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Rose Coconut Laddu – No Cook | Instant

September 20, 2017

Rose Coconut Laddu – A classic combination of rose and cardamom made in the form of laddu for this festive season.

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Rose Coconut Laddu is by far the most easiest recipe I have made. Yes I have made simple recipes like this 3 ingredient Chocolate Pudding or 3 ingredient Eggless Nutella Cookies.
But this Rose Coconut Laddu recipe is so easy that all you need is
1. 3 minutes of your time
2. No cooking involved whatsoever
3. Instant
4. Can be made with ‘n’ no.of flavours.

Yes you got the hint – Paan Coconut Laddu is up next so keep an eye.. 😉

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This Rose Coconut Laddu is inspired by my No cook Instant Barfi.. Well actually there is not much difference between the two recipes..

This is ofcourse a flavoured one and thats plain.

I am always in the lookout for simple and quick recipes; what could be better than a laddu for this festive season.

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Rose Coconut Laddu as the name suggests is basically a coconut laddu flavoured with rose water. Instead of rose water you can also use rose syrup or even Rooh-Afza.

Some flavours are like a match made in heaven like Apple and cinnamon; Blueberry and lemon; so is this Rose and Cardamom. Its such an aromatic combination. We absolutely loved it.

I have used desiccated coconut but you can also use fresh coconut in this recipe.

This is an instant no cook recipe; so if you use fresh coconut then you might have to roast it a bit on the gas stop to remove the moisture or you can use it directly also but grease your hand really well with ghee to avoid the coconut sticking to your hands.

If you happen to try this recipe then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me; I would love to follow you and your posts.

5 from 4 votes
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Rose Coconut Laddu
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
 

Rose Coconut Laddu is a no cook instant version of coconut laddu flavoured with rose and cardamom.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 10 laddo
Author: sushma iyer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 tin condensed milk
  • 1.5 tbsp rose water
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • pinch of red food colour
  • ghee for greasing your palms
  • shredded coconut and rose petals for garnishing
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine together coconut, condensed milk, rose water and cardamom powder and mix until everything comes together.

  2. Grease your hands with some ghee; take small portion out of the above mixture and roll it in between your palms to make roundels or balls or what we call laddu.

  3. Spread some coconut and rose petals onto a tray. Once all the mix is used up, roll them up in the coconut mix to coat the balls.

  4. No need to refrigerate them. The coconut laddus are ready to be served

Notes:
1. You can use rose syrup or Rooh Afza instead of rose water.
2. If you are using fresh coconut you may want to roast it for a minute or so however this step can be skipped too.

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I will see you in yet another post

Until then
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Sushma

Filed Under: Sweet Tooth/Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged With: coconut, diwali recipe, indian sweets, instant laddu, instant sweet, navratri recipe, no cook, no cook instant laddu, rose, rose water

Energy Balls – 3 Healthy and Delicious Ways

July 20, 2017

Energy Balls or on the go snack are raw and vegan, most of the time made using oats as the base and some add ons to pump up the flavour quotient.

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Energy Balls can also be made without using oats as the base. Adding oats make it even more filling though.

Today I have made Energy Balls – 3 Delicious and Healthy Ways.

These are
1. Super easy to make
2. Comes together in a max of 10 mins time
3. Absolutely raw which means no cooking needed.

Ain’t it sounding fun?

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What are the 3 healthy Energy Balls recipe I have in store today?

1. Cranberry Vanilla Energy Balls
2. Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
3. Brownie Batter Energy Balls.

Of the three above Lemon Coconut Balls are my absolute favourite. However my Mom and Hubby liked the Cranberry Ones.

IF you happen to try this then do let me know which one is your favourite?

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The other day when I was shopping I picked up these Frozen Energy Balls packet which were on sale.. 😛 Typical Indian in me.. 😉

So I enjoyed them so much that I had to recreate it at home.

And yes I know what you are thinking these flavours are absolutely inspired by the store bought ones – Cranberry and Chocolate Energy Balls; but so much better.

Ended up doing Lemon because well A.they were on sale too and B. Because I wanted the title of this post to read 3 Healthy ways.. 😛 Hehe..

But these Lemon Coconut became my absolute favourite amongst the three Energy Balls.

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But I must tell you these home-made Energy Balls are so much better than the store bought ones.

The one big advantage is that you can change the flavour combination as per your preference. Combine nuts of your choice as the base and take a gluing agent like dates or honey and add add ons like dried berries, apricots, candied fruits, ginger or even citrus fruits like lemon just the way I did.

