Indian Spiced Chai/Tea Recipe: Cinnamon & Cardamom Flavor Chai/Tea

 

Indian Spiced Chai/Tea Recipe: Cinnamon & Cardamom Flavor Chai/Tea

Some love coffee, for some its tea!  I am tea-lover and I can’t start my day without the dose of tea. Green tea is known to be a healthier option but I preserve that for later part of the day. In the morning, I NEED my flavoured version of “Chai”!  Here is a quick variety of Cinnamon & Cardamom flavoured tea. Both these flavours compliment each other so well and this tea instantly re-energises body. I even opt for this flavour when I am having severe headache. It instantly soothes & relaxes me.

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You will need:

1 Inch Piece of Cinnamon/Dalchini

1 Piece Green Cardamom/Elachi – Roughly Pounded

1/2 Cup Water

1/2 Milk (Toned or Full Fat)

1 Tsp Sugar

1 Tsp Tea (Granulated)

Serving: Single

Steps to Make Indian Spiced Tea/Chai:

1. In a sauce pan, add water, cinnamon, cardamom and allow it to come to boil.
2. Add tea. Mix it with spoon and allow it to brew for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.
3. Now add milk and sugar. Mix and let it brew for 2-3 minutes more depending upon how strong you  like your tea to be.
4. Strain into a cup & enjoy!

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy the hot cup of tea with Chana DalKhaman, Khatta Meetha Dokhla, Homemade Rice Chips or Leftover Rice StuffedParatha!

If you want to see how I made this Indian Spiced Tea/Chai, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

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Minty Mango Lassi Recipe: Indian Mango & Mint Yoghurt Smoothie Recipe

I have a quick recipe to refresh you for summers today – Minty Mango Lassi. I have already shared how to make Traditional Sweet Lassi like people make in Punjab, using a ‘Madhani’ or ‘Whisker’.This Minty Mango Lassi is a variation you can make for summers & this time I am using a blender, which makes this amazing Lassi in few minutes. I have used Fresh Mint in this drink, it makes the Lassi SO SO refreshing and I found Mango + Mint is a great combination.  

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You will need:

1/2 Cup Full Fat Milk Curd (Fresh)

1/2 Cup Mango Pieces (should be sweet & preferably Alphanso Mangoes)

3 Tsp Powdered Sugar or as required

6-8 Fresh Mint Leaves

4-5 Ice Cubes

Mango pieces & Mint Leaves for garnish

Serving: 1 Glass

Steps to Make Minty Mango Lassi:

1. In a mixing jar, add sweet alphanso mango pieces, sugar. Cover the lid & blend for 30-40
2. seconds or until its well blended.
3. Now add fresh curd & blend again for 30 seconds or till it is blended.
4. Add some ice cubes, which will help the thick & creamy Lassi to lighten in texture & make it chilled.
5. In a serving glass, add ice cubes & pour the Minty Mango Lassi over it.
6. Garnish with fresh mango pieces & mint leaves.

Important Pointers:

• Do not overbeat the curd in blender or else it will turn into butter.
• You can us powdered sugar or sugar syrup because too.
• Depending upon how sweet the mangoes are & how sweet you prefer your Lassi to be, you can alter the sugar amount.  
• Always use fresh curd to make Lassi. Do not use old & sour curd, it will not taste good.
• Instead of water, use Ice Cubes to make the Lassi less thick in consistency & it will also chill the Lassi at the same time.

If you want to see how we made this Minty Mango Lassi, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

https://www.youtube.com/v/cXAxNpG6Qcw?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata

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Sweet Lime Soda With a Twist of Ginger & Mint Recipe

Delhi is very busy in breaking 62 years old summer time temperature records by hitting new high of 45-46-47 degrees almost everyday, forcing us to stay most of the time indoors & looking for ways to beat the heat! Well, as far as my attempts go I am trying to make recipes which help in maintaining our body temperature & keep us hydrated. Ginger Lemonade is being made almost every single day at my home but I wanted to spice up the recipe + tweak the ‘Sweet Lime Soda’ that you get in restaurants. So, I came up with this ‘Sweet Lime Soda With a Twist of Ginger & Mint’ to refresh & keep us going this summer!

