Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blog
Scorched by the summer heat? Grab a large glass of sweet lassi (sweet yogurt drink), sip and beat the heat-Indian style!
This creamy yogurt, slightly sweet drink is a jewel among my Indian drink collection and never fails to please its takers. Its striking contrast of sweet and tangy flavors rejuvenates the most jaded soul and serves as a great base for your favorite add-ons. [Read more…]
Does last night’s sumptuous dinner left you full next morning? Sip on Papaya smoothie and de-bloat! The papain enzyme in papaya does the trick by boosting digestion while its antioxidants keep the cancer-causing free radicals at bay. The musky flavor of papaya is an added bonus and will surely brighten up the day.
I replaced sugar with honey to cut down on calories and my sweet tooth was far from complaining. A dash of black pepper spices it up and gives a magical touch to this elixir. [Read more…]
As the weather turns cruel this summer, it’s time to close your eyes and picture yourself somewhere cool and soothing while sipping in cantaloupe yogurt smoothie. This smoothie will not only refuel you but also loads you with Vitamin A, beta-carotene, potassium and antioxidants; thanks to the cantaloupe in it. And the yogurt and natural sweetness from the honey makes sure that it doesn’t load you with unnecessary calories. [Read more…]
Mangoes are the ULTIMATE summer fruit! They’re in salads, drinks, ice-creams…you name it, and they’re there (and me too). As the biggest fan of the fruit, I pretty much devour anything and everything that has mangoes in it, regardless of the other ingredients that may be present. I know I’m a little biased…okay maybe extremely biased when it comes to mangoes but hey, a girl’s gotta eat her mangoes right? [Read more…]
As the temperature drops, it feels wonderful to spend your leisure time watching my favorite TV shows while snugged comfortably on the sofa with cozy blankets around me to stay warm. That’s when my heart yearns for the soft explosions of warmth of a satisfying winter drink within me. Honey-cinnamon steamer works this magic perfectly and every sip makes sure to take the chill out of the wintry moments. [Read more…]
Hot chocolate is synonymous to ‘comfort’ on chilly, winter days. The delicious blend of rich chocolaty flavors and creamy frothiness of the drink warms you up to the core, thus ensuring a happy soul. A dash of spicy flavors of cinnamon in it simply adds to its splendor. However, it’s the add-ons which make this popular drink so special and customized to suit your liking. So while some stick to the classic topping of fluffy whipped cream on top, [Read more…]
My daughter, Sheena, loves to chomp on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But plain bread, peanut butter, and jelly sandwiches can get a little boring for her after a while. So swap jelly with chocolate syrup and whiz it into the blender along with Greek yogurt and a blob of peanut butter to prepare a quick breakfast or snack within less than 5 minutes. [Read more…]
My hubby Lalit is a health freak! He never fails to kick start the day with a rigorous workout session (unlike a lazy bone like me!) and needs his protein shake right after it. Indeed protein shakes are great for building up muscle masses as well as strengthening them too. It supplies him with the protein which he misses out in our vegetarian diet and keeps him charged up till lunch time.
However, a milk shake with just protein powder is too bland to enjoy! So I prefer to toss in few fruits to jazz it up and load with extra protein. Not to mention, a fruit-infused protein shake works as great refreshment for him after a sweaty workout.
Keep your chilled Cola aside and take a sip of some natural drink to beat the heat during summer. What about a glass of chilled limeade to cool you down? Lime being a common ingredient in your pantry, limeade becomes an obvious choice to churn up a quick, refreshing drink during summer. It’s super-simple and can be improvised by using additional ingredients to pleasure you with new flavors every time.
I like to keep my limeade drink simple. But my Indian taste buds coax me to spice it up and give it an Indian punch. When it comes to spices, a dash of ground roasted cumin or ‘jeera’ works best for such summer drinks. Its earthy flavor pairs well with the playful tang of fresh fruits (lime in this case) and turns each sip into a sensuous indulgence. Most people prefer to use club soda for their limeade. But I would suggest trying it out with ginger ale. This is because the exciting combination of pungent and a tad fiery flavor of ginger with tangy lime juice is simply mind blowing. [Read more…]
I’m a smoothie fanatic and often blitz one up for a quick breakfast. After all, you hardly need any chef’s skill to chop some fruits and blend them in your food processor to create a rich, creamy drink. And it’s healthy too!
Banana smoothie happens to be my ‘go-to’ drink since it has my favorite fruit in it. No wonder, it was my first option for breakfast this morning. I also had some peaches with me and chose to toss one while blending my smoothie. It was rich and creamy, just the way I liked and looked somewhat forbidding for your waistline! But in reality, it’s low in fat, nourishing and an ultimate energy booster. [Read more…]
