JIGARTHANDA

   Jigarthanda is so easy to make if you have all the items ready.Preparing the items is little time consuming.Make everything one at a time and store it in the fridge,so that u can arrange them in cups and serve when guests arrive.I have posted preparation process of kadal paasi and khova/koya/mava as seperate recipes.Link to each recipe is given below in the ingredients listed.Now let's move on to the recipe.

Ingredients:

This measurement is for 1 cup serving.

Cold Milk- 1/2 cup.(boiled and chilled)

Sugar-2 tsp.

Badam pisin/Almond gum-1-2 tbsp (soak 3-4 pieces overnight)

Nannari syrup- 2 tsp.

Sabja seeds/Basil seeds-2 tsp.(Soaked for 2 hours)

Khova/koya/Mava- 2-3 tbsp.

Click here for the recipe:

https://fhamisfeast.blogspot.com/2020/09/homemade-khovakhoyamawa.html?m=1

Kadal paasi/Agar agar-2 tbsp.(crushed)

Click here for the recipe:

https://fhamisfeast.blogspot.com/2020/11/kadal-paasi-plain.html?m=1

Method:

Preparation:

1.Soak the badam pisin  overnight. 

2.When it doubles up,strain and keep aside. 

3.Soak the basil seeds for 2 hours and strain and keep aside. 

4.Crush the prepared kadal paasi and keep it ready.

Kadal paasi recipe here:

https://fhamisfeast.blogspot.com/2020/11/kadal-paasi-plain.html?m=1

5.Mix sugar with khova/khoya.

Click here for the khoya recipe:

https://fhamisfeast.blogspot.com/2020/09/homemade-khovakhoyamawa.html?m=1

6.Keep milk,nannari syrup,prepared khoya/khova ready.

Layering(Serving) in a cup:

7.Add 1 to 2 tbsp. of badam pisin.

8.Then add a layer of crushed kadal paasi.

9.Add soaked sabja seeds over it.

10.Layer a good amount of khova for richness.

11.Add milk.

12.Add nannari syrup.

13.Blend everything together.

14.Finally add a scoop of ice cream before serving.

15.Lip smacking jigarthanda is so authentic and divine in every sip.

16.Enjoy !!!!!!

Note:

● Since it is time consuming ,you can prepare and layer all the cups and keep it in the fridge the day before your guests arrive.

(Till the 13th step)

●You can just add a scoop of ice cream before serving.

ALMOND MILK TEA/CHAI

                           ALMOND TEA

Ingredients:
Almond milk-1 cup
Tea powder-1tsp.(add more or less to your taste)
Ginger-1/2 inch (crushed)
Cardamom -1 (crushed/powder)
Jaggery powder/Sugar-1 tsp.(add more or less to your taste)

Method:

1.In a tea pan,add the almond milk with half a cup of water and let it boil.



2.Add the crushed ginger and cardamom.
3.Let it boil for a minute.
4.Add in the tea powder and let it boil for 2-3 mins.
           

5.Finally, add the jaggery powder and boil for few seconds.
6.Strain the tea with a filter.

7.Serve hot cup of almond tea with a crunchy snack.
                 

GINGER LEMON HONEY TEA

Ingredients:
Cut Ginger-1 cup
Cut Lemon-1 cup
Honey-500 ml

Method:
1.Clean and wipe the lemon completely without any water and cut with skin into small pieces.
2.Remove the skin of ginger,clean them and wipe it completely without any water.
3.Cut them into small cubes.(You can even grate and add)

4.Fill a dried glass bottle with half honey.
5.Transfer the cut lemon and ginger into it.
                   

6.Fill the left over honey on top of it and stir well.
7.Leave it out for 2-3 hours and store them in the refrigerator.
                   

8.Leave in for a week and then start using it.
                   

9.Take a tablespoon of the mixture in a cup and pour in hot water.

                   

10.Stir well and serve hot.