combine the curds, honey, bananas, oats, flax seeds and ice-cubes and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.
Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.
Serve immediately.

Nourishing Milk

Preparation :10 mins.
Cook :10 mins.
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 cups milk
2 almonds (badam)
2 dates (khajur)
2 dried figs (anjeer)
1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 to 2 pcs misri

Method :

1. dry roast the khus khus.
2. soak the khus khus, almonds, dates, figs and fenugreek seeds overnight in 1/2 cup of milk.
3. the next morning, grind the above soaked ingredients to a smooth paste.
4. boil the milk and add the paste and continue boiling for sometime till the raw smell of the paste disappears.
5. add the rock sugar and allow to dissolve.
6. Drink/ warm every morning.

Cucumber and Lime Spritzer

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

2 cans club soda
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cucumber , thinly sliced

Method :

In a pitcher, combine the club soda, lime juice, and cucumber.
Serve over ice.

Coconut Blueberry Smoothie, Low- Carb Smoothie

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :2 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
3/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 tbsp organic honey

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend it till smooth.
Pour the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.
Serve immediately.

Orange and Pineapple Punch

Preparation :15mins
Cook :nil
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
ice-cubes as required
2 tbsp rose syrup
soda as required

Method :

In a mixer pour pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice and ice. add two tablespoons of rose syrup and blend well. pour into a glass till three-fourth full and the remaining one fourth fill with soda or as required. garnish with orange and cherry and serve chilled

Sweet Punjabi Lassi

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

For Sweet Punjabi Lassi
3 cups curd (dahi)
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Method :

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For sweet punjabi lassi

To make sweet punjabi lassi, combine the curds and powdered sugar in a deep bowl and whisk well till smooth.Add ¼ cup of water and whisk well till smooth.Refrigerate it for 30 minutes.Pour equal quantities of the sweet punjabi lassi into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Figs-juice

Preparation :null
Cook :NIL
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

250 gms dried figs (anjeer)
a few saffron (kesar) strands soaked in 1tspwarm water
1 ltr water
50 gms sugar
250 gms dried figs (anjeer)
a few saffron (kesar) strands
50 gms sugar
5 gms cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 ltr water

Method :

Mix all the ingredients in the mixer-grinder for 1minute.
juice is ready to drink.

Apricot and Pumpkin Smoothie

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredients :

200 gms canned apricots (kummani / jardalu)
200 gms red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) , boiled and pureed
250 ml curds (dahi)
50 gms honey
25 gms brown sugar
nutmeg (jaiphal) powder to taste
10 ice cubes

Method :

Blend together all the ingredients till smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately well chilled.

Coffee Chocolate Chai

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 1 cup

Ingredients :

water
2 cups milk
4 tbsp tea powder
6 tbsp cocoa powder
8 tbsp sugar
4 to 6 drops chocolate essence
1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick

Method :

In a saucepan add water, milk and cinnamon stick and boil for 1 min.Add the cocoa powder and tea and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.Add sugar and chocolate essence, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.Bring it to boil and add coffee, mix well and strain the tea through a strainer into the cups.
Serve hot coffee chocolate chai.

Condensed Milk

Preparation :1hr
Cook :30 min
Total Time :901 hours 30 minutes
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 can of condensed milk
8 plain or chocolate biscuits
250 gms butter
a pinch sugar
1 banana
cake crumbs (optional)

Method :

Melt half the butter in a pan.Add crushed biscuits and mix it with the butter.Keep it in the fridge to cool for 15 min.Heat the remaining butter in a pan and add the condensed milk and keep mixing it.add sugar as desired as the condensed milk will be sweet enough.Once the sugar is mixed well ,keep it aside.Take the butter ,biscuit mix from the fridge.Add a layer of the condensed milk mixture over the biscuit.make the next layer of cut bananas.can add crumbled cake as a next layer.add again a layer of the condensed milk mixture and top it with banana pieces.
Keep it in the fridge for it to set for 1 hr.

Thandi Chhas

Preparation :10 minutes
Cook :null
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

500 gms curds (dahi)
salt to taste
black salt (sanchal)
black peppercorns (kalimirch)
4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp ghee
1 green chilli
coriander (dhania) leaves

Method :

Add water to curd as required and make chhas of it.Add salt, black salt and pepper as per taste and keep aside.Put ghee in a pan and put it on flame. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chilly. Keep aside to cool.Add it to the coriander leaves.Blend the above mixture finely.Add it to the chhass already prepared.For garnishing you can put 2-3 coriander leaves in serving mug.

