Saturday 2 June 2018

AMBROSIAL ROSE MILKSHAKE

HIGH LIGHTS OF ROSE MILK/MILKSHAKE:

Fresh Rose petals are being used in this milkshake. Naturally cooling effect you can enjoy!
This is one of the best summer coolants and has long been enjoyed as a staple drink.

As you already know, this is well-known beverage to reduce the stress and anxiety and calm the mind. One of the best drink to bog down the body temperature during the summer days.

It is valued for its rich fragrance and considerable health benefits of uplifting and restoring effect.
The dietary fibers in Roses help to keep the bowel movement smoothly.
It has anti-inflammatory properties that keep the bloating and acidity at bay.
Its antioxidant properties help to reduce the aging spots, wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. So it is a natural tone drink. Honey added in this drink enhances its therapeutic properties and tastes heavenly.

Preparation Time 10 minutes
Yield: 20 Paneer Roses 500 ml frozen milk, honey 3 tbsps and some ice cubes make this beverage incredible.
two liberal servings.

How to make this Rose milk/milkshake?

Ingredients:

20 fresh roses
Honey 3 tbsps
Ice cubes 10 pcs
Frozen cow milk 500 ml
20 pistachios to be chopped into flakes.

Procedure:

Place the rose petals, anthers and stigma of the rose flowers in mixer jar up to 3/4 th level of the jar.
Add honey and milk.
Blend at high speed for five minutes.
Drop five ice cubes in each glass.
Strain and fill the glasses.
Garnish with pistachio flakes



Sip and feel the divine taste!




Friday 1 June 2018

QUINTESSENTIAL SEMIRIPE MANGO PICKLE



This is one of the special pickles that can be made within minutes. no need of soaking in salt. We can make this pickle within no time. Mostly we make this irresistible mango pickle during the summer season. 

Pickling is a method o preserving food that has been carried out traditionally since long times. The pickling method is being varied conventionally from region to region of India. Each method is its own unique way.

A great and spicy accompaniment to spice up any meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time  2 minutes
Servings: five. for two you can store in the refrigerator and lasts for four days.

How to make this instant pickle?

Ingredients:

Mango semi-ripe one big size
I used Panganapalli variety larger one weighed 500 gms
Red chilly powder 1/2 tsp
Kashmiri chilly powder 1 tsp
Sesame oil 2 tbsps
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida 2 pinches
Curry leaves 20 pcs
Salt, as needed, say 3/4 tsp

Procedure:

Wash the mango thoroughly.
Lengthwise cuts and crosswise cuts  followed
Heat the oil over a medium heat.
add mustard seeds
Once it starts to splutter, add curry leaves.
Turn off the heat to avoid burning.
Add red chilly powders, asafoetida.
Saute gently.
Add mango chunks.
Switch on the heat again.
Saute on low heat.
Add salt.

Allo cooking on low heat for two minutes.

Mango sweet and sour pickle is ready.
The heavenly delicious combination with curd rice!

Refer the video that is live on youtube channel.













Tuesday 29 May 2018

REVITALIZING GRAPE JUICE

I made this grape juice using Paneer grapes variety. 

This grape juice helps in reducing the bad cholesterol in our arteries. It promotes the production of nitric oxide which maintains the blood vessels are flexible and this help in keeping the blood pressure problems at bay. It has natural laxative properties that cure constipation. It boosts our immunity and acts as a protector of all viruses and bacterial infections. Its content, resveratrol helps to increase the blood flow to the brain thereby helping the mental responses and remove the plaques and free radicals which affect the brain. It improves flexibility and mobility of joints. Besides, it is loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B6, B12, C and D, Calcium, iron and magnesium.



How to make the revitalizing Grape juice?

Ingredients:

Grapes seeded  500 g
Cold water 50 ml or ice cubes (optional) 8-10
Honey 20 ml
Homemade Rosewater 25 ml

Procedure:

Wash the grapes thoroughly.
Separate the grapes.
Put all the ingredients except ice cubes or cold water into the blender.
Blend on high speed until the seeds ground.
May be around 2 minutes.
Strain 
Pour cold water through the strainer to extract the remaining juice.
Press well.
Fill the glasses with the refreshing grape juice.
Cheers!
Enjoy..

Thursday 24 May 2018

LIP SMACKING ORANGE MILK SHAKE


The video of Orange Milkshake is now playing on YouTube channel! Do watch!


