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    Mint Ginger Cooler Recipe | Summer Treats

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    Mint ginger cooler makes a refreshing drink for summer. It is ideal to serve as a welcome drink or a mocktail   to beat the heat.

    Summer is at it’s peak, one needs to keep hydrated by taking lot of fluids. Drinks that you can make easily are watermelon juice, coconut cumber cooler and lemon iced tea . Today, I am sharing a favourite recipe of mine, Mint Ginger Cooler

    What goes in the drink?

    Lemons are rich source of Vitamin C. They help to keep the body hydrated . They also aid in weight loss. They reduce the risk of anaemia, kidney stone, heart disease and cancer.

    Mint: It is a great appetizer and aids in digestion, nausea and headache. It also helps to fight depression.

    Ginger:  It aids in absorption of essential nutrients. It helps to maintain normal blood circulation.

    Sugar : It is one of the essentials in a juice. Otherwise, you need to replace with sweeteners.

    Lemon: It is rich source of Vitamin C, helps to boost energy.

    Water : It is the main ingredient that you need to mix all others into it.

    mint ginger cooler
    mint ginger cooler

     

    Mint Ginger Cooler

    Recipe Type: Mocktails
    Cuisine: Continental
    Author: Jayashree @evergreendishes
    Prep time:
    Total time:
    Serves: 4
    Mint Ginger Cooler is a  refreshing drink to serve anytime.

    Ingredients:

    • For the concentrate :
    • sugar 3/4 cup
    • water 3 glasses
    • ginger 1 inch
    • mint leaves 15-20
    • lemon 1 big
    • black salt 1/4 tsp

    Instructions:

    1. Wash the mint leaves and tap dry on a cloth. Wash the ginger and scrub it well. Grind both of them together.
    2. Take a bowl, add water and mix in the sugar. Put the mint ginger paste, black salt and the lime juice and give a stir. Keep it in the refrigerator for atleast two hours. The flavours of mint infuse with time.
    3. Later, strain it using a thin metal sieve or strainer.
    4. Mint ginger cooler is ready to serve.
    mint ginger cooler
    mint ginger cooler

    Mint Ginger Cooler is ready to serve. Refreshing !

    Mint Ginger Cooler can also be called as Mint Ginger Lemonade.

    About the event:

    Sending this to Renu’s Foodies_Redoing Old Post 22, a fortnightly event, we work on a old post. Here, I have changed both the pictures and text.

     

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    Mint Ginger Cooler

    A refreshing drink anytime
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Course: appetisers, cool drinks, juices
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 3/4 glass sugar 3/4 cup
    • 3 glass water
    • 1 inch ginger
    • 15-20 leaves mint leaves
    • 1 big lemon
    • 1/4 tsp black salt

    Method
     

    1. Wash the mint leaves and tap dry on a cloth. Wash the ginger and scrub it well. Grind both of them together.
    2. Take a bowl, add water and mix in the sugar. Put the mint ginger paste, black salt and the lime juice and give a stir. Keep it in the refrigerator for atleast two hours. The flavours of mint infuse with time.
    3. Later, strain it using a thin metal sieve or strainer.
    4. Mint ginger cooler is ready to serve.

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  • Coconut Cucumber Cooler

    Mocktails are non alcoholic drinks usually served during parties and get togethers. After the Virgin Mango Mojito, today I bring to you Coconut Cucumber Cooler.This lovely drink is all set to swing the mood, with the hint of lime juice in coconut water along with cucumber slices  immersed in it with a splash of mint. (more…)

  • Virgin Mango Mojito

    Summer is the season to drink and try different kinds of combinations. From juices to smoothies, with addition of berries and melons we have numerous kinds. Mocktails are non alcoholic drinks served during parties. Today, I present to you, ” Virgin Mango Mojito”.

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  • Ripe Mango Gojju ( guest post )

    I was extremly glad when Suchitra asked me to write a guest post for her blog Su’s healthy living.  As the mango season is coming to an end, I prepared a dish with the same. Ripe mango gojju, is  easy to make and decadent dish. (more…)

  • Methi Khakhra Recipe

    Methi Khakhra Recipe

    Khakhra is a crispy savoury snack from Gujarati cuisine. Methi Khakhra is tasty and aromatic.

    I love Gujarati food. The snacks that they make are varied and yummy. Khakhra, fafda, dhokla and kachori are some of their popular ones. Khakhra are made of various kinds. They can be used as a snack or for breakfast.They can be stored for a long time and ideal to carry during travelling.

    The affair with khakhra started long back at home. Children loved these when they were young and I always had a stack of these in my pantry. Methi ,Jeera, Masala, Garlic, so many varieties were available in the bakery.

