Banana - Mango Smoothie

August 22, 2008 · By Deepthi Shankar · Filed Under Beverages, Smoothie · 29 Comments

I somehow thought Smoothie was some kind of a diet drink & was only for calorie concious people & never bothered to try it out.

After my workout at the gym, I tagged along with a friend of mine to the mall for our regular shopping. We noticed a new juice junction & realised how thirsty we were after the workout. My health conscious friend happened to order a Smoothie, while I ordered my regular Chocolate Milkshake with Ice-Cream ( My workout for the day went in vain !! )

My friend insisted that I take a sip of her smoothie, I tasted awesome .. I realised what I was missing all these days .. And now Iam a BIG Smoothie fan.

My favourite is the Banana-Mango smoothie. Smoothies are slightly thicker in consistency than milkshakes. A smoothie is very refreshing on a hot day & after tiring workouts.

Here’s my favourite smoothie recipe,

You will need:

1 Banana - cut into chunks

1/2 a slice of Mango - any variety - peeled & cubed

2 tsp - brown sugar
1 cup yogurt

1/4 cup chilled milk

Ice cubes

Method:

Blend together Banana chunks, Mango cubes, sugar, yogurt & milk until smooth

Pour into tall glassed, Top with ice cubes, serve chilled

Enjoi !!!

I went a step ahead & made my smootie extra healthy by adding low-fat yogurt & skimmed milk. I could’nt afford to drink more of chocolate milkshakw with ice cream & ruin my workouts !! Whenever I go out, I always order a smoothie now.

Smoothie is the BEST

Off goes my smoothie to Sangeeth’s Event, Eat Healthy - Calcium Rich

Thanks Sangeeth for hosting

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Mango Lassi

June 28, 2008 · By Deepthi Shankar · Filed Under Beverages, Smoothie · 9 Comments

Lassi is a traditional yogurt based drink,very similar to smoothie. Traditionally, Lassi is made using yogurt, salt or sugar & fresh cream. Mango Lassi is fairly a new invention. I got aware of Mango Lassi while in the US. It seems to be a popular drink in most Indian restaurants. When I tasted mango lassi for the first time, I simply loved it. I can have it every day It was introduced to me by my hubby’s manager. I can’t thank her enough for that:)
I wonder, why is it not so popular in India!
Anyways, will head to the recipe now

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

2 mangoes - any variety
5 - 6 tsp sugar
1 1/2 cups yogurt
A pinch of cardamom powder/elaichi
A pich of black pepper power
A pinch of salt
2 - 3 ice cubes

Method:

Peel the mangoes & cut into small cubes
Blend together mango cubes, sugar & yogurt & a pinch of salt until smooth in a blender
Adding a pinch of salt while blending brings out the sweetness
Pour into tall glasses
Garnish with cardamom & black pepper powder
Add ice cubes

Tastes best when served chilled. Enjoi !!!!

NOTE: You can use canned mangoes to create a smoother & tastier drink

Iam sending this recipe to Meeta’s place for her event,