Drinks



Product Review of Tecnora Avatar 550 FP
Gone are the days where one had to resort to the good old grinding stone. Mixer-grinders play an inevitable part in our day to day life. From basics like making a juice to grinding for the gravy, they have a very important role in our kitchen. When the Tecnora asked me to write a product review, the first thing I enquired was if they’re expecting an honest review. Thankfully that’s exactly what they wanted. That itself was a big positive aspect for me. On receiving the product, Mr Rajesh from Tecnora called up to give a run through on operating…
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‘Otai (Coconut Watermelon Refresher)
Trying to keep up to D’s request for “refreshing drinks”, I have been on the lookout for a drink that was different. This landed me on ‘Otai, a Polynesian drink, from Tonga. The meaning of the word “Otai is “go-to-ocean”. For those who are looking for something different from the usual watermelon ju
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Non-Alcoholic Fresh Plum Mojitos
Ever since D has come up with the request for refreshing drinks, I am constantly looking for ways to keep him happy. Serving him with a different drink each day ! The recipe I am sharing with you is a non alcoholic drink which can be easily whipped up at home. The original recipe calls for strawberr
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Thandai (Chilled Almond Drink)
Here’s a lesser known fact about me. I do not take juices or any beverages except tea or coffee. So it was always challenging for me when it came to serving guests any drinks. It may sound funny, but even mixing Tang seemed to be a dreadful task. Thankfully D would help me with the taste test and ma
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Chikkoo/Sapota Milk Shake
Being a lazy Sunday, I wanted to put up a quick breakfast on the table. Uggani was the first thing that came into my mind. Once that was made, I felt that I needed to make some drink that would be filling. A quick look around and found some Sapotas lying around. Aah !! Chikkoo Milk Shake !! Nice way
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Custard Apple Milk Shake
Custard Apple season is here !! Just as I was wondering how to use the custard apples piled up on my pantry, I saw a facebook post wherein someone had posted a picture of a Milkshake he had at a nearby juice shop. Well…that was it…Custard Apple Milk Shake it is…The big smile on J’s face as he
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Italian Hot Chocolate – Cioccolata Calda
Last Sunday, as soon as Dwoke up he said ” Mama, can you please make Italian Hot chocolate for breakfast today??”. Oh yes, he was specific about the name. As he had bookmarked the recipe, I didn’t have to search for it. He volunteered to help me out as well. Now how could I possibly say No to my lit
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Masala Chai (Spiced Tea)
Last week, while I was down with fever, my household help offered to make some “Masala Chai” for me to relieve my throat ache. Though I always prefer tea without any additives, I reluctantly gave in as I wanted some relief to my pain. My apprehensions had more to do with the taste of this Tea than i
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Mango Smoothie
It’s Mango season again and my fruit basket is overflowing with this yellow fruit. I have been pondering for a while as to how I could present it on the table for my boys. I wanted to make something without sugar so that I too could indulge in it without any guilt of extra calories. Smoothies….. w
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