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  • Banana Grape Smoothie

    Banana Grape Smoothie

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    Banana Grape Smoothie is delicious, filling and easy to make. It is one of the healthy breakfast you can treat yourself on a busy morning.

    Smoothie is filling, tasty and healthy, a good breakfast to kickstart the day. Banana Grape Smoothie is a nutrient rich breakfast to kick start the day.

    Do you know the power of eating a healthy breakfast? It keeps you charged to face the challenges of the day with a lot of vigour and vitality. The body is without food for more than ten hours and it is best you feed with a healthy diet. Smoothies are easy to make and filling. They have the added advantage of fruits or vegetables in it which normally many miss taking in small quantities too. Today’s smoothie recipe has :

    • Banana– Banana is available all round the year, it is easy on the pocket and packed with nutrients. It is rich in potassium, magnesium and riboflavin.It improves blood sugar level. It aids in digestion. It may help you feel fuller for a longer time and thus help to reduce weight.
    • Black Grapes – the wonder fruit which is available only for a couple of months.It contains a lot of reseveratrol and antioxidant that is good for the heart. The anti-oxidants also help to keep the heart healthy. The vitaimin K present in it  helps to build strong bones. Another interesting fact is grapes also helps in dealing with memory issues. The polyphenol compounds are associated with benefits of slowing mild memory due to old age.
    • Chia seed – It is one of the highly consumed seed these days. It contains quercetin, an anti-oxidant helps to lower blood pressure and in turn helps to reduce risk of heart diseases. They are rich in fiber.
    • Flaxseed- It is rich in proteins, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. It is one of the oldest crop known to man. It can be used in various kind of dishes.
    • Yoghurt : I like to add yoghurt in smoothies as it is a good source of protein. It makes the smoothie filling and tasty.

    I like adding smoothie to my diet plan as it is a no cook recipe . It is easy to prepare and makes a quick, healthy breakfast. Moreover, I prefer smoothie to juice or milkshake. The other smoothie you can whip are Apple Banana Smoothie, Watermelon Rind Smoothie, Cantaloupe Carrot Smoothie

    banana grapes smoothie
    banana grapes smoothie

    Let us get to the recipe of Banana Grape Smoothie

    Ingredients:

    • 1 banana
    • 12 black grapes
    • 1/2 teaspoon chia seed
    • 1 teaspoon flax seed
    • 1/2 cup yoghurt
    • 1/2 cup water

    Method:

    1. Crush the chia seed and flax seed in the small jar.
    2. Put the banana, grape and yoghurt in the blender and swirl them together. Put water as per the need.
    3. Top with crushed seed powder.
    4. Chill and serve.

    Take a tip :

    • Use ripe banana to make smoothie.. It is packed with nutrients, sweet in taste and a good way to use it.
    • You may add a few chopped nuts as topping.
    • Sometimes, I add berries to it, it tastes good.
    • If the grapes are sour, add honey to it.
    • Sugar may be used, I do not use it here.
    banana grapes smoothie

    Banana Grape Smoothie

    Banana Grape Smoothie is delicious, healthy and filling. It helps to keep satiated for a longer time.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 banana
    • 12 black grapes
    • 1/2 teaspoon chia seed
    • 1 teaspoon flax seed
    • 1/2 cup yoghurt
    • 1/2 cup water

    Equipment

    • Blender, small jar, mixer, bowls, glass

    Method
     

    1. Crush the chia seed and flax seed in the small jar.
    2. Put the banana, grape and yoghurt in the blender and swirl them together. Put water as per the need.
    3. Top with crushed seed powder.
    4. Chill and serve.

    Notes

    Use ripe banana to make smoothie.. It is packed with nutrients, sweet in taste and a good way to use it.
    You may add a few chopped nuts as topping.
    Sometimes, I add berries to it, it tastes good.
    If the grapes are sour, add honey to it.
    Sugar may be used, I do not use it here.

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  • Masoor Dal Dosa | Healthy Breakfast

    Masoor Dal Dosa | Healthy Breakfast

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    Masoor Dal Dosa is crispy and tasty. It is rich in nutrients and makes a good option for breakfast.

    Ask any South Indian and they are never bored of having dosa. Idli may not be liked as much as they prefer dosa anytime. Let it be the regular kind or the rawa dosa, they are satisfied and happy.  The  dosa love is evident. Moreover, dosa variations are so many, you can keep making a different kind over a  month. Do find a new kind of dosa, Masoor Dal Dosa. 

