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 Elaneer Avil Milk / Tender Coconut Avil Milk






Avil milk is something that has been a part of every Malayalee's life, that can be found in the streets of Malabar region. The actual Avil milk consists of aval (beaten rice flakes), with mashed ripe banana, milk and nuts (peanuts are more prominently used).

There are many variations to this now, which includes the addition of boost. For me, anything and everything with elaneer/ Tender Coconut is just out-of-the-world good. I wanted to keep the authenticity of Avil milk, so I kept the mashed bananas, which is the signature flavor. Now, if you want the Elaneer flavor to stand out, add Tender coconut chunks instead of the bananas, for a full on tender coconut experience! 

What I truly love about this refreshing and filling drink is that, it can be prepared as a meal in itself, imagine a dessert for breakfast.. Aaah it's the best! I am not a big fan of the usual Avil milk, especially because of the addition of peanuts. Hence, I use other nuts like cashews, almonds and pistachios. 

The first layer is the mashed banana, then the aval (beaten rice) is added, to which chopped nuts are added, next added the tender coconut pulp, finally pour milk and top with ice cream and garnish with caramelized coconut and nuts.

Lets make this delicious, refreshing and filling Avil milk and enjoy during the peak summer days!



Ingredients:

  • 3 mysore banana (mashed with a tsp of sugar)/ Tender Coconut chunks
  • 1/4 cup Aval (beaten rice)
  • 1/2 cup Tender Coconut Pulp (store bought)
  • 1/4 cup Almonds and Cashews, chopped
  • Cardamom, a pinch
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice cream
  • Caramelized Coconut 
  • Pistachios, slivered

Instructions :

  1. Mash the bananas with a tsp of sugar, set aside.
  2. In a bowl, add the tender coconut pulp and add a pinch of Cardamom and mix.

  3. Next, into a tall glass, add the mashed banana as the first layer.
  4. Next, add the aval/ beaten rice and add the chopped nuts.
  5. Next, add the Cardamom flavored tender coconut pulp.
  6. Pour the milk, add the ice cream scoops and garnish with caramelized coconut and silvered pistachio.
  7. Mix everything well with a long spoon, and enjoy immediately with a crunch in every bite. Sooo good!





 

 
 

 

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 Mango Watermelon Mojito

It's peak summer here in Dubai and anything refreshing really makes a difference. I love Mojito. Mint and lemon is my all time favorite mojito. The mango puree elevates the flavor and the watermelon cubes is what makes it even more refreshing and colorful.

You have to blend the Mango really well, and make a fine paste and make sure to use low fibrous mango. You may crush the water melon before adding the soda, but I like to have bite while drinking it, so I used a stirrer that is a straw as well as has a spoon at the end of it, so I can drink the mojito as well as scoop up some water melon cubes for that crunch.

Muh-hee-tow is how it's pronounced. So next time, make this mojito in the afternoon for yourself or your folks and feel the freshness! 



Ingredients: (makes for 2)

  • 1 cup Watermelon cubes
  • 1 low fibrous mango, pureed
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Lemon, slices
  • Few Fresh Mint leaves
  • 1 Can Soda
  • Ice cubes
 

Instructions

  1. Chop the watermelon to cubes and set aside.
  2. Puree the Mango and pour it to a tall tumbler.
  3. Next add the watermelon cubes, the lemon slices, sugar, and tear the mint leaves and add to the tumbler.
  4. Add some ice cubes. 
  5. Pour the soda and enjoy! 
 

 Notes:

You may add lemon juice instead of lemon slices.




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Classic Royal Falooda


Subhan Allah! The holy month of Ramadan is surely flying away. Its already the 22nd Ramadan, this is beyond belief. Trying to stay away from social media and other activities as much as I can. 

Increase your time in Ibadah, and do the maximum for the hereafter. If you are a busy mother and you don't have the time to do Ibadah like reciting the Mushaf and standing in prayer other than the obligatory ones, remember Allah is merciful and He rewards you for all that you do, be it household chores, or any other responsibilities as a mother, wife, daughter or sister. Moisten your tongue with dhikr and make duaa for the current situation to cease. Do include me and my fam in your duaa too.

