By Ujjainee Roy
December 13th, 2023
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It’s strawberry season again! There’s no reason they should only be used in ice creams, layered parfaits or strawberry and cream. Use strawberries in your favourite Indian comfort foods to give your homemade recipes a fruity kick. Here are some examples
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Prepare a classic yoghurt-based raita by mixing diced strawberries into the yogurt along with a pinch of salt, cumin powder, and chopped mint. The strawberry has a natural sweetness which goes well with the cool yoghurt
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Add a fruity twist to your homemade chaat, by adding chopped strawberries to the mix. Combine diced strawberries with chopped tomatoes, green chillies, cilantro, chaat masala, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a unique flavour
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Blend fresh strawberries with yoghurt, sugar, and a touch of cardamom to make a delightful strawberry lassi. Lassis are usually more watery than smoothies so make sure you blend id more than once.
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Enhance the traditional rice-based kheer, by adding fresh strawberries. Cook rice in milk until it reaches a creamy consistency, and then fold in chopped strawberries along with cardamom and a touch of rose water.
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Cook ground rice with milk, sugar, and chopped strawberries until it thickens, and then garnish with slivered almonds or pistachios. You can start with smaller quantities to see if you like the taste
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Upgrade your falooda by incorporating fresh strawberries into the layers. Add chopped strawberries along with the usual falooda ingredients like vermicelli, basil seeds, and rose syrup for a delightful twist.
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Try serving malpua with a side of sliced strawberries. The warm and syrupy malpua pairs well with the cool and refreshing strawberries. You can also add a nut-based mousse or a scoop of whipped cream with it
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Top your rabri with sliced strawberries for a modern and fruity touch. You can also fold in chopped strawberries into the rabri, in which case you have to do it while you’re cooking
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