Minty Jamun Ginger Capriosca

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 3 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup chopped white jamun
4 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 1/2 tbsp ginger (adrak) juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
6 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups chilled soda

Method :

Combine the white jamun and mint leaves in a mixer and blend it to a coarse mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the ginger juice, lemon juice, powdered sugar and salt and mix well.
Add the soda and mix well.
Pour it into 3 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Banana Coffee Frappe

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup chopped banana
2 tsp coffee powder
2 cups vanilla ice-cream
1/2 cup milk
10 ice-cubes

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend it till smooth.
Pour the drink into 3 individual glasses.
Serve immediately.

Banana Black Grape Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 to 2 servings

Ingredients :

1 medium banana , peeled
1/2 cup black grapes
2 ice cubes
1 tsp black currant syrup
1/2 cup curds (dahi)
3 tsp honey

Method :

Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer till smooth and creamy.Garnish with black current syrup.
Serve immediately

Coconut Special

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :Makes 2 servings

Ingredients :

200 ml coconut water
100 gms freshly grated coconut
10 ml sugar syrup
a pinch of yellow colour
ice as required

Method :

Combine all the ingredients and blend in a mixer till smooth.Strain the mixture and pour in serving glassesAdd ice as required and serve chilled.

Pineapple Orange Drink

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
3 tbsp lemon juice
sugar to taste
1 cup chilled soda
1/2 tsp rose syrup
orange slices to garnish
ice cube as needed

Method :

Mix all the juices, sugar syrup (if using) and ice cubes in a shaker.Strain and pour into mocktail glasses.Pour the soda and splash some rose syrup.
Garnish with Orange slices and serve immediately.

Pineapple Sweet Lime Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 small glasses

Ingredients :

Hopper Method
1 1/4 cups pineapple cubes
16 big sweet lime (mosambi) segments
2 tsp soaked garden cress seeds (halim / aliv)

Method :

Add the pineapple cubes and sweet lime segments a few at a time in the hopper.Pour equal quantities of the juice into 2 individual glasses and top with 1 tsp of garden cress seeds in each glass.
Serve immediately.

Juier method
This combination does not turn out well in a juicer because the texture of the ingredients are hard.

Fruit Shake

Preparation :5minutes
Cook :nil
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

1 banana
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup pineapple or mango
3/4 cup orange juice
crushed ice

Method :

Put all the ingredients in a blender And blend.pour this mixture in a glass.

Red Capsicum Carrot and Apple Juice

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 2 small glasses

Ingredients :

Hopper Method
1 cup red capscium cubes (deseeded)
1 cup carrot cubes (unpeeled)
1 cup apple cubes (unpeeled and deseeded)
crushed ice for serving

Method :

Hopper method
Add the red capsicum cubes, carrot cubes and apple cubes a few at a time in the hopper.
Add some crushed ice in 2 individual glasses and pour equal quantities of the juice over it.Serve immediately.

Juicer method
This recipe doesn’t turn out good in a juicer because the textures of all ingredients are very hard.

Handy tip:
This recipe makes use of unpeeled fruits and vegetables, hence take care to clean and wash them well before chopping, to get rid of dirt, germs and chemical residues.

Mango and Orange Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 big glasses

Ingredients :

3/4 cup chilled mango pulp
1/2 cup chilled readymade orange juice
1 3/4 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp chilled fresh curds (dahi)
1/2 cup vanilla ice-cream

For Serving
4 tbsp crushed ice

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a juicer / mixer and blend till the mixture is smooth.
Place 2 tbsp of crushed ice into 2 individual glasses and pour equal quantities of the smoothie into each glass.
Serve immediately.

Melon Tango

Preparation :5 mins.
Cook :Nil.
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 cups muskmelon (kharbooja) cubes
juice of 2 oranges
2 cups tender coconut water
2 tsp sugar
a pinch of black salt (sanchal)
For the garnish
a few mint leaves (phudina)

Method :

Blend the melon in a liquidiser. strain it.
Combine all the ingredients and mix well.Serve chilled, poured into glasses and garnished with mint leaves.

Minty Honey Lemon Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 small glasses

Ingredients :

2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
4 tsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
salt to taste

Method :

Combine the honey, lemon juice, cumin seeds powder, salt and 2½ cups of warm water in a deep bowl and blend it using a hand blender.
Add the mint leaves and mix well.
Pour the drink into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Mock Champagne

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1 bottle ginger ale , chilled
4 cups pineapple juice , chilled
4 cups green grape juice , chilled
few crushed ice cubes

Method :

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well.Pour into individual glasses.Serve chilled

Mango, Banana and Spinach Smoothie Bowl

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 1 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup frozen mango cubes
1/2 cup frozen sliced banana
3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak)

For The Topping
2 tbsp chopped mangoes
2 tbsp pomegranate (anar)
1/2 tsp chia seeds

Method :

Combine the frozen mangoes, banana, spinach and ¼ cup water in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl.
Top it with the mangoes on one side of the bowl.
Then top it with a layer of pomegranate next to the mango layer.
Finally sprinkle the chia seeds on the remaining part of the smoothie bowl.
Serve immediately.