Now coming back to star recipe of the day! The well known Royal Falooda is a dessert drink that is enjoyed amongst us especially during summer. Well, it is believed that the falooda was evolved from Persia. Persians had strong trade relations with India during the Mughal Era along with which food cultures were also adopted. It is said that Falooda was once served to the upper class, which is now enjoyed in every household too. This drink is prepared in various flavors, but I stilll prefer the classic rose flavored ones. I initially thought of making mango falooda, but my heart didn't feel like it.

Basically, Royal Falooda consists of rose syrup flavored ice milk, falooda sev or vermicelli, khas-khas or basil seeds, dry fruits, fresh fruits, and Ice cream. Falooda, as far as I remember was my favorite part of visiting India. We could never hold back our ecxitement to visit our favorite ice-cream shop 'Íceberg' or the then only ice cream cafe in Thalassery. If anyone would say they were going to Iceberg everyone would just jump to the car and join the clan. Ah! Those fine days were the best, even though we have many such cafe's and coolbars now in Thalassery, the memories and nostalgia attached to our visits to Iceberg are special. Fond memories of visits to Iceberg include this particular dessert drink that would quench our thirst, refresh us and fill our tummies, and Falooda was usually the most popular order given. The one faint memory if I hated falooda was that they added tutti fruitti which I totally dislike.
So I prepared it with all ingredients that I love. One spoonfull of this dessert drink and it felt like it took me back in memory lane and it was bliss!

You may add any fresh fruits of your choice or nuts preferably non-tropical fruits, I have added chopped apple, banana and pome aril seeds (anar seeds) in my demostration. You may add other fruits like sliced grapes etc. 

For iftar, we open our fasts with dates, juice and an array of fruits, why not try Royal Falooda since it is all in one and definitely a tummy pleaser.


Ingredients (makes 2 tall glasses of Falooda):
  • 5 tbsp rose syrup
  • 1 cup chilled milk
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 4 - 5 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp basil seeds (soaked in 2 tbsp water for 10-15 minutes)
  • 3- 4 tbsp cooked falooda sev or vermicelli
  • 6 tbsp cherry or strawberry jelly (prepared according to package instructions)
  • 4 scoops vanilla or pista ice cream
  • 6 tbsp chopped apple and banana
  • 2 tbsp dried fig and almonds chopped
  • 1 tbsp pome aril seeds
  • 1 tbsp slivered pistachio, for garnish
  • 1 strawberry, for garnish
Instructions:
  1. In a tall glass, add you bloomed basil seeds.
  2. Next, add your falooda sev or vermicelli and pour 1 tbsp rose syrup around the edges of the glass.
  3. Now in a blender, pour 1 cup cold milk, add 2 tbsp rose syrup and sugar. Blend well and add the chilled ice milk to the blender and pulse for a second or two.
  4. Add 3 tbsp jelly to the glass and pour in your prepared rose milk.
  5. Next add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and add your fresh cut fruits.
  6. Next add your dry fruits and almond and some pome aril seeds (anar seeds).
  7. Scoop in a couple of tbsp of jelly and finally finish off with a scoop of ice cream. Garnished with slivered pistachio and pome aril seeds.
                   
Notes:
  • Use Pistachio Ice cream for added nuts effect, I only had vanilla ice cream so used it.
  • My mom suggests to add sago seeds instead of Chia seeds or along with it. 


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Aseer Al Mouz


Don't gasp hearing the name of this drink. It means Banana milkshake in Arabic language. This is one of the most selling juices you can find in cafeterias in Dubai! I have grown up having shawarma and aseer Al Mouz (Banana smoothie /milk shake), something that gives me a lot of memories. 

Whenever we got ready to go out for the evening, the first thing that we do right after we leave our house is buy shawarma and Aseer Al Mouz.  It is super refreshing and fills the tummy. I always admired how they (the people working in the cafeteria) made those beautiful rosey colored lines in our shakes. It definitely gives a makeover to the dull looking banana milkshake. Later on when I grew up I happened to know that it was either rose syrup/vimto and it blowed my mind. I have always loved to try making attractive drinks. Well this is my attempt in making Aseer Al Mouz. Might not be authentic at all but who cares! As long as it can bring back memories to you. 

Also during this pandemic stay home at all times. I had to do a grocery run and I was just too worried that I finally gave in to buy my groceries online. And Alhamdulilah felt so good to not go out and get my stuffs as why risk your life to buy groceries. I sanitized and cleaned my groceries before I put them off in my pantry and fridge. You can find out how to do that on YouTube. 

