Vetiver
- 03
- November
- 2008
Vetiver Water: Vetiver is closely related to other fragrant grasses such as Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus). Vetiver has been used throughout history in many different cultures for many different reasons from its healing abilities to ceremonies. Vetiver oil was used to anoint brides to bless them before entering marriage. In Ayurveda the root and essential […]
Aloe Vera Juice
- 02
- November
- 2008
Alloe Vera Juice: The botanical name of this plant is Aloe barbadenensis. The Aloe vera is one of the oldest known therapatic herb and is reowned world wide as a healing plant. It is first mentioned in Egyptian scripst ‘Papyrus Ebers’ in 1550. They used it for embalming. Aloe vera is supposedly used to embalm […]
Blackberry Juice
- 09
- October
- 2008
Blackberry Juice: Blackberries, its leaves, roots even bark is said edible here…..and also folk remedy for various ailments. The Native American tribes, used them extensively… it had many other surprising uses! The leaf is more commonly used as a medicinal herb, but the root also has medicinal value. Young edible shoots are harvested in the […]
Figs Milk Shake
- 02
- October
- 2008
Figs Milk Shake: Athi Pazham Shake. Athi Pazham Milk Shake. Figs are known as fertility tree!! Although it does’nt have anything to with it! Since it grows in clusters! Probably antient fore-fathers thought it would have contributed something in that sphere! The botanical name of this cluster fig is Ficus racemosa, It is called Higo […]
Guvava Milk Shake / Koiyapazha Milk Shake
- 08
- September
- 2008
Guvava Shake: Ingredients: Ripe guvava 1Sugar 4-6 spoonsWhole milk 2 cups. Method: Blend all the above ingredients till foamy and pour to the serving mugs. Serve chilled with guvava slice and mint garnish.
Neer Mor / Majjiga / Spiced Butter Milk
- 31
- March
- 2008
Neer Mor:(Country Style) version 2 Butter Milk. Majjiga. Beat up the heat! Taste it Thunder……’Neer Mor’! I know I did post already a cold Butter milk recipe, well…this is my Dad’s version here! Here didn’t not fried his seasonning in oil. He kept it simple and cool! I thought its wise thing to do. Seasonning […]
Raspberry Juice
- 10
- March
- 2008
Raspberry Thin Juice:Ingredients: Raspberry 1 cup(fresh/frozen) Sugar 6 spoons Crystal clear water/Soda 4 cups. Method: Blend and puree’ raspberyy. Filter it to remove seeds(optional) Add sugar and make up with soda/water. Serve chilled.
Raspberry Milk Shake
- 16
- February
- 2008
Raspberry Milk Shake: Ingredients: Fresh Raspberries 1 cupFarm fresh Milk 4 cups Sugar as per TasteVanilla Ice Cream – 4 heavy scoops(optioanl)Vanila essence 1/4 spoonMint leaves to garnish. Method: Wash and clean raspberries.. Bring sugar,vanila essence, berries and heavy milk in a food processor. Blend it till very smooth and foamy. One could also filter […]
Chai Ice Tea
- 14
- November
- 2007
Chai Ice Tea: Ingredients: Tea leaves 2 spoonsCinnamon 2 sticksCloves 3Cardamom pods 3 crushedStar anise 1Mint leaves 10 crushed and bruisedGinger 2″ peeled & gratedAll spice 1-2Water 1 cupWhole Milk 2 cupsHoney 4-6 spoonsIce cubes few. Method: Boil water and add all the above mentioned spices & tea to it(first 8 ingredients) Bring this to […]
Tomato Juice – The Best Thirst Quencher
- 13
- November
- 2007
The best thirst quencher could be a life-saving drink…during hot summer. If you have ever roamed in peak summer, in India (Chennai)…you would probably relate to what I mean. So, juicing everything possible is one good thing to keep yourself hydrated. And, though it sounds bit weird, we tend to add both sugar and salt […]
