We generally try to use the ingredients that has a cooling effect on the body.. One such kind is Tukamaria / Basil Seeds.. I try to use it in everything possible especially during fasting.. These are tiny black seeds that just blows up a little when soaked in water.. and is known to heal the heat during
summer..
We hate Carrots at home.. The only way we eat em' is , if I would incorporate it with other vege's or in other words literally hide the existence of that vegetable or mask the taste of it.. So , for those of you who are in "I hate Carrots" Club.. This recipe will be a very good way to sneak in the nutrients.. :)) You will not believe how wonderful it tastses.. or in other words it doesn't taste like carrot at all..
Ingredients
Carrot - 250gms
Milk - 2cups
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Tukamaria / Basil Seeds- 2tbsp
Rose Essence - 4-5 drops
Preparation
- Clean carrots, cut them into pieces and pressure cook or microwave them with little water, only to cover the carrots. Let it cool..
- Soak tukamaria in sufficient water.. giving it room to grow..
- In a blender.. add cooked carrots, milk, sugar, essence and blend into a nice and smooth puree..
- Adjust milk according to the desired consistency..
- Add the tukamaria seeds to this and refrigerate ..
- Serve chilled.
Tips & Tricks
1] I used fat free milk.. so did not add any extra water..
2] Cook the carrots completely.. Uncooked carrots will not taste good for this..
2] Cook the carrots completely.. Uncooked carrots will not taste good for this..
3] Let tukamaria soak until you see a off white outer layer with a tiny black dot in the centre.. These seeds drink a lot of water.. U might want to keep adding water if needed..
The thirst quenching drink is on its way to..
The thirst quenching drink is on its way to..
45 comments:
Lovely shake. Healthy and good to know that it acts as a natural body coolant :)
Sounds Good Jabeen ---- And btw, i tried out your noodle cutlet recipe and it was a big hit at home! Ended up eating every last piece of them! Thanks a lot dear!
Loved the addition of basil seeds. Creamy and yummy milkshake
That's a delicious and filling glass of milk shake...Yum Yum!
Tats a cool n healthy milkshake....my mom use to take this basil seeds daily morning in empty stomach,soaked overnight...great way to make our body cool....basil seeds with carrot nice n easy way to have them....lovely pictures...
Loved the carrot milk shake I too make a version of this sans tukamaria seeds.
Lovely healthy shake, perfect for Iftar.
Delicious shake....adding basil seeds is new to me....seeing the benefits you have written I think I have to get hold of some on my next visit to store..
lovely shake...definitely will gve a try...
thanks for sharing
very healthy n refreshing shake
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Nice and creamy shake....
That really sounds fabulous. I've never seen or heard of these seeds so far. But yes, I'm yet to learn a lot in cooking. Nice to know abt these seeds. Will see if I could get them here. :)
hey we r on the same page, I LOVE basil seeds in juice! back home we have those cuties in rose syrup and some kids even call it 'fish eye' as they look kinda like that..i somehow can't find the basil seeds in the UK:-(
Thanks for visiting my blog...u too have a lovely place here. Love that shake, looks delicious!
so healthy and refreshing milkshake !! so creamy and nice idea of adding basil seeds !!
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Nice looking drink. I love carrots, will make this.
delicious way to have carrots looks wonderful
WOW!! Lovely ideas by adding basil seeds! I love carrot milk shake but never thought of preparing it this way. Thanks dear!
wow awesome juice ...healthy too!
Very healthy and delicious looking drink. Lovely garnishing.
Deepa
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looks fab ....loved it ...
hi mehjabeen, carrot is so nutritious and this looks like a real thirst quencher.
great with ice cubes- just love it. have a wonder day jabeen . take care
Healthy and delicious shake. Nice color.
those basil seeds look just like chia seeds! love the carrot drink. i like veggies in drinks.
lovely pics and I like the addition of rose essence
very lovely n yummy esp with seeds..
Yummy milk shake. It is really good during the time of fasting. Perfect for iftar dear.
Delicious milkshake,luks yummy...
Nice idea adding basil seeds and rose essence.. must be very refreshing..
creamy and yummy shake...will try it soon
That's delicious & refreshing, loved the addition of basil seeds.
Lovely shake. Looks delicious and congrats for winning signature recipes. Nice to meet you here.
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looks yummy and healthy.will be trying it out.great for kids who don't like much of veggies.
Love the addition of basil seeds, carrot milk looks super delicious..
Definitely a healthy drink.
What a great idea! I never thought of a carrot milkshake!
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Perfect drink for iftar .
Healthy and so refreshing shake! Would love to taste it. Adding basil is a lovely idea!
that sounds healthy...
that sounds super delicious Jabeen.. thanks for linking.. coincidence is, it also qualifies for my other events on HEalthy Lunchbox Ideas - Carrots.. Check it out and let me know if you would like to send it to that event too !
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ive had carrot juice before.. but never a carrot milk shake.. this looks so yummy!
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Healthy carrot juice!
Its my way to like carrots !!! Thanks ..its become a breakfast drink :)
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