    Masoor Dal Dosa is yet another variation, it is protein rich as the lentil is used in a larger quantity. I liked the dosa shared  in another food group and thought I must share it with my readers.

    masoor dal dosa



    What is Masoor Dal ?  

    Masoor Dal is one of the five legumes used regularly in Indian cooking. It is orange in colour. It is a good source of  nutrition as it is rich in protein, fibre and minerals. It does not need much time to cook and is tasty. 

    What are the  benefits of using masoor dal ?

     A cup of masoor dal has 230 calories, about 17 grams of proteins and 15 grams of dietary fibre. It has many  health benefits: 

    • It helps to keep the heart healthy by lowering cholesterol.
    • It helps to stabilise the blood sugar level.
    • It aids in weight loss. 
    • It boosts the immune system. 

     

    How is it used in cooking? 

    It can be use in cooking different dishes as soups and dal. It can also be used in making a variety of snacks as fritters, dosa and khichdi. Today, I am sharing a dosa recipe which I have adopted from Shobana Rao, food blogger and friend. 

    What are the other dosa recipe you have shared earlier ?

    The other kind of dosa normally made in my kitchen are jowar dosa, ragi dosa, masala dosa, quinoa dosa, watermelon rind dosa, 

     

    Masoor Dal Dosa  Recipe: 

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cup Masoor dal
    • 1 cup raw rice
    • 1 teaspoon methi seed
    • salt to taste
    • oil for roasting

      Method:

    • Wash and soak masoor dal for 2-3 hours.
    • Wash and soak raw rice and methi seeds for 2-3 hours.
    • Grind masoor dal to a smooth paste and remove it in a wide bowl.
    • Grind raw rice and methi seeds to a smooth paste. Use water as required, the consistency should be of a dosa batter.
    • Mix both of them together, keep it in a warm place and allow it to ferment for six to eight hours. I usually keep it overnight.
    • Next day, add salt to the batter.
    • Take the required quantity of batter, adjust the consistency.
    • Heat a skillet, take a spoonful of batter and spread it like a dosa. Sprinkle oil around it.
    • Once it is golden in colour, remove from the skillet and serve with coconut chutney.
    • Repeat for the rest of the batter.

    Take a tip:

    • A few red chilly may be added while grinding the batter. 

    About the event :

         Sending this to “Flatbreads Theme” at Shhh Secretly Cooking Challenge. Every month, one of the blogger suggests a theme, we are paired as partners and the secret ingredients are exchanged between the two ladies. They prepare a dish using the secret ingredients and later share it in the FB group, other members try to guess those ingredients. It is interesting to see some ingredients cannot be guessed by the members.  During the month of March, Anu Kollon suggested the theme. I liked her Uluva Kanji, a traditional Kerala dish  made with methi seeds and raw rice, I have bookmarked it to make it soon. 

    I was paired with Priya Iyer. Priya gave me oil and salt which was versatile to prepare any kind of recipe  I needed to do. I gave wheat flour and chilli, she made the delicious Gujarati Methi Bhakris. 

                                            shhh cooking secretly

     

    Masoor Dal Dosa 

    Masoor Dal Dosa is crispy and tasty. It is a good way to include the healthy legumes in breakfast.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup Masoor dal
    • 1 cup raw rice
    • 1 teaspoon methi seed
    • salt to taste
    • oil for roasting

    Equipment

    • 1 big bowl
    • 1 ladle
    • 1 dosa skillet
    • 1 dosa spatula
    • 1 small bowl
    • 1 small spoon
    • 1 round plate

    Method
     

    1. Wash and soak masoor dal for 2-3 hours.
    2. Wash and soak raw rice and methi seeds for 2-3 hours.
    3. Grind masoor dal to a smooth paste and remove it in a large, wide bowl.
    4. Grind raw rice and methi seeds to a smooth paste. Use water as required, the consistency should be of a dosa batter.
    5. Mix both of them together, keep it in a warm place and allow it to ferment for six to eight hours. I usually keep it overnight.
    6. Next day, add salt to the batter.
    7. Take the required quantity of batter, adjust the consistency.
    8. Heat a skillet, take a spoonful of batter and spread it like a dosa. Sprinkle oil around it.
    9. Once it is golden in colour, remove from the skillet and serve with coconut chutney.
    10. Repeat for the rest of the batter.

