This is the moment of excitement for me. Ask me why? Hey ho! I am on my way to the first Blog Hop with talented bloggers like Jayashree, Piyali, Anupama, Shubha, Padma, Vani, Shailja and Swati! I am super excited. We decide a theme for each blog hop and then create and post, re-post and mingle! A great way to keep the creative juices flowing.
As you can guess, this time the theme is Beverages! It seems that beverages never stop to amaze me. I always have something to guzzle on, guilt free! Well, it’s kinda very obvious now, my blog…a healthier and wholesome take!
Jamun is a seasonal Indian “plum” called Java plum. Amla is Indian Gooseberry. Thank goodness that we get these fruits in the frozen section in Indian grocery stores here, making them pretty handy. Do you know how nutritious these are? Jamun is advised for diabetics and Amla is filled with goodness of Vitamin C. This combination is just awesome. Tasty as well as nutritious!
This is how I made it! As I say, delicious recipes need not be complicated and difficult! Hop on to my blog hop and check recipes at the bottom of the post by other talented people!
Jamun Amla Panna
Kitchen Equipments Required
Chopping board, knife, blender, drink stirrer, 2 glasses of 6 ounce each.
Ingredients
Jamun – 1 cup, washed and pitted.
Awla (Indian Gooseberry) – 1 small, washed and pitted. Chopped roughly.
Honey – 1 tbsp
Rock salt / Kala Namak – 1/2 tsp or to taste
Cumin powder, roasted – 1/2 tsp
Water or Gingerale or Club Soda
Ice
Method
1. Take the blender and add pitted jamun, awla, honey, rock salt and roasted cumin powder. Blend it till it is a smooth purée.
2. Pour equal amounts of it in 2 glasses. Add some ice. Pour either water or club soda or even gingerale. Stir! Stir! Stir!
3. Serve chilled! The best of the recipes do not have to be complicated! Agreed? Then drink on the Panna and find your happy spot!
Have a fun and chilling day people!
Sonal
Posts by Co – Blog Hoppers! An amazing collection!
Raibi by Piyali – http://mytrystwithfoodandtravel.blogspot.ae/2015/08/raibi-moroccan-yogurt-drink-with-mango.html?m=1
Sweet Lassi by Shubha – http://www.shubhaskitchen.com/2015/08/sweet-lassi.html?m=1
Iced Expresso by Jayashree – http://www.evergreendishes.com/2015/08/09/iced-expresso/
Musk Melon Cooler by Shailja – https://shailjatomar.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/musk-melon-cooler/
Roohafza Appleade by Swati – http://www.letscookhealthytonight.com/roohafza-applade/
Summer Drinks Collection by Vani – http://marudhuskitchen.com/www/drinks-for-summers-indian-beverages-to-beat-the-heat/
2 Strawberry drinks by Anu – http://easybitesonline.com/strawberry-coconut-cooler-with-kiwi-and-lime/#comment-3440
3 Summer drinks by Padma – http://www.masalakorb.com/honey-ginger-lemonade/#comment-3848
vagabondurges
I head back over in a couple weeks for a Paris-to-Rome, then three more weeks in Italy. It’s not as glamorous as it might sound, largely since it’s work, not travel…but yeah, I feel pretty damn blessed to have the chance at it. Now if only I could talk you into coming on one of my tours. 😉
vagabondurges
I’ve been well! (Although a chunk of my molar came off this afternoon. Oops.) I’m actually back in the US, though I got a job as a tour guide in Europe, so will be heading back over there in a couple weeks. C’est la vie!
How was the bloggers’ summit?
vagabondurges
I can’t tell which I find more appealing, the thought of y’all bloggers hanging out, or putting cumin in such a refreshing drink. I’m going to go with both.
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried
That’s such a pretty color. Great post for your theme!!
chefceaser
Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.
Piyali
The all encompassing purple hue makes the drink an instant visual delight. The flavours of Amla with jamun is further accentuated with the dash of honey and rock salt. Loved the creative deftness behind this truly refreshing and yummy drink.
Piyali
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marudhuskitchen
colour of the drink is totally inviting and refreshing…rare and unique combo makes it healthy ..love it
Padma Veeranki
Hey Sonal..welcome to our small blog hop family dear!!…Amazing combo..reminded me of my school days where we used to have jamoon tree on the way to school!!…I love them and amla too is my fav..so totally my type of drink!!….Loving it!!
Gather and Graze
Such a pretty colour, Sonal – sounds fabulously refreshing! 🙂
simplyvegetarian777
Margot
Thank you my dear ❤️
Swati
I am in love with this combo…What a refreshing and delicious drink you have made Sonal…Awesome clicks ..
simplyvegetarian777
Muaah girl! ❤️
Shubha
What a delicious and healthy drink and the pictures are out of this world… A warm welcome to u to our small yet sweet blog hop family:)
Anu Nagaraja
What an awesome healthy take on a drink! Looks so good – love the pictures and the color the drink brings in. I need to hunt for this myself – now that I’m doubly inspired 🙂 love uncomplicated stuff 🙂
jayashree
Hello Sonal, glad to have you amongst us. That’s really a refreshing drink with the tinge of gooseberry. Gorgeous colour !
Julie is Hostess At Heart
I’ve never heard of jamun, but love the color!
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Julie.
It’s a local and native berry to India. Very healthy for diabetics and weight watchers…
apsara
Yum! After seeing Shailja use the jamun in a drink, I bought some. Now, I’m really inspired to use it today!
shailja
Such a simple , quick to make and gorgeous looking drink .. Love it …