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Mint Orange Lassi

Everyone stay home stay safe. This time we have to make something delicious and nutritious with easily available ingredients. Sharing a delicious fruity lassi to satisfy your sudden hunger pangs or sweet cravings.

Mint orange lassi with honey. Different but a very delicious and filling drink with yogurt, orange juice, banana and mint leaves. You will also love the flavour. This lassi is also great for fasting days. Banana and yogurt made this lassi filling. Lassi is also very flavorful because of mint and orange.

You may like some more yogurt based drinks on this blog.

1. Banana almond mint smoothie

2. Cucumber smoothie or chhach/lassi

3. Misti doi parfait

4. Guava banana smoothie

5. Cold soup

239 #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is Cool Lassi suggested by Mayuri Patel who blog at Mayuris Jikoni. Mayuri is a very talented blogger. I always love her baked recipes like Fig amaranth cookies, Carrot oatmeal cookies and Thandai muffins etc. And also visit her space for many authentic Gujarati recipes. I am sure you will love her wonderful recipes.

Mayuri wisely suggested lassi this week. From yesterday maximum state of our country under lockdown. Praying for everyone’s well being. Stay safe stay healthy. This lassi is very filling and delicious. And also easy to make. Just combine everything and blend. You can enjoy it room temperature or chilled. You can add some ice cubes in the glass or use everything chilled. I have used chilled yogurt so didn’t use ice cube. Or keep the lassi in refrigerator to be chilled. Always use thick yogurt. I have used homemade yogurt but you can also use store bought. Banana is optional, you can skip it. But I recommend to add banana. Banana will make your lassi filling and more delicious.

Recipe

Yogurt – 1 cup

Orange juice – 1/2 cup

Orange zest – 1/2 teaspoon

Mint leaves – 2 tablespoon

Banana – 1

Honey – 1 & 1/2 tablespoon or to taste

Method

1. Peel and chop the banana. Rinse the mint leaves well.

2. In a blender add yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, mint leaves, chopped banana and honey. Blend till smooth and frothy.

3. Taste and add more honey if require. Blend again. For more sweetener option see notes.

4. Pour the lassi in your favourite glass. You can add some ice cubes if you want. Garnish with mint leaves and pistachios. Serve chilled or room temperature.

Notes

1. You can use 1 tablespoon more mint leaves if you want.

2. You can use any sweetener like sugar, stevia etc.

3. Add honey according to your taste.

4. For chilled lassi add some ice cubes in the glass before pouring lassi. Or use chilled yogurt. Or keep the lassi in refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

Praying healthy and peaceful life for you and your family. Stay home stay safe. Please follow all the protective instructions adviced by WHO .

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        Iced Green Tea With Orange And Mint

        Iced green tea with orange and mint.
        Weather is too hot these days. We want some refreshing drink to stay hydrated and feel energized. So here is a delicious refreshing chilled drink . Make and keep it in refrigerator and enjoy whenever you feel low.

        I have used orange juice but you can use watermelon, grape juice, pomegranate juice, mixed fruit juice or any other fruit juice of your choice. If you are using sugar use sugar syrup. Because sugar takes more time to dissolve. Or you can use honey or any artificial sweetener.

        Our this week’s 153 #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is tea. And my humble contribution is this chilled refreshing iced green tea with orange mint and cinnamon.

        I don’t like milk tea. Love black or green tea without milk and very little sugar. But in this hot weather refreshing and chilled iced tea is a good option to cool us down. So get ready to beat the heat.
        Flavour of orange, lemon and cinnamon made this drink super yummy. Just add lots of ice cube and enjoy.

        Recipe

        Orange juice – 1 cup

        Green tea – 2 bags

        Mint leaves – a fistful, Finley chopped

        Cinnamon powder – 1/2 teaspoon

        Water – 2 cup

        Lemon juice – 1 & 1/2 tablespoon

        Sugar syrup or honey to taste, optional

        Ice cubes – as require

        Few mint leaves and lemon wedges to garnish

        Method

        1. Boil 2 cup water. Remove from heat and tea bags and cover for 10 minutes.

        2. Now add chopped mint leaves and cinnamon powder.
        Stir and let it cool down completely.

        3. Keep it in refrigerator for at least least 2 hours or until chilled. Squeeze and discard the tea bags.

        4. Strain the mint mixed tea with a sieve.

        5. Add orange juice and lemon juice. Add sugar syrup or honey to taste.
        If you like light sweetness omit sugar.

        6. In a glass place some ice cubes and few mint leaves.
        Pour iced tea over it.

        7. Garnish with lemon wedge.
        Serve chilled.

        Notes

        1. If you don’t like cinnamon then you can omit it.

        2. You can also make it with black tea instead of green tea.

        3. You can use watermelon, grape juice, pomegranate juice, mixed fruit juice or any fruit juice of your choice instead of orange juice.

