SWEET LIME JUICE/SUMMER DRINKS

Summer season is here and it feels refreshing to drink any fruit juice,be it any time of the day.I have prepared a few juices,milkshakes to combat the heat ad it is really nice to see colourful juices made fresh at home.Sweet lime juice is a simple,yet tasty juice known to have many health benefits.It is filled with Vitamin C and has iron and pottasium  content.When you are having common cold,this sweet lime proves to be beneficial.It is also given to patients who are deydrated and also to infants.It can be consumed at time of the day by all with full beefits.Over to the recipe of Sweet Lime Juice..

SUMMARY
Course:Juice,Drink
Serves;2
Preparation Time:10 minutes
INGREDIENTS

• Sweet Lime-2
• Water-1 cup
• Ice Cubes -a few
• Sugar-2 tsp
• Black Salt-1/2 tsp
• Lemon-1 tsp

HOW TO MAKE

• Cut sweet lime into two.Peel the skin.

• Cut the segments into two thereby removing seeds.Put them in a blender.

• Add sugar and water.

• Blend well.Sieve to get clear juice.

• Press well to extract juice with the back of a spoon.Add lemon juice.

• Add black salt and mix well.

• Add ice cubes and serve immediately.

Notes

• You can add honey in place of sugar.
• You can add chaat masala in place of black salt.
• While serving patients and infants avoid ice cubes.

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JAMUN JUICE/SUMMER COOLERS

Jamun Fruit  or Naval Pazham as it is called in tamil ,is one of tastiest fruits I have had during my growing years.There was one tree of this fruit in our neighbour’s house and during season we also got a good share of the tasty fruit.It tastes great when sprinkled with plain salt.When I visited New Delhi last month I bought a kilo of jamun fruit.MIL has diabetes and as we all know jamun fruit is good for diabetic patients.I buy for her Bnature jamun juice regularly,but this time since we had this fruit at home,I thought I will make some juice with it.Jamun also helps in bone development,immunity and aids in digestion.So what are you waiting for?Jamun season is at it’s peak,so try out somw juice and enjoy glass of health.

INGREDIENTS

Jamun/Naval Pazham	1 cup
Sugar	2 tsp
Black Salt	1/2 tsp
Water	as needed

 

HOW TO MAKE

• Wash and pat dry jamun fruit.Remove seeds of the fruit and keep ready.

 

• Put the cut fruit pieces in a blender and adding water extract juice.

• Add sugar and black salt.

• Blend to get a smooth liquid.Sieve to remove any pieces.

• Jamun juice is ready to be relished.

• Serve immediately.Add ice cubes if you want.

Notes

• Add chaat masala for more taste.
• You can add some ginger while extracting juice.This will give a nice flavour to the juice.
• Add honey and avoid sugar if you want.

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ORANGE CARROT JUICE/SUMMER COOLERS

I always like to drink freshly extracted fruit juices than the store bought ones.It is was loaded with oranges at home last week and I wasted no oppurtunity in making these delighltful juice.I also included carrots in this and the colour is so pleasing to the eyes.I made once orange with ginger and added soda that tasted nice.So when I was thinking what to add with orange which will add not only colour but taste too carrot popped up in my mind.This juice is a combo of fruit and vegetable and has ample nutrients and vitamins for the body.So colourful and tasty this is a nice healthy juice which is ideal to take during breakfast.See down below the recipe and try out..

INGREDIENTS

Orange	3
Carrot	2
Water	as needed
Sugar	2 tsp
Ginger	1 inch bit

• Take orange segments out of the skin and place in a blender.Chop carrots and add too.Now add sugar and grated ginger..Blend nicely.Add water to make it to a juice like consistency.

• Filter it in a sieve.Orange juice is ready.

• Serve Orange Carrot juice chilled in a glass.

Notes

• Add honey in place of sugar for more taste.
• Add lemon juice to enhance flavour.

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GUAVA GINGER COOLER

I love pink guavas.I can eat this fruit any time of the day,though we usually eat it after dinner with some salt and paprika.I first had this guava juice in a resort we were visiting last year and was quite intrigued about the flavour,they had ginger added to it and the taste was awesome.When I was just talking about that last week,I got reminded of that juice so gave it a shot.It is a simple and flavourful cooler,with minimal ingredients and can be made by kids too,so so easy.Pink guava has added flavour and it’s taste is energising.Very good for health this guava has many health benefits.It is a native to cariebbian and has lots of fibre so helps in constipation.It is good foe weight loss and can be taken by sugar patients as well with no worries.So what are you waiting for?Go to the market and bu fresh ripe red guavas and try out this super cooler.

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WATERMELON COOLER/SUMMER COOLERS

  Iam back with yet another cool recipe.Yes,Watermelon cooler.In reality this fruit is a wonderful coolant to our body and takes away the body heat.It is so simple to make with minimal ingredients,you won’t feel the strain and time inloved.I purchased a big ball of watermelon,my hubby likes it very much,and we all ate cut pieces.So on  a sunday breakfast i served this cool cool juice and it vanished in no time.As we all know it is good for skin and weight loss and is loaded with vitamins and minerals.So what are you waiting for?Go grab one watermelon from the market today and try out this juicy treat.



INGREDIENTS

Watermelon	1 cup
Sugar	to taste
Black pepper powder	1/4 tsp
Water	1/2 cup
Ice cubes	a few

HOW TO MAKE

• Cut the watermelon into cubes and put them in the mixer.Add sugar and run the mixer.Carefully filter the seeds,if any and add black pepper powder.

• Add ice cubes and serve immediately.

Notes

• Add fresh mint leaves or lime juice while blending.
• Addition of honey instead of sugar is another variation.
• I added black pepper to enhance the flavour and give a peppery touch to the juice.
• You can even add a pinch of black salt.

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PAPAYA SMOOTHIE

Papaya is one wonder fruit.My hubby dislikes but i buy it for the sake of my MIL.She is a sugar and B.P patient and needs careful selection of veggies and fruits in her diet.I do try to make things different and tasty for her in her menu and when i made this smoothie and served with served with breakfast last week,she was all the more pleased.So if you have any diabetic or people suffering from any diseases or even growing children this can prove to be a hit.Papaya has vitamins A  and vitamin D alongwith antioxidants.Be sure to include fruits in your daily diet and stay healthy.Over to the recipe..

 

INGREDIENTS

Papaya	1 cup
Milk	1 cup
Yogurt	3 tsp
Honey(optional)	1 tsp

 

HOW TO MAKE

• Peel and take out the seeds of papaya fruit and cut into pieces.Place this in a blender and add yogurt and milk.Blend to a smooth paste.

• Add honey if  required and serve immediately.

 

Notes

• You can chill the milk and add if you want to have chilled.
• Adding honey is optional,if the papaya is ripe and juicy,that sweetness would be enough.

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