Orange milkshake


Ingredients we need to make this delicious beverage:

Two Orange fruits
Sugar 1 tablespoon
Icecubes 8 pcs
Cold milk boiled 300 ml
Pistaschio flakes 1 tbsp
Rose water homemade 2 tbsps
Cold water 100 ml.

Procedure:

Wash the fresh Oranges and  Cut the outer rinds carefully.
Take out from the pith and remove the nerves and white tissues.
Add sugar, ice cubes 6 pcs, rose water homemade, Cold milk 300 ml to the mixer jar.
Blend all the ingredients together in high-speed mode for two minutes.
Strain the mixture into a jar.
Add 100 ml cold water over the blend to strain the entire extract.
Now drop one ice cube in each glass.
Fill the glasses with the smoothie.
Garnish with pistachio flakes.
Now you have it!
Thick, lush and creamy Orange milkshake is ready for you!
Serve chilled.
Cheers!

Satiate your thirst for Summer coolant Orange milkshake to stay hydrated!



Wednesday 23 May 2018

TANTALIZING TOMATO RICE

A new video how to make tomato rice-one pot meal is now on YouTube!
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Sunday 20 May 2018

CONVENTIONAL CHAYOTE SAMBAR

This is a traditional version mostly loved by Tamilnadu folks. It is very easy to make. Usual tempering, blending with tamarind extract, incorporating chayote cubes make this yummy sambar.

How to make?
Just follow the steps below!

Ingredients:

Chayote veggie a half
Tamarind, a marble size
Pressure cooked Toor dal 50 g with half a spoon of turmeric
and few drops of castor oil allowing five whistles.
Sambar powder 1 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 a spoon
Salt 3/4 tsp
Asafoetida one pinch
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Groundnut oil 1 tbsp
Shallots 8 peeled and chopped
Curry leaves 10 pcs
Coriander greens to enhance the flavour, a fistful

Procedure:

Peel off the half portion of the veggie.
Chop it into cubes.
Pressure cook Toor dal 50 g with required water, turmeric and castor oil allowing five whistles.
After pressure release, open the cooker and mash the dal well.
Heat the pan with oil. add shallots, curry leaves.
Saute them until the shallots turn transparent.
Add asafoetida, sambar powder. add veggies.
Reduce the flame and saute for 2 seconds.
Add tamarind extract.
Add salt.
Allow boiling and bubbling for 10 seconds.
Now add toor dal extract and 250 ml water.
Cook for another five minutes on a medium heat.
Final touch coriander green finely chopped.

Do refer the youtube video of Kongu Traditional Recipes for live performance!
Thank you Dears.

Sambar is ready to enjoy with hot steamed rice topped with one spoon of fresh ghee.




Friday 18 May 2018

REJUVENATING CARROT JUICE


Carrots are the best source of antioxidants to strengthen the immunity.

Our elders are always emphasizing upon the carrots in our regular diet to improve the eye vision. It is said that the best use of having these veggies is in its raw form to get the essential nutrients that it is loaded.

Vitamin A Booster
Fixed antioxidants.
Anticancer quality
Immunity Booster
Heart-friendly
For glowing skin
Maintenance of cholesterol and blood sugar levels

How to make this nutritional juice?

Ingredients:

Fresh Carrots 250 gms
Honey 25 ml
Homemade Rosewater 50 ml
Ice cubes 20 pcs
Cold water 300 ml

Procedure:

Wash and peel the carrots using a knife.
Grate them.
Place the carrot grates, honey, Rosewater in a mixer jar.
Add 200 ml cold water and blend them together for 10 seconds.
Strain the mixture to a glass jar.
Press to squeeze the remaining juice. 
Add 100 ml water again into the strainer.
Let the entire juice out.

Now fill the glasses with four ice cubes.
Serve chilled.

You can get 6oo ml juice out of 250 gms carrots with honey, rose water and 300 ml water and few ice cubes.




Wednesday 16 May 2018

AROMATIC TURMERIC RHIZOMES GRAVY


Introduction:

Turmeric rhizomes have been time-tested herbal medicine in the Ayurvedic and Chinese world as a treatment for digestive issues, liver ailments and to support liver function, to treat inflammation from arthritis and to help in the suppression of pain of many ailments.  It is also used as a preventive measure for several types of cancer and cancerous tumors. It contains  Curcurmin that prevent cancer cells and eliminate potential carcinogens into the affected tissue.  It also relieves gastric upsets.

