The Indian Thali

Mango Lassi Popsicles Recipe – Easy, rich, delicious and flavorful popsicles with an Indian twist. What are mango lassi popsicles? Popsicle is a frozen dessert and I usually make them with fresh fruit juices or some other ingredients to survive in hot summers. I started making popsicles this year too with these super delicious mango lassi popsicles as summer is officially here in Spain. This time I gave an Indian twist to our regular mango yogurt popsicles by adding cardamom and nuts. These popsicles are creamy, flavorful, rich and super quick. Can I use greek yogurt? You can replace the yogurt with greek yogurt to make it more creamy. Can I use canned mango pulp instead of fresh mangoes? You can use store-bought pulp in this recipe. Just use 1/2 cup of pulp instead of 1 cup of fresh mango cubes. How to make vegan ice pops? Just replace the yogurt with any plant-based yogurt like almond milk yogurt or soy yogurt to make them vegan. Serving sugg

Matar Ki Chaat Recipe – Easy, yummy and one of the healthy Indian chaat recipes made with green peas and spices. What is Green Peas Chaat? Green peas chaat or Matar ki chaat is a super easy and healthy Indian style savory snack made with green peas, onion, tomato and spices. Chaat is one of the Indian street foods, typically made with lentils, pulses, vegetables and spices. Many Indian chaat varieties are served with sweet, tangy and spicy sauces/chutneys. This green peas chaat doesn’t need any chutneys or preparations, can be made in no time. There are few more variations of making matar ki chaat but this one is the dry chat variation. If you are looking to try healthy Indian chaat recipes then this recipe is for you. Can I use Frozen Peas? Yes, just thaw them or rinse them with hot water and use it in the recipe. Can I make this Chaat in advance? Cook green peas in advance and mix everything just before you serve. Otherwise, it oozes out water. If you want t

Eggless Date Cake Recipe – A rich, simple and delicious dates and nuts cake. A great alternative to Christmas fruit cake!  What is the Date Cake? Date cake is a simple and moist cake made with cooked dates and nuts. It can be served as a dessert or snack along with coffee or tea. This cake recipe doesn’t require any alcohol or soaking and it can be a perfect Christmas cake alternative If you need a last-minute fruit cake recipe. How long can you store Dates Cake? This stays fresh for 3 days in the refrigerator if you store in an airtight container. You can also freeze the cake for a couple of months. Ingredients 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 cup Dates finely chopped 3/4 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened 2 cups Water 1/4 cup Raisins 1/4 cup Cashew Pieces 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 1+3/4 tsp Baking Soda 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 1 cup Milk or as needed A pinch of salt Eggless Date Nut Cake Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

Mango Iced Tea Recipe – Refreshing and yummy mango drink for hot summer afternoons. What is Mango Iced Tea? Mango iced tea is a refreshing and delicious summer drink made with black tea and fresh mango pulp. It is our family’s favorite and a must-try beverage in summer. It is one of the easy mango drink recipes and can be made in no time. Can I use canned mango pulp? Absolutely. if you don’t have fresh mangoes in hand, you can swap it with canned ones. Serving suggestions: Serve it chilled on hot summer evenings or after a meal. Ingredients 1 cup Mango Pulp 4-5 tbsp Sugar 3 tsp Tea Powder 2.5 cup Water 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice Tips : Do not boil water after adding tea powder. Make sure you turn off the flame before adding it. Use fresh mangoes for the best taste and flavor. You can also strain the mango pulp using a strainer or mesh to make it super smooth. Step by step preparation: Wash, peel and chop 2 small mangoes into

Peanut Butter Yogurt Banana Popsicles –  Creamy, delicious, healthy and perfect summer treat with 5 ingredients.  Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Pops are a super healthy, creamy, delicious and perfect way to beat the summer heat. These healthy popsicles can be served as a breakfast, snack or dessert. Few Tips to Make the Best Popsicles: To make the popsicles creamier, use the creamy peanut butter. I have used greek yogurt to make them super creamy, you can use thick yogurt or curd if you don’t have greek yogurt. To make them refined sugar-free, I have used honey as a sweetener. You can use any of your favorite sweeteners. If you are vegan, replace the yogurt and honey with plant-based yogurt and sweeteners. Ingredients 1 cup Banana 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup Peanut Butter 3 to 4 tbsp Honey 1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence 1 pinch Salt Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Ice Pops Recipe with Step by Step Photos: Peel and chop the banana into pieces.

Panakam Recipe – Traditional Andhra Summer Cooler What is Panakam? Panakam is a traditional and classic South Indian summer cooler usually made during Sri Rama Navami festival. It is also known as Panagam. Panakam is one of the simple and healthy Indian drinks to beat the summer heat. It is nothing but jaggery water mildly spiced with black peppercorns and flavored with cardamom powder. It is an ayurvedic energy-boosting drink and way better than the store-bought cool drinks. Variations: This version is Andhra style of making panakam where we use only pepper and cardamom to add the flavor. There are some other variations where you can also use a pinch of dry ginger powder and some lemon juice. How long can I store it? It keeps well for 2 days in the refrigerator. Tips: The quantity of jaggery completely depends on the type of jaggery you use and your preferences. I would suggest to start with 1/2 cup of jaggery and add more if you want. I have used

Kasoori Methi Paratha Recipe – Healthy, flavorful and easy Indian flatbread prepared with whole wheat flour, dry fenugreek leaves and spices. What is Kasoori Methi Paratha? Apart from adding dry methi to the Indian curries, we can also make parathas or flatbreads with them. Traditionally, methi parathas are made with fresh fenugreek leaves but here I am replacing it with dried ones. This is a wonderful way to prepare flavorful and healthy parathas if you don’t find fresh greens. Are these paranthas vegan? Yes, just use oil instead of ghee to cook them if you are vegan. Serving suggestions: They are perfect to serve as breakfast, lunch or dinner and tastes great with pickle, curries or yogurt. Ingredients 1 cup Wheat Flour (plus extra for dusting) 1/4 cup Kasoori Methi 1 tbsp Oil for the dough `1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1/4 tsp Ajwain Seeds / Carom Seeds Salt to taste 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil for roasting parathas Instruction

What is Dalgona Coffee? It is a very simple and trending form of coffee, that contains two components at large – milk and whipped coffee. The latter is made with equal quantities of 3 simple ingredients – instant coffee, sugar and water. The beverage derives its name from the Korean toffee Dalgona’s tastes and looks, despite not having anything to do with it! Funny, right? More on that later. If you haven’t heard of this drink over the last couple of months, now is the time to crack the whip on your instant coffee and give it an aesthetically pleasing, peaky and foamy form! In India, it is known as whipped coffee, beaten coffee. In Greece though, it’s called Frappé Coffee. What does dalgona coffee taste like? Like a foamy cold coffee with the perfect blend of sweet and bitter. If you enjoy caffeine-based milkshakes, this one’s right up your ally. Can I make it without instant powder? Yes, but it may not turn out as foamy as it should. Give it a try with strong black co