Sunday, May 19, 2013

Chocolate Avocado Milkshake

Who loves Chocolate?hmmm....almost everyone.Well,who loves Avocado?I see a few of them raising their hands :) Not everyone is a fan of avocado but this creamy avocado milkshake makes everyone go crazy and I bet it will be a regular recipe on your weekly menu!!
                          

Serves - 1 large glass
INGREDIENTS:

Ripe Avocado - 1
Choco  milk powder - 2-3 Tbsp (I used mead johnson choco milk powder)
Chilled milk -  2 cups
Chocolate shavings- for decoration(opt)
Sugar/Honey(opt)

METHOD:
  1. Scoop the pulp of avocado and add it to the blender along with choco milk powder and chilled milk.
  2. Blend it well till it is creamy and smooth.Add sugar if needed.I did not add sugar or honey to this milkshake.
  3. Sprinkle some chocolate shavings and serve cold.Enjoy!!


Friday, May 17, 2013

Corn Chaat/Masala Corn



A simple corn recipe with minimal ingredients!!
CAUTION:My whole family is addicted to this recipe and may cause the same to you too :)
Here goes the recipe......


Serves - 1
Time - 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS:

Corn kernels - 1 cup(I used frozen corn kernels)
Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
Chaat masala - a pinch
Mango/Amchur pwd - a pinch (opt)
Red chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Butter - 1 tsp

METHOD:
  1. Add the corn kernels along with chaat masala,red chilly powder,mango powder and melted butter.
  2. Mix them well and microwave it for 2 minutes or until the butter melts.Remove it from microwave,add the lemon juice with needed salt and mix well.Serve hot and enjoy!!

SCRIBBLED NOTES:
  • Adjust spice level as per your taste.
  • If using corn cobs,pressure cook them for  4 to 5 whistles in salt water.
  • Chaat masala has salt in it,so add salt accordingly.


Saturday, May 11, 2013

Strawberry lassi


Yes,Yes,S......Summer is approaching fast and spring is going to end soon..Lastweek,we visited a few places featuring spring sale and bought some goodies back home.On the way we also stopped by the farmers market and bought vegetables and fruits..Back home,made this  lassi from freshly bought strawberries...needless to say everyone was berry happy :) Here goes the recipe...


INGREDIENTS:
  • Strawberries - 14
  • Yogurt - 1 1/2 cup
  • Milk - 1/2 cup
  • Sugar/Honey - 2 Tbsp or as to taste
  • Cardamon powder -  2 or 3 pinches
  • Ice cubes - 6 to 7
METHOD:
  1. Wash the strawberries,slice them in half trimming the leaves and add it to  a blender along with yogurt,milk,sugar and cardamon powder
  2. Finally add the ice cubes and give it a spin.Enjoy your lassi!!

SCRIBBLED NOTES:
  • Adjust sugar depending upon the sweetness of strawberry.




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