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  • Watermelon Juice Recipe | Summer Treats

    Watermelon Juice Recipe | Summer Treats

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    Watermelon juice is an excellent thirst quencher. It is tasty and keeps us rejuvenated during hot summer days.

    Watermelon is 90% water, it also contains Vitamin A, D and calcium. It helps to keep the body hydrated. It is low in calories and rich in fibre, thus aids in weight loss. It is shown to fight against cancer. It is good for the heart. It is ideal summer fruit as it quenches the thirst and keeps the hunger pangs at bay.

    It is always good to pack the refrigerator with summer fruits. You can use them to make candies, juices, ice creams, sorbets or just serve as a fruit salad. It is healthier than the sugar loaded drinks.

    I often make mango candy during these monts, it is loved by kids and adults alike. Extract the pulp, blend it to a puree, put it in the moulds and freeze it, voila ! A guilt free dessert is ready in just a few minutes, isn’t it?

    Watermelon juice is a refreshing drink, serve it during the mid-day or in the evenings, it is always a winner. It is tasty and makes an ideal drink to keep oneself hydrated. It is nutrient rich and a low calorie summer drink which we can regularly indulge. 

    A few other summer drinks that I have on my blog are : tasty Imli ka Amlana, refreshing Cucumber Lassi

    Watermelon Juice Recipe

    Ingredients: measurement used : 1 cup =250 ml

    • 2 cup watermelon chunks
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • salt to taste
    • sugar if needed

    Method:

    Cut the watermelon into chunks, remove the seeds and blend them in a blender. Add pepper powder, lemon juice and salt, give a swirl. Pour in glasses and serve.

    Take a tip:

    • Cut the watermelon into pieces and keep them in refrigerator ahead of time. It saves the time and you will have a chilled drink. Otherwise, you need to chill it.
    • Add sugar if only needed.
    • You may top  with small chunks of the fruit.
    • A few torn mint leaves too taste good.

    Watermelon juice

    Watermelon juice

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    Watermelon Juice

    Watermelon juice is a refreshing summer drink. It is tasty and
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Course: summer drinks
    Cuisine: international
    Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup watermelon chunks
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • salt to taste
    • sugar if needed

    Equipment

    • knife
    • blender

    Method
     

    1. Cut the watermelon into chunks, remove the seeds.
    2. Blend them all together.
    3. Add pepper powder, salt and lemon juice, give a swirl.
    4. Chill and serve.

    Notes

    • It is ideal to cut the watermelon and keep it in refrigerator ahead of time.
    • Sugar may be added.
    • A few small pieces of watermelon may be added while serving.

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    watermelon juice

    I have recently joined a group named “Food for Feast“, the monthly themes are decided by polling and the theme selected for June is “Summer Drinks”. Here are the other contributions by my team members : Kesar Badam Lassi without Sugar, Lemonade with Basil Seeds

    About the event : 

     This is an old post which I have redone with better pictures. The post was first published on 25/6/2019. Today, on16/3/2025 I have redone it with better pictures. Sending this to Foodies_Redoing Old Post _147, a fortnightly event. 

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  • 9 summer coolers | Drinks to indulge this summer

    9 summer coolers | Drinks to indulge this summer

    It’s April and the heat is blazing, here are nine summer coolers to indulge during this season. They are refreshing, healthy and easy to make. (more…)

  • How to make Kiwi Lemonade

    How to make Kiwi Lemonade

    Kiwi Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink.

    The harsh heat of April is unbearable. One needs to take a lot of fluids to keep hydrated. Fresh fruit juices are healthy and easy to make. This Kiwi lemonade is refreshing and ideal to beat the heat.

    Kiwi is another super food which is packed with anti oxidants and vitamin E. It is rich in Vitamin C and K. It also consists copper, potassium and folate. It is found to be good against heart disease and lowers the blood sugar level. It helps to fight against cancer. It is low calorie food with high nutririon. Thus, one needs to add a few of these in their diet.

    Kiwi is a fruit which has a mixed taste but it is awesome. The green pulpy fruit with crunchy black seeds is liked by kids. Do give a try to this lemonade,  we are enjoying it.

