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Garam Masala

Garam Masala

Garam masala, which literally means warm spice, is an essential Indian spice blend. It is a fragrant combination of warming spices used to season many Indian dishes. It would not be an exaggeration to say, that each household’s version is different and unique. It is 

Ghee – Clarified Butter

Ghee – Clarified Butter

Ghee is something you will find in every Indian kitchen, it is a traditional super-food. Ghee is a form of pure milk fat prepared by simmering unsalted butter to separate the milk solids from the fat. It is widely known as clarified butter and is 

Mango Mint Smoothie

Mango Mint Smoothie

There are only two things we need in summers – cool refreshing drinks and our favorite summer fruit, Mango. Why not bring the goodness of mangoes to the drinks menu and enjoy the amazing flavor of this fruit while it is still in season. With the summer almost behind us, here is a recipe for a refreshing mango smoothie, flavored with mint and cardamom. Mango and mint make for a terrific combination, this refreshing smoothie will transport you to the tropics.

Ingredients

  • Alphonso Mangoes – 5 medium size (3 pulp and 2 diced)
  • Mint Leaves – As needed (For smoothie and for garnish)
  • Cardamom – 6 pods (Powdered)
  • Jaggery – 5 Tablespoons
  • Ice cubes – 10 – 12

Instructions

  1. Cut 3 mangoes, remove the pulp and add it to the blender.
  2. Crush the cardamom and add the powder to the blender.
  3. Add fresh mint leaves as needed. I have added around 10 leaves.
  4. Add Jaggery and ice cubes.
  5. Blend it to smooth consistency.
  6. Pour the smoothie into serving glasses.
  7. Dice the 2 mangoes and add to the serving glass. This gives texture to the smoothie.
  8. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
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This is a simple 5-ingredient smoothie, it can be a breakfast smoothie or a refreshing mid day drink.

Hope you enjoy making this smoothie, let me know what your thoughts are.

Much Love!

Sneha.

Green Mango Pickle – South Indian Pickle

Green Mango Pickle – South Indian Pickle

With only few weeks of summer left here in Canada, I am starting off my first blog post of the year with a recipe that I have learnt from my mom over a video chat from India. Hope you enjoy making this nutritious mouth watering