Fruit Mixture-SummerTreat!

 Fruit Mixture-SummerTreat!

Fruit Mixture is a popular street food in Tamilnadu and it can be found in every juice shop. It is the best summer drink and the taste of this mixed fruit juice differs as we move from one region to another within Tamilnadu .Mixed fruit juice is a refreshing beverage blending various fruits like pineapple, mango, watermelon, and passion fruit, providing a rich source of vitamins, antioxidants, and natural sugars. It is a hydrating, nutritious alternative to soft drinks, best enjoyed fresh or without added sugar. Popular homemade combinations include citrus, berries, and tropical fruits.

 

Try this homemade mixed fruit juice packed with vitamins & natural sweetness! Perfect for energy, digestion, and summer hydration

 

Ingredients

 Ripe papaya cubed-1 cup

 Banana-1 riped

 Mango finely chopped-4 tbsp

Apple finely chopped-  4 tbsp

Black grapes-    4 tbsp

Pineapple finely chopped -  4 tbsp

Dates- ½ cup(seedless) 

Honey- 1 tsp

Water-    ½ cup

Sugar- 1 tbsp

 Few ice cubes

 *Add little sugar if you are not adding nanari syrup

 

Method:

 1. In a bowl add the banana and dates.Mash this well using a fork. Do not puree

 2. In a mixie jar add the papaya cubes and add ½ cup of water.

 3.Make this into a fine puree. Add this to the bowl.

 4. Now add the apple, mango, pineapple and grapes.

5. You can add 1 tbsp of sugar if needed.

6. Now add in the ice cubes.  Mix well.

 7. Pour this into the serving glass and Serve chill.

Note:    This will be slightly thick and not like a regular juice. You need to pour this into the glass using a ladle.

    Enjoy Tamilnadui special fruit mixer.!

Thavalai Adai / Thavala Dosa

 

Thavalai Adai / Thavala Dosa is a protein-rich tasty traditional tiffin recipeperfect for breakfast, and dinner. It is one of the Tamil Brahmin’s signature recipes.  We use varieties of dal for this adai . This adai/ dosa would taste good only if eaten hot. The crust formed on the outside portion is very delicious and coconut adds a nice flavour and Crunchiness of the dosa along with pepper gives a unique taste to the dish. A best accompaniment for this yummy and crunchy thavala dosa is Spicy Tomato Chutney or Coconut chutney. 

 

Ingredients:

For Batter:

Rice- 2cups(Boiled Rice 1 cup +Raw rice 1 Cup)

Tur Dal- 1 cup

Uraddal-1/4cup

Chana Dal-1/2 cup

Moong Dal-1/4 cup

Coconut-1/4 cup

Ginger- small piece

Redchiili-4

Green chilli-3

Pepper-1 tsp

Jeera-1 tsp

Asafetida / Hing)- ¼ tsp

Curry leaves – few

Seasoning:

Sesame oil-1 tbsp

Urad dal-1/2 tbsp

Mustard seeds-1 tsp

Method:

Prepare Dosa Batter:

 

1.Take rice, toor dal, chana dal, moong dal and url dal in a mixing bowl. 2.Add water and wash the rice and dal thoroughly. Drain the rinsed water.

3.Add fresh water and soak the rice+dals for at least 3 hours.  

4.Then drain water from soaked rice+dals and add it to wet grinder or mixer grinder. 

5.Add red chili, green chili, asafoetida, cumin seeds, pepper and grind it to coarse thick batter.

6.Add  Fresh grated Coconut,curry leaves, salt to the batter and give a good mix.

7.In a thick-bottomed frying pan, add one or two teaspoons of oil and heat. 

8.When hot, add mustard and when it starts popping, add urad dhal and asafoetida powder and curry leaves chopped finely. Fry till the urad dhal turns light brown.

Preparation of Thavala adai:

 

1.Take a thick pan (kadaai) and heat it in low flame

2.Add 1 teaspoon seasame oil and Add 2 ladles (kuzhi karandi) of batter in the pan. then add a spoon of oil around the dosa.