    A few tips to beat the heat:

    Drink adequate quantity of water, atleast two litres is needed during summer. Use seasonal fruits such as water melon and grapes. Buttermilk is an excellent source of nutrition.  Tender coconut water is very good for health. Avoid coffee. Fried  food is not suitable during this season.  Any other tips, do share in the comments section below.

    kiwi lemonade

    Kiwi lemonade

    Recipe Type: Juice
    Cuisine: Asian
    Author: Jayashree
    Prep time:
    Total time:
    Serves: 4
    A refreshing drink for summer

    Ingredients

    • 2 Kiwi
    • 1 lemon
    • 2 teaspoon sugar
    • 3 glass water
    • salt a pinch
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
    • a few  ice cubes

    Method :

    1. Remove the skin of kiwi and cut into quarters.
    2. Blend it to a puree.
    3. Add sugar, lime juice, salt pepper powder and water. Give a swirl.
    4. Kiwi lemonade is ready in a jiffy. Serve it with an ice cube.

    Take a tip :

    • It is ideal to use cold water if you have.

     

     

    Kiwi Lemonade

    Kiwi Lemonade is a refreshing summer drink. It is a twist to the usual lemonade we often make at home.
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    Course: appetisers, sumer drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Kiwi
    • 1 lemon
    • 2 teaspoon sugar
    • 3 glass water
    • salt a pinch
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
    • a few ice cubes

    Method
     

    1. Remove the skin of kiwi and cut into quarters.
    2. Blend it to a puree.
    3. Add sugar, lime juice, salt, pepper powder and water. Give a swirl.
    4. Kiwi lemonade is ready in a jiffy. Pour it in glasses, add ice cube and serve.

    Notes

    You can use cold water too.

    Kiwi lemonade
    Kiwi lemonade

     

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  • Punjabi lassi / Sweet Lassi Recipe

    Punjabi lassi / Sweet Lassi Recipe

    Lassi is a popular Indian drink made using yoghurt. It is usually served sweet though salted version may be made. It is ideal drink during summer. Punjabi  lassi is very popular and tasty, second to nothing. Today, I present to you this version of  Punjabi Lassi.

    Benefits of lassi:

    • It is a coolant to the body.
    • It is ideal drink during summer.
    • It can be easily made at home. Less fat may be used in it.
    • It can be consumed by people of all ages.
    • It is a good source of probiotics.
    • It aids in digestion as it contains lactobacillus.

    Difference between buttermilk and lassi:

    Buttermilk and lassi is often confused. Technically, buttermilk is the residue that is left out after churning butter from cream. However, lassi is made using thick yoghurt. It is churned with a blender to make lassi. Lassi is usually thicker and has more fat content in it.  Buttermilk is thinner in consistency.  Lassi is more acidic than buttermilk. Spicy buttermilk is usually served after lunch in many states as Gujarat and Rajasthan.Lassi is from North India and usually served during breakfast.

    Punjabi Lassi

    Different Kind of Lassi :

    Over the years, I have recreated  different varieties of lassi during summer.  Cucumber lassi is spicy and I love it. Strawberry lassi is ideal to serve when you have a couple of berries at home.

    About the event:

    This is an old post which I have redone now. Sending this to our fortnightly event Foodies_Redoing Old Post 40,  we work on an old post together. Some posts written earlier need to be changed with better pictures, text or sometimes both. Thus, we as a group, work on one post every fortnight.

    Lets get to the recipe of Punjabi Lassi

    Ingredients :

    • Curds or yoghurt 250ml
    • Milk 100ml
    • Water 150ml
    • Sugar 3tsp
    • Cream 1tsp
    • Pistachois a few
    • Cardamom powder a pinch

    Method :

    Blend the curds  and cream with a blender or a churner. Add water, milk and sugar to it. Blend all ingredients together to get a lather. Pour it into a glass. Add cardamom powder, pistachois and cardamom powder to it. Serve immediately.

    Note: Add more sugar if needed.

    Punjabi Lassi

    Punjabi Lassi

    Punjabi Lassi is a flavoursome drink made from yoghurt. It is popular in North India. It is ideal drink during summer.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: north indian
    Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 ml Curds or yoghurt
    • 100 ml Milk
    • 150 ml Water
    • 3 tsp Sugar
    • 1 tsp Cream
    • Pistachios a few
    • Cardamom powder a pinch

    Equipment

    • bowl
    • blender
    • glass
    • small spoon

    Method
     

    1. Blend the curds  and cream with a blender or a churner. Add water, milk and sugar to it. Blend all ingredients together to get a lather. Pour it into a glass. Add cardamom powder, pistachois and cardamom powder to it. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Add more sugar if needed. 
    Cream may be avoided.

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