And this aseer Al Mouz was the result of buying many ripe bananas. Had to give it a go! 

The secret to an amazing Aseer Al Mouz is frozen bananas. This is done by the slicing ripe bananas and dump them into a zip lock bag or a container and allow them to freeze. The frozen bananas are a game changer. Most of you might already know or might have been making banana milkshake for ages. I was skeptical, well, I thought if I posted this on my blog it might be useful to many who might have not yet tried Aseer Al Mouz. Especially since Ramadan is only a few days away, I like to have wholesome shakes or drinks for iftar than straight away popping snacks into my empty stomach. One such drink is the Dates and Oats Smoothie. 

This is super simple to make Frozen bananas, sugar, ice cubes and milk (fresh milk, Almond milk etc) and that's it! Let's make some Aseer Al Mouz. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe fresh bananas, frozen
  • 6 - 8 ice cubes
  • 4 tbsp sugar or more
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Rose syrup

Ingredients :

  • In a mixer mix bananas, ice cubes, sugar and milk. 
  • In a see through glass, pour the rose syrup at the edges and swirl it well and allwo gravity to do it work. 
  • Immediately pour the thick banana milk shake into the decorated glass and enjoy! 😍


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Dates and Oats Smoothie 


Ramadan is almost here! And this is one of my favorite drinks to have at the time of iftar. This one drink is enough to quench your thirst and fill your tummies. Also perfectly refreshing during summer. 😍👌
This milkshake is super nutritious. And you instantly feel that zing in your energy levels. Feel free to use Almond milk if you are lactose intolerant. Dates are rich in anti oxidants too.
Try this drink for iftar and you can thank me later. 😉😁❤️



This can make a perfect breakfast or food for anytime of the day. I guarantee you that you will instantly feel so good when you drink this. It's more like food for the body. Just 3 ingredients and voila you have the most simple, delicious and healthy smoothie ever!

The story behind this smoothie is that I always love to try new drinks for Ramadan. Well, we all face that time during Ramadan when you don't have the energy or time to shop and you need to fill your tummies with whatever is at home. So I thought of dates as dates are in abundance in the time of Ramadan at every home and also oats are really nutritious. So I was thinking of preparing a smoothie that wouldn't be headche, like finding many ingredients.. This smoothie is one that can be definetly tried by everyone at home.. Since these are basic ingredients..
I love dates.. Having at least 2 of them in a day makes a whole lot of difference.. Especially its high in Iron. Also there no requirement for artificial sweetener but if you really think it's not sweet enough feel free to add in some honey or extra dates. 


When I first made this here, everyone did not like the taste at the first sip. But as you drink it, you taste the flavors more and makes you feel good. The flavors that come from this are strictly from the roasting of the oats that brings in that nutty flavor. You need to roast the oats well on low until a beautiful aroma comes in. Be careful not to burn it. 
I don't know how exactly to describe the flavor. You definitely need to try it. It's super delicious 😋

Ingredients :
  • 8-10 Dates deseeded
  • 2 cups Ice cold milk
  • 5 - 6 tbsp oats
  • Date syrup for styling
  • Chocos/nuts for garnishing

Instructions:
  1. Soak the dates in warm milk for 5-10 minutes.


  2. Whilst the dates soak, roast the oats on low until a beautiful aroma comes. Be careful not to burn it.
  3. Next add the deseeded dates and oats along with the soaked milk in a blender and blend well.
  4. Now add the rest of the milk and pulse.
  5. Style your glasses by pouring the dates syrup and immediately pour the smoothie and garnish with nuts or chocos for a crunch!
  6. Your healthy smoothie is ready!

Notes:
  • For extra thickness add in extra roasted oats at the final pulse.
  • Try to use ice cold milk or you may add ice cubes, if so adjust the sweetness accordingly by adding honey or extra dates.
  • Roast the oats well without burning on low flame. That's where the delicious taste comes from. 

Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Sparkling Strawberry Mocktail



Hi folks! Howdy? Summer being right up the sleeve, and humidity is already draining after a short while when out, I thought it's the best time to share the recipe of this refreshing Mocktail which is perfect for summer days.
So let's buckle up and prepare for summer! Here I have made it even before the summer has started, because the Mr loves Mocktails and Virgin Mojito. I am not a fan of bare soda, unlike the Mr! Always love adding flavors to it. This time I had a lot of frozen strawberries leftover in the freezer and I wondered how to use them up when I came up with the idea of making the Mocktail. I always loved to serve my guests something different and special. The sparkling strawberry Mojito is definitely eye-catching and keeps your table spread a part higher.