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You will need:

1 Tbsp Grated Ginger

12-15 Mint Leaves

2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

300 ml Soda Water

Ice Cubes

Mint Leaves for garnish

Serving: Single

Steps to Make Sweet Lime Soda With a Twist of Ginger & Mint:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add grated ginger, roughly chopped or torn with hands mint leaves, powdered sugar & ice cube.
2. Using a muddler/whisker/madhani, extract juices from ginger & mint by mixing & pressing for 2-3 minutes.
3. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes.
4. Muddle again for few minutes till you see the juices coming out of ginger & mint.
5. Using a strainer, strain the juice in a bowl, pressing the mixture with a spoon.
6. Add lemon juice to strained extract.
7. In a serving glass, pour the extract & add some ice cubes.
8. Pour the soda water over the mixture.
9. Give it a quick stir.
10. Garnish with fresh mint leaves & serve.

Important Pointers:

• Ice Cube helps in quick muddling & extracting of juices.
• You can use granulated sugar too. I used powdered sugar because it is easy & quick to dissolve. You can even use sugar syrup.
• Substitute sugar with honey, for more healthier version.

If you want to see how I made t Sweet Lime Soda With a Twist of Ginger & Mint, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

https://www.youtube.com/v/C_JiPlnznqU?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata

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Chocolate Mango Milkshake Recipe : Easy Summer Milkshake Recipe

Summer time is equal to mango time in our home! We are some serious mango lovers and basically can have mangoes at anytime of the day & in any form. So, I decided to mix two of my favourite ingredients – chocolate & mangoes to create this amazing Milkshake. Chocolate + Mangoes = Yummy combination! It is again so easy to make & seriously delicious! If you choose ripe & sweet mangoes then probably you can skip the sugar completely! Plus the chocolate adds sweetness too!

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You will need:

1 Cup Juicy ripe mango cut into pieces

400 ml Chilled Milk

2 Tbsp Powdered Sugar or as per taste

16 gm Milk Chocolate ( my choice Cadbury Dairy Milk)

Ice Cubes

Mint leaves & grated Chocolate for garnish

Steps to Make Chocolate Mango Milkshake:

1.       In a blending jar, add mango pieces, powdered sugar & chocolate pieces.

2.       Cover the lid & blend it for 20-30 seconds.

3.       Try to not blend the chocolate pieces a lot.

4.       Add Milk & churn for 20-30 seconds more.

5.       In a serving glass, add ice cubes & pour the Chocolate Mango Milkshake over the ice.

6.       Garnish with grated chocolate & mint leaf. 

Important Pointers:

·         You can use regular sugar if you don’t have powdered sugar.

·         I am using chocolate directly from the fridge, to avoid blending the chocolate completely. You would like to retain some pieces.

If you want to see how I made this Chocolate Mango Milkshake Recipe, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

https://www.youtube.com/v/nKQOdhX4gz4?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata

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Ginger Lemonade Recipe : Indian Nimbu Pani With a Twist

Omg it’s literally 100 degrees outside! And all I am doing nowadays is making summer drinks to keep up with the heat! After the amazing Sweet Lassi, I came up with this Ginger Lemonade recipe. Lemonade recipe you ask? Really? Well, I had this amazing Ginger Lemonade in a local restaurant in Delhi recently and I had to replicate that recipe after all ‘Make At Home’ is our objective!

This Ginger Lemonade is so perfect to beat the summer heat & its real quick to make, plus you can make a batch in the morning & have it throughout the day! Ginger adds a refreshing twist to the otherwise regular ‘Nimbu Pani’. You can use honey instead of sugar to make it healthier.

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You will need:

300 ML Chilled Water

3 Tbsp Powdered Sugar

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1/2 Tbsp Ginger Juice

Ice Cubes

Serving: Single

Steps to Make Ginger Lemonade:

1.       In a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar.

2.       Add chilled water & mix well till sugar is completely dissolved.

3.       Pour in freshly squeezed Lemon juice.

4.       Followed by Ginger juice.

5.       Give it a quick stir & strain the mixture directly in a serving glass.

6.       Add in some Ice Cubes.

7.       Garnish with fresh mint leaves. (optional)

Important Pointers:

·         You can use granulated sugar too. I used powdered sugar because it is easy & quick to dissolve. You can even use sugar syrup.

·         Substitute sugar with honey, for more healthier version.

·         To make ginger juice, grate about 1 inch piece of ginger & squeeze the juice of it.

·         Ginger has a strong flavour so be careful with the quantity.