Almond Milk Shake

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :1 mins
Total Time :6 mins
Servings :Makes 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water
1 of ginger (adrak)
1 small piece of white turmeric
4 dates (khajur)
1/2 cup ice cubes

Method :

Add all the ingredients in blender except ice cubes and blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.Add ices cubes in blender and blend the ice cubes until ice cubes becomes small pieces.Serve chilled.

Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients :

2 chopped bananas
1 cup thick curds (dahi)
sugar as required
1/4 cup water

Method :

In a blender take all ingredients except water.Blend for few seconds till bananas are smashed.Add little water and pulse it for few seconds.Serve chilled.

Khus Lime Cup

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

6 tbsp khus syrup
2 tsp lemon juice
2 scoops of vanilla ice-cream
1 cup chilled soda

Method :

Take a tall glass, pour 3 tbsp of khus syrup and 1 tsp of lemon juice
Top it with a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream
Finally top it with ½ cup of soda.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 1 more glass.Serve immediately.

Muskmelon and Mint Juice

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 small glasses

Ingredients :

3 cups chilled and roughly chopped muskmelon (kharbooja)
3 tbsp chilled and finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)

For The Garnish
mint sprig

For Serving
4 ice cubes

Method :

Blend the muskmelon in a mixer to a smooth purée, add the mint leaves and mix well.Pour equal quantities of the juice into 4 individual glasses and garnish with a mint sprig.Top with 1 ice cube in each glass and serve immediately.

Mint Juice

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups chopped mint leaves (phudina)
10 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
4 tbsp lemon juice
ice-cubes for serving

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend to a smooth paste.Strain the mixture.Take ¼ amount of the strained mint juice and add ¾ amount of water and mix well.Serve chilled with ice.

Cold Coffee with Ice- Cream

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :1 mins
Total Time :3 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

2 cups chilled milk
2 1/4 tsp coffee powder
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
3 tbsp sugar

Method :

Heat 1 tbsp of water in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.Add the coffee powder, mix well and microwave on high for more 30 seconds.Remove from the microwave and add 2 ice- cubes and allow to cool.Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend well till smooth.
Pour into 4 individual glasses and serve chilled.

Healthy Green Drink

Preparation :15 minutes
Cook :nil
Total Time :15 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 cups coriander (dhania)
1 cup mint leaves (phudina)
4 cups spinach (palak)
6 beetel leaves (paan)
2 capsicums, finely chopped
raw mango or amla (indian gooseberries) or lemon
black salt (sanchal) to taste

Method :

Please mix all ingredients and put it in mixer.Sieve it..and savour the drink.

Cool Mint Magic

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :nil
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

a small bunch of mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
2 bottles (500 ml) soda
ice-cubes
1/2 glass water
1 tsp black salt (sanchal)

Method :

Blend mint leaves, lemon juice, water, ice cubes, honey and salt in a blender.Strain to extract the juice.
Finally before serving add chilled soda.

Honey Lemon Water for Weight Loss

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :2 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

For Honey Lemon Water
2 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp honey
2 cups warm water

Method :

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For honey lemon water
To make honey lemon water, combine all ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.Pour equal quantities of the drink into 2 individual glasses.
Serve the honey lemon water immediately.

Flax Seed Smoothie

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :5 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredients :

1/2 frozen banana , peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup frozen strawberries
2 tbsp flax seeds
1 cup low-fat vanilla boiled soyabeans milk

Method :

Combine the banana, strawberries, flax seed meal, and soy milk into a blender. Puree until smooth.Serve.

Kairi ka Jaljeera

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1/2 cup peeled and chopped raw mangoes
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tsp chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
1 tbsp sugar
salt to taste

Method :

Combine all the ingredients along with 2 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend till smooth.Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add 3 cups of water and mix well.Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve chilled.

Coconut Paw Paw, Coconut Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

2 1/2 cups chilled tender coconut water (nariyal paani)
1/2 cup chopped tender thin coconut meat (nariyal ki malai)

Method :

Combine the coconut water and coconut meat in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the drink into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately.

Pineapple Kiwi Mojito

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup chopped pineapple
1/2 cup peeled and chopped kiwi
2 tbsp mint
4 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups grape juice
1 1/2 cups chilled soda
ice-cubes as needed

Method :

Divide and muddle the chopped pineapple and kiwi with the mint in two glasses.Add ice to the glasses .Squeeze in the lime juice and pour grape juice over .Top the glasses off gently with soda water and serve.

