ಸೋಂಪು ಕಾಳಿನ ಶರಬತ್ ಪ್ರೀಮಿಕ್ಸ್ | This fennel seeds or saunf sharbat and its premix is no doubt a wonderful drink which helps in keeping your body cool during summers with soaring temperature – so do not forget to keep stock of this excellent premix, specially during summer season, have a glass of this fennel sharbat
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ಆಮ್ ಪನ್ನಾ | ಮಾವಿನಕಾಯಿಯ ಪೇಯ | Mango Panna or Aam panna is commonly prepared during the Peak summer widely in northern parts of India, when raw/green mangoes are available in abundance. This is also known as Kairi ka Panna Aam Panna is said to be the natural coolant and mainly known for its heat resistant
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ಕಷಾಯ | ಎರಡು ವಿಧಾನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ | ವಿಡಿಯೋ | Aromatic, herbal, healthy drink Kashaya, called so in Kannada, prepared by boiling certain herbs and spices in water, is an ayurvedic beverage/concoction that keeps body warm and healthy, during winter, when it rains or when you feel/catch cold. This is called as Kadha in Hindi which translates to
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ಬಾದಾಮಿ ಹಾಲು | ಬಾದಾಮಿ ಹಾಲಿನ ಪುಡಿ | We know about the numerous health benefits of almonds. It could be great if we can consume these wonder nuts everyday. So one of the way to include almonds in our daily routine is to eat them as such or put it in the milk. Today I’m here
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ಪಂಚಾಮೃತ | ಅಭಿಷೇಕದ ಪಂಚಾಮೃತ | Panchamruta – means mixture of five nectars or ingredients that are combined together with a right proportion to make the holy drink or prasada in a liquid form. For every Hindu Pooja vidhi vidhana, on festivals or special occasions Panchamruta is required for abhisheka. The five ingredients are Cow milk,
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Making of beetroot cubes | ಬೀಟ್ರೂಟಿನ ವಿವಿಧ ರೀತಿಯ ಬಳಕೆ | Normally we all use beetroot in the form of subji/palya, salad, raita, chutney, huli (sambar), Kootu (mix veg huli), saaru(rasam), halwa, milk shake etc etc. But the fact is we cannot make these on everyday basis, I mean no one likes to eat if you
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During summer we use tang as a refreshment drink often, apart from fruits and fruit juices. It contains all the goodness of Vitamins A, B, C & Iron. They say 1 glass of Tang gives 60% of Vitamin C required for the whole day. Instead of just stirring it in the cold water and drinking
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ದಾಳಿಂಬೆ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಲಸ್ಸಿ | The pomegranate is a shrub that produces a red fruit, categorized as a berry.  Pomegranates are loaded with important nutrients. Its a fruit that contains hundreds of edible seeds called Arils. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and most importantly bio-active plant compounds with powerful medicinal properties. Consuming pomegranate benefits
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Watermelon is the best thirst quencher and a kind of necessary fruit during summer. It contains 92% of water in it and contains rich nutrients, making it a healthy berry. No need to say that it has many health benefits. Recently I tried making Lassi using this powerful, body healing fruit. It turned out yummy…
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ಕ್ಯಾರಟ್ ಜೂಸ್ | A healthy thirst quencher which is easy & quick to make.  I have made this many times earlier also… but never took the pics and posted in my blog. Now market is full of big, fresh carrots, so I was tempted to make it again immediately, took the pics to post it
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ಹಸಿ ಖರ್ಜೂರದ ಮಿಲ್ಕ್ ಶೇಕ್ | There are lots of fresh dates in the market right now. They are very crunchy to eat & I wanted to try making milk shake by adding these nutrients dense fruits. They are very sweet ones so I have not added any sugar or honey etc. Just thought of a
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ಪಾನಕ | ನಿಂಬೆ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಪಾನಕ | This is the authentic (Karnataka) method of making Panaka/lemon juice using Saffron strands for natural color & a bit of edible camphor. This is indeed refreshing, energizing & amazing thirst-quenching drink, which can be easily made at home. Click here to check the recipes of →  Rasayana, Butter milk Ingredients :
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ಸಬ್ಬಕ್ಕಿ ನೀರು ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ | Yet another type of buttermilk recipe – sago buttermilk, a cold and refreshing beverage on a hot summer day, flavoured with roasted cumin powder and the main additional ingredient used is sago/sabudana. Just with a very few ingredients put together like cooked sabudana, salt, cumin and coriander leaves this special sago
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ಕ್ಯಾರಟ್ ಬಾದಾಮಿ ಹಾಲು | One more summer cooler in a healthy way. Very easy to prepare and can be served during anytime of the day or after breakfast. During summer I always prepare this milk using slightly chilled milk…. so never use ice cubes. Where as in winters we can use warm milk , suitable
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ಮೊಳಕೆ ರಾಗಿಯ ಜ್ಯೂಸ್ | Yummy tangy juice which can be prepared using sprouted whole finger milled or ragi. At first let us know about how to sprout ragi. Soak ragi in enough water for 10 to 12 hours, then drain all the water and keep it covered tightly in a container or sprout maker, In
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ಮಾವಿನ ಸೀಕರಣೆ | ಮಾವಿನ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಸೀಕರಣೆ | As the name itself depicts its a kind of preparation with ripen mangoes, which is available in plenty in this season. It is generally eaten with Hittina holige (rice flour stuffed wheat flour paratha) Chapati or Poori, but at my place we eat it with rice rotti, beaten
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ಕರಿಬೇವು ಸೊಪ್ಪಿನ ನೀರು ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ | ಕರಿಬೇವು ನೀರ್ ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ | A yummy … natural cool drink made from curd and some of the herbs such as cumin, curry leaves, ginger, Mint etc. When It comes to buttermilk, I definitely like to say that I never make masala buttermilk..  ie…. no green chilli and it is always with
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ಬೀಟ್ರೂಟ್ ನೀರು ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ | ಬೀಟ್ರೂಟ್ ನೀರ್ ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ | Very recently I learnt this from Ms. Bijal Parikh, a co-member in one of the food recipes group. I’m always ready to make anything using beetroot, therefore tried it immediately but with little changes. Sharing the same with you all. Beetroot buttermilk or beetroot neer majjige is
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