CHIKOO, DATES MILK SHAKE (SAPODILLA, DATES MILK SHAKE)

Dates are  rich in dietary fiber, which prevents LDLcholesterol absorption in the gut.  They are moderate source of Vitamin A.  It is an excellent source of iron, contains potassium, rich in minerals like calcium, manganese, copper etc.


Sapodilla or chikoo contains vitamin ABC & E.  Vitamin A improves eye sight.  Vitamin B & E improves skin quality. Vitamin C improves the immune system of the body.  It is a good source of minerals like potassium, copper and iron too.

I decided to add both these ingredients and make the milk shake.  Though my children first did not taste it, when I forced them to drink it, they were not willing to share with us.  They liked it so much.

During  summer, everyone wants to drink something cold and do not want to eat. Mummy give me something to drink is the mantra everyday.  What to give? Aam ka panha, nimbu sharbat, milk shake, tender coconut.  chikoo and dates makes a delicious milk shake with chopped dry fruits  which everyone can enjoy.  

chikoo, dates milk shake

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

3 nos chikoo peeled and cut

6-7 dates soaked in hot water

Sugar (optional)

A pinch of cardamom powder

1 glass of milk

Garnishing

A small piece of dates

1 almond sliced

2 pistachios sliced

Method:

a)      Peel the chikoos (as my children do not like the skin in the milk shake) and chop the same. 

b)      Soak the dates in the hot water for 30 minutes.

c)       First add the dates and grind to a smooth paste in the mixer.

d)      Add the chopped chikoos, sugar and grind again

e)      Add the milk, cardamom powder and pulse it till all the ingredients are incorporated in it properly.

f)       Pour into a glass, garnish with almonds and pistachios

g)      Serve chilled.

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see the health benefit of chikoo  and dates posted separately.   health-benefits-of-chikoo.html?q=health+benefits+of+chikoo

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