We can cook the fresh rhizomes as tamarind gravy and use in several dishes. 

Ingredients:

Turmeric rhizomes 20 g
Tamarind  a marble size
Garlic 3 pcs
Salt 1/2 tsp
Mustards 1/2 tsp
Sesame oil 2 tablespoons
Coriander greens a fistful
Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
Jaggery powder 1 tbsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Poppy seeds 1 tbsp
Grated coconut 2 tbsps
Asafoetida one pinch
Fennel powder 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder 1/2 tsp
Fried grams 1 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 10 pcs
Shallots 8 - 10 pcs
Tomato 1 optional
Red  chillies 5 pcs (tiny and gundu chilly variety)

Procedure:

Grind pepper, cumin, coriander seeds, Poppy seeds, fennel seeds, coconut grates, garlic pods, fried gram,  tamarind with 50 ml water to a smooth consistency.

Wash and peel the turmeric tubers.
Grate them.
Heat the pan with sesame oil 1 tbsp
Add mustard seeds to pop up.
add shallots, curry leaves and red chillies.
reduce the flame.
Saute until the shallots turn translucent.
Add asafoetida, fenugreek powder.
Saute for a while till the aroma releases.
Now add the grates.
No need turmeric powder.
The grates will enhance the colour and flavour.

Add red chilly powder.
Let the grates well fried.
Add 250 ml water and salt.
Allow boiling and bubbling for 10 minutes. 
Add sesame oil remaining.
Garnish with coriander greens.

Ready to have with hot steamed rice.



















Tuesday 15 May 2018

INCREDIBLE BEET JUICE


A glass of lovely ruby red beetroot juice helps in reaping all the nutrients., vitamins and minerals. It is low in fat, full of antioxidants,  Vitamin C and helps in the absorption of iron. Dr Saini suggests that it is good to have the beetroot juice one hour before breakfast every day to reap its whole benefits. but drink it fresh otherwise the nutritional value diminishes. 

The following incredible benefits are very well known to everybody.

It manages blood pressure very well.
It gives you a  radiant skin

It acts as a blood purifier.
They are rich in vitamin C.
It is good for detoxification.
It boosts energy instantly and stamina.
It is good for digestive system.
It  cures constipation
It lowers blood glucose levels.
                                                                                                                   -Courtesy: ND TV food


How to make this nutri-booster juice?

Ingredients:

Beetroots  grated 200 g
Organic cane sugar 1 tsp 
Honey 2 tbsps
Ice cubes 10 pcs
Homemade Rosewater  2 tbsps
Cold water 200 ml

Procedure:
Grate the washed and peeled beetroot.
Place cane sugar, honey rose water and grates and 300 ml water.
Blend for 15 seconds
Add 200  ml water.
Strain the juice.
We get 400 ml juice.
Throw ice cubes in each glass.
Fill with juice.

Yummy Beetroot juice is ready to enjoy.
Cheers!



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Monday 30 April 2018

SUCCULENT WATERMELON CRUSH


Watermelons are packed with numerous nutrients and high water content. Summer is shooted up. So, we have to keep ourselves hydrated and refreshing throughout the day. Watermelon is not only tasteful but also very filling and healthy also. Watermelon fruit boasting of high lycopene content,  it is a good support for weight loss.

Moreover, the fruit is said to promote heart care, Kidney care, heat stroke relief and normalize the blood pressure. This fruit consists of 94% water, dietary fibers, lycopene, potassium and lot of nutrients. It also carries beta-carotene that has anti-aging properties that keep us active and young, It contains vitamin C to reduce cholesterol and keep the heart more secure. The phytonutrients present in the fruit maintains eye care. It cleanses and cools our body.
How to make succulent watermelon crush?

Ingredients:

Watermelon fruit 700 g
Lemon fruit a half
Ginger grates 1/2 tsp
Icecubes 20 pcs
Sugar 1 or 2 tsps optional

Procedure:

Cut longitudinally and crosswise 
take out the flesh out of the rinds.
In a blender, add melon chunks, sugar, ginger grates and lemon juice.
Blend slowly for a couple of minutes
Drop 4-5 ice cubes in each  glass 
Fill the glasses.


Now the succulent summer staple watermelon crush is ready to sip!
Cheers!





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