Strawberry season is here, it coincides with the days of summer. I just loved, how beautiful this strawberry iced tea looks. This healthy, refreshing iced tea has a nice flavor of fresh and sweet strawberries and tartness of lemon. Enjoy this cold iced tea on a summer evening , it makes you relax and feels energetic.
Ingredients
10 Strawberries
3 Lipton Bags
3 Cups of Water
3 Tsp of Lemon Juice
3-4 Tbsp of Sugar or to taste
Ice Cubes
Method
- Boil 3 Cups of water in a kettle, pour this hot water to the tea pot. Put 3 tea bags to the tea pot. Cover the tea pot and leave it for 5 mins. After that remove the tea bags from the tea pots. Let it cool down for 10 mins.
- In a blender, add strawberries, blend it to a smooth paste without adding water.
- Strain the purred berries and discard the seeds.
- In a pitcher, Mix together the purred strawberries, tea, sugar and lemon juice. In this stage, you can add more water if you want.
- Transfer this to a serving glass with ice cubes or refrigerate it for 15 mins.
- Garnish with sliced strawberry and enjoy.
Tips
- Adjust the level of sweetness according to your taste.
- You can use Stevia instead of regular white sugar.
- If you find your ice tea is thick, make it thin by adding more water.
- Use chilled club soda in place of water for a different taste.
- You can add mint for a extra flavor.
Health Benefits of Stawberries
Source : Healthdiaries.com and Besthealthmag.ca
- The fiber in strawberries helps to keep digestion regular and lowers the blood pressure.
- High in anti-oxidants and excellent source of vitamin C.
- It boosts the immunity.
- It has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Good for eyes and bone health.
Urad dal chutney is popular in Tamilnadu, India. Main ingredients for this chutney are urad dal/black gram along with onion, coconut, red chillies and other seasonings. Urad dal and other ingredients are oil roasted and ground to a fine paste and finally seasoning added to it. It goes well with idly or dosa or paniyaram.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp of Split Urad Dal (White)
1 Medium Size Red Onion, Diced
1 Tbsp of Dried Coconut Flakes
Tamarind (Blueberry Size)
2-3 Red Chillies
1 Sprigs of Curry Leaves
Pinch of Asafoetida
Salt to taste
2 Tsp of Oil ( Canola/ vegetable oil)
To Temper
1 Tsp of Oil ( Canola/ vegetable oil)
1/2 Tsp of Mustard
1/2 Tsp of Urad Dal
Method
- Heat oil in a pan, add urad dal and roast until it turns to slightly golden brown color. Transfer this to a plate.
- Heat oil in a same pan, add red chillies, asafoetida and onion, saute this for a min. Then add dried coconut flakes, tamarind, curry leaves and salt, saute this for 2 mins. Turn off the flame. Transfer this to a plate. Let it cool for 5 mins.
- Transfer this urad dal-onion mixture to a blender/ mixie, grind it to a smooth paste. Transfer this to a serving bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and urad dal, after it splutter, transfer this to a serving bowl containing chutney. Mix well. Urad dal chutney is ready.
- It goes well with idly or dosa or paniyaram
Tips
- You can use black whole urad dal instead of white split urad dal.
- You can use one tomato for extra tangy taste.
- Use fresh grated coconut in place of dried coconut flakes.
- Adjust the number of red chillies according to your taste.
Health Benefits of Urad Dal
- Urad dal provides energy to the body.
- Rich in protein.
- Enhances digestion because of high in fiber content.
- Boost heart health because of high in magnesium level.
