Watermelon N Pomegranate Juice

The climate is slowly changing with the Ac's On and Off.Last year we had rain from the month of October itself but now it is half of November,but still not that much rain.Few days back it drizzled a little.Mornings are a little cold but again afternoons are very hot.

Coffee MilkShake

Now here the summer is at its peak.Every time the refrigerator is open and shut for sipping juices or lemonades by the kids.I usually prepare something which can be consumed for 2-3 days  like the puddings or fruit salads,which can cool ourselves.
-Cashew nut Pudding
-Tender Coconut Pudding
-Apple Sago Kheer
-Rice Kheer

Custard Apple Milkshake

Have you tried making Milkshakes or smoothies with Custard Apple.If it's a 'no' just because of the task of separating the seeds from this delicious fruit then no more worries now because the process is so simple which can be done in a jiffy,and you have your other  ingredients then bliss...

Strawberry Milkshake

I don't know what to say about the weather condition existing now, it's been very hot for some days now.But did Winter end without any rains??Or is this for a heavy rain ahead,Almighty knows best :)                  Anyways,today's recipe is a simple Milkshake which can be made in a jiff.

Kiwi Lemonade

While browsing through my posts I saw that I haven't posted any recipes with Kiwi fruit,that is,any juices with this;because this is one fruit with some others that we buy when ever available in the markets.But recently we have given it a break,because once when brought it was a little raw and my children started complaining one's tongue was itching and the other ones lips were itching etc..and I and my Hubby had to finish the rest.

Pomegranate Milkshake

Milkshakes are always yummy and filling specially if you are not filled with your breakfast properly by 11 am you crave for something badly,and for me ,I start searching for my ingredients which I can fix quickly.So in such a search I found an Anar/Pomegranate which had a sour taste and was kept just like that from a few days.Quickly I prepared this shake and was thinking why didn't that idea strike me earlier,no problem everything has its own time.Better now than getting them rotten.

Peach Lemonade

Summer means I like juicing my fruits than eating them.The heat is becoming unbearable,the temperature is getting too high and the humidity....specially for the working people.By chance if we have to go shopping or for some other purpose in the morning means we come back exhausted.

Apple Pear Smoothie

Ramadan Kareem to all ...Once again we  are blessed to enter the holy month of Ramadan Alhamdulillah.Due to the tight schedule of Ramadan days it's a little hard to blog something.Today we have reached the 9th day of fasting which leaves only one more day to complete the first ten of this blessed month.How fast!

Rambutan Lemonade-Along With My Memories About A Singapore Trip

I ate this fruit for the first time during a holiday trip in Singapore.This translucent pale whitish fruit with a hairy skin (which is why it got its name) had piqued my interest at that age.You can know more about this fruit here.

Beetroot MilkShake

After a break, here I am with a beautiful colored milkshake...don't worry it tastes yummy too.I think milkshakes are done with fruits and we have very little option with veggies that is,a few other than diet juices.I am a carrot-person who likes eating it raw.Nobody is that fond of beetroot in my family,but this milkshake was finished off with ease.
 The recipe is similar to the making of Carrot Shake.The Addition of a scoop of vanilla ice cream with the other ingredients while blending elevates its taste.Now on to the recipe

Ingredients
Beetroot       1 medium size
Cold Milk       250 ml
Vanilla ice cream  1 scoop + a little for topping
Sugar    to taste

Method of preparation
-Peel the skin of the beetroot and roughly chop it.
-Pressure cook this till tender,2-3 whistles.Let it cool.
-Once cooled add this with the other ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth.
-Serve into glasses with ice cream on top.

Elaneer Juice/Tender Coconut Juice

Today's post is a simple refreshing juice made from a natural drink,an all time favorite of many,mine for sure :)...Yes, guessed it right...tender coconut.Love both the water and the pulp to the core.This time we were lucky enough to be in India at the harvesting time.So tender coconuts were in bulk specially for me and my children.Long back when we were kids and used to go on summer vacations we would really wait for the harvest or used to enjoy these from the road side sellers.As we all know it tastes real nice as it is; but we had these in bulk,so I tried making juice and pudding for a change.Now on to the recipe:

Ingredients
Tender Coconut        2 (water along with the soft pulp scooped)
Sugar                        2-3 spoonful / according to your taste
Condensed Milk        1 tbsp(optional)
Ice cubes                   a few
Method
-Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth.
-Pour into the serving glasses and serve :)

Pineapple Juice

Today's post is a simple fresh juice.Pineapple is one of our favorite fruit.Apart from its peeling part...Wow what a nice fruit..hehe :)...Fruit juice is a must on our Iftar table.Each day a different fruit is juiced sometimes its a shake or smoothie. 

Ingredients
Pineapple(peeled and chopped)       2 cups
Cold water                                       1 cup
Ice cubes                                         a few 
Sugar                                             2-3 spoonful (according to taste)  

 Method
-Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend well.
-Strain and serve. 

Apple-Grapes Smoothie

Ingredients
Apple                 1
Green grapes      1/2 cup(seedless)
Cold Milk       2 cups
Sugar              2-3 tbsp(as needed)
Cinnamon powder       1/4 tsp (optional) 

Method
-Peel and chop the Apple.
-Now add all the ingredients in the blender and blend till smooth.
-Pour into glasses and serve

Mango Lassi

Ingredients
Mango pieces           1 cup
Yogurt                      11/4 cup
Cold water               1/2 cup
Sugar                     as needed

Procedure
-Peel and chop the mango into cubes.
-Now add all the ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth.
-Pour into a tall glass, garnish with 2-3 mango pieces and serve.

*The yogurt should not be sour and should be thick.
*The mango should be sweet.You can also use mango pulp instead.
*Adjust the consistency by adding or reducing the amount of water.
*Add sugar according to the sweetness of the mango.

Lime Mint Cooler

This is a real refresher for the hot summers of the middle east.Mint leaves can be optional for those of you who don't like its taste.But for me ,the green color of this drink with its taste is perfect Whenever I feel tired  I prepare this drink.Here is the recipe:

Ingredients
Cold water     3 glass
Fresh mint leaves   1 cup
Lime            2 nos.
Sugar           6 tblsp
Salt             1/4 tsp

Method :-
-Remove seeds, squeeze & extract juice from the lime
-In a blender add 1glass of water & the mint leaves.
-Blend this for 1 minute.
-Now add the remaining water,sugar,salt & the lime juice & blend this for 2-3 minutes
-The drink is ready,pour this into  the serving glass.
-Can decorate with a slice of lime & mint.

*Both Lime & mint has its own flavour & aroma.Mint supports digestion and also is a breathe freshner.Lime is a good source of vit C and also often used as a cleanser.