    Notes

    • A few red chilly may be added while grinding the batter.
    • Dosa can be made either crisp or like the regular ones.
    • Ghee or a mix of oil and ghee can be used for roasting.
    Masoor dal dosa is crispy and tasty. It is a healthy twist to the usual one. Masoor dal is a good source of nutrient and this recipe is an ideal way to include it in your diet. Give a try to Masoor Dal Dosa. #breakfastrecipes #healthy #southindian
    masoor dal dosa

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  • Quinoa Upma | How to make quinoa upma

    Quinoa Upma | How to make quinoa upma

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    Quinoa Upma is a healthy, hearty breakfast ready in thirty minutes. It is ideal for people of all ages. 

    Quinoa is a little grain packed with nutrients. It is one of the food we regularly consume these days. Initially, we did not like it much,  but now, we do enjoy. The numerous benefits and the rich source of proteins makes it an ideal diet for all vegetarians. It is vegan, gluten-free and good alternative for health conscious people. 

    Quinoa Upma
    quinoa upma

    What is quinoa? 

    Quinoa (pronounced as Kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant of Amaranth family. It is technically a seed but classified as a grain. It is a pseudo cereal grown since 5000 years. It is a good source of nutrition for people following animal diet. It is also used as a substitute to rice by many people. 

    What does quinoa contain? 

    Quinoa is a rich source of protein.  It also contains manganese, iron, folate, magnesium along with anti-oxidants. It is also a good source of fiber. 1 cup of cooked quinoa provides 222 calories and  contains 8 grams of protein,  39 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of fat. (Source: Everyday Health) It helps to keep hunger at bay for a long time. 

    How is quinoa cooked ?

    Quinoa should be washed a couple of time  to remove saponin. It is a bitter coating which gives a good covering for the grain. Put the rinsed quinoa and water in the ratio of 1:2 and simmer it for ten to fifteen minutes. It should be well cooked, cover it with a lid while cooking. 

    How is it used ?

    It is versatile to use. It can be used in salads or as a filling  with a few other vegetables. One can also use it to make dosa and idli.  The versatility makes it even more interesting for us to use it.  Watch out this space for more quinoa recipes.

    Quinoa Upma
    quinoa upma

    What recipe are you sharing today and the event related ? 

    Archana, from The Mad Scientist Kitchen has given the theme as Seeds to Cook  in the Shhh Cooking Secretly Challenge. Archana has many recipes on her blog. She has made a winter treat with edible gum. It is the right season to have  Kachaya Dinka Chi Pud. Here we are paired and secret ingredients are shared to guess later by other members in the group.  I decided to make Quinoa Upma. My partner for this month was Poonam Bachchav and she gave me bengal gram and lemon as the secret ingredients accordingly. Poonam wanted to make a mouth freshener and I have given black salt and sesame seed as the secret ingredients. I would love to make this this Flaxseed Mukhwas soon. 

     

     

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    Quinoa Upma Recipe 

    Ingredients:

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
    • a pinch of asafoetida
    • 3 green chilli
    • 1 onion
    • 1/4 cup green pea
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • salt to taste
    • sugar
    • 1/2 lemon
    • coriander for garnishing

      Method:
      1. Wash the quinoa by rinsing a couple of times to remove saponins. Keep it aside.
      2. Take oil in a pan, add mustard seed, as they splutter put asafoetida and green chilli. After a minute, put onion to it. Saute it
      3. Add green peas to it. Let them cook for sometime.
      4. Put the rinsed quinoa to it. Add two cups of water to it with salt and a dash of sugar.
      5. Let it cook for sometime. After sometime, cover with a lid and let it cook evenly.Finally, when the water is absorbed and it is well cooked, add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

    Take a tip:

    • You can use other vegetables as beans and carrot. Chop them finely and put them in the seasoning.
    • Tomatoes too can be added. I have kept it simple with onion and green peas.
    • Alternatively, you can skip onion if you wish.
    • Instead of green chilli, you can add a little sambar and chilli powder. It also tastes good. 
    • To make it gluten-free, avoid asafoetida or using gluten -free asafoetida.
    Quinoa Upma
    quinoa upma
    Quinoa Upma

    Quinoa Upma

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    Quinoa Upma is a healthy, easy to make and tasty breakfast. It is ready in thirty minutes.
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    Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
    • a pinch of asafoetida
    • 3 green chilli
    • 1 onion
    • 1/4 cup green pea
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • salt to taste
    • sugar
    • 1/2 lemon
    • coriander for garnishing

