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Some days, I don't want to overthink recipes. Just open the fridge, pick what's fresh, and blend something quick for the boys.
That's exactly how this apricot strawberry swirl smoothie came together.
I had these gorgeous apricots that were perfectly ripe, and a batch of strawberries that needed to be used soon. Instead of blending them into one, why not keep them separate and make it a little fun?
The result? A simple, refreshing smoothie with a pretty swirl that instantly makes it feel special.
And honestly, that little swirl made all the difference, the kids loved it even more. This smoothie works beautifully as a refreshing midday cooler, a quick after-school drink or a light summer breakfast.
This is a no-fuss, quick smoothie made with fresh fruits and minimal ingredients.
The natural sweetness from the fruits is more than enough, making it a great option for kids and adults alike. Some pro-tips to get this fun swirl smoothie right.

At home, my boys love hearty breakfasts, and as toddlers, they enjoyed colorful smoothies. Banana & fig smoothie, mango musk melon smoothie were some recipes which were on a repeat.
These crunchy apam balik peanut pancakes and apple pancakes too were regularly made in the kitchen.
Younger fella loves yogurt smoothies. I still try to make it interesting for him with Gooseberry buttermilk and beets buttermilk.
Pancakes are now a rare treat, and the boys cherish dad's sandwiches. These capsicum cheese sandwiches are my husband's specialty and my favorite is Banana honey walnut sandwich.
Our friends too, enjoy our sandwiches, so I make vegetable cheese toast and bun pizza for our get-togethers. Both the recipes are made in the oven, easy to make for a crowd.

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]]>I made a cup of Sulaimaniya Tea the same day and loved the taste. But then i wanted to experiment with flavors, since i love my orange-green tea, i thought of making the same with this black tea. I m happy i did, loved that refreshing taste, planning to experiment some more flavors, so watch this space for more Chai recipes. Thanks to Assam1860 team for giving me the experience of finest tea with amazing earthiness and flavor.
Apart from the flavor one more thing i enjoyed is their tea bag itself, they are not the normal paper packed bags, but cute nylon bags, which i feel is lot less messier!!
Before going to the recipe, let us know about the brand Assam1860.
Assam 1860 is a black tea made only from leaves plucked in the picturesque Thowra Estate, a chai bagan set up in 1860. The leaves are plucked, processed and packed in the estate itself, ensuring quality and freshness that is unparalleled.
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My first experience of a product review was very interesting. Right from receiving the package all the way from India till my taste-testing and the experiments with tea was one joyful experience . I m still using the tea bafs, yet to use the loose tea, planning to make a strong madala chai with it sometime soon.
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Porridge, Conjee or kanji is an essential part of Asian Cooking. The English porridge usually refers to the oatmeal porridge, which is usually sweet. Whereas our Conjee or kanji refers to the savory porridge.
Infants commonly start weaning with porridge. I remember feeding my babies this rice flakes and carrot porridge. Easy to digest and also a great way to experiment with taste for their age.
Even adults when sick, prefer a simple porridge like this mixed millets kanji or ragi porridge.
Most of these porridges sound like recent inventions. However, our grandparents and great-grandparents had something even more nutritious and hearty. It was also very easy and simple to make, the humble leftover rice porridge.
Neer means 'water' in tamil and aagaram means food. So Neer aagaram literally translates to Water food. It is called by many names like thanni soru, pazhaya soru, pazhaya kanji etc.
This simple recipe involves fermenting cooked rice overnight in water. The next morning, mash the rice into the water by hand, then add buttermilk and salt. Serve with desired accompaniments. In simple terms, leftover rice porridge.
Fermented foods have been an important part of the human diet from the time immemorial. When i asked amma, she said they eat it just with salt and buttermilk. But the rice is usually soaked in starch, that is removed from the cooked rice. I too remember my aunt making it with strained starch with a small amount of curd.
This neer aagaram can also be made with millets. Like this varagu arisi neeraagaram and bajra neeraagaram.

Fermented rice has been a staple in the Indian diet for centuries. It is a widely enjoyed breakfast food. It is called by Panta Bhat in Assam , Geel Bhat in Bihar, Chaddannam in Telegu. With slight variations in the way it is prepared and served.
But the base of all these names remains the same Fermented rice. It contains a high amount of probiotics. These probiotics are associated with a wide range of health benefits, including improved digestion and immunity.
Studies have shown that the availability of micronutrients like B complex, vitamin K, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and selenium increases drastically in rice, after the the process of fermentation.
Not only this simple rice kanji, even idly, dosa, uthappam too are part of this fermented food family.