I wish I had made these at the time when I was pregnant. I absolutely hate dates but when I add it to the balls I can not really make out. So if there is any nuts that you absolutely hate try having it through this method I am sure you will love it.

Also I found that the store bought ones used apple juice and sweetner thereby adding extra calories which I could happily skip when I made it at home.

3 Healthy Energy Balls recipe ideas cranberry vanilla lemon coconut brownie cocoa powder

So the first combination is this Cranberry Energy Balls.

Simply combine nuts of your choice – almonds and cashews is what I used. Add in dried cranberries as your flavour. Pump up the nutritional value by adding chia seeds or flax seeds and vanilla to add onto the flavour. Using dates as the gluing agent just pulse these in a blender.

Make small roundels and thats it your Cranberry Energy Balls is ready.

3 Healthy Energy Balls recipe ideas cranberry vanilla lemon coconut brownie cocoa powder

For the Lemon Coconut Energy Balls as the name suggests I have used Lemon juice, zest and coconut as the flavouring agent, cashews as the base, turmeric to get that vibrant yellow colour as wanted it to look like a lemon.

And used honey here just because if I had used dates it would have got the brown colour and wouldn’t have stood out with this beautiful lemon yellow colour.

You can ofcourse use dates if you wish instead of honey. And then the usual grill pulse it and make small roundels.

3 Healthy Energy Balls recipe ideas cranberry vanilla lemon coconut brownie cocoa powder

Last one is this yummy Brownie inspired Energy Balls. Calling it Brownie because used walnuts and almonds as the base and cocoa powder for the flavour. Basically all the ingredients that go into making a delicious brownie.

Just like my Black Forest Cake Smoothie which was inspired by Black Forest Cake. This Brownie Energy Balls is inspired by ofcourse Brownie.

Hope you checked my Youtube Channel and liked it too.

And if you like this recipe then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me. I would love to see your creations too.

Here is the video recipe

5 from 4 votes
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Energy Balls - 3 Healthy Ways
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
 

Healthy Energy Balls in three different flavours perfect for your kids school lunch box, after school snack, post workout snack in short a healthy munching option

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 33 balls in total
Author: sushma iyer
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Energy Balls
  • 1/2 cup Cashews
  • 1/2 cup Almonds
  • 3/4 cup Cranberries
  • 6-7 nos Dates roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Chia seeds
For the Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
  • 3/4 cups Cashewnuts
  • 1/2 cup Desiccated coconut
  • Juice and Zest of 1 whole lemon
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder (heaped teaspoon)
For the Brownie Energy Balls
  • 1/2 Cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Almonds
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 8-9 nos Dates roughly chopped
Coconut flakes for rolling the balls (optional)
Instructions
For the Cranberry Energy Balls
  1. Coarsely grind the cashews and almonds in a blender. Then add in rest of the ingredients. Pulse until combined.

  2. Use a tbsp as a measurement and make small roundels or ladoos. Roll it in coconut flakes if desired.

For the Lemon Coconut Energy Balls
  1. Pulse together everything mentioned under the lemon balls ingredient list until combined.

  2. Using a tsp as your measurement make small roundels. Roll it in coconut flakes if desired

For the Brownie Energy Balls
  1. Pulse together walnuts and almonds coarsely. 

  2. Add rest of the ingredients and pulse until combined.

  3. Using tsp as a measurement make small roundels out of it.

Notes:

1. I found that the cocoa powder in the brownie balls had an overpowering flavour due to which it tasted a little bitter to me. You can increase the dates to balance the taste out. But trust me on this these balls tastes really good the next day rather than the same day. I enjoyed having it 2 3 days later.
2. Store them in an air tight container for 2 weeks.

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Until then
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Sushma

Filed Under: Munchies/Snacks, Uncategorized Tagged With: almonds, brownie, cashews, cocoa powder, coconut, cranberries, cranberry, dates, energy balls, honey, lemon, no bake, raw, walnuts

Arisi Thengai Payasam | Rice Coconut Kheer

June 16, 2017

Arisi Thengai Payasam translating to Rice Coconut Kheer is a traditional South Indian style Kheer which is generally made to welcome son-in-law in the month of Aadi (as per South Indian calendar).

Arisi Thengai Payasam Rice Coconut Kheer Indian Pudding

Arisi Thengai Payasam is a smooth, creamy Payasam that is kheer which is packed with the flavours of Coconut.

