Faalsa Sharbat

BM # 5 Day 6 Faalsa is a tiny purple colored fruit.This is sour and a little sweet,with a seed which on chewing gives that crunch…..A fruit which is available only in summers and that too for a very short time.I can see the Faalsa on my tree,but they are not ripe as yet…..so I…

The Pink Lady

BM # 5  Day 5 Water melon blended with strawberry crush and garnished with fresh cream . Swirling the cream turns the drink into a pretty pink …hence “The Pink Lady’’!I tried this drink when two of my friends came over trust me they went all ga ga over it. what you need  1 tsp…

Mocha Orange

BM # 5  Day 4 I have always been fond of choclates…but then who is’nt?…well since I am not a milk person I like to try out combinations that work well with carbonated water…here is one such trial…..yes…… a blend of choclate  and orange  with a dash of coffee makes this a sensational drink! what…

Rabdi Falooda Glass

BM # 5  Day 3 Summers was the time when we used to persuade dad to take us out for icecreams,kulfis and that special glass which had loads of crushed ice ,falooda,rabdi sugar syrup and nuts. Those childhood memories flash back while preparing this Rabdi Falooda Glass.  What you need…. Lots of crushed ice Rabdi(you…

Lemonade

BM # 5  Day 2 This is a classic summer cooler, loved by all. Very traditional and refreshing.different from our regular nimbupani. Tried and tasted recipe from the book “100 Best Smoothies & Juices” Here’s what you need … 150 ml……… water 1tsp………… grated lemon rind 6tbsp ………….sugar. 125 ml……… lemon juice How to go…

Honey Dew

BM # 5  Day 1 First day of the second group of BM # 5 ,I n this series we will take a chill pill!! Before I start this series of summer coolers there are a few things that we ought to remember while making these…… *Try using seasonal fruits for best flavors. *These coolers…

Chutney Toastie

BM #  5  Day 7 One hears of chutney sandwich….grilled toasts…but this chutney toastie is really exceptional.Try it out and I am sure you will love it.Looks very ordinary but the taste is what matters.Everyone in our family enjoys it and since the ingredients are always there it makes an ideal breakfast or a evening…

Damat Poha

BM # 5 Day  4 Poha or pressed rice is a very quick and simple breakfast.We normally make it with a combination of potatoes or sometimes veggies like peas and  carrots…but this version was totally new for me.Its a Maharastrian style speciality from Kolhapur.This is the first time I tried these and was wondering how…

Moong Daal Paneer Cheela

BM # 5  Day 5 Another great recipe for breakfast,which is quick , low cal and nutritious is the Moong daal cheelas.These are nothing but savoury bean pancakes. Moong daal cheelas are a speciality of Rajasthan.Normally they are made by simply  grinding the daal ,but I use paneer while grinding, this makes the cheelas really soft.Here…