According to Dr. Madhumita Barooah, an academic researcher "About 100 gm of cooked rice has only 3.4 mg of iron. For the same quantity of rice fermented for 12 hours, the iron content went up to 73.91 mg. Likewise, sodium, which was 475 mg, decreased to 303 mg. Potassium increased to 839 mg. Calcium increased 21 mg per 100 gm of cooked rice to 850 mg after 12 hours of fermentation.
All this benefits just from leaving the rice to ferment overnight. While my mom has had it just with salt and buttermilk. As time evolved, we got creative and serve this humble rice gruel with lot of options.
A simple meal can be elevated and made into a spread with the condiments. I served this humble rice porridge with a variety of condiment for the flavors and texture.

On my plate

Please check recipe card below for exact measurements of each ingredient used and also for the detailed instruction

Yes you can. I have used Greek yogurt just to increase the protein factor of the meal.
Personally i have not tried this. But you can use peanut curd or tofu buttermilk to make this recipe vegan.
Yes you can, if the temperature in your place is not suitable for the rice to rest on the counter. I live in hot temperatures. So I try to leave the rice as long as possible on the counter and then refrigerate it. Next day morning, take the rice out and leave it on the counter for an hour.
Yes you can. I have made this porridge with millets. I think you can also try it with quinoa.

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1 cup chilled milk
3-4 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Mango ice-cream as needed (2 small scoops/person)
Few chopped nuts for garnish
(i have used almonds and pistachios)
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Fruit smoothies are my family favorite, easy to make and better than the bottled drinks available ready in the market.
Mango and musk melon both are summer fruits and we do get lots of fresh seasonal fruits here in UAE. Melons are my little ones favorite fruit. He loves rock melon and watermelon. This Watermelon salad, used to be his favorite, he will pick out the round watermelons scooped with melon baller and gobble it up, leaving us with the rest. When he was 2 years old, he used point the at the yellow pumpkins cut and kept in the supermarket, thinking they are his favorite rock melons.

After melons his favorite fruit, till date is mangoes. When he was 1 year old, we visited Tirupati as part of traditional ritual, he ran behind every hawker selling cut mangoes in Tirumala. My in-laws are mango maniacs. My father-in-law knows every variety of mango and which fruit seller will have them during their season. If we were in Chennai, during mango season, he would shower us with the best mangoes.
Today's Melon & mango smoothie was made 5 years before when we were enjoying our vacation in Chennai, during the summers. The season for both melons and mangoes.
Since my little one loves both the fruits, I made a smoothie with them. A simple recipe, with milk. Just blend chunks of both the fruits, check and add sugar if needed.
If you want more of mango flavor, use little extra mango chunks if not equal amounts of both the fruits gives a good balance of flavors. If you love the taste of these 2 fruits together, then try this Mango-musk melon chia pudding
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Serve this vibrant and delicious mango & melon smoothie immediately. This filling smoothie can be had for breakfast or as a snack.

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Agua de flor de Jamaica, also called agua de Jamaica or rosa de Jamaica, is popular in Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America and the Caribbean. The roselle hibiscus used to make the tea likely originated in Africa. In Senegal, It is know as bissap and is also the "National drink of Senegal". In Ghana it is known as "sobolo", and "zobo" in Nigeria.
Agua de jamaica means hibiscus water, one of several common agua- frescas, an inexpensive beverage, made from fresh juices or extracts. If you love strawberries, then check this Strawberry agua fresca, pretty pink drink.
I love iced teas. Living in a hot country, iced teas are something we love most part of the year. My favorite is this Ginger and lemon iced tea and Watermelon Iced tea in the season.
I fell in love with the color of ague de jamaica, and wanted to try it. It is a simple, beverage to make. Additional flavorings like cinnamon, ginger can be added to make the tea flavorsome. The drink is a bit tart. Lemon adds a nice zest to it. If you love tangy and zesty drinks, this is definitely for you.

Please check recipe card below for exact measurements of each ingredient used and also for the detailed instructions.

