Oriyarasoi - Flavours from a oriya kitchen

Oriya cusine boasts of typically low calorie preparations which are easy to prepare and good to eat. The dominant spices are besara(mustard seeds ground with garlic), and pancha-phutana (mustard, cumin, fennel, fenugreek and black cumin ). The main course invariably incorporates rice, dal and various vegetable prepartions. The low oil and spice content invariably makes it a delight for the calorie consious and those suffering from high blood pressure and hyperacidity related disorders.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Carrot & Dates Milkshake

Cost of preparation: 20-25 rupees
Preparation time: 10-12 mins

Ingredients: Diced carrot ( 1 cup ), dates ( 6-7 nos), milk ( 1 glass ), condensed milk ( 1 tbs ), ice-cubes, chilled water.

Preparation: Soak the dates in a cup of milk for 3-4 hours. Deseed and add to a grinder along with the carrot cubes. Add a few tsps chilled water.

Grind into a smooth paste.

Now add the milk, condensed milk and ice-cubes. Churn for 1 min.

Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Add more ice-cubes if required.

Note: I have avoided adding sugar as the carrot, dates and the condensed milk contain sugar ( Also being calorie conscious i prefer less sugar ). One may add sugar as per taste.