Diwali — that special time of the year, when families feast on their favourite dishes together! This time, make the festivities memorable for your household with these unique twists on traditional festive beverages.
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Make a savoury lassi.
An all-time favourite, lassi is a sweet blend of yogurt and spices. Different versions often involve adding various fruits, such as mango, banana and apple.
This Diwali, give it a twist and make it savoury instead of sweet — by swapping fruit for beetroots! First, roast the beetroots in your Bosch oven with PerfectRoast for precise results. Blend them with water, mint, ginger and yogurt. Top it off with salt, masala, cumin powder and your preferred spices. Voila! Enjoy this unforgettable beverage with your family — it makes a great conversation starter with its interesting taste, and Insta-ready look from the vibrant colour of the beetroots.
Serve a modern chai.
Everybody loves chai — typically black tea, boiled in a mixture of milk, spices and herbs. But a modern version, known as the dirty chai, has grown popular in recent times and is now a staple at cafes all over the world.
Consisting of an espresso shot mixed with chai, the dirty chai is easy to prepare and makes for a great post-meal beverage. Whip up an espresso shot with just a touch of a button on your Coffee machine. Depending on your preference, add one or two shots to the bottom of a mug. Next, whisk milk, vanilla, maple syrup and cinnamon in a heated saucepan. Bring it to a simmer and add chai tea bags. Then, froth the milk effortlessly with a hand blender , and pour it over the espresso and chai mixture to achieve that classic latte foam. Top it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder to complete everyone’s new favourite drink!
Turn lemonade into a cocktail.
Family celebrations mean a time of fun and laughter with young and old alike. So try your hand at making this simple drink that will delight both children and adults!
A traditional Indian lemonade with spices, the nimbu pani is a refreshing cooler that’s perfect for hot days! Plus, you can make it in just minutes. Simply mix lime juice, water, Indian chaat masala, salt, sugar, and black salt. Pop it into your refrigerator to have it ready to be served.
When the festivities begin, freeze them to make kid-friendly popsicles, or stir in a shot of vodka or gin to turn it into a cocktail for the adults. Delicious and versatile.
Give aam panna a smoky twist.
An Indian drink known for its cooling properties, aam panna is usually made with green mangoes for a tangy taste. Put a whole new spin on it by giving it a smoky flavour.
Instead of boiling the mangoes, roast them in the Bosch oven till the pulp softens. Don’t forget to keep the skins on for maximum flavour! Leave them to cool, slice off the skins, and blend the mangoes into pulp with your trusty hand blender . Add mint leaves, cumin powder, salt and sugar. Blend till you get a smooth mixture to mix with water and serve this rejuvenating concoction with ice.