        4. You can use artificial sweetener instead of sugar syrup or honey.

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        Spicy Pineapple Virgin Margarita

        Spicy pineapple virgin margarita.
        A chilled delicious refreshing alcohol free drink.
        Sweetness of pineapple, flavour of cumin and mint, hint of chilli and pink salt and tanginess of lemon makes the drink super yummy 😋

        Pineapples are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. They may help boost the immune system, build strong bones and aid indigestion. Also, despite their sweetness, pineapples are low in calories.
        Source

        So you can call it a healthy drink. Diet conscious people can enjoy this guilt free delicious drink.

        I made it with or without sparkling water. Both are superbly delicious. You can serve it as a party drink. I didn’t add sugar in it. But if you like you can add sugar or sugar syrup according to your taste. I love this drink with the natural sweetness of pineapple.

        Recipe

        Pineapple – 1 heaped cup, chopped

        Mint leaves – 7 – 8

        Water – 1/2 cup

        Black salt – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste

        Chilli flakes or red chilli powder – 1/4 teaspoon

        Cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon

        Lemon juice – 2 tablespoon

        Method

        1. Blend pineapple and mint leaves with water in a blender.

        2. Strain the juice with a strainer.
        Add pink or black salt, chilli flakes or powder, cumin powder and lemon juice. Blend again. You can add some ice cube with it.

        3. Taste and add more salt and lemon juice if require.

        4. Rub lemon on the rim of the glass. Now dip the rim in pink salt.

        5. Place some ice cube in the glass. Pour pineapple mixture over it.

        6. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve chilled.
        Enjoy…….

        Notes

        1. You can add sugar or sugar syrup if you like.

        2. I didn’t use sparkling water but if you want add it just before serving.

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        Orange Grapes Frozen Cooler With Lemon And Mint 

        Orange grapes frozen cooler with lemon and mint.

        A very refreshing and delicious cooler to beat the heat. You can serve it as a dessert too. 

        I have used fresh orange juice  grapes, lemon and fresh mint in it. 

        A drink or dessert for this scorching hot weather. Serve it to your kids instead of fruits. I am sure they will love it.

        Oranges are easily available and one of the most popular fruits in the world. Oranges are excellent source of nutrients but low in calories. And oranges are well known for vitamin C and significant antioxidant properties.

        They not only promote healthy skin, also can help to prevent from many diseases.

        And the queen of fruits grapes are known for numerous health benefits. Many studies proved that grapes can protect us from heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

        You can get some more cooler or mocktail recipes here. 
        Watermelon cooler with Tulsi and aloevera 
        Kiwi ginger lime cooler 
         Thandai flavoured fruit punch or mocktail 
        Virgin mojito 

        Our this week’s #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is frozen cooler. And my contribution is this fruity frozen cooler.

        A chilled drink with all the goodness of fruits. You don’t need to add sugar in it. Just enjoy the natural sweetness of fruits. A dash of pink or black salt and lemon juice makes the drink super delicious.

        I have used fresh orange juice but you can make it with canned juice too. 

        Recipe 


        Orange juice – 2 cup frozen 

        Grapes – 1 cup 

        Lemon juice – 4 teaspoon 

        Pink salt or black salt – 1/2 teaspoon 

        Mint – few leaves 

        Lemon wedge and mint leaves for garnishing 

        Method 


        I have frozen fresh orange juice but you can use canned juice too. Keep the juice in freezer till set. 

        Combine frozen orange juice, grapes, salt, mint leaves and lemon juice in a blender. 

        Blend until smooth. 

        Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice according to your taste. I have used 1 lemon and 6 – 7 mint leaves. You can reduce or increase as per your taste. 

        You can use any fruits of your choice instead of grapes. 

        Pour the mixture into a glass. 

        Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves. 
        Serve chilled. 

        Enjoy the healthy and super yummy fruity frozen cooler as a drink or dessert 😊