Okra-Onions Stir-fry

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A delicious side-dish preparation made with a double quantity of onions added to okra…

Ingredients:

3 cups sliced okra (bhindi)

1 ½ cup sliced onions

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp nigella seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 to 2 green chillies, chopped

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp amchur powder or to taste

1/2 tsp garam masala

2-3 tbsp beaten curd

3 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

• Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and nigella seeds and allow the seeds to crackle.
• Add the onions, turmeric powder, garlic-ginger paste and green chillies and cook till the onions are tender.
• Add bhindi and all the other powder spices. Mix well.
• Stir-fry for 15 min or till cooked well. Add the curd and cook till dry out.
• Serve hot with parathas or chapatis.

Yog-oats and Fruit Punch

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No-cook, healthy and delicious recipe can be enjoyed any-time. Grab your glass soon..... 

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup Oats

1/2 cup Yogurt

150 ml mix fruit juice

Chopped mix fruits

2 tbsp finely chopped almonds

1 tbsp crushed corn flakes (optional)

Method:

• Add oats and mix fruit juice in a bowl. Soak overnight in fridge or 5-6 hours.
• Before serving add in yogurt, mix fruits and almonds.
• Top with corn flakes and enjoy.

Mango Yogurt with Cardamom

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A luscious, flavorful and healthy dessert prepared by blending mangoes and yogurt….

Ingredients:

2 mangos, peeled and chopped

3 cups of plain thick yogurt 

Powdered sugar to taste

1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Chopped pistachios

Few mint sprigs

Method:

• Combine mango, yogurt, cardamom powder and sugar in a blender or food processor. Process till smooth.
• Empty it out into a freezer safe bowl, cover and keep it in the freezer.
• After an hour, take it out and whisk vigorously (or use a hand blender) to break up the crystals.
• Transfer frozen mixture to the airtight container and chill in freezer for at least 3 to 4 hours.
• Before serving top with chopped pistachios and mint and let stand at room temperature to soften slightly before serving.

Watermelon Cooler

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Beat the summer heat with Refreshing drink prepared from watermelon and lemons….

Ingredients:

1 ¾   cup watermelon juice

20-25 mint leaves, torn

1/4 cup sugar or to taste

1/4 cup water.

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Method:

• Muddle the mint with the sugar using a mortar or muddler.  Add the water. (You can microwave for few sec to dissolve the sugar and chill)
• Strain the mint mixture into a vessel. 
• Stir the mixture together with the limejuice and watermelon juice.
• Serve with lots of ice and enjoy!

Strawberry and Grape Parfait

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Welcome summer with the yummy and healthy Parfait….

Ingredients:

10-12 Grapes, chopped

8-10 Strawberries, chopped

1/2 cup Hung curd or Greek yogurt

1/4 cup Granola

Shredded coconut (optional)

Method: 

In individual glasses, place a layer of granola at the bottom, then strawberries, add a layer of yogurt, and repeat same with grapes.

Sprinkle a tsp shredded coconut on top and set glasses to chill and then serve.

(Amount of ingredients and layering of fruits depends on your choice)

Mango Cream Delight

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 Treat your guest with a delightful dessert made with whipped cream and mango…

Ingredients:

100 ml sweetened whipped cream

1/4 tsp gelatin

1/4 cup warm water

6 tbsp mango squash

1 tbsp corn flour in 1/4 cup water

Chopped mango pieces

Method:

• Mix gelatin in warm water, mix well and keep aside.
• Whip cream with electric beater to soft peaks. Gently fold gelatin mixture in cream.
• Fill in a piping bag with big nozzle and keep in fridge for 1/2 hour.
• Heat cornflour mixture and mango squash in a pan till thick consistency. Keep aside to cool.
• For individual serving, take shot glasses, layer cream from piping bag and then spread 1 tbsp mango squash and repeat to get 3-4 layers.
• Keep in fridge for 2-3 hours to set.
• While serving, top with chilled mango pieces.

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Melon Agua Fresca

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A cool and refreshing watermelon drink is best to beat the summers…

Agua fresca which means “Fresh water” are popular all over Mexico. In fact you can use any fruit you like to prepare your agua fresca.

Ingredients:

4 cups watermelon, chopped in chunks

1 -2 cups cold water or as required

2 tbsp granulated sugar or to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

Ice cubes

Method:

• Blend all the ingredients together except ice cubes.
• Strain the pureed mixture into a large bowl or individual glasses.
• Refrigerate for half an hour and serve chilled with ice cubes.

Jelly Custard Pudding

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Delectable pudding made of layered jelly and custard with colorful fruits… A yummy Treat!!!!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1.5 cups milk

1 ½ tbsp vanilla custard powder

2 tbsp sugar

1/2 packet jelly

1 cup chopped fresh fruits or cocktail fruits

Method:

•  In a bowl, combine half-cup cold milk and custard powder. Mix well to get lump free mixture and keep aside.
• Heat the milk in a deep pan, when bubbles form at the sides, add sugar and stir and bring to boil.
• Add the custard and milk mixture to boiling milk and mix continuously till it is thick and coats back of the spoon. Keep aside
• Make half of jelly according to the instructing given on packet.
• Cool the mixture for 5 min then pour in individual glasses. Keep aside for setting.
• Once the jelly set, layer custard in the glasses.
• Top with chopped fruits of your choice and keep in fridge for half an hour and serve chilled.

  

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Watermelon balls with Granola Crumble

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Perfect for summers, chilled watermelon balls with healthy and crunchy granola crumble.

Ingredients:

2 cups watermelon balls, chilled

1/2 cup rolled oats

3-4 tbsp or to taste brown sugar

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tbsp flax-seeds

1/4 cup lightly crushed nuts (almonds and walnuts)

Method:

• Dry roast oats, nuts, flax-seeds in a pan till lightly brown.
• Add sugar, honey and cinnamon powder and mix well.
• Roast for 5-7 min or till mixture turns golden brown and keep aside to cool.
• Arrange the watermelon balls in individual glasses and top with the granola crumble at the time of serving otherwise crumble will turn moist.