Winter is at its peak here in Christchurch. All I want to do is just lie on my bed the whole day and watch Youtube videos.Thanks to my Mom who has taken over the kitchen now; and all I am doing is just relaxing. I know I am being selfish here but mothers are self-less no matter how much I persuade her she is just not allowing me in the kitchen.

Arisi Thengai Payasam Rice Coconut Kheer Indian Pudding

What is your favourite winter comfort food?

This Arisi Thengai Payasam is one such comforting dessert to me. You all know how much I love desserts. This bowl of Kheer brings in so much warmth just like a hot soupy cup.

My other favourite winter comforting food has to be this Apple Rasam.

Even though I used to love winters back in India, I just hate it now here in Christchurch. One it becomes too cold here and two everything gets dark by 4 in the evening; and there is just no activities to do. So boring.. It is just so difficult to keep one occupied. I am already counting days for summers which seems so far away..

Arisi Thengai Payasam Rice Coconut Kheer Indian Pudding

Did you guys enjoy my first video of Mushroom Matar that I had posted on Tuesday.

Yes yes.. you guessed it right I made a video for this post too.. Infact I will be making video recipes most of the time and will be sharing it here as well as on Fb. Please like my page and let me know that you are liking this so that I can make more and share it with you all.. <3

Coming to Arisi Thengai Payasam which basically means Rice Coconut Kheer; is an authentic traditional South Indian recipe. This recipe has been shared by my Mom infact you could see her making it in the video too. Look for her hands mixing it.

It was such a joy to learn from her. How I wish I had started cooking before my marriage so that I could have learned loads from her.

Neverthless I would make the most out of the time that I am spending with her now.

This Arisi Thengai Payasam is a very creamy payasam with flavours of rice and a punch of coconut. The cardamom powder makes it oh so aromatic. When you take a spoonful of it, you could immediately feel the coconuty, creamy smooth kheer with textures coming from the roasted nuts and a trail of cardamom. In all its a very soothing payasam which tastes best when served warm or even hot.

Perfect winter dessert must say.. <3

And if you like this recipe or if you would like to see more of my mom cooking then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me. I would love to hear from you.

Update: Due to all the spammy content that happened over the last week; I am updating all my videos onto Youtube which wouldn’t take more than a week. Please bear with me till then. But yes you can watch all my video recipes on Facebook page at any time.

Arisi Thengai Payasam Rice Coconut Kheer easy quick winter dessert
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Arisi Thengai Payasam - Rice Coconut Kheer
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Arisi Thengai Payasam is a traditional and authentic south indian kheer recipe that is packed with the flavours of coconut and cardamom

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 people
Author: sushma iyer
Ingredients
  • 2 Cups Rice
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut
  • 6-7 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 5 nos Cardamom pods
  • 1 tbsp Cashew nuts roasted in ghee
Instructions
  1. Soak rice in water for 30 mins. Drain the water and transfer to a blending jar. Add about 1/2 cup water and grind to a coarse paste.

  2. Add coconut and grind to a smooth paste. (Add little more water for grinding if necessary)

  3. Transfer to a pan. Add 4 cups of water. Stir continuously. It would start forming lumps and would also start thickening. You do not want it to form lumps so keep on stirring. This might take anywhere between 15-20 mins.

  4. Once it thickens add 2 more cups of water and cook until the rice is completely cooked. Keep on stirring or else it would form lumps. This might take another 10-15 mins.

  5. Add sugar and stir until it dissolves. 

  6. Heat milk in a separate pan and once it is hot add to the rice-coconut mix. Mix well. (Add more milk to adjust the consistency as desired)

  7. In goes the cardamom powder and roasted cashew nuts. Combine everything well. And serve warm or even hot garnished with few more nuts if desired.

Notes:
1. You have to keep on stirring this Arisi Thengai Payasam as rice tends to lump up together and it doesn’t taste good then. Yes it needs your dedicated time but you will love the outcome.
2. Powdered Jaggery can be used instead of sugar. The ratio would be twice the amount of sugar used.
3. The quantity of milk can be adjusted to meet the desired consistency. If you prefer a thin consistency use more milk. But make sure to heat it. That is how it would come together easily.

Recipe Variation:
1. Dry roast 4-5 pieces of jackfruit in ghee. Pulse it in a blender and add along with the cardamom powder and give a mix. This would taste even better.
2. If you intend to use Jaggery then use coconut milk for even more added flavour.

