Hareera

Hareera is a sweet soup or drink made from sooji / semolina usually served with parathas or bun enjoyed in almost every hyderabadi home especially during winter season.
This delicious soup is a liquified form of the sooji halwa garnished with dry fruits and is good to keep you warm during winter days.

Ingredients :

1. Sooji / semolina - 1 cup
2. Sugar - 2 cups
3. Ghee - 1 tbsp
4. Cardamom -  2
5. Water - 4 cups
6. Chopped Almonds and Pistachios - 1 cup

 

Method : 

1. Heat ghee and add the cardamoms .
2. Then add  sooji / semolina and fry till it slightly changes its colour. Do not burn it.
3. Then add water and cook on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes till semolina is properly cooked, keep stirring.
4. Now add sugar and mix well.
5. Cook for another minute or two, the consistency in the end should be runny but thick. 
6. Garnish with nuts of your choice. 
7. And serve warm.
8. It can be served with  parathas, buns, bread or can be enjoyed plain.

                       Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

Luv,

 

Linking with :

Cook Like a Celebrity Chef event by Food Corner

Vardhini's Sweet Luv - 2013
Winter Food - 30 Min Challenge @ - Sizzling Tastebuds  

  

Pumpkin Smoothie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Pumpkin Health benefits :

Pumpkins are a storehouse of vitamins, mineral and other healthy nutrients. Whether it is the pulp or the seeds, pumpkins are great for your health and can offer some incredible benefits.

1. Pumpkins Aid Weight Loss.
2. Pumpkin Seeds Can Help Your Heart.
3. Pumpkins May Reduce Cancer Risk.
4. Pumpkins are great for your Skin, the high amount of Vitamin A, C and E as well as Zinc present in pumpkin, make it a great choice for those who want a healthy and glowing skin
5. Pumpkin Seeds Can Boost Your Mood.
6. Pumpkins Can Boost Your Immune System .
7. Pumpkins have been known to provide relief from inflammation quickly, without the harmful side-effects of anti-inflammatory medicines.
8. Pumpkin seeds stimulates the kidneys and prevents the formation of calcium oxalate stones.
9. Pumpkins are natural diuretics. These help in flushing out the toxins and unwanted waste material from the body, leaving you refreshed and healthy.

 Pumpkin Smoothie :

Enjoy this healthy and delicious drink which is super quick and easy to make.

 
 

 Ingredients :

1. Pumpkin - 1 small, chopped up into chunks
2. Sugar - as needed
3. Milk -  2 cups
4. Salt - a pinch

Method :

1. Take a  pumpkin, cut it into half and scoop out the seeds.
2. Peel it off and cut into small chunks.
3. Put the pumpkin chunks into a juicer, add sugar, pinch of salt, milk and blend.
4. Pour the juice into glasses and add some ice cubes and enjoy.

                    Enjoy and Good luck :) 

Luv,

 

Linking to : Veena's Healthy diet-Filling smoothies and shakes & Priya's Page.

Cook Like a Celebrity Chef event by Food Corner
Vardhini's Dish It Out hosted by MyHomeMantra