It is an addictive habit to eat junk foods in odd hours by many people specially kids and young adults these days.Normally I would prefer my daughter have some nuts, fruits or milkshakes for that filling feeling, yet not so…
Read moreMango Mastani is a dessert drink originated in Pune .It is a thick milkshake with ice cream and nuts.I had it once in a juice bar here in Bangalore and was hooked by the taste.I decided there itself that I should make this and post this on my blog.The epic says that the drink got it’s name from the Peshwa Baji Rao’s wife who is said to be a brave and beautiful woman.The delicious concoction of mangoes,ice cream and dry fruits makes it delicious.You could find this at almost any eatery,but making it at home was a tasty affair.As it…
Read moreI don’t like falooda very much,I am an ice cream and smoothie person.But when I was asked to contribute for Savorit Limited for their website I was happy to do this and I also had fresh strawberries in hand from Delhi. Falooda is cold beverage originating from South Asia popular in the Indian subcontinent.Traditionally it is made with mixing rose syrup,vermicelli, sabza seeds with milk and ice cream for more taste.The original recipe calls for making falooda with arrowroot whereas in the Indian version vermicelli is used.The different taste and flavours of falooda is the result of the Muslim invasion…
Read moreGulkand is a jam made out rose petals and sugar.Normally you could find this gulkand in the making of pan or betel leaves as a stuffing along with many things.I recently came across a milkshake made out of gulkand and was quite impressed the way it tasted in one the ice cream outlets here in Bangalore.The addition of vanilla ice cream makes it creamy and while blending it becomes frothy and thick.Did you know that gulkand finds a good place in Ayurveda and has been in use to improve digestion and appetite.My grandma used to say it acts as a…
Read moreSometime back I got an oppurtunity in kungumam thozhi,a tamil woman’s magazine to contribute for soya recipes.I made many things and have posted some of them here.This milkshake is one such recipe which is made with soya milk and that too homemade one.I have already a post in my my blog of homemade soyamilk and using that you can make this milkshake.As you all are aware of some people are allergic to milk and cannot enjoy milkshakes and icecreams.I also made one icecream with soyamilk which I intend to post sometime later.I made this with two ingredients and no one at home could make out it was made from soyamilk.Try this and let me know how it turned out.
Read moreIt was last weekend when I was searching new to make that I found this recipe n a website.The milkshake was simple and looked tempting.My daughter is fond of carrots and it was a good filling drink after breakfast.We can try the same with bettroot or bottle gourd as well.The ingredients used here ar
Read moreMilkshakes are always healthy to drink and soothing and filling to the tummy.I have tried many milkshakes with many fruits,but this one was not only tasty but quite different. too.Kids are always on the lookout for avoiding milk.Even teenaged kids knowing the importance of milk,still have an habit of not wanting to drink it.You can make this as an after school drink or during theses holidays give them during breakfast time too.Banana and milk atr always a super combo and with added added flavour of peanut butter tastes even heavenly.So why don’t you try this and see how well your…
Read moreSummer is at it’s peak and no one feels like eating anything.If it is something cool and refreshing,then it is a welcome.I tried many juices this summer but for my daughter who likes any milkskake i tried this are she enjoyed it to the core.It is filling,healthy and the oreo in it does the magic,simply superb.It was not not ago i tried this at a restuarant,but making it was all the more satisfying and yielded more too.Now try out this oreo milkshake for kids this summer and earn praises… Notes You can add strawberry syrup for strawberry cream biscuit,orange syrup…
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