To serve:
1. If you are making this ahead of time then before serving you might have to heat up some more milk and then adjust the consistency of the kheer. That is because the rice thickens the kheer on standing so you might need some more milk.
2. If you find the sweetness is little less for you, then while heating the milk you can add 2 tbsp of sugar to it, dissolve and then add this to the payasam.

Thats it for this Authentic and Traditional South Indian Arisi Thengai Payasam; Rice Coconut Kheer that I learnt from my Mom.

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Until then
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Sushma

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Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls (Laddu) – Vegan|GF

April 25, 2017

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls is inspired from our very known “Haldi wala Dhoodh” aka Golden Milk.

These balls or laddus are healthy, vegan, gluten free and takes just 5 minutes to make.

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls Laddu

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls makes use of all healthy ingredients in its natural form; no artificial flavours or preservatives used, no refined sugar.

This is a healthy laddu that is so much beneficial for growing kids and especially pregnant women.

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls Laddu

What made me create this healthy no cook, no bake Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls?

Well clearly my inspiration for these laddus or balls are Haldi wala Dhoodh or say Golden Milk.

But let me tell you growing up as a kid; I used to hate haldiwala dhoodh. But all mums back in India knows the best home remedy for cough is this magic concotion. But kids are kids who could explain them right.

So I wanted to create something that kids would like to try out; what better than a laddu??

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls Laddu

When I was pregnant; my midwife asked me to eat iron enriched food to compensate the loss of blood.

Being a vegetarian my main source of iron included the green leafy vegetables which I absolutely love and also the other good source is dates right which I am not a big fan of.

My husband asked me to eat atleast one per day; which I never did.. 😛 But yeah now I am wondering why didn’t I come up with this recipe then. This is such a wonderful laddu with so many health benefits.

Anyways if not me then I will be happy if you could benefit from this.

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls Laddu

I cannot stress how healthy these energy balls or laddus are!!

These include oats which are incredibly nutritious. These are rich in fibre, antioxidants and also helps in lowering cholesterol level. Good source of iron.

Turmeric is an amazing antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory properties and let me not get started with its medicinal values. From ancient times Turmeric in all form is used for health and beauty purposes back in India.

Almonds, Walnuts are iron fortified and also is a good source of minerals.

In a nut shell, these Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls are

Healthy

Vegan

Gluten Free

Iron Fortified

Fibre Enriched

Anti- Inflammatory

and the bonus part it is really quick and easy to make.

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls Laddu

All you have to do to make these balls is gather all the ingredients in the blender and blitz everything until it comes together, then make small balls out of it. Store in an air tight container and enjoy.. 😀 So simple ain’t it?

These turmeric and oats energy balls have a coarse texture as I ground the ingredients coarsely; I like to get a bite of almonds and walnuts now and then.

Yes they tend to stick a little bit to your mouth and that is due to the use of dates. You know how dates taste like!!

But in all these are really an energy bomb which is not too sweet unlike the regular laddus and is packed with the goodness of whole nuts and turmeric.

Enjoy these Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls along with your breakfast or in the mid morning snack or after your lunch; infact any time of the day.. :P.. And yes definitely give this to your kids for the chota bhuk 😉

As always if you try this recipe then please do tag me, tweet me or instagram me I would love to see your creations.

4 from 2 votes
Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls Laddu
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Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls (laddu)
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
 

Turmeric and Oats Energy Balls are a healthy, no bake, no cook energy bites or laddu recipe which is healthy, gluten free, paleo, iron fortified, high protein, fibre enriched and anti-inflammatory laddu.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12 laddus
Author: sushma iyer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Oats
  • 2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup Almonds
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed pitted Dates
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder or 5 nos pods
Instructions
  1. Add all the ingredients in the blender and blitz until it comes together

  2. Use a tbsp+tsp of the mixture and make small roundels that is balls or laddus out of it.

  3. Store in an air tight container for upto a week

Notes:
1. Since it has a good amount of raw turmeric powder in it, store this in an air tight glass container as it will stain the other plastic containers.
2. You can use nuts of your choice.

By the way comment below and let me know whether you like Haldiwala Dhoodh or used to hate it like I did.. 😀

And yes check my Healthy Protein Enriched Turmeric Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl too if you are looking for ways to include turmeric in your diet.

