Category Drinks

Thandai Recipe – How to make Thandai

March 10, 2021 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Shivaratri Recipes, Summer Special  5 comments

Thandai – this was totally a new term to me until I started blogging. I had no clue what it was. But this recipe would be circulating in the food blogging world during Maha Sivaratri or during Holi. Out of curiosity I found out what it was. I should say it is a very interesting and flavourful drink not only for the festival but also as a perfect summer treat. After a lot of googling, finally adapted this recipe from Tarla Dalal’s recipe. Its my turn to post Thandai recipe during Sivaratri now. Post updated with video.

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Masala Tea – Masala Chai – How to make Masala Tea

February 10, 2021 Basics, Drinks  7 comments

Tea is a very common beverage in any Indian household. I had recently posted the Masala Tea Powder recipe.. All these days, we had been consuming normal tea i.e plain tea. After making the masala tea powder, we just loved our tea. This Masala Tea is a such a comforting drink that can be had almost any time during a day!! It is simple to make too. Am sure most of you might know how to make a tea, this post is especially for beginners and bachelors!!

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Tulasi Tea | Tulasi Kashayam | Immunity Booster Drink

September 15, 2020 Drinks  No comments

Tulasi Tea or Tulasi Kashayam is a wonder drink made with super simple ingredients. I would say Tulasi is a miracle herb. It is nothing but holy basil. It has a strong and refreshing flavour with loads of health benefits. It is perfect for common cold and flu. There are many varieties of tulasi, but the one we get here is Greek Basil. Have attached a pic of my plant, do have a look if interested. U can call this tea, though I have not added tea leaves/powder here, or kashayam or herbal health drink. Trust me this is such a refreshing drink to boost your immunity. Check out the quick video below..

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Banana Smoothie 2 Ways – 5 Mins Smoothie Recipes

June 20, 2020 Drinks, Summer Special  No comments

Smoothies are always welcome at home. This Banana Smoothie recipes in 2 ways is a simple yet filling drink each. Perfect to kick start the mornings or after a workout. Here I have given options with Banana + Strawberry & Banana + Peaches. Do use the search feature and look out for more options with Banana if u like. These smoothies need just 5 mins to make. All u need to do is whip up some ingredients and serve. There are “n” number of variations that u can make it with. Do check out the quick video. 🙂 This is my favourite SMOOTHIE

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Mango Juice – Mango Juice Recipe

May 1, 2019 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  No comments

Yes! Its the mango season again! I so so love mango. But sadly am the only mango lover amongst the three of us at home. Nevertheless I never miss it while it is in season. To begin the season, here is a simple and refreshing Mango Juice recipe. No fancy items needed. Just blend a few ingredients and enjoy this chilled drink for this scorching summer. Do try my Mango Ice Cream and Mango Milkshake.

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Virgin Pina Colada – Pina Colada

July 10, 2018 Drinks, Summer Special  No comments

Virgin Pina Colada is an easy and refreshing drink made with pineapple and coconut milk. Originally it is made with rum, but this is a non-alcoholic version. This is a super kids friendly drink, healthy too. All u need is fresh or canned pineapples, coconut milk and ice cubes. Oops I ended up telling the recipe here itself.. Hehehe yes it is so simple. I recently tried this Virgin Pina Colada in a Mexican restaurant and totally loved it. Apart from this yummy drink, I also made a creamy popsicle. Recipe coming soon..:) Do check my collection of summer recipes HERE.

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Strawberry Milkshake – Milkshake Recipes

June 5, 2018 Drinks, Holi Recipes, Summer Special  One comment

Strawberry is not a fruit that I fancy eating much, just because they are sour most of the times. But love the look and flavour of it. So always transform the fruit into a sorbet or popsicle as I have already done. This season made a simple Strawberry Milkshake which is a very easy & yummy milkshake with very few ingredients. This is a thick and creamier milkshake as I have used ice cream as well. U can skip the ice cream if u dont prefer it. Also made Strawberry Ice Cream, recipe coming soon 🙂

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Banana Coffee Smoothie – Smoothie Recipes

May 23, 2018 Drinks, Summer Special  No comments

I am sure everyone is on the lookout for something chill during this hot summer. It is fairly hot here too. This Banana Coffee Smoothie is a perfect drink to kick-start your mornings or after a workout. With simple day today ingredients, this smoothie is a perfect filler/thirst quencher. I have posted a Banana Oats Smoothie recipe earlier. Check it if u would like to include oats. This one is for all those coffee lovers 🙂

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White Pumpkin Juice – Ash Gourd Juice

May 10, 2018 Drinks, Pumpkin/White Pumpkin, Summer Special  One comment

It is scorching summer in India and it is fairly warm here too. Beginning this summer season with a simple drink or rather I would say it is a coolant. Much needed for the season! This White Pumpkin Juice or Ash Gourd Juice is a perfect drink to keep u hydrated. White Pumpkin known as Vellai Poosanikai/Thadiyanga in tamil is usually used to make kootu. If you are a Chennaite you woud have noticed these precious veggies being smashed on the road on Ammavasai days! 🙁 This Juice is a not only a very healthy one but also popular among a weight loss diet menu. 

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Carrot Orange Juice – Carrot Juice

June 7, 2017 Carrot, Drinks, Summer Special  One comment

Fresh juices, ice creams & milkshakes are the need of the hour now. Especially in Chennai, the heat waves have not gone down yet. This Carrot Orange Juice is an easy and refreshing juice to beat the heat. Chotu is a big fan of orange juice. Any sort of fizzy/aerated drink is a big NO at home. Chotu does not like them either. Not much fancy ingredients are needed here. So enjoy this simple and refreshing drink. Check my other summer treats HERE!

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