    Equipment

    • bowl, pan, ladle

    Method
     

    1. Wash the quinoa by rinsing a couple of times to remove saponins. Keep it aside.
    2. Take oil in a pan, add mustard seed, as they splutter put asafoetida and green chilli. After a minute, put onion to it. Saute it
    3. Add green peas to it. Let them cook for sometime.
    4. Put the rinsed quinoa to it. Add two cups of water to it with salt and a dash of sugar.
    5. Let it cook for sometime. After sometime, cover with a lid and let it cook evenly.
    6. Finally, when the water is absorbed and it is well cooked, add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

    Notes

    • You can use other vegetables as beans and carrot. Chop them finely and put them in the seasoning.
    • Tomatoes too can be added. I have kept it simple with onion and green peas.
    • Alternatively, you can skip onion if you wish.
    • Instead of green chilli, you can add a little sambar and chilli powder. It also tastes good. 
    • To make it gluten-free, avoid asafoetida or using gluten -free asafoetida.
     
    Quinoa Upma is a healthy, tasty and easy to make breakfast. It is ready in thirty minutes.
    Quinoa Upma

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  • Watermelon Rind Dosa | Watermelon Rind Recipes

    Watermelon Rind Dosa | Watermelon Rind Recipes

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    Watermelon Rind Dosa is a delicious and unique breakfast option. It is soft, spongy and porous.  It is vegan and gluten free  and as the name suggests watermelon rind is used in it.

    Considering the fact, watermelon rind is healthier, I don’t like to waste it. The rind is the white part of the watermelon. It is rich in fibre and aids in digestion.  Usually, I use it in a smoothie or a salad.  Of late, I have another recipe and I make this dosa also. The dosa is made slightly thick and cooked only on one side. Like the regular dosa, this needs to be fermented. This  recipe is adopted from Vinaya Prasad’s blog  Vegetarian Culinary Delights. I am active in a couple of groups on Facebook and this group is one of them. I like the enthusiasm and patience with which she runs the group. Recently, the group reached the 15000 milestone mark. 

    Watermelon Rind Dosa Recipe 

    Ingredients: 

     1. 25 cup  rice
    1/2 cup  urad dal
    1/4 cup flattened rice (poha) 
    1/2 cup   watermelon rind
    1/2 cup  fresh coconut
    1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
    oil for roasting
    water for soaking and grinding
    salt to taste



    Method:

    1. Soak rice, urad dal and methi for 4 hours.
    2. Soak flattened rice (poha) for half an hour.
    3. Cut the rind into small pieces. 
    4. Grind the soaked rice and lentil mixture to a fine batter, remove it in a bowl. Now, grind the rind pieces, soaked poha and  coconut, mix it into the batter. Add salt to it, cover and keep it in a warm place to ferment overnight or 5-6 hours.
    5. Next day, mix the batter, heat a skillet. Smear a little oil if using the cast iron. pour a ladleful of batter, spread a little oil, cover with a lid   and allow to cook. There is no need to cook the other side for this dosa. Once it is cooked, remove and serve hot with coconut chutney. Repeat for the rest of the batter. 

     

    Take a tip: 

    1. The dosa is made as a set dosa.  The consistency of the batter should be moderately thick.
    2. Use any kind of skillet, iron or non-stick, cover with a lid and cook. There is no need to flip  to the other side. 

     

    watermelon rind dosa
    watermelon rind dosa

     

    My family enjoys dosa any day.  Rava dosa is usually prepared during weekends. A dosa batter is handy and used in different ways. You can make masala dosa, uttapam or gundapongal. The other kind of dosa are ragi dosa, jowar dosa, set dosa, neer dosa and mixed flour dosa. 

    watermelon rind dosa

    Watermelon Rind Dosa

    Watermelon rind dosa is soft, spongy dosa. It is ideal to prepare it for breakfast.
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    Prep Time 4 hours
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Fermentation time 6 hours
    Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 25 cup rice
    • 1/2 cup urad dal
    • 1/4 cup flattened rice poha
    • 1/2 cup watermelon rind
    • 1/2 cup fresh coconut
    • 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds
    • oil for roasting
    • water for soaking and grinding
    • salt to taste

    Method
     

    1. Soak rice, urad dal and methi for 4 hours.
    2. Soak flattened rice (poha) for half an hour.
    3. Cut the rind into small pieces.
    4. Grind the soaked rice and lentil mixture to a fine batter, remove it in a bowl. Now, grind the rind pieces, soaked poha and  coconut, mix it into the batter. Add salt to it, cover and keep it in a warm place to ferment overnight or 5-6 hours.
    5. Next day, mix the batter, heat a skillet. Smear a little oil if using the cast iron. pour a ladleful of batter, spread a little oil, cover with a lid   and allow to cook. There is no need to cook the other side for this dosa. Once it is cooked, remove and serve hot with coconut chutney. Repeat for the rest of the batter.

