Lassi, Summer Coolers

SWEET LASSI

I am fond of Lassi very much and often prepare it at home rather than buying from the store. As all at home like lassi it is the a normal phenomenon to end our meal and finish it off with this drink.But I have never attempted to make sweet lassi. Ravi and Dhivya prefer the salt version and chaas varieties.On my recent visit to Delhi I had tadka chaas.It was a rich chaas full of tempered spices.I also tasted Sweet Lassi from Punjab Sweet Stall.It was totally out of the world, was light and not heavy and served chilled.A refreshing…

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Drinks, Summer Coolers

PANEER SODA

Paneer Soda?Now what in the world is that?I can hear some of you asking.Paneer in Tamil is rose water and this drink is a one made of rose water and soda with ice cubes perfect for this summer.Many of you might have seen vendors in the streets selling in bottles a peculiar shaped bottle with a strange neck and a pebble in between.Pushing that open he would sell these and in this summer it would be selling as hot cakes.I have made a small attempt to a rose syrup at home as a preserve which can be stored for over…

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Drinks, Milkshakes, Summer Coolers

GULKAND MILKSHAKE

Gulkand 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…

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Summer Coolers

ROSE MILK WITH HOMEMADE ROSE SYRUP

Rose milk is one the favourite recipes which is so comforting and ideal for this summer.In many restaurants it is served I have had many times enjoyed this drink.But to make it at home with home made rose syrup is a real treat I gave to all at home.Have you experienced the aroma of rose essence?It i

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