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see you on Thursday

Until then
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Sushma

Filed Under: BreakFast, Munchies/Snacks, Toddler and Kids Recipes Tagged With: almonds, coconut, dates, easy, gluten-free, healthy, iron, kid friendly, oats, paleo, protein, quick, turmeric, under 10 mins, under 10 minutes, under 10 minutes recipe, vegan, walnuts

Mango Coconut Mousse in Chocolate Easter Eggs

April 6, 2017

Mango Coconut Mousse in Easter eggs is a smooth, silky, melt in the mouth creamy mousse with a subtle flavour of coconut; served in Chocolate Easter Eggs makes it a one perfect dessert for your Easter lunch. The bonus part is that it needs just 3 ingredients to make this.

mango coconut mousse in chocolate easter eggs

Mango Coconut Mousse is that one particular dessert that combines my most favourite fruit Mangoes with a subtle taste of coconut. Both these flavours go really well with each other.

The only reason why I hate the month April and June in New Zealand is not because its Autumn or getting colder or may be the end of day light saving.. No No No.. Its because I miss those juicy, fresh, aromatic Alphonso Mangoes. 🙁

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Why am I making these many desserts??

Damn!! I have put on like crazy but I just can’t stop craving for desserts.. (No no i am not pregnant!! :P)

Yes blame this Mango season and the Internet. The Internet is going crazy about mangoes so how can I not make one.

But ain’t it looking cute??

These Chocolate Easter Eggs and the Mango Coconut Mousse are a match made in heaven. Don’t you think its so adorable..

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Whats so special about these Mango Coconut Mousse in Chocolate Easter Eggs??

Hmmm.. So firstly it is just made of 3 ingredients.. Can you believe it?? no eggs, agar agar or gelatine used. It is Gluten free. If you skip condensed milk and use plain sugar instead it would be vegan too. wow thats crazy.

Secondly these chocolate easter eggs are just perfect for Easter lunch table. It goes so well with the theme

I have used store bought eggs here. If you could not find any egg mould or ready made chocolate eggs then just serve your Mango Coconut Mousse in these adorable and edible chocolate cups that I am making since two years now. At that time I had served easy peasy Mango Ice-cream in it garnished with chocolate leaves.. Cool na!!

The mousse has a very smooth and silky texture to it. It is bursting with the flavours of Mango and a subtle hint of coconut. The easter eggs gives it a nice crunch. The chocolate, mango and coconut combined together is making it a very rich and creamy dessert.

I highly recommend you to try this..

And if you happen to try this then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me. I would love to follow you and your posts.

5 from 1 vote
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Mango Coconut Mousse in Chocolate Easter Eggs
Cook Time
5 mins
 

Mango coconut mousse has a very soft, silky, creamy and melt in mouth texture. Serving in Easter eggs makes it perfect for Easter lunch menu.

Course: Dessert
Servings: 2 cups
Author: sushma iyer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Mango pulp
  • 1/2 cup condensed milk
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 10-12 hollow chocolate easter eggs
Instructions
  1. Break open the easter eggs carefully from the top without breaking the whole eggs

  2. Blend mango pulp, condensed milk and cream together in a blender until thick and smooth. With the help of a spoon just fill the eggs upto the brim. Refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.

Recipe Notes:
1. If you cannot find these chocolate easter eggs then just use my chocolate cups to serve it or any other bowl. Just cling wrap the bowl with the wrap touching the mousse before refrigerating.
2. Use sugar instead of condensed milk to make it vegan.

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Keep an eye on this space for more exciting recipe.

See you soon.

Until then
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Sushma

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Protein Enriched Turmeric Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl

February 2, 2017

Pina Colada smoothie bowl is inspired from the classic pina colada cocktail- ofcourse without the alcoholic content and adding a special ingredient to make it even more nutritious and packed with protein.

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Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this on a Thursday morning??

I don’t hate Mondays but I definitely dislike Thursday because I can’t wait for the weekends.. And that is why I choose to post on Tuesday and Thursdays on the blog so that I have something interesting to look forward to every Thursday..

This Pina Colada Smoothie really made by day bright..

Wondering how.. Just have a look at my breakfast table from today morning..

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You all know from my Sunrise Smoothie post how much I love breakfast.. And if the table is set like this then I would fall in love with my food.

This feels so romantic. A bowl of healthy nutritious protein packed smoothie bowl + scented roses + dry fruits + fresh fruits = my kind of breakfast.

I just love love love this Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl.

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I can’t tell you how much interesting this #7daysmoothiechallenge is. If not for this challenge I would not have tried so many interesting variations of smoothies and never would have thought eating your veggies would be so interesting.

