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  • Cucumber Lassi / summer treats

    Cucumber Lassi / summer treats

    Summer is at its peak in India, nothing is more good than a glass of cold water. We tend to dislike food during this season, juice, fruits and ice cream taste best. Lassi is an ideal drink during summer.

    Lassi is a traditional Indian yoghurt based drink. It is made using curd, water and a few spices. It may be sweet or salted. Fruits may be added in sweet lassi.

    A few other summer drinks that I have on the blog are :Kiwi Lemonade,Coconut Cucumber Cooler, Strawberry LassiToday, I have cucumber lassi, it is spicy and tasty. Do give a try to this drink.

    Let’s get to the recipe of Cucumber Lassi :

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup thick curd
    • 3 cucumber
    • 1 green chilly
    • 1/2 inch ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1/2 cup cold water

    Method:

    1. Cut the cucumber into pieces.
    2. Blend it along with ginger and green chilly.
    3. Add curd, salt, cumin powder and water. Give a swirl.
    4. Pour in glasses and serve.
    cucumber lassi
    cucumber lassi
    cucumber lassi
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    Cucumber Lassi

    Cucumber Lassi is a spicy and tasty summer drink. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Course: beverages, health drinks
    Cuisine: Indian, south india
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup thick curd
    • 3 cucumber
    • 1 green chilly
    • 1/2 inch ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1/2 cup cold water

    Method
     

    1. Cut the cucumber into pieces.
    2. Blend it along with ginger and green chilly. 
    3. Add curd, cumin powder, salt and water, give a swirl.
    4. Pour in glasses and serve. 

    Notes

    1. Cucumber of any variety may be used. I have used small variety, thus used three of them.
    2. Adjust the quantity of water as per the need.
    3. Use one more chilly if you want it spicy. 
    4. Coriander may be added while blending, I have not added. 

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  • Iced expresso

    Iced expresso

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    Iced Expresso is an easy to make, chilled drink made with milk, chocolate and coffee. It is ideal for the weekends or during summer.

    Beverages are drink made consumable for humans. Even though, water is an essential for the survival of humans, it is not considered as a beverage. All other drinks come into this category. They can be of various kinds from hot beverages as tea and coffee, to cold ones as juice and aerated drinks. Again, these can be further classified as alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Today, I am glad to share with you “Iced Expresso”.

    iced expresso
    iced expresso

    Ingredients :

    • 200 ml Milk
    • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
    • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
    • 1.5 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 3 ice cubes

    Method :

    In a bowl add milk, cocoa powder, coffee powder ,and sugar . Blend them together. Later add cinnamon powder and vanilla essence and give a stir. Serve in glass with ice cube.

    Iced Expresso is quite similar to cold coffee but with a tinge of chocolate. It makes an easy and relishable drink. One can enjoy it during hot summers or midafternoons. My other cold beverages are   

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    Iced Expresso

    5 from 2 votes
    Iced Expresso is a delicious and refreshing beverage to beat the heat.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Course: beverages
    Cuisine: international
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 ml Milk
    • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
    • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
    • 1.5 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 3 ice cubes

    Method
     

    1. In a bowl add milk, cocoa powder, coffee powder ,and sugar . Blend them together. Later add cinnamon powder and vanilla essence and give a stir. Serve in glass with ice cube.

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    If you ever make this Iced Expresso,  do take a picture and tag @foodiejayashree on Instagram or @evergreendishes on Facebook or Twitter. I will be glad to see your creation and share it further.   Subscribe to get all updates and an e-book for free. Check out my e-books on Amazon.  Until next time, happy cooking!