Strawberry Smoothie Fantasy

Strawberries contain a range of nutrients, with vitamin C heading the group. They also contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants,which fight free radicals. These antioxidant properties are believed to be linked to what makes the strawberry bright red.This shows the goodness of strawberries to health and  a glass of fresh strawberry smoothie fantasy in hot summer is really refreshing holistic.

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Tropical Pie Pudding

I wanted to make something that has an American twist but with a tropical flavor. So, I decided to create a pie dessert that has ripe plantains,cardamom,and grated coconut. Enjoy!

 

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Ingredients

3 Very ripe plantains, steamed and mashed
1 Egg, beaten
½ teaspoon Ground cardamom
1 cup Instant vanilla pudding
3 Tbsp Grated coconut
½ cup Sugar(adjust to the sweetness of ripe plantain)
2 Tbsp All purpose flour
Almonds for garnishing

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Strawberry Blackberry Upside Down Cake

I always wanted to make an upside down cake. This is my first experience with such a variety and the little ones have approved this cake. So here I am, to share the recipe with you all..Try and Enjoy…

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Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Blackberries chopped
1/2 cup Strawberries sliced
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 Tb spoon Strawberry syrup

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes have a light and spongy texture and their flavor only hints of the richness and tanginess that buttermilk offers. You begin these pancakes as you would any regular pancake batter; by whisking together the flour, baking powder and salt. For this recipe, replace the milk with buttermilk. The Buttermilk Pancakes are so good with pure maple syrup.

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Ingredients

1 cup  All-purpose flour

1/2 tsp Baking powder

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 Egg, lightly beaten

1 cup Buttermilk

Water to adjust the consistency

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Idiyappam(String hoppers)

Idiyappam or String hoppers is a culinary specialty in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Coastal areas of Karnataka. It is also popular in certain areas of Sri Lanka.
It is also called noolappam or noolputtu from the Tamil word for string, nool. It is made of rice flour, salt and water. It is generally served as the main
course at breakfast or dinner together with a curry (potato, egg, fish or meat curry) and coconut chutney. It is also served with sweetened coconut milk in Malabar region of Kerala.

 

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Ingredients

Rice flour 2 cups
Water 3 cups
Grated coconut for garnishing(optional)
Salt to taste
Oil

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