Debamita Biswas (Class VIII)

 

DEBAMITA BISWAS (CLASS VIII)

BIRLA BHARATI, KOLKATA 

Street Food - Pudina Lassi

Place of Origin of the Street Food: Punjab

Ingredients required: Chopped mint leaves, Sugar powder, Yogurt, Ice cubes, Black salt, Ginger paste, lemon juice, Roasted cumin powder and water as per requirement.

Recipe: Take a mixer jar and add Pudina leaves, roasted cumin powder, black salt, ginger paste and yogurt, sugar/sugar powder. Add water as per requirement and drizzle some lemon juice and blend it well. Serve the lassi in a glass and garnish it with lemon slices, mint leaves and roasted cumin powder.

Healing Properties of the Ingredients used: Mint/Pudina: Mint can work wonders for almost all your digestive problems. According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, menthol, which is the active oil in the mint, has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help relieve indigestion and also soothe an upset stomach. Consumption of mint has also been linked with bringing in relief for asthmatic patients. Mint is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good relaxant and relieves congestion. Mint is known to clear congestion of the nose, throat, and lungs. In addition to the respiratory channels, mint's anti-inflammatory properties also relieve the irritation caused by chronic coughing. Yogurt:- ¢ It's Rich in Important Nutrients. ... ¢ It's High in Protein. ... ¢ Improves digestive Health. ... ¢ Strengthens the Immune System. ¢ Good for Heart Health. ¢ Helps in weight Management. Lemon:- ¢ Support Heart Health. Lemons are a good source of vitamin C. ¢ Helps to Control Weight. ¢ Helps to prevent Kidney Stones. ¢ Protects Against Anaemia. ¢ Reduces risk of cancer. ¢ Improves Digestive Health.

Nutritional Value of the Ingredients used: Energy - 308 cal Protein - 6.8 g Carbohydrates - 39.7 g Fiber - 0.5 g Fat - 9.8 g Cholesterol - 24 mg Vitamin A - 361.5 mcg Vitamin B1 - 0.1 mg Vitamin B2 - 0.2 mg Vitamin B3 - 0.2 mg Vitamin B9 - 17 mg Vitamin C - 3.5 mg

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LASSI: Lassi is the 'milk shake' of India. Made with cold yogurt, water (or crushed ice) and flavoured either sweet or salty, with rose water, mint, cumin, cardamom, pistachios, and/or fruit or fruit juices. Drinking cold and refreshing Lassi is a centuries old tradition in India. It is not only great for health, but tastes delicious too!