Fresh Raw Dates Juice

Raw dates are rich in antioxidants which help the body to fight the ageing process and the growth of free radicals. Date juice concentrate contains helpful minerals that nourish the skin and promote healthy hair growth. Luckily this year I got some red raw dates and made this juice without any hassle. Just a handful of ingredients and your juice is ready in no time.   

BENEFITS OF DATES:

1. Very nutritious
2. High in fiber. Getting enough fiber is important for your overall health.
3. High in disease-fighting antioxidants.
4. May promote natural labor
5. Excellent natural sweetener

Ingredients

Raw dates - 3-4

Sugar - 1 tea spoon (because these are row, little bit of bitterness is there)

Ice cubes

Process: 

1. Cut the dates and remove the seeds. In a mixer jar add the date pieces and grind for two minutes. Now add water and sugar and grind for 2-3 minutes. Sieve the juice in container.

2. In a glass add few ice cubes and pour fresh raw date juice in it and serve chilled. 

Perfect in this Monsoon season.  

JAMUN JUICE / KALA KHATTA SARBAT

JAMUN or Java plum is extremely beneficial for heart, it is loaded with potassium. This fruit is beneficial in keeping diseases like high blood pressure, heart diseases and stroke at bay. It also keeps your arteries healthy and prevents its hardening. You can also let the seeds dry and make a powder that can be consumed regularly before meals to fight diabetes very effectively. Jamun is also good for skin as high quantity of Iron is found in Jamun which purifies your blood, thereby keeping your skin clean and beautiful. It also helps to prevent ache, blemishes, wrinkles and pimples.

Ingredients

1. Jamun - half cup
2. Lemon juice - 2 tsp
3. Mint - few
4. Sugar (optional)
5. Black salt - as per taste
6. Ice cubes

Process

1. In a blender jar add the jamun pieces (after removing the seeds), lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, little bit of sugar (optional) and black salt. Add ice cubes and mix well.

2. Put ice cubes in a serving glass, drop mint springs and pour this Jamun juice / sarbat on top and serve.

Mint Orange Basil Lemonade

This is a simple beverage recipe that takes only minutes to prepare and includes key ingredients for natural detoxification including lemon juice, orange juice, mint and black pepper with a spoonful of basil seeds. Its refreshing and energizing. So give it a try for the little boost we all need from time to time. This cooler can also be served as a welcome drink to guests and in this pandemic when we need to consume a lot of water, you can surely add this to your diet chat on regular basis.

Ingredients

1. Lemon juice - 1/2 cup (from fresh lime)
2. Orange juice - 1/2 cup (from freshly squeezed oranges) 
3. Mint leaves - 3-4
4. Honey - 2 tsp (for 2 glasses)
5. Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
6. Basil seeds - 1 tsp (soaked)
7. Pink Salt - 1 tsp
8. Finely chopped oranges & lemons for garnishing

Process

1. In a blender jar add all the ingredients and blend it till everything is incorporated.

2. Add soaked basil seeds in this juice and mix well.

3. Pour in serving glass and garnish with sliced orange and lemon and mint leaves.

DRAGON FRUIT LIME MOJITO

Mojitos are always a great idea as they are super refreshing and easy to make. You can add any fruit you like for mojito as long as you have fresh mint, lime and soda. (Some people use rum also for making this). I have made this mojito with Dragon Fruit and lemon and its really so refreshing. Here is the easy recipe.

Ingredients

1. Dragon fruits - 1/2 cup (cut into cubes)
2. Lemon 1/2 cut into 4 wedges
3. Sugar - 2 tsp (You can use honey as well)
4. Mint leaves - 5-6 
5. Sliced lemon - for decoration
6. Ice cubes - 1 cup
7. Soda - as needed
8. Salt - a pinch
9. Pepper - a pinch

Process

1. Place mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass and add roughly cut dragon fruits (keep some pieces for garnishing)

2. Use muddle to crush the lime and mint leaves to release mint oil, lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. add sugar or honey, whichever you are using.

3. Fill the glass with ice, pour soda over the ice. Add salt and pepper and stir and taste to check if you need to add something else. Garnish with lime slices and cut pieces of dragon fruit and mint leaves.