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This gorgeous looking hibiscus tea was loved by all at home. I made a large quantities of the concentrate and gifted it to my food loving friends too. Yes, they make a wonderful edible gift.

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]]>Dubai summers run from april till september, you can feel the heat until late in the evening. But we can't complain, we just have 2 climates, summer and little winter, though we complain about the heat, that doesn't stop us for enjoying the weather during those times.

Summer months are best to enjoy chilled drinks, it also hydrates our system and also a quick energy booster. I try to have lots of lassi/yogurt smoothies during these months. Yogurt cools your body and adding flavors to it keeps it interesting.
My younger one is a big fan of lassi, yogurt blended with water and salt, he can drink a gallon. I try to make add some natural flavors to his drink so that way he doesn't get bored.

Lassi can be made either sweet or savory. Cucumber and mint lassi is pretty famous and most often made in many house-hold. Mango Lassi, an exotic smoothie made with luscious mangoes, yogurt and milk. Turmeric lassi made with fresh turmeric root and yogurt, gives a herbal twist to the simple yogurt smoothie.
Lassi is a great snack to enjoy, it is healthy filled with the goodness of pro-biotics. Adding fresh veggies or fruits make it more hearty and filling.


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All my life, i have tasted only one simple lemonade, sold on the road side carts, they are called lemon soda. The first lemonade i made at home is this Shikanji, a classic Indian spiced lemonade. Then as my taste horizons expanded, i tried interesting flavors. Like this cucumber - mint cooler or this Limonana, a classic middle-eastern slushy like lemonade.
We tasted this striking roohafza lemonade, at a friend's birthday party. My fussy lil one loved the striking red color of the drink. It had a mild rose flavor and the lemon added a wonderful zest. The fun part of the drink was the basil seeds. One of the best party drinks especially for kids.
Roohafza is a popular squash, in the Indian subcontinent. The squash was originally made as a summer coolant. It is a mix of herbs to keep the body cool and prevent water loss during hot summer season.
Roohafza lemonade, Indian style rose sharbat, a very popular during Iftar parties. The lemonade is pretty easy to make, just mix it with proper proportion of water and serve it some interesting garnishes.
Basil seeds, known locally as sabja seeds, falooda seeds or tukmaria seeds.
The tiny tear shaped seeds are often confused with chia seeds. The sweet basil seeds can be used in a variety of drinks and be used as a garnish on ice creams and desserts. An easy recipe to try this basil seeds is this Classic Kulukki Sharbath.

Basil seeds or sabja seeds are usually consumed after soaking in water for 15-20 minutes. These naturally gelatinous seeds swell in water, become soft and translucent to touch.
Sabja seeds are a natural coolant to the body. It is extensively used during summer months. I prefer to add a teaspoon of these seeds to my water bottle with a dash of lemon and mint to keep myself hydrated during hot months.


Please check recipe card below for exact measurements of each ingredient used and also for the detailed instructions.

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Make this pretty looking Roohafza lemonade for your next iftar gathering or friends get together and enjoy.

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A non-alcoholic drink consisting of a mixture of fruit juices or other soft drinks. This Grape mocktail is a delicious mixture of Fresh red grapes, oranges and lime juice.I have made this cocktail numerous times. Sometimes i mix equal amounts of red and black grapes too.
Some recipes happen as you make, this mocktail is one such recipe. I had a big bowl of fresh grapes, usually i clean and wash the grapes and leave it on the dining table for us to snack. Usually my lil one, likes seedless grapes, but all of a sudden he doesn't want to touch them and my elder one runs a mile when i offer him a fruit. So this grapes bowl is sitting simply in the refrigerator for the past one week.
Last weekend, we had a small meet up with our friends for lunch. I normally make some lassi/panagam to serve as a welcome drink, and since it is hot these days, i decided to make some fresh juice. I took the grapes out, juiced them first, then saw the oranges, squeezed them into the grapes, then added a squeeze of lime. All mixed and strained, it tasted just awesome.

That too zero sugar and a gorgeous color. My lil one just loved the drink. Today while i was clicking the pics, he came and reserved the small bottle for himself. This mocktail can be made 3-4 hours ahead to save the kitchen time. Try this for your next party and let me know how you liked it!! 🙂

Serve this zesty cocktail in your next party and enjoy the praise. This grape cocktail can be made ahead and refrigerated. From my personal experience they stay good for 2 days in the refrigerator.
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