If you want to see how I made this Ginger Lemonade, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

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Traditional Punjabi Sweet Lassi Recipe: Indian Yoghurt Smoothie Recipe!

Traditional Punjabi Sweet Lassi Recipe: Indian Yoghurt Smoothie Recipe! 

When I visited my Aunt in Punjab sometime ago, she made this amazing Sweet Lassi for us! It was sooooo delicious that it left us licking our lips after every sip! Not to mention it was kind of heavy for our appetite & when it is served in tall brass glass, you can easily skip a meal. I had to get this recipe & wanted her tips & tricks to make that perfect glass of Sweet Lassi to beat the heat this summer!

My aunt began by telling me that even with all the new age gadgets available in kitchen, she prefers making it traditional way – with a Wooden Churner or Madhani! She says no blender can beat the taste of Lassi made with Madhani & I totally have to agree with her on this! If you use a Madhani, then you can in no way over beat/muddle the curd whereas with a blender in a matter of seconds curd can turn into butter, spoiling the Lassi! She also did mention that always use fresh curd made from full fat milk for creamier Lassi. Fresh curd has slight sweetness to it & you can cheat on by adding less sugar. And of course, in Punjab they have to add a dollop of butter or cream on Lassi but I am totally gonna skip it!! Watching those extra calories 😉 Trust me it’s still going to taste super delicious!

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You will need:

1/2 Cup Full Fat Milk Curd (Fresh)

3 Tbsp Powdered Sugar or as required

1/2 Cup Chilled Water

4-5 Ice Cubes

Serving: 1 Glass

Steps to Make Authentic Punjabi Sweet Lassi:

1.       In a deep vessel, add curd & churn it with a Wooden Churner/Madhani or even a Muddler until it’s smooth & lumps free. It should take about 1-2 minutes.

2.       Add in powdered sugar & muddle for another 1-2 minutes.

3.       Once sugar is dissolved, add chilled water.

4.       Churn for another 1-2 minutes to get that froth! The more you churn, frothier Lassi will become. But make sure you do not overdo it.

5.       Pop in some Ice Cubes & serve chilled!

Important Pointers:

·         If you don’t have the wooden churner, just add everything in a blender & blend for 1-2 minutes maximum. Do not overbeat it or else curd will turn into butter.

·         We are using powdered sugar because it takes less time to dissolve.

·         Always use fresh curd to make Lassi.

·         Using chilled water will make the frothing process faster.

If you want to see how I made this Punjabi Sweet Lassi, then head over to video recipe by clicking this link:

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Cold Cocoa Recipe: Chocolate Milk Shake Recipe

Cold Cocoa Recipe: Chocolate Milk Shake Recipe

Cold Cocoa has been my favourite since school days & I love it so much that felt the need to replicate it! After so many trials & errors, I finally discovered the perfect recipe, after all our motto at TGS is ‘Make At Home’! J  Cold Cocoa when made following this recipe tastes fantastic! I am kind of proud to say that it tastes even better than outside! You must give it a try if you loooove chocolate flavour drinks. It’s so quick, simple & economical too! 

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You will need:

500ml + 2 Tbsp Milk

4 Tbsp Sugar

5 Tsp Cocoa Powder

2 Tsp Cornflour

Rose Petals for garnish (optional)

Serving: 2 Glasses

Steps to Make Cold Cocoa:

1.      Begin by mixing 2 Tbsp Milk+ Cocoa Powder + Cornflour well in a bowl. Take your time and make sure there are no lumps.

2.      In a separate sauce pan or any deep pan, heat milk and add sugar to it. Mix occasionally to ensure milk doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.

3.      Once it comes to a boil, add in the cocoa powder, cornflour & milk mixture prepared earlier.

4.      Stir this continuously making sure there are no lumps.

5.      Because of the cornflour the milk will start to thicken, keep it on medium to low flame for about a minute. After that turn of the gas & let it cool on room temperature.

6.      Once cooled to room temperature, sieve this mixture to make sure there are no lumps remaining at all.

7.      Keep it in the refrigerator for atleast 6 hours.

8.       Garnish with nuts or rose petals. Serve chilled.

Cheat Tricks: If you are a health conscious & want to indulge in this yummy drink guilt free then replace full fat milk with low fat or skimmed milk. I wouldn’t suggest altering sugar or any other ingredient ratio as it won’t taste as good as this. Believe me I have tried & it wasn’t good.

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