MANGO SHAKE WITH BASIL SEEDS

Super yummy and kids favourite summer special drink is Mango shake, isn't it? What if we add some more healthy stuffs in this drink? 

So, here I have added Basil / Sabja seeds. The health benefits of basil seeds include the ability to improve digestive health, aid in weight loss, regulating blood sugar, cooling the body, relieving stress, reducing inflammation and preventing certain infections. They are particularly used as an addition to beverages and desserts. The simplest thing you can do is soak two teaspoons of Sabja seeds in water and drink it every day. They can also be added to sherbets, falooda, smoothies or shakes for added benefits.

Ingredients

1. Mango - 2 (of sweet taste)
2. Basil / Sabja seeds - 2 tsp
3. Milk - 1/2 cup
4. Sugar - if required (depends on the taste of the mango)
5. Ice cube - 4-5

Process

1. In a bowl add water and soak Sabja seeds for one hour.

2. In a blender, add chilled milk, mango pieces, ice cubes and sugar. Blend it to desired consistency. 

3. Add the soaked Sabja seeds and mix well. 

4. Pour this mango shake in serving glasses till you have enough space at the top for some more Sabja seeds and mango pieces. I have used few mint leaves for garnishing. Serve the chilled Mango shake immediately. 

Note - Chia seeds and Sabja seeds are not same. 

STUFFED MANGO KULFI

Summers are incomplete without Mangoes. This summer try out this yummilicious Stuffed Mango Kulfi, I saw this recipe video of Master Chef Kunal Kapoor years back and since then wanted to have this and finally here it is. Its quite tricky to make but my first attempt seems to be a successful one. 

Ingredients

1. Milk - 1/2 litre (for 2 Mangoes)
2. Mango - 2
3. Sugar - half cup (depends on the sweetness of your mango)
4. Condensed milk - 1/2 cup
5. Pista / almond or any dry fruits - handful 

Process

1. Cut the top of mangoes and do not throw the top as we have to use it later.

2. Make incisions around the kernels. Hold the kernel, twist it and remove it. You can also use fork or spoon for doing this. Keep the mangoes aside.

3. Heat milk in a pan, let it reduce to half. Add sugar and condensed milk. Add some chopped dry fruits also (optional). Once the kulfi mixture is ready, let it cool completely.

4. Add the kulfi mixture in the hollow mango shells and put the mango cap back. Keep it in the freezer for 7-8 hours or overnight until kulfi sets.

5. Once frozen, remove and peel the mango and then slice. Garnish with pista, almond or any dry fruits of your choice and serve it frozen. 

NOTE  : You can check out the recipe reel on my Instagram page @romisrecipe