    As we planned to make Gujarati dishes, I thought of trying my hand at Khakhra.  Yes, they did turn out good and glad that I ventured into this one. Presenting to you all Gujarati’s popular snack Methi Khakhra today.

    methi khakra
    methi khakra

     

    Methi Khakhra

    Recipe Type: Snacks
    Cuisine: Gujarati
    Author: Jayashree @ evergreendishes
    Prep time:
    Cook time:
    Total time:
    Serves: 8
    Crispy and spicy, these snacks can be binged anytime.

    Ingredients

    • Wheat flour 1cup
    • gram flour 1tsp
    • kasuri methi 2tsp
    • chilli powder 1/2 tsp
    • amchur powder 1/2 tsp
    • turmeric powder 1/4tsp
    • asafoetida 1/4tsp
    • salt to taste
    • oil 1 tsp +extra
    • water for kneading

    Instructions

    To make the dough:

    • Take a bowl and add the wheat flour.
    • Add all the dry ingredients. Mix well.
    • Put one teaspoon of oil and mix in the flour.
    • Add little water and knead to a firm dough.
    • Keep it aside for ten minutes.

    To make the khakhras:

    • Take a small ball of the dough and roll it into a thin circle.
    • Heat a skillet.
    • Put the rolled disc on the skillet, leave it for a few seconds, until the air pockets are visible, then flip it over.
    • Apply some oil and press it on the edges with a potato masher. let cook on a low flame.
    • Flip over and drizzle some oil. Dark spots should be visible and it should turn out crisp.
    • Remove and keep aside

     

    Notes
    You can do various varieties here. Palak Khakhra, garlic Khakhra, Coriander Khakhra, Jeera Khakhra and Punjabi Khakhra are the popular ones.

     

    dry ingredients
    dry ingredients

    Put the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix them thoroughly. Wheat flour, gram flour, amchur powder, kasuri methi, chilli powder, turmeric powder and asafoetida

    kneading the dough
    kneading the dough

    Add a teaspoon of oil and mix it. Put little water and knead to a dough.

    dough
    dough

    Dough is ready. The dough should be firm. Keep it aside for ten minutes.

    dough balls
    dough balls

    Make small balls of the dough.

    dough rolled into circle
    dough rolled into circle

    Take a ball and roll it into a thin circle. Khakras should be made as thin as possible.

    roast on a skillet
    roast on a skillet

    Heat a skillet, put it on it, when air pockets are seen, flip it over, and then drizzle some oil and press with a potato masher

    press it with a potato masher
    press it with a potato masher

    Press the edges and flip it once or twice. They need to be crisp, not soft.

    methi khakra is ready
    methi khakra is ready

    Methi Khakra is ready.

    methi khakra
    methi khakra

    A few khakras for you ! And do check out my other recipe Puffed Rice Balls aka Gujarati Mamara na Ladoo 

    Here are the links to other Gujarati dishes of blog hop girls !

    Dal Dhokli by Shubha, Gujarati Summer Thali, Fajeto and Bitter Gourd Curry by Padma, Trevti Dal by Shobana, Muthiya by Parvathy, Khandvi by Poornima, Surti Locho by Piyali, Sukhadi by Vani and Cabbage Muthiya by Anu

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    Methi Khakhra

    Methi Khakhra is a popular Gujarati snack. It is crispy and tasty, ideal to serve with a cup of tea.
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    Course: dry snack
    Cuisine: Gujarati
    Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • Wheat flour 1cup
    • gram flour 1tsp
    • kasuri methi 2tsp
    • chilli powder 1/2 tsp
    • amchur powder 1/2 tsp
    • turmeric powder 1/4tsp
    • asafoetida 1/4tsp
    • salt to taste
    • oil 1 tsp +extra
    • water for kneading

    Equipment

    • bowl
    • rolling pin
    • board
    • skillet
    • presser
    • plate
    • container
    • small cup
    • teaspoon

    Method
     

    To make the dough:
    1. Take a bowl and add the wheat flour.
    2. Add all the dry ingredients. Mix well.
    3. Put one teaspoon of oil and mix in the flour.
    4. Add little water and knead to a firm dough.
    5. Keep it aside for ten minutes.
    To make the khakhras:
    1. Take a small ball of the dough and roll it into a thin circle.
    2. Heat a skillet.
    3. Put the rolled disc on the skillet, leave it for a few seconds, until the air pockets are visible, then flip it over.
    4. Apply some oil and press it on the edges with a potato masher. let cook on a low flame.
    5. Flip over and drizzle some oil. Dark spots should be visible and it should turn out crisp.
    6. Remove and keep aside

    Notes

    You can do various varieties here. Palak Khakhra, garlic Khakhra, Coriander Khakhra, Jeera Khakhra and Punjabi Khakhra are the popular ones. 