3. Close the pan with lid and keep the flame low and cook the dosa till it is crispy and golden brown on the bottom.

4.Flip and cook the dosa on other side till it is crispy and golden brown.

 

5. Take out the cooked dosa. Repeat the same for rest of the dosa batter.

Serve hot with Coconut chutney.

 

 

Tender Coconut Halwa / Elaneer Halwa

 Tender Coconut Halwa / Elaneer Halwa

Tender Coconut Halwa is a delightful traditional sweet made using tender coconut flakes, corn flour, Ghee, and sugar. Slow-cooked to achieve a soft, rich texture and melt-in-your-mouth .This halwa Infused with the delicate flavor of fresh coconut flavour with balanced sweetness. It is a rich, creamy and delicious and offers a tropical twist to the traditional halwa experience This dessert, it brings authentic taste and comforting indulgence in every bite. Today Is my daughter’s Birthday!  So as a Perfect festive treat I made this Halwa.

 

Ingredients:

Tender coconut water-1 + 1/2 cups

Tender Coconut Pulp/Flesh: \(1/2\) to 1 cup (chopped or blended)

Corn flour-3/4 cup

Water-3/4 cup

Sugar-1 cup

Ghee- 2tbsp +

Cardamom powder-1 tsp

Cashews-few

Method:

1.In a bowl, thoroughly mix the cornflour with 1 cup of the tender coconut water to make a smooth slurry, ensuring there are no lumps.

2.In a thick-bottomed pan, add the sugar and a little water (or just the coconut water) to dissolve it. Bring to a light boil.

 3.Pour in the cornflour slurry, stirring continuously on medium flame to prevent lumps.Thicken

4. Keep stirring until the mixture starts to thicken and becomes translucent/glossy. 

 

5.Add the blended tender coconut pulp and cardamom powder.

6.Add ghee little by little while stirring continuously, until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and does not stick.

7. Mix in roasted cashews. Transfer to a greased tray, let it cool, and serve.

Tips for Best Results Consistency: The halwa should be thick, glossy, and non-sticky.

 

Strawberry Cheesecake -No Bake

 

Strawberry Cheesecake -SMALL SERVE

Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe, a no bake cheesecake made with digestive biscuit base, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, condensed milk results in insanely creamy texture. This no bake cheesecake is made without gelatin or agar agar A simple dessert that takes little time to prepare and looks very pretty and unbelievably impressive and delicious dessert impact, whatever the occasion.

Ingredients:

For Base (Biscuit Crust)

 Digestive Biscuits-200 grams

 Butter melted-50 grams

Cheesecake Filling

Cream Cheese-200 gms

Condensed milk-1/2 cup

Whipping Cream  -½ cup

Vanilla Extract-1 tsp

Strawberries Topping- 2 extra chopped

For Strawberry Puree:

Strawberries chopped finely-2 cups

 Sugar-¼ cup

Lemon Juice- 1 tsp

 

Method:

1.In a blender, add biscuits and process them until fully crushed. Now add melted butter and blend again.

2.Transfer the biscuit crumbs into a  small bowl or 4” inch springform pan and press down evenly. Set it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.

3.Add the Fresh strawberry and castor sugar to a saucepan and simmer.Cook till the puree reduces by half and becomes thick. 

4.Then add1 tsp lemon juice This helps concentrate the strawberry flavour in the cheesecake. Set this puree aside to cool completely before using.

5.In another bowl, add cream cheese, heavy cream, condensed milk, cornflour and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is fully combined.

 

6.Now  assemble these no bake strawberry cheesecakes on top of the biscuit base. 

7.Pipe the cheesecake mixture till 3/4th of the way. Repeat with other jars till you’ve used up all the mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Top with fresh strawberries before serving.

8. These no bake strawberry cheesecake jars are best consumed straight from the fridge.