I fell in love with this concept of sneaking veggies in your drink. I mean the veggies are not cooked and raw means more nutritious. Fresh fruits add natural sweetness to it. And some toppings like ginger and turmeric added in this pina colada smoothie bowl makes it one healthy nutritious meal of the day.

What more can you ask for in your breakfast??

If you wish to join me in this challenge then just use this hashtag #7daysmoothiechallenge and mention me @spicesandflavors so that I could follow you and all your posts.

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Why am I raving so much about this Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl

Simply because of the ingredients used in this recipe..

Tropical fruits like pineapple is good for your skin, immune system and aids in digestion. Mangoes are also good for your skin and eyes, even diabetic patient can consume it in moderate quantities owing to their low-glycemic index. I don’t need to say anything about coconut as everyone knows about its health benefits.

Tofu is a great source of protein and we all know how important protein is in our life.

Oats another ingredient which needs no introdution. It lowers cholestrol levels, stabilises blood sugar, has lots of fiber to keep you full and stop you from craving for snacks and much more.

Ginger has got medicinal properties in it.

Turmeric acts as a anti-biotic.

Moreover this bowl just makes me feel happy. Just look at the colour and fresh flowers <3 protein-enriched-pina-colada-smoothie-bowl

Isn’t the topping on the smoothie bowl so appealing??

Well like every other smoothie recipe, this recipe also calls for adding your liquid first. Since it is a pina colada inspired smoothie it has to have coconut milk or even coconut water will do.

A lot of tropical fruits. I have used mango, pineapple, mandarin and banana. You can even use papaya, kiwi, coconut flesh etc.

Tofu is added to oomph up the protein content. Even though it is advisable to use silken tofu I have used regular ones.

Blend it and then top with toppings of your choice like granola, muesli, nuts of your choice, pumpkin seeds, fresh fruits, coconut shreds, edible flowers etc.

If you love smoothies then you definitely want to follow my smoothie boards on Pinterest. It has one amazing collection of everything you want to know about Smoothies.

And if you happen to try this recipe then do tag me, tweet me or instagram me. I would love to hear from you.

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Protein Enriched Turmeric Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
 

This is vegan gluten-free smoothie bowl inspired by the classic Pina Colada Cocktail

Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 bowl
Author: sushma iyer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 no. mango cubed
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 no. mandarin (or orange)
  • 1 med sized banana
  • 1/2 cup tofu cubed
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (or thumb sized whole turmeric)
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 iranian dates (or of your choice)
For Toppings
  • Granola or Muesli
  • Fresh fruits
  • Dry fruits of your choice
  • Coconut shreds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Edible flowers
Instructions
  1. Add everything mentioned above (except the toppings list) in a blender and blend until smooth

  2. Add as many or as little toppings of your choice and enjoy this healthy bowl

Tomorrow I have an amazing dessert smoothie for breakfast. So do watch this space

Until then
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Assamese Thali | Indian Thali

May 16, 2015

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Ya.. I know its been long that I posted on this series.. Don’t blame me, blame Mangoes for it.. lol.. Mangoes diverted me.. Played around with Mangoes last two weeks.. You have to check Easy Mango Ice-cream in Chocolate Cups and Roasted Cauliflower in Mango Curry and also did some other snacks items..

Anyways back to Assam and our theme SpicesNFlavorsofIndia.. After Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh now its “Assam”. Again a north-eastern country, so obviously it was very difficult to find their cuisine on net. Watched so many videos, read many posts and finally gathered some information.

We all love thali, don’t we??

Thali dishes vary in each and every state of India. It essentially comprises of rice, roti or puri served with accompaniments in small katoris (bowls) on a thali (plate).

Today I am presenting this Assamese Thali – north eastern part of India. I was little hesitant while preparing the dishes as mustard oil predominated the cooking and they use very less spices in their preparation but with the first morsel of each of the dish prepared I totally fell in love with each and every item. Simply wow!! Home cooked daily meal is what we crave for at the end of the day.. Little joys of life.. <3

Here is the menu:

Bhaji/Stir-Fry

  • Ronga Lau Aloo Pitika (Pumpkin & Potato Mash)
  • Kolmou Xaax Bhaji | Spinach Stir Fry

Dal/Lentil Stew

  • Masoor Dail/Masoor Dal Tadka

Chutney/Dips

  • Belahi’r Tok | Spicy Tomato Chutney

Dhaniar Bor | Coriander Fritters/Pakoda

Luchi (Puri)

Kharoni Bhat | Tadka Rice

Dessert

  • Pitha Guri (Rice Flour) Cake

Here is the detailed recipe of each of it..

