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.

Persimmon MilkShake

Winter is the season for Persimmons (one of our favorite fruits)and we never miss the chance to get them.Do you know there are two varieties of Persimmon?Actually I came to know about these only recently.I used to eat these fruits when I was very young itself.Not able to pronouns the fruit name well me and my sisters used to call this as 'the tomato type fruit'.When young we used to get the 'Hachiya' type.Now also we get only this type from our nearby veg.shop.This variety can be eaten only when they are liquid ripe that is;when it is real soft and gooey inside(you can see the pulp on top of my milkshake).

Mosambi/Sweet Lime Juice

Most of the time I feel every food has a story or some unforgettable reasons in ones life to love that particular dish or fruit or vegetable or even to dislike them.Sometimes the reasons may be very simple but it brings back some memories.I have already posted one previously on my blog here.

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!

Fruit Salad/Fruit Mix

Today's recipe is a simple fruit salad/chat.We make this often,specially on all days of Ramadan.

Papaya Juice

There was a time when our house in India was surrounded with Papaya trees,that too large ones.It was many years back,one papaya cut was more than enough for the whole family,so the remaining papayas were given to our neighbours and relatives.But every house had one or two trees.

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

Chikoo Milk Shake

Today's recipe is a simple but delicious Milkshake using Chikoo/Sapota which is one of our favorites.In India we have a tree which yields very sweet Sapotas.

Grapes Juice Along With Its Pulp

This Grape juice tastes real yummy chewing those pulp in between the drink.These are the Indian black Grapes that when pressed or squeezed the outer part (the skin),the pulp pops out.Only few of its pulp have a sweet taste, the others have a tangy taste.Normally the outer part of this grapes is not eaten due to its sour taste.But it tastes best and yummy when prepared juice with it. Now on to the recipe...

Ingredients
1.Grapes(black)         500g(de-stem and wash thoroughly)
2.Water(normal)        2 cups
   Cold water              4 cups
3.Sugar                     11/4 cup

Method
-In a bowl(use a large one) add the grapes and mash
them (Use a potato masher or simply with your hand).
-Now separate the seeds and skin from the pulp(you can transfer the mashed grapes onto a flat plate,this  makes it easier for separating the pulp)
-Refrigerate the pulp.
-Now in a saucepan boil 2 cups of water along with  the separated portion (seeds and outer portion - excluding the pulp).
-Let it boil* for 5 to 7 minutes, then off the flame. Allow it to cool.
-When cooled strain the juice from this mixture using a juice strainer.
-Add sugar to the strained juice,mix well till the sugar dissolves completely.
-Now add 4 cups of cold water and the leftover(strained)mixture into a blender and pulse it (just 2-3 times) and strain this mix through the juice strainer into the previous juice.
-Mix well adding the refrigerated pulp and serve.          

 *While boiling, the mixture might spill so(stay there itself) and adjust the flame accordingly.
*If you like the juice chilled refrigerate it (after the whole process) and serve after sometime.

Lime-Mint Tea

You can have this tea after having a heavy meal like a biriyani or even when you want to fresh up with a cup of tea.

Ingredients
Water               2 cups 
Tea powder       1/2 tsp
Lime                 1/2 of one
Mint leaves       5-6
Sugar               3 tsp (according to taste)

 Method
-Boil water in a saucepan.
-When the water starts boiling add tea powder and the mint leaves.Let it boil for 1 or 2 minutes.
-Off the flame,squeeze in the lime juice and strain into the tea pot.
-Add sugar and serve hot into cups.

*You can use tea-bags instead of tea powder.
*Change the amount of sugar and lime as per your taste.

Watermelon Milk Shake

Watermelon is at its best during summer.Eating it just like that or preparing juices or shakes all are excellent thirst quenchers.You can make a simple juice by just blending watermelon,sugar and water or can prepare a crushed watermelon drink or a Milk Shake.

Crushed Watermelon Drink

To imagine summers without Watermelons is next to impossible.I think its a favorite summer fruit for many ,surely for my family.

Pomegranate Juice

The Pomegranate juice contains Vitamins A,E and folic acid.It is easy to prepare this juice once you have taken out the seeds and adding a little lime juice adds a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Pomegranate(cut and take out the seeds)  2 cups  
Water             1 cup
Sugar             11/2 tbsp
Lime juice     2 tsp 
Method
-In a blender add all the ingredients except lime juice.
-Grind well and strain the juice
-Now add the lime juice,mix well and serve.

*Pomegranate has several health benefits like it lowers LDL(bad cholesterol)and raises HDL (good cholesterol) in the body,lowers blood pressure, prevents dental plaque.The juice is an excellent antioxidant.It is a prevention against some Cancers like the breast and the lung cancer.