Mango-Milk-Shake-with-Tulasi

#MangoMilkShake with #Tulasi : The Summer has gone and so the mango season also. We were getting steady supply of mangoes from the trees in my garden. We had enjoyed plenty of Langra mangoes this season. They are very sweet and without much fiber also. We relished either a big bowl full of juicy mango pieces or a full glass of mango milk shake for dinner till the middle of July.
I used to add herbs like Mint, karpooravalli [ omavalli ] and Tulasi [ Holy basil ] while making mango milk shake either individually or in combination. We have already seen one such combination, Mango milk shake with Mint and karpooravalli.

Now I would like to share another tasty and aromatic drink with Tulasi, Mint and mango.



#Tulasi or #Tulsi is also known as #HolyBasil and the scientific name is Ocimum sanctum.
Tulasi leaves have a strong aroma and is an astringent. Some of the varieties taste bitter and some have clove-like aroma and spicy taste.

It has been used in Ayurveda and in other Indian system of medicine to treat asthma, bronchitis, arthritis,cold and flu for many centuries.
Tulasi is considered as an adaptogenic herb, plants that help to adapt the body to stress and boost energy. Other adaptogens are ashwagandha, astragalus root, Siberian ginseng and turmeric.
It contains Eugenol just like Clove oil, the substance for its pain relieving property.

Tulasi is also rich in antioxidant, anti inflammatory,
and has anti aging property.

Tulasi is a blood purifier and also helps the body to remove
toxins & wastes at the cellular level.

#Mint [ #Pudina ] belongs to the genus Mentha of Lamiaceae family. Mints are aromatic and perennial herbs. Mint leaves have a warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste and widely used in lots of culinary dishes for its aroma. Pudina leaves are rich in nutrients. They help to relieve indigestion, could improve brain function, to tackle bad breath and subjectively improve Cold symptoms.



Preparation Time               : 15 mins
Making Time                     : 5 mins
Can get approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cup mango milk shake.
{ the quantity depends on the type of mango selected }

Ingredients :
1	Mango
1/2 cup	Milk
4 Tsp	Jaggery powder [ adjust ]
10 - 15	Tulasi [ Holy Basil ] Leaf
10 - 15	Mint [ Pudina ] Leaf
1 pinch	Salt

Note : Take more or less of Tulasi and Mint according to availability and your taste.

Method :
Boil milk and keep aside to cool down.

Take jaggery in a small bowl and pour hot water over it.
Mix with a spoon to dissolve jaggery in water.
Set aside.

Now wash mango in water two or three times.
Peel off skin and cut flesh into big pieces.

Combine mango pieces, milk, Tulasi leaves,
mint leaves and salt in a mixie jar.
Run mixie for a minute.

Now open the jar and add jaggery dissolved water.
Close the jar and run the mixie till all ingredients blend together.

Transfer into tall glasses.
Top it with tulasi [ holy basil ] leaves.
Enjoy aromatic and tasty mango milk shake.

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