Bhaji/Stir Fry:

1.Ronga Lau Aloo Pitika | Pumpkin & Potato Mash

ronga-lau-aloo-pitika-pumpkin-and-potato-mash

Prep Time: 10 mins         Cooking Time: 20 mins           Serves: 3-4 persons

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cubed, pumpkin
  • 1 potato cubed
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • few coriander leaves
  • salt to taste
  • lemon juice to taste

Method:

  1. Pressure cook pumpkin and potato cubes for 3 whistles. Instead of pressure cooking, you can also boil it. Once cooked, mash the both with the help of a fork. Add some coriander leaves, mix and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan. Add in the chillies and onions and saute for 2-3 mins.
  3. Add in the pumpkin and potato mash, add salt to taste and mix everything well. Add juice of half lemon before serving. Do a taste test and adjust the lemon juice and salt as per taste.

And your Ronga Lau Aloo Pitika is ready..

ronga-lau-aloo-pitika-pumpkin-and-potato-mash

Notes:

Aloo Pitika is the basic everyday recipe, adding any other vegetable or dal gets its name with the kind of veggie or dal used. Like in the above recipe as I have used pumpkin, its called Ronga Lau Aloo Pitika.

Similarly other veggies like eggplant, even eggs and fish can also be used.

2.Kolmuh Xaax Bhaji | Spinach Fry

kolmou-xaax-bhaji-spinach-fry

Prep Time: 1 hr         Cooking Time: 5 mins           Serves: 1-2 person

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups chopped, spinach leaves
  • 1 cup chopped, coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp bengal gram/channa dal
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • 1 garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Wash and soak bengal gram for 1 hour.
  2. Wash and chop all the xaax (spinach and coriander leaves) and keep aside.
  3. Heat oil in the pan. Add sliced garlic and bengal gram. Saute till it slightly turns reddish.
  4. Add in the turmeric powder. Mix. Add the xaax and cook till done on medium flame (hardly takes few mins). Add salt to taste, mix.

And your Kolmou Xaax Bhaji is ready.

kolmou-xaax-bhaji-spinach-fryTip/s:
Spinach does not require much of salt so add accordingly and add salt only when it is half cooked. (Beginner’s tip.. 😉 ) That is because spinach has the property to shrink while cooking so if you add it in the beginning itself it may happen that the amount of salt will be too much than required.

Notes:
Baremehali Xaax Bhaji (Mix herb fry) is another variety in this preparation wherein you can use a combination of xaax like spinach leaves, mustard greens, fenugreek leaves and coriander leaves and follow the same method.

Dal/Lentil Stew:

1.Masur Dail | Masoor Dal Tadka

masur-dail-masoor-dal-tadka

Prep Time: 15 mins        Cooking Time: 5 mins           Serves: 4-5 persons

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Masoor dal/Split Red Lentil
  • 2 Tomatoes, sliced into 4
  • Water as required
  • 1 tsp Mustard oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • Few sprigs coriander leaves

Method:

  1. Wash and cook masoor dal and tomatoes on a pot or pressure cook for 6 whistles with enough water.
  2. Once the pressure cools on its own, remove the lid and remove the skin of tomatoes.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, once hot let splutter mustard seeds. Add in the dal and tomato mixture. Add water to adjust consistency.
  4. Add in the turmeric powder and salt. Mix everything well. Add chopped coriander leaves and bring it to a boil then let it simmer for 3-4 mins.

Give a stir occasionally so that the dal does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

masur-dail-masoor-dal-tadka

Notes:

The recipe does not call for chillies at all. But I have used 1 slit green chilli as we do require little bit of spice in our dal right.. 😀

Chutneys/Dips:

1. Belahi’r Tok / Spicy Tomato Chutney:

It is said that this chutney is a must on the menu list of a marriage ceremony in Assam. No wonder it has to be because in the entire thali this one is undoubtedly the best as suggested by me and my family members.. 😀

belahi'r-tok-spicy tomato-chutney-assamese

Prep Time : 5 mins         Cooking Time: 10-15 mins          Serves: 3-4 persons

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 Dates, chopped or a tbsp of raisin
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1/2 tsp panch phoron 
  • 1-2 red chillies or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • Salt and sugar to taste

Method:

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Splutter panch phoron and red chillies. Add in the tomatoes. Mix everything and add pinch of salt and ginger. Saute for few mins.
  2. Lower the heat and add dates (or raisins). Cover and cook till tomatoes are mushy and dates soften if using. Add salt and sugar. Do a taste test and adjust accordingly.
  3. Bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat and cook until desired consistency is reached.

belahi'r-tok-spicy-tomato-chutney-assamese-chutney

Notes:

  • Even though the recipe calls for red chillies, I have used green chillies due to availability.
  • Cooking time will vary depending upon the consistency of the chutney you want.