Strawberry Lemon Basil Infused Water

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :1252 hours 5 minutes
Servings :Makes 1 servings

Ingredients :

6 big strawberries , pressed lightly and cut into halves vertically
1 lemon slice
4 basil leaves , torn into pieces

Method :

Put half the strawberry halves, lemon slice, basil leaves and the remaining strawberry halves in the infusing tube and close the lid.Fill ¾ of the bottle with water, place the infusing tube in it, close the lid of the bottle tightly and shake it lightly.Keep aside to infuse for 2 hours.Once the water has been infused with the flavor of lemon slice, remove the peel of the lemon slice and discard it so that the infused water doesn't turn too sour or bitter.Put the peeled lemon slice back into the infusing tube.

Papaya Pineapple and Banana Drink

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup papaya cubes
1 cup fresh pineapple cubes
1 cup bananas cubes

Method :

Combine all the ingredients along with approx. 2 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the drink into 2 individual glasses.
Serve immediately.

Pink Valentine Mocktail

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :3 mins
Total Time :8 mins
Servings :Makes 4 serving

Ingredients :

3 tsp strawberry crush
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp powdered sugar
2 crushed ice cubes
1 tsp fresh cream
200 ml chilled soda

Method :

Pour the strawberry crush, sugar and lemon juice in a tall glass and mix well.Rotate the glass up and down so that glass will become all red inside. Now put crushed ice and cream in it and then fill the glass with soda.Decorate with beautiful straw and lemon slice.
Serve chilled.

Knockout Punch

Preparation :null
Cook :null
Total Time :0 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 chickoos, peeled and cubed
2 apples - peeled, cored, and cubed
1 packet cashewnuts (kaju) (50 gms)
1 packet strawberries
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp fruit preservative any flavor

10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
butter flavored cooking spray
2 cups cinnamon sugar

Method :

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix all fruit & preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray. 4 bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit and spice mixture.

Pineapple and Banana Drink

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients :

3/4 cup chilled pineapple juice
1/2 cup bananas cubes
1 cup vanilla ice-cream
1/2 tbsp honey

For The Topping
4 ice-cubes

Method :

Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth and frothy.
Pour equal quantities of the drink into 2 individual glasses.Top it with 2 ice-cubes in each glass and serve immediately.

Pineapple, Papaya and Aloe Vera Juice

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :0 mins
Total Time :5 mins
Servings :Makes 2 small glasses

Ingredients :

Juicer Method
3/4 cup pineapple cubes
3/4 cup papaya cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped aloe vera
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
crushed ice for serving

Method :

Juicer method

Add the pineapple cubes, papaya cubes and aloe vera blend in a juicer till smooth.Strain the juice using a strainer.Add the lemon juice and honey and mix well. Add some crushed ice in 2 individual glasses and pour equal quantities of the juice over it.
Serve immediately.

Hopper method

This recipe doesn’t turn out good in a hopper because aloe vera is too sticky to pass it through the hopper.

Chickoo and Khajur Shake

Preparation :2 mins
Cook :5 mins
Total Time :7 mins
Servings :Makes 2 to 3 glasses

Ingredients :

1 cup chopped chickoo
1/2 cup chopped deseeded dates (khajur)
3 tsp sugar
300 ml milk
ice cubes as required

Method :

Combine the chickoos, dates, sugar and milk and blend in a mixer till smooth.Put ice cubes in individual glasses and pour the equal quantities of milk shake.Serve chilled.

Mint Basil Granita

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :6 mins
Total Time :21 mins
Servings :Makes 10 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups fresh mint leaves (phudina)
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method :

Combine the basil, mint, sugar and 4 cups water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Remove from the flame, cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth.Add the lemon juice and mix well. Transfer the mixture into an aluminum tray and freeze it for 5 hours or till semi-set.Blend in a mixer till smooth.Transfer the mixture back in the same aluminum tray and freeze again for 10 hours or till set.Scrape the mixture using a fork and serve immediately into glasses.

Black Grape Granita

Preparation :10 mins.
Cook :Nil.
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Serves 4.

Ingredients :

1 cup black grapes (deseeded)
1 banana, finely chopped
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)

Method :

Blend the black grapes and bananas to a fine purée in a food processor. Add the sugar, lemon juice, cumin powder, black salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well. Freeze in a shallow container till set. Transfer to a blender and liquidise till it is slushy. Serve scoops of the mixture in 4 individual bowls or long stemmed glasses.
Serve immediately.