Category: Beverages

South Indian Filter Coffee | Filter Coffee | Beverage Recipes

Piping hot South Indian filter coffee, like no other coffee in this world
06/16/2019 6:22:50 PM vindhyadesai

As I sit here watching the world cup match, trying to get some blogging done, all I want is a cup of South Indian filter coffee. And guess what, I finally took the time to photo shoot the best coffee in the world. For everyday recipes sometimes we just take them for granted but it is very essential to make sure we have good recipes up our sleeve. Here I have given the measurements of coffee and milk I like to use to make a medium strong filter coffee.
So how did coffee come to India? It’s definitely not a native crop. I had all these curious questions and I read up about it. Baba Budan, a Sufi Saint brought coffee to India. He is said to have carried 7 seeds of coffee and it is those seeds which spread throughout India. Amazing story isn’t it! South Indian filter coffee or degree coffee or just kaapi is a unique blend of coffee and another seed called chicory. Read on to find out more about the proportions. ... “South Indian Filter Coffee | Filter Coffee | Beverage Recipes”

Rose Milk With Sabja | Rose Milk | Summer Recipes

A chilled drink to beat the summer heat with mild pink hues, rose milk with sabja
06/04/2019 8:02:52 PM vindhyadesai

As a kid I always used to buy different kinds of cold flavoured milks like kesar badam, pista, rose milk etc. These flavoured milks loaded with sugar and the cooling effect always used to soothe my gut and make me feel energetic. Nowadays neither can I buy those flavoured milks here nor do I want to consume a lot of sugar. So rose milk with sabja seeds was made for Ram Navami this year.
For this simple rose milk with sabja seeds I have used boiled and cooled milk. Basically heat the milk on low flame till it rises up, switch off the flame and allow it cool till room temperature. Then store in the refrigerator for atleast 2-3 hours till chilled. Use authentic rose water to make rose milk. See notes to refer to what you can do in case you do not have good quality rose water or extract. ... “Rose Milk With Sabja | Rose Milk | Summer Recipes”

Blueberry Lassi | Lassi Recipes | Beverage Recipes

Chilled blueberry lassi with fresh lemon zest, sweetened with luscious honey
05/15/2019 9:48:03 PM vindhyadesai

The sweltering heat makes you do funny things or constructive things. Just breaking out into a mad dance to cool off the sweat (or not) or come up with a blueberry lassi idea. The other day I opened the refrigerator door when there was a big heatwave around here, found some blueberries and yogurt. So blended all of these into a chilled blueberry lassi.
Blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants and yogurt has good bacteria for your gut! So that’s a very good combination. Blueberries and lemons are the best of friends, they are inseparable. So why wait, go blend yourself a fancy blueberry lassi which is lip-smacking! ... “Blueberry Lassi | Lassi Recipes | Beverage Recipes”

Masala Chai | Masala Tea | Beverage Recipes

Ever-favourite piping hot beverage, masala chai or masala tea
10/23/2018 9:24:30 AM vindhyadesai

What do I say about tea! Where do we start! It is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. And by far one of the most popular beverages in the world! In India, tea is absolutely popular, no prizes for guessing! Masala chai or masala tea is infact an emotion. So many conversations start with this magical potion and some people cannot function without this.
Masala chai or masala tea is not just about the tea leaves, it is about the celebration of tea itself. The best tea leaves/powder are boiled and mixed with fragrant spices mixed with hot milk. It simply takes tea to another level. It is a beautiful thing! ... “Masala Chai | Masala Tea | Beverage Recipes”

White Hot Chocolate | Orange White Hot Chocolate | Beverage Recipes

Perfect for a cold winter evening, laced with a mild orange flavour, white hot chocolate
10/10/2018 10:18:48 PM vindhyadesai

A hot cup of tea or coffee is always refreshing. Sometimes you can indulge a bit and choose something like hot chocolate. Today let’s take indulgence a little further and serve up white hot chocolate. White Hot chocolate is decadent and fancy!
White hot chocolate, as you have guessed, has white chocolate, what are the odds. Infact white chocolate is not chocolate at all, it is made of cocoa butter, a by-product of making regular dark/milk chocolate. Here I have used some cooking white chocolate (the kind that is used for baking). But any brand of white chocolate will do. ... “White Hot Chocolate | Orange White Hot Chocolate | Beverage Recipes”