    If you ever make Methi Khakhra recipe, take a picture and tag @foodiejayashree on Instagram or @evergreendishes on Facebook. Subscribe to get all updates in your inbox and an e-book for free!

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  • Puffed rice balls aka Gujarati Mamra na ladoo

    Puffed rice balls ,  sweet and crunchy are tasty snacks to binge on. Popular doing festive times as offerings to the lord, it hails from  the state of Gujarat . (more…)

  • Choco banana icecream

    Summer being the dessert season, I find myself putting forth something or the other in the freezer. This banana ice cream is really an awesome one and today I have made with cocoa , Choco banana icecream. (more…)

  • Mango parfait guilt free dessert

    Mango parfait guilt free dessert

    I love making desserts , they are so yummy isn’t it?  With mangoes, its been a bonanza for me. I recently made a healthy one,  it’s low in calories  and was delicious too – Mango parfait for the weight watchers or the calorie conscious. (more…)

  • Instant Raw Mango Pickle

    Instant Raw Mango Pickle

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    instant raw mango pickle | easy recipes | vegan recipes | summer special recipes

    Instant Raw Mango Pickle is a simple yet tasty accompaniment. With raw mangoes available, I often make it.

    The best thing about summer is the availability of seasonal fruits as mangoes, watermelon and grapes. I love these fruits, especially mango. It’s also the time when I try my new recipes with these. Here is another version of mango pickle. This instant raw mango pickle is popular in South India. It is not only tasty but can be made quickly with a few ingredients. Use it with curds rice for that gratifying sense of satisfaction.

    Among all the pickles, mango pickle is most popular. Instant variety are a hit as they can be prepared easily  and stored in refrigerator for a couple of days.

    instant raw mango pickle
    instant raw mango pickle

    Instant raw mango pickle

    Recipe Type: Pickles
    Cuisine: south india
    Author: Jayashree
    Prep time:
    Total time:
    Serves: 4
    An easy to make pickle served at all functions in South India

    Ingredients

    • 2 Raw mango
    • 1 teaspoon chilly powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon pickle mix
    • 1 teaspoon salt  (adjust accordingly)
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

    Instructions

    1. wash and cut the mango into small pieces.
    2. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and pickle mix.
    3. Make seasoning by heating oil. Add mustard seeds, as it crackles add asafoetida.
    4. Pour it over the pickle and mix.
    5. Instant raw mango pickle is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Adjust salt and chilly powder according to the taste. Consume within two or three days.

     

    raw mangoes
    raw mangoes

    Raw mango, wash and wipe it dry.

    mango pieces
    mango pieces

    Raw mango is cut into small pieces. It should be firm and sour to make pickles.

    pickle mix
    pickle mix

    The pickle mix powder can be made and kept in a small air tight bottle. Dry roast two table spoons of mustard seeds and one table spoon of methi seeds seperately. When cool, grind them to a powder and store .

    dry powders
    dry powders

    Turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and pickle mix

     

    all spices sprinkled
    all spices sprinkled

    all the spice powders are sprinkled.

    mango pickle with seasoning
    mango pickle with seasoning

    Make the seasoning and put it over it.

    instant raw mango pickle
    instant raw mango pickle

    Instant Raw Mango Pickle is ready.

    Drooling !

    The other variety of pickle is here. Click the link below

    Instant Mango Pickle

    About the event :

    An old post just got updated with a better final picture. Sending this to the Fooodies_Redoing Old Post 103. Here, I have added a few better pictures, the recipe remains the same.

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    Instant Raw Mango Pickle

    Instant Raw Mango Pickle is a tasty accompaniment from South India.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Course: accompaniments
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 raw mango
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon pickle mix
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
    • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida

    Method
     

    1. Wash and cut the mango into small pieces.
    2. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder and pickle mix.
    3. Make seasoning by heating oil. Add mustard seeds, as it crackles add asafoetida.
    4. Pour it over the pickle and mix.
    5. Instant raw mango pickle is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Adjust salt and chilly powder according to the taste. Consume within two or three days.

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  • Instant Mango pickle

    Pickles add taste and zing to the food that we eat. These are loved and consumed by all. Pickles are usually made during summer and stored in earthen jars to consume for the whole year. Thus, as Wikipedia says, pickling is a process of preserving or expanding the life span of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. But, there are versions of instant pickles too which stay good for a couple of days. Here is one such kind, “Instant Mango Pickle”. (more…)