What happens when you blend some chocolate Oreo cookies and vanilla ice-cream and milk and apple? You get this oh-so-delicious, lip-smacking, rich glass full of Oreo Apple Milkshake. Be it, kids or adults, no one can say no to this delicious milkshake. Check out how I prepared this oreo milkshake with an apple in this post. Jump to Recipe or Print Recipe
Sol Kadhi | Konkani Style Kokum Kadhi

Sol Kadhi – A soothing and refreshing Konkani delicacy prepared with kokum and coconut milk. This anti-oxidant rich recipe is an excellent coolant and good for the digestive system. This recipe can be served as an after-meal beverage and also as a side for rice. Check out the stepwise picture recipe of this no-stove (yay) Sol Kadhi recipe. Jump to Recipe or Print Recipe
Matcha Green Tea Latte

The latest buzz word in the “superfoods world” is the Matcha Green Tea. All the cafe menus have Matcha based beverage these days including star bucks, and I felt where ever I go, and whatever I read, it was all about matcha and matcha. So I decided to write about it and try a simple latte with the same. Here comes my Creamy Matcha Latte.
Aloe Vera Juice | Homemade Lemon and Ginger Flavored Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe Vera – this succulent has a long history of being used for medicinal purposes. And today I am going to share few benefits of aloe vera as well as homemade fresh aloe vera juice recipe with the hint of lemon and ginger. To put it simple words, I am going to share lemon, and ginger flavored aloe vera juice.
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Dried Kokum Sharbat | Kokum Sherbat

Staying hydrated is very essential and it’s vital for our health. During summer keeping ourselves hydrated become more and more important. Nothing can beat water, the elixir of life. But at times we need to treat ourselves with some simple, delicious and refreshing drinks. I am back with one more khatta meetha sarbath and this time it is the kokum sarbath. :-)
Shikanji | Indian Style Lemonade

The next recipe I am going to share in the series of special summer drinks is the humble Shikanji. Shikanji is a simple Indian style lemonade/limeade. It’s a sweet and spicy drink prepared with lemon/lime. It is known by different names like Shikanjvi, shikanjbi, shikanjbeen and also Nimbu Paani which means lemon water in Hindi.
Aam Panna | Aam Panna with Jal Jeera Masala

I am going to share one more mango recipe today, but this time it is with green mangoes. It is the traditional drink – Aam Panna. This khatta-meeta / sweet and sour mango juice is loaded with flavors, and sure it is a fantastic relish. I won’t call mine as an authentic recipe, as I went with a different spice mix that we prefer. So here comes my version of Aam Panna. :-)
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Lemon Curd Sharbat/Sherbet with Rose Syrup | Lemon Curd Lemonade

Glad to be back in my space, after a short break. Today I am going to share a special summer recipe – crisp, delicious and refreshing – Lemon Curd Sharbat/sherbet with rose syrup. You can make the lemon curd well ahead, and it stays good for more than one month. Once you have the lemon curd ready, you can whip this up in less than 5 minutes. If you/your kids are planning for lemonade stalls this summer, this is a great recipe for you all. :-)
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Kulukki Sarbath | Sweet and Spicy Shaken Limeade

Kulukki Sarbath is one of the popular sarbath or juice from God’s own country, Kerala, especially Cochin. Kulukki is a Malayalam word which means shaken, and sarbath, as we all know, means juice. It’s a sweet and spice shaken limeade or lemonade with basil seeds and pineapple. Here is the easy to prepare Cochin fame, Kulukki sarbath.
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Overnight Oats and Dates Smoothie with Flax Meal

As I mentioned in my Oats Puda post, I am trying to incorporate oats into our daily meal and here is one such recipe that I tried recently in the oats challenge attempt. All smoothies are pretty much simple, so I don’t want to repeat that again. :-) For the third day of “smoothies” theme, I presenting you the overnight oats smoothie with dates and flax meal.
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