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  • Tangy Imli ka Amlana / Rajasthani Cuisine

    Tangy Imli ka Amlana / Rajasthani Cuisine

    Imli ka Amlana is a refreshing, sweet and tangy drink from Rajasthani cuisine. It is used as an appetiser.

    I am in search of good refreshing drinks, something that soothes the mind and body or some new recipe with mango as it’s simmer.

    Imli ka amlana is a drink from Rajasthani cuisine that is usually served with the main course. It is a tangy, refreshing, digestive drink ideal for summer.

    Many of you must be familiar with Aam ka Panna, it is similar to that drink. Raw mangoes are used in aam ka panna, here tamarind pulp is used. But, this needs no cooking and can be made anytime as mangoes are seasonal.

    This month in the Recipe Swap Challenge, I had to prepare a dish from Priya Iyer’s blog the photowali.wordpress.com She has a good collection of recipes, some go back to the good old days of Tamilans. Do check her blog. After going through her blog, came down to three chosen ones and finally decided to make this Imli Ka Amlana. I am happy I tried this, shall make it again.

    A few summer treats from my blog are here. Punjabi lassi is not only refreshing but loved by all. The cucumber lassi is ideal for all age group.

    Let’s make Imli ka Amlana:

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
    • 8 teaspoon jaggery
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon black salt
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 2 cups water
    • mint leaves for garnishing

    Method:

    1. Soak tamarind for fifteen minutes and extract the pulp.
    2. Take all the powder and grind them to a fine powder.
    3. Add jaggery in tamarind pulp.
    4. Put the spice mix, add water, mix, chill it in refigerator.
    5. Garnish with mint leaf and serve

    Take a tip:

    • Sugar is usually added, but I have added jaggery. Brown sugar can also be used.
    • If you have ready tamarind powder, you can use it.
    • The jaggery that I used is of good quality, hence I did not strain it.
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    Imli ka Aamlana

    Imli ka Aamlana is a tasty, refreshing and digestive drink from Rajasthani cuisine. It is usually served with the Rajasthani platter.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Soaking time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Course: health drinks, summer drinks
    Cuisine: Indian, rajasthani,
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
    • 8 teaspoon jaggery
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon black salt
    • 2 cup water
    • 4 mint leaves (optional)

    Method
     

    1. Soak a small lemon sized ball of tamarind in water for fifteen minutes.
    2. Mix all the spices together, make a fine powder of it.
    3. Extract the pulp.
    4. Add tamarind and spice mix to it. Give a stir.
    5. Add water. Garnish with torn mint leaves.

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    Do give a try to this refreshing drink, it’s tangy and tasty. If you ever make it, do take a picture and tag @evergreendishes on Facebook or tag @foodiejayashree on Instagram

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  • Mint Ginger Cooler Recipe | Summer Treats

    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

    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…)