I am sure your family and friends will love it. You have no idea how I had to deal with my family who was literally on their toes to grab a glass of this refreshing mocktail. I bet you this is going to be your favorite summer drink! It is all the zest that is required for you to amaze your folks during the summer days. It has all that is required to freshen you up, antioxidants from the Strawberries and mint and vitamin C from the lemon!
Virgin Mojito is quite familiar with most of us but this one with the strawberry flavor is a game changer!

This is the perfect drink to jazz up your party table with this welcome drink! If you plan to make them for guests muddle up Mint and squeeze in the lemon, set aside and blitz the frozen strawberries with sugar and keep in the fridge in advance until guests arrive. Mix the above mixture to soda and serve immediately! Let's beat the heat in style! 😍




Ingredients 


  • 10-12 frozen Strawberries
  • A few mint leaves
  • 1-2 lemon, squeezed
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup */ 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Can Soda
  • Ice, as required
  • Fresh Strawberries for garnishing

Instructions :


  1. In a bowl or Mason jar muddle up the mint leaves, lemon juice and sugar(if using).
  2. Blitz the frozen Strawberries with the ice for 2-3 seconds.
  3. Now to the Mason jar add the above mix, simple syrup (if sugar isn't being used) and more ice, if required.
  4. Stir gently. Garnish with mint leaves and fresh Strawberries! Serve immediately and enjoy! 👌👌

Note: If you have simple syrup you may use that, simple syrup is prepared by boiling equal parts of sugar and water and cooled.


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Sparkling Passion Fruit Mojito 



Beat the heat with this PASSION FRUIT MOJITO.🍹

Passion Fruit? You might ask if you are a Dubai kid. I haven't had heard of this fruit until recently, probably after my marriage. From all these years of shopping, 🛒 I haven't seen them here in Dubai (guys let me know if you know where to get it from) 🥰
#problemsofadubaikid

It has been my HD's and mom's fav fruit and they have had fond memories of adding in spoonfuls of sugar and mixing and having them within the fruit itself. They grew in the courtyard of their houses.  

*sigh* 

I wish I knew about this in the days gone by. My hubsy kept mentioning about this fruit and I wondered what it was. 🤔

Finally, when we were on a trip to Coorg he showed me the fruit on an estate tour, the fruit, tree and how it should be eaten, lol, like I mentioned above! The authentic way; you get it? and oh boy! Was I fascinated 😍

And when back in Dubai we have been ordering anything and everything passion fruit ever since. 😅

And that gives me the kick to try passion Fruit Mojito at home. But whenever I wanted to make something innovative with it I never got my hands on one. 
One fine day, my hubby gets a couple of them from one of his friends and was I craving them. I was so happy to make them at home finally! It was a shame that I could not take a good picture of it, as I didn't want the fizz to cease. Also, my hub and Lil peanut was gazing at it like an eagle would eye it prey😄
And there weren't any more passion fruits to make more😭😭

You definitely got to try this. It was soooo refreshing. Take my word for it. 🍋🍈

The recipe to celebrate the last days of summer is down below 👇 😋

Ingredients :


  • 2 Passion Fruit 
  • 10-12 mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup cold simple syrup *check tips
  • Juice from 1 medium lemon
  • Flaxseed (optional) *
  • Ice cubes
  • 2 cans of Club Soda 

Instructions :

1.  In a  medium glass muddle mint leaves and lime juice. 
2. Squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon and scoop the insides of the Passion fruits to the glass, add the simple syrup and ice cubes.
3. Now pour this into the prepared glass jar (check notes) * and pour in the soda when you are ready to guzzle it down so that the fizziness is preserved and the drink revives you. Enjoy! 🍹 ❤️

Tips:

*Simple syrup is a mixture of equal quantities of sugar and water boiled and cooled to form a syrup. 

*You may use sugar and cold water instead of simple syrup, but my personal preference would be simple syrup.

*I have had it in a version of  MOJITO I had from a restaurant, haven't tried it that way since I had no flaxseeds ATM.

*On the edges of the glass jar simply apply the lemon and dunk the mouth of the jar onto a bowl or dish containing sugar for that dramatic icy effect.


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