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Beverages, Smoothies And Juices

AAM PANHA / PANNA (RAW MANGO SWEET DRINK)

Aam Panna also known as 'kyree (mango) panna',is renowned for its heat resistant properties & is popular in the western parts of India. This is the sweet Gujarati version. In the spicy version common in Northern parts of India, nutmeg, black salt, c....

AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Smoothies are never strained like juice. So all the fibre is intact in a smoothie & hence healthier. Avocado is a green, fleshy, pear-shaped fruit. It has a single large seed. The flesh is smooth and buttery, with a nutty flavor. It is used in sa....

BANANA NUTELLA SMOOTHIE

Smoothies are never strained like juice. So all the fibre is intact in a smoothie & hence healthier. Nutella is chocolate-hazlenut spread originally of Italy. The main ingredients of Nutella are sugar, oil, Hazelnut, cocoa solids, and skimmed milk. ....

CUCUMBER MINT COOLER

This is an amazing cooler as it was surprising to discover cucumber juice could be so tasty.

GINGER LEMON SQUASH

1) Boil sugar, mint, ginger and water together till it becomes thick and syrupy....

GINGER LIME FIZZ

This is a fizzy drink with an intense gingery flavor. Reduce ginger if you do not want so much gingery taste.

GRAPE JUICE

This grape juice is made after boiling grapes.

HOT CHOCOLATE

Hot chocolate is different from hot cocoa. In hot chocolater, real chocolate is used, whereas in hot cocoa, cocoa powder is used. There are different variations of hot chocolate. Thinner variation of hot chocolate is served in USA, whereas in Europe ....

KAHWAH (KASHMIRI GREEN TEA)

Kahwa or Kahwah is the green tea preparation of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Kashmir in India. Traditionally, kahwah is prepared in a brass kettle known as a samovar. A samovar consists of a central cavity, in which live coals are placed keeping the....

KOKUM SHARBATH (GARCINIA INDICA SWEET DRINK)

Garcinia indica or kokum is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, and sticky. The fruit is often halved and sun-dried to a semi-dry stage before being used. It is a preferred ingredient in Ma....

MANGO SAMBARAM (MANGO QUENCHER)

In ancient Kerala this drink was popular in summer months, when mangoes where in season.

MASALA CHAAS

Chaas also called Mattha in North India, is a salty lassi. It is made out of yogurt , which is blended in a pot with a whipper. The butter which comes on top is taken out.The remaining liquid which is left is known as chhaas or buttermilk. Black ....

MASALA SIKANJVI (SPICY LEMONADE)

Sikanji or shikanjvi is a popular summer drink in India. As opposed to sugary drink, this is the savory/spicy version. An ideal drink to quench thirst in summers.

MINT LIME

This is a very refreshing drink, specially during summers.

NARUNEEDI / NANNARI SYRUP (SARASAPARILLA SYRUP)

Sarasaparill root is used mainly during summers. It has great value in ayurveda. This root is brown outside and inside it has a whitish color. The root has a nice pleasant fragrance when boiled. Usually a syrup is prepared adding sugar and mixed with....

NUTELLA MILK SHAKE

Nutella is a hazelnut & chocolate spread. It is readily available in supermarkets & is used as a spread on bread.

ORANGE JUICE

1) Freeze orange for atleast 6 hours or overnight. 2) Boil sugar with water. ...

SULAIMANI (MALABARI BLACK TEA)

Sulaimani tea is a popular black tea served in Kerala,South India. It riginated among the muslims, specially in the malabar region of Kerala. Usually served after a heavy meal as it is also good for digestion. Usually this is slightly sweeter than us....

TENDER COCONUT SMOOTHIE

Tender coconut is an ideal drink during summer. Tender coconut water is highly sterile (hygenic) as it is not touched with hands. Coconut water has been used as an intravenous fluid when medical saline was unavailable. Tender coconut water has high ....

WATERMELON AND PINEAPPLE OTAI

Otai is a fruit drink with origins in Polynesian countries. This cannot be entirely called a drink as the fruits are grated and mashed. So the fibre is intact like in a smoothie.Polynesia is a vast string of islands in the Pacific Ocean, including ....

WATERMELON STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

1) Clean & cut strawberries and watermelon. 2) Freeze watermelon & strawberries...