Milo/Horlicks Godzilla

Gastronomy

This popular Singapore beverage showcases how to entice children to drink milk in a creative way. Milo is commercially available chocolate and malt powder that is mixed with hot/cold water or milk to make beverage. You can try this with Horlicks as well.

Similarly, you may make Milo Dinosaur by skipping the ice-cream and adding some Milo powder directly on top of the beverage.

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Ingredients

2-3 teaspoons Milo (or Horlicks) powder, plus extra for topping

2 teaspoons milk powder

1 cup/250ml cold milk

One scoop of vanilla ice cream

Method

  1. Heat ¼ cup/65ml milk and dissolve the Milo and milk powder.
  2. Add the remaining cold milk and mix.
  3. To serve, pour the milk in a tall glass. Add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.
  4. Add some Milo powder on the ice-cream and serve immediately.

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Tofu Bhurji

Gastronomy

This recipe is an adaptation of the popular Paneer Bhurji, a spicy Indian dish made with paneer, onion and spices. Here paneer is replaced with tofu, which is low in calories and an excellent source of proteins. This dish is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve this with Indian flatbreads for a sumptuous meal.

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Serves 5

Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3-5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon garam masala powder
750g firm tofu, gently rinsed
Salt to taste
Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the cumin seeds and stir until fragrant.

2. Add the onions and cook…

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Indian Gooseberry Jam

Indian Gooseberry Jam

Gastronomy

Indian Gooseberry, popularly known as Amla in India, is a tangy, pale green fruit with crunchy, crisp flesh. It is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C, and has many nutrients that are essential for health and wellness. Everyday consumption of this wonder fruit is traditionally considered to offer some amazing health benefits.

In Indian cuisine, Indian gooseberry is ingeniously put to use in making beverages, pickles, chutneys, candies, and jams. This jam is very simple to make but incredibly delicious. You can serve it with pancakes, toasted bread, Indian breads like Chapathi, or on ice cream—the possibilities are endless!

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Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients
850g Indian gooseberries
One 1-inch/2.5-cm piece of cinnamon stick
4 cloves
4½ cups/810g granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method
1. Place the gooseberries, cinnamon stick and cloves in a saucepan with 1¼ cups/315ml water. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat until…

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Tropical Jade

Gastronomy

Indian Pennywort (Centella Asiatica) is an herb that is commonly used as a leafy green vegetable in Indian, Sri Lankan and other South Asian cuisines. It is considered to offer a multitude of health benefits, chief among them being its ability to improve memory, and has been used as a medicine in Ayurveda for centuries.

This refreshing drink is full of the goodness of Indian Pennywort. The addition of other ingredients helps to mellow the distinct flavour of the herb, which is an acquired taste, and the outcome tastes somewhat like sugarcane juice. Serve chilled with ice cubes for the best results.

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Makes 4 cups/1L

Ingredients
100g fresh Indian Pennywort leaves and stems
2 teaspoons peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger
½ cup/80g small pieces of chopped or pounded jaggery, or to taste
¼ cup/65ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
Ice cubes to serve

Method
1. Thoroughly wash…

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