Food is always about memories. There are a few dishes which remain fresh in our memory even after a considerable time. Each one of us have such memories. I had this Tamarind Juice as a Welcome Drink a long time ago at a Spa. After struggling through the traffic & noisy cars, this cold sweet and…
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Chukku Coffee – Home made Herbal Tea
Over last few months I have become a Big Fan of Chukku Coffee – a Home made Herbal Tea. It is a home remedy for Cold and Cough. For minor cold and cough I prefer to rely on home remedies rather than taking pills. Instead of tea or coffee have this light drink. It helps…
Home Remedy For Cold & Cough – Besan Ka Sheera
Besan Ka Sheera is a very effective home remedy for Cold & Cough. With the healing properties of turmeric and pepper it helps in healing throat infection. It is also a tasty quick dessert for sugar cravings at night.
Mango Iced Tea
Flavoured tea, of any flavour is an easy way to impress anyone. It is a refreshing welcome drink for guests as well as for the husband 😉 , after he comes back from work. With mercury soaring high in most parts of the country, drinks with fruits are a good way to stay hydrated. This is definitely a healthier and wallet-friendly alternative to packaged drinks. Mango is one fruit that everyone likes, though each one has a favourite variety. I have sat through arguments when one person from Kolkatta would say Langda is best, a person from Lucknow will say…
Cranberry Cooler
With a four year kid and a husband who loves flavoured drinks I keep trying new drinks. I prefer home made drinks to packaged drinks to manage the sugar intake and preservatives. I had some frozen cranberries in the freezer so thought of making a drink with it. The intense color of this drink has a great visual appeal and the flavors of star anise and cinnamon give it a very nice and subtle flavor The usage of star anise has increased in our kitchen in last 10-15 years, prior to that it was not easily available in the market….
Aam Panna
In North India as the temperature soars high the roads would get deserted. Most people try to avoid commuting or being out doors in the afternoon, and for the few who are on the roads, Aam Panna vendors are a blessing. You will spot people selling Aam Panna from Big earthen pots covered with red cloth with boiled mangoes tied around the top, on a cart. Aam Panna is an excellent cooler. Not only does it quench thirst but good source of Vitamins and iron. It is also considered good for digestion. Mom used to give it to us after…
Passionfruit Lemon Iced Tea
Recipe for refreshing Passion Fruit lemon Iced Tea
Kiwi Cucumber Cooler ( Cocktail & Mocktail )
Bangalore has never been this hot, or may be this is what I say every year. My daughter is particularly fond of juices and i try and avoid as much as I can packaged juices. This recipe is for entire family , with little modifications it can be a cocktail, mocktail or a healthy fruit drink. Kiwi, cucumber, lemon & mint all four are very refreshing and. The tangy kiwi, cool cucumber, soothing mint and energizing lemon when combined together we get a drink to pep up in hot summers. I added Chia seeds to the mocktail and it gives…
Badaam ka Sharbat ( Almond Syrup )
Another childhood memory. I was born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh ( UP) . Summers in UP get really hot and mercury hits 50 degrees Celsius. Food during summers had to be such that the body cools down is able to survive the heat. My mother used to prepare badaam ka sharbat at home, as the summer started in the month of April and till about August, we always had it with milk. It is very nutritious , is considered good for eye sight and also a home remedy for nose bleeding due to heat. It can also be…
Irish Cream
I am a huge fan of Irish cream, and baileys is on my shopping list every time travelling abroad, till I started making it at home. Yes you heard it right, make your own Irish cream at home. It is quick, simple and requires very few ingredients. Most of our guest who have had this, can not believe that it is made at home. I would have made 15 to 20 bottles of Irish cream at home for gifting to friends I prefer it on the rocks, during summers. can be also served post dinner to end a beautiful evening…