Talbina with Spice Mix is a soup or porridge made up of ground barley flour and considered to have many healing properties. The name is derived from Arabic word Laban meaning yogurt because of its soft texture and color.
There are many Hadits on the benefits of Talbina. The Messenge (PBUH) said, It soothers the heart of a patient giving relief in some of its distress. It cleanses the ailing heart just as one of you cleans the dirt off his face with water. Continue reading
This delicious recipe of Strawberry Cardamom Conserve is second in series of Ramadan Preps. Used for topping and flavoring this is one versatile recipe.
In my last post, I had mention the things I need to do before Ramadan. And in fact have started with it. Making all the mixes , purees and conserve for milk shakes is on the top list. This comes in handy and I don’t have to waste more time thinking what cold beverage to make on each day.
Dry Fruit Powder is combination of different nuts formed in to powder. This mix is used to make special milk based drink Turri and also for flavoring the lassi .
Insha Allah next month we will have Ramadan. My preparation for this month long celebration starts after fifteen of Shabaan. To make things easier during Ramadan I prep up with Ramadan packets , gifts, grocery list, menu planning, frozen food, Chutneys, masala mixes and paste.
Today I am sharing with you a dry fruit mix/ Turri mix. This mix is very easy to make and can be stocked up in advance. There are many variations for this recipe depending on the region and sometimes season. In some recipes makhana (fox nut), chirongi ( Buchanania) or edible gum is used.
The Dry Fruit Powder mix is made with nuts like almond, pistachio, cashew, coconut. Spices like cardamom , saffron & rose are used to give more flavor. This mix is full of pleasant aromas and flavor. I have used a secret ingredient silver leaf for this recipe. Silver leaf gives a little glitter and grandeur to our mix.
The uses of this delicious mix are innumerable. Mix it with milk and boil. Cool & serve chilled, this becomes a nutritious drink to break the fast. To add more variation, add a scoop of icecream and you have a delicious milkshake. Add it to yogurt with little honey and you have delicious lassi. Add it to your icecream mix and eat a yummy dry fruit ice cream.
Yields 120 gm
Dry Fruit Powder /Turri mix is combination of different nuts . This mix is used to make special milk based drink Turri (milkshake) and also for flavoring the lassi.
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1 tbsp dry fruit powder is required for one glass of turri/milkshake
Chilly Garlic Chutney aka Lasan ki Chutney is a spicy and garlicky chutney. This chutney is rustic and goes well as a sides for a vegetarian meals.
Vegetarian meals are very elaborate at my home.Reason being, I have to prepare at least two types of side dishes to go along with it. While in case of non vegetarian a curry would be enough on the table with some chapati and rice. Continue reading