    Notes

    The dosa is made as a set dosa.  The consistency of the batter should be moderately thick.
    Use any kind of skillet, iron or non-stick, cover with a lid and cook. There is no need to flip  to the other side. 

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    Watermelon rind dosa is soft, supple and porous. It is a good way to use the rind of the fruit which is usually discarded. Watermelon rind is rich in fibre and minerals. Give a try to this variation of dosa.
    watermelon rind dosa

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  • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Chocolate chia seed pudding is a tasty, easy to make, high fiber, protein packed ideal for breakfast. It can be made in fifteen minutes with a little preparation.  (more…)

  • Banana Mango Oat Shake

    Banana Mango Oat Shake

    Banana Mango Oat Shake is a n easy to make, tasty and healthy drink to serve the family members. It is filling and provides the nutrients for the body.
    Mornings are busy and one needs to search dishes that are not only healthy but easy to prepare. I serve milkshake along with other dish as it is helps to sustain for a longer period during the day.

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  • How to make apple milkshake

    How to make apple milkshake

    Apple milkshake has been the recent addition to my list. It is one of the tastiest and healthiest drinks that one can slurp in the mornings. I don’t know why I had not tried earlier.

    Apples are available all round the year and one can easily manage with it. It is thick, foamy and filling. Do not peel the skin of apples, just cut it into small pieces and pulse it, it blends well with the pulp and milk.

    apples
    apples

    I had earlier written an article about apples as guest post for The Wise Lark. It has two recipes pertaining to apples.

    apple milkshake
    apple milkshake

    Ingredients:

    • 1 apple
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • a few ice cubes

    Method:

    Wash and cut the apple into small pieces. Pulse it, add milk and honey to it. Again pulse it for thirty seconds. Pour it in a glass  and serve chilled. Otherwise, add ice cubes to it.

    Take a tip:

    Add sugar if serving for children.

    apple milkshake
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    Apple Milkshake

    Apple milkshake is a tasty and healthy drink to kickstart the day. 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 glasses
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: international
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 apple
    • 2 glasses milk
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • a few ice cubes (optional)

    Method
     

    1. Wash the apple and cut into small pieces.
    2. Pulse the apple pieces. Add milk and honey to it. Again pulse it for thirty seconds.
    3. Serve chilled. Alternatively, add ice cubes to it.

    Notes

    Add sugar if you are serving it small children.

    My other milkshake recipes Rajbhog Milkshake, Gulkand milkshake 

    Those reading me regularly know that I am ardent fan of milkshakes. What are the other variety of milkshakes that you prepare? Do let me know in the comment section below

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  • banana and fig milkshake

    Bananas are an wonderful fruit, those reading me will know that I cherish this humble fruit. It’s packed with nutrition and the one fruit liked by all at home. It is available all round the year unlike other fruits. But there are times, when this fruit goes unused. I use it along with figs for a nutritious packed drink.

    I love making milkshakes. These are delicious and loved by all ages. You can substitute the ingredients accordingly.
    Banana and fig milkshake is a tasty and healthy drink. It is ideal for kids who do not have breakfast in the mornings. I have used fresh figs here. Figs are rich in natural sugar, minerals and solution fibre. It consists of minerals such as potassium, calcium , magnesium, iron and copper along with Vitamin A and E. Thus , the blending of these two fruits makes it a healthy drink.

    This is an ideal way for fussy kids who do not eat figs.

    banana and fig milkshake
    banana and fig milkshake

    Ingredients :

    • bananas 2
    • figs 4
    • milk (skimmed ) 1/2 litre
    • sugar 2tsp
    • vanilla ice cream 1tbsp (optional)
    Method : 
    Cut the fruits and churn all the ingredients together. Serve chilled.

    My other milkshakes :

    Rajbhog milkshake

    mango milkshake

    strawberry milkshake

    banana and dates milkshake

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  • Banana Smoothie

    Bananas , store house of nutrients, love to use this fruit in as many ways as I can. Unlike other fruits, it is available all round the year and these fruits are always in store at home. Banana smoothie is another way to use this fruit.

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  • Strawberry milkshake

    Strawberry are luscious red berries with a sweet taste. The bright red colour is just irresesitible. It is called as the queen of fruits. Although, grow in cold climate, today it is available in all places. Thanks to the super markets which bring these fruits. With summer approaching soon,giving children a glass of strawberry milkshake is good for health and quite easy !

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