Mixed Grape Juice | Grape Juice | Juice Recipes

Refreshing and cool, one for the summer, mixed grape juice
06/19/2018 4:07:02 PM vindhyadesai

A glass of fresh fruit juice is a saviour on hot summery days. Mixed grape juice and lemon juice are the most served juices in Indian households especially during big gatherings like weddings or other functions. It’s easy to prepare and the tangy taste helps to activate those taste buds! Moreover mixed grape juice also provides the necessary fibre and helps in digestion.
It is very easy to prepare this mixed grape juice, just find yourself a bunch of sweet grapes. I always prefer organic seedless grapes, it’s easy to clean and you don’t have to sieve the juice to get rid of the seeds. A small glass of this wonderful nectar will re-energize you quickly. ... “Mixed Grape Juice | Grape Juice | Juice Recipes”

Cherry Lemonade | Summer Recipes | Beverage Recipes

Beautiful burgundy colour, tangy, bubbly and cooling, cherry lemonade
04/29/2018 7:52:21 PM vindhyadesai

With the soaring temperatures you feel like drinking a chilled juice or ice water. Lemonade always does come to the rescue, it’s easy to make and quenches your thirst in a jiffy. So why not try a variation of the regular lemonade and make a cherry lemonade.
A super chilled and bright coloured cherry lemonade will re-energize you. When I made eggless black forest cake I had some cherry syrup leftover. So I tried this cherry lemonade and I have made it a few times after that. Just boil few cherries with a little sugar and set it aside to chill. ... “Cherry Lemonade | Summer Recipes | Beverage Recipes”

Majjige | Chaas Recipe | Summer Recipes

Cool and refreshing, Ram Navami special homemade majjige or chaas
03/23/2018 10:01:59 PM vindhyadesai

A glass of majjige or chaas is what one needs in sweltering heat. It is like a lifeline to the parched throat. The coolness of watery majjige is very good for the gut and has a cooling effect on your body. Very simple to make, all it takes is a little set plain curd/yogurt and little salt. You can add chopped coriander and a little tadka for some extra flavour.
Majjige also aids in digestion and is made throughout India and called by different names. It is usually given as an after meal drink or served for festivals like Ram Navami. Curd/yogurt is beaten/churned till it turns even and then lot of water is added so it becomes watery. This is then chilled till it is served or you can serve majjige by adding ice cubes in them. ... “Majjige | Chaas Recipe | Summer Recipes”

Bellada Panaka | Gur Ki Sharbat | Juice Recipes

Cool, refreshing, a must for Ram Navami celebration – bellada panaka
03/21/2018 9:50:23 PM vindhyadesai

Panaka is a refreshing drink made with fresh lemon juice and it is generally sweetened with sugar. But this authentic cooling beverage is made from jaggery to result in a very nice bellada panaka. Jaggery or bella is unrefined and is not processed as much as sugar and is better for you. Moreover it is rich in minerals making it a healthy drink.
Bellada panaka is a must for Ram Navami festival. Along with majjige these are served in big pitchers on the streets by enthusiastic people and it’s for a good cause. It definitely helps the people to recover from the heat and is a big colourful celebration! It is flavoured with elaichi and a little dry ginger powder, black pepper powder and is chilled before serving. The lemon juice rounds up all the flavours so well, a simply super drink! ... “Bellada Panaka | Gur Ki Sharbat | Juice Recipes”

Homemade Instant Badam Milk Powder | Instant Almond Milk | Beverage Recipes

Warming, aromatic homemade instant badam milk powder with fragrant kesar-elaichi
02/03/2017 9:59:17 PM vindhyadesai

A nice cup of warm milk always sounds soothing. If it is made from an instant powder it is very quick to make a glass! This homemade instant badam milk powder exactly serves that purpose.
This homemade instant badam milk powder is fragrant with spices like kesar-elaichi. This powder is also MTR style, the nice aromatic powder you get to buy in stores. This powder can be made and stored for several days. ... “Homemade Instant Badam Milk Powder | Instant Almond Milk | Beverage Recipes”