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Cucumber Raita is a creamy, cooling, easy to make Indian yogurt-based condiment, which can also serve as a refreshing dip or a saucy side dish.Warm with cumin and Indian spices, and studded with crisp cucumber and fresh cilantro, this cucumber raita is the undisputed king of cooling condiments.
Homemade Watermelon Popsicles/Ice pops are the perfect summer treat.Fresh, bright, light and refreshing watermelon popsicles make a delicious afternoon kid friendly treat in summer.
Dahi Baingan/Eggplant in Yogurt curry is a East Indian dish made with eggplants/brinjal in yogurt/curds curry. “Dahi” means yogurt/curds, “Baingan” means eggplant/brinjal in Hindi. Dahi Baingan is a mildly spiced flavorful dish which goes very well with Chapati’s/Indian flat breads. Quick & easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, deliciously tasty & creamy.
Strawberry Mint smoothie is a deliciously refreshing drink on a summer day.It is sweet & tangy and richly creamy with the addition of yogurt & milk.If you are looking for a light, yet filling nutritious breakfast with fresh fruits and herbs, this is your answer. skip the calories, pack in the health with this delicious Strawberry Mint smoothie, which consists of just 5 ingredients : Strawberry, mint, yogurt, milk and honey.
Spinach/Palak in Phulka’s (Indian Flat bread) is a soft and puffed up Indian flat bread eaten with curries.It is a healthy way to incorporate greens into your diet.
Curd Rice/Thayir Sadaham is an easy to prepare dish with leftover rice. A favorite menu item in every South Indian home, especially in summer, paired with lemon pickle and papadams( Indian rice crackers).The pearly pink pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top as a garnish gives curd rice a festive look. The pomegranate seeds add a tinge of sweet juicy deliciousness to the buttery creamy curd rice/thayir sadham.