Search Results: label/summer drink (46)

Desserts
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…when the weather is dry and there is less humidity in the air. To beat the summer heat, the consumption of tender coconut water is at its peak and the tender coconut flesh is in plentiful. At all times, you may not want to eat the flesh of tender coconuts so it is put to good use by preparing candy which can be eaten over a short duration. Traditionally, the color of Teias de Aranhas (Gons) is white to retain the natural purity and flavor of the d…

Chutneys & Pickles
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…ade Tandool) in the villages of Goa. As a child, I remember many memorable summers spent in my ancestral home in Goa where I enjoyed picking and collecting raw mangoes in woven cane baskets when the weather was not very kind and there would be a dry storm with gusty winds or/and when the rain gods were angry and there would be torrential rains and thunder storms. There were times when my grandparents would intentionally choose to pluck the raw man…

Recipes
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…ous Assorted Bell Pepper Rice. We like our food low on spice especially in summer. Besides, this rice is so good for children as well as for those who are recommended to eat moderately spicy or low spice food. This Assorted Bell Pepper Rice is so delicious with the goodness of olive oil and Italian herb Oregano. It pairs well with grilled Zucchini Brochettes or/and Stuffed Bell Peppers. If you like chicken then serve it with Sesame & Red Bell…

Desserts
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…nsports you in a cool zone when the summer is not kind to many. The Indian summer is at its peak and it is not kind to me. I just do not enjoy Indian summer but I can surely enjoy cool treats which help me to cope up. Who can resist a good ice cream especially when its fresh and homemade? Combat heat with this delicious dreamy, creamy homemade goodness of pure milk, cream and the soothing aroma of super Vanilla in an ice cream and enjoy! 🙂 Vanilla…

Indian
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…o the soft and mushy Curd Rice. It is ideal to eat and relish Curd Rice in summer when the appetite is not very good and the digestive fire is low. It peps up the appetite and tastes real good with an accompaniment of mixed pickles or tangy mango or lemon pickle. Curd Rice is just right for persons recovering from an illness and even for children as it is not spicy. You can adjust your tempering (tadka) accordingly for kids and ailing persons. I m…

Fast Food
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…novel way of spending less time in a hot kitchen and being cool throughout summer is by eating different types of chaat. During the hot summer months when the temperatures are soaring and the heat is at its optimum, one does not have a good appetite and chaat definitely helps to revive the lost appetite! There are innumerable ways of making a delicious plate of Ragda Patties… you just have to use your innovative skills to make it interesting and t…

Curries
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…ason. People would buy & keep a good stock of dry fish & prawns in summer to be used in the monsoons. But now the times have changed as some fish is definitely available in the markets & served in expensive restaurants due to the use of mechanised trawlers used for fishing. However, dried fish preparations are available & cooked throughout the year & not restricted to the rainy season. There are many varieties of dried fish ava…

Desserts
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…using it to beat the heat by making ice popsicles. I filled the juice in popsicle moulds & VOILA!!! …. within a few hours we were enjoying these lovely frozen colorful ice lollies/popsicles. It was so refreshing ! This is a great activity for children this summer to keep them busy with some creativity. They will surely be proud of making their own favorite ice candy. So here are the beautiful photographs… to encourage you to go right away &amp…

Beverages
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…resh flavors of fruits & honey. Enjoy this delicious exotic pick-me-up drink which can be fixed within minutes & relished whenever you feel like having a cool refreshing drink!! 😀 Ingredients : 1 Kiwi (peeled & roughly chopped) 8 fresh ripe Strawberries (rinsed, hulled & roughly chopped) 1 ripe Banana (peeled & chopped) ½ cup fresh creamy Curds/Yoghurt ¼ cup fresh Milk (optional) 1 tbsp. Honey Procedure : Place the kiwi, strawb…

Beverages
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…e Kokum fruit. The fresh Kokum fruit juice is very popular as a refreshing summer drink but can be enjoyed & relished throughout the year. The dried peels or Kokum/ Amsol/Solan are stocked with salt as a preservative & few peels are used as & when required throughout the year in all major cuisine of Goa. They are dark pink in color, tangy with sour taste but very rich in Vitamin C. They lend a nice pink blush to any dish they are added…

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