Dhaniar Bor | Coriander Fritters/Pakora:

dhaniar bor-coriander-fritters-pakora

Prep Time:  10 mins            Cooking Time: 10 mins                Makes: 6-7 pieces

Ingredients:

  • one bunch coriander leaves
  • 4 tbsp chickpea flour/besan
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • A pinch of baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • Water to make the batter (around 3 tbsp water)
  • Oil for deep frying

Method:

  1. Chop the coriander leaves and make a thick batter with all the above ingredients except oil. Batter should not be runny but thick enough to make balls out of it.
    (Check my Broccoli and Cashewnut Fritters/Pakora)
  2. Take small balls of the batter and fry it in the hot oil till golden brown in colour.

Notes:

You can have it as a starter along with the chutney or dunk it in the dal to have Dhaniar Bor Masur Dail.

Luchi (Puri):

luchi-assamese-puri

Luchi is often had as a breakfast item along with Aloo Bhaja or Potato Fry. It is also served when you have announced guests at home. Assamese simply love luchi.

Prep Time: 5 mins           Cooking Time: 15 mins             Makes: 7-8 luchis/puris

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Maida/All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Water for kneading the dough
  • Oil for deep frying

Method:

  1. Combine Maida, Salt and Oil and knead to a dough with adding little warm water in intervals. The dough should not be hard and neither too small.
  2. Pinch out a small part of the dough, roll it between your palms to form a ball and flatten it out. Roll it with a rolling pin to form a small circular discs like the way you roll out your normal puris.
  3. Fry it in hot oil from both sides.

Kharoni Bhat/Tadka Rice:

kharoni-bhat-tadka-rice

Rice is the staple food of Assamese. This is just Rice seasoned with some spices.

Prep Time: 5 mins             Cooking Time: 5 mins

Ingredients: For 1 cup of Rice

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds or panch phoron
  • 1-2 tsp mustard oil
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup khar or 1/4 tsp baking soda (I did not use)
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  1. In a heated pan, add chillies and mustard seeds or panch phoron. Once the mustard seeds stop spluttering add the mustard oil. Add in the ginger and garlic and saute until garlic turns slightly reddish.
  2. Add the rice. Mix well. Add in the khar or baking soda, if using. Add in the salt and mix everything well.

kharoni-bhat-tadka-riceNotes:

Even though the recipe calls for red chillies I have used green chillies.

Dessert:

1. Pitha Guri (Rice Flour) Cake:

pitha-guri-rice-flour-cakeThis was the highlight of the entire thali. It tasted heavenly. The coconut in the recipe did the magic.

I cut it with cookie cutter to serve as individual portions. More than the cake it tasted like the Prasad (offerings) that we make in Satyanarayan Poojas.

Prep Time: 10 mins           Baking Time: 30-35 mins

I made it in a 23cm pan but you can make it in any size pan.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup Rice flour
  • 2 tsp plain flour/Maida
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Refined Oil

Method:

You will not believe it is that simple.

  1. Just mix everything together and bake in greased baking pan for 30-35 mins at preheated oven of 150 degree celsius.

Thats it..

pitha-guri-rice-flour-cake

Notes:

Even though the recipe does not call out for nuts, I have used slivered almonds in the batter and also on top as garnishing.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this simple home cooked Assamese Thali. A must try, I highly recommend.

I would like to sincerely thank Assamese Cuisine and Recipes Page on Facebook. I have gathered most of the recipes and information of this post from there. You can check their site here for more such interesting recipes.

Masur Dail recipe adapted from here.

Also would like to thank a very sweet friends Polly Bora for helping me out in this journey.

I am presenting this lavish Thali to celebrate my new friendship with Angie at Friday Fiesta. See you there friends..

Happy Cooking!!

Sushma..

Ps: I have just tried to recreate the dishes that I have learnt through the journey. Didn’t mean to hurt the sentiments of Assamese, if you think that the recipe is not authentic or tradition.

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