Thara’s T-mix

 

My customized THARA’S T-mix - a recipe to @love, @savor & @Njoy 

In an effort to replicate a tea flavor I enjoyed in Sri Lanka 2 yrs back, I’ve landed with this mix (ofcourse after multiple trial & error).

@CHAI - it’s a poem @every single time

When your lip meets the chai @cup

When your first @slurp of @hot @tea touches your @tongue

When that @flavor hits your @soul

When the @warmth travels down your @throat

It’s all these different versions of    @awesomeness:

A @boost at @sunrise

A kick @start at @work

A @conversation @medium 

A fuel @refill at slouch @hours

A @comfort @drink with @friends

A @family @reminder before @sunset

A @reassurance after a long day

A @validation that ‘YOU GOT IT’

A @motivator to take on more…..

@HAPPY @HOLIDAYS!  Njoy your CHAI 🤩

Health benefits of the 6 star ingredients that go into Thara’s T-mix

Edible Rose petals - antioxidant & prevents cell damage.  Helps reduce risk of heart disease, obesity & cognitive diseases.

Cloves - anti inflammatory plus antioxidant & aids digestion 

Cinnamon & Star Anise - anti viral, anti bacterial, anti fungal, reduces blood pressure & maintains sugar levels. Star anise helps ease menopause symptoms.

Cardamom - antioxidant, maintain blood pressure, great diuretic, aids digestion & helps promote cancer fighting compounds.

Saffron - antioxidant, improves mood, aids nervous wellness, promotes weight loss.

Fancy Stuffed Mushrooms

1 cup cream cheese (alternate ingredient - boiled & mashed potato, full moong dhal)

1/2 cup cheese - any type (Parmesan is recommended)

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp chilli flakes

Finely diced peppers (any colors) - 1 cup

Salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

Empty out center stump in mushroom 

Chop the stems & add to above mix

Dry out mushrooms by tapping on dry towel

Spoon in above mix to fill the center 

Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top & bake in oven till mushrooms browns (alternate option to oven - preheat pan with lid & dry fry till cooked)

Cabbage Mint cutlets

 Cabbage & Mint cutlets

Plenty of shredded cabbage 

Finely chopped onions, mint, green chillies 

Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt - to taste

2 cups Almond flour

2 tbsp flax meal

I used Avacado oil & 1 egg to hold these to together - Qty as preferred 

Mix ‘em up, slowly start adding water to a point where you can make rounds & press down to cutlets.

Used Air fryer - 400 degrees for 30 min(flip half way thru)

Sure this will come out fine in a Toaster oven or dosa tava

Zucchini Squash Chips

 

Zucchini Squash chips

Slice vegg

Toss with olive oil - Qty as preferred

Sprinkle oregano, garlic powder, cumin powder, cayenne pepper powder - mix the whole bunch with veggies 

Spread into 1 or 2 layers on parchment paper

Then Sprinkle salt

Preheat oven

Oven roast at 375 degrees for 35 

(Flip veggie half way thru)

Bundt Cake ! - one way or another ....... who said low glycemic can't be tasty ?

 Low glycemic bundt cake

1/2 cup yogurt + 1 tsp baking soda - let this sit for 15 min (will become slightly foamy)

1 cup pancake mix

1 cup almond flour

1 to 1.5 cups Monk sugar (this has lowest glycemic numbers)

1/2 cup dried grated coconut powder

1 tbsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

(cinnamon, nutmeg, rose essence, powdered cardamom - to taste)

To this dry mix 

add the foamy yogurt

1/2 cup oil

Cream of coconut (comes in cans) - add enough to get the mix to a cake batter consistency - semi thick

Preheat oven at 365 degrees

Bake till inserted knife comes out clean (might take 35 to 50 min depending on container or shape)

OR 

Mix 1 cup cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

Sugar to taste 

Pinch of salt

Pinch of beaten all spice while, cinnamon, cloves powder (homemade)

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of BAKING SODA & baking powder

1 tsp Vanilla essence

2 tbsp flour (I used 1 part almond & 1 part all purpose)

1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

Beat with beater till it becomes smooth

Mix in Grated lemon zest 

Any amount of nut, any fruit

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 min

Make homemade cake - any flavor

Pour baked & warm cheesecake batter on top of the cake

After mix gets to room temp, pop it in fridge overnight

Lemon Cheesecake - low glycemic & super yummmmmmmmmmmmmm

 Recipe for Lemon cheesecake

Almond flour - 1 cup

Coconut flour - 1/2 cup

2 tbsp sugar (I used Monk sugar)

1/2 cup softened butter

Mix well & beat down to thick layer in greased pan

Bake at 375 for 13 min

In a separate bowl:

Mix 2 cup cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

Sugar to taste 

Pinch of salt

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of cinnamon 

Pinch of BAKING SODA

1 tsp Vanilla essence

2 tbsp flour (I used 1 part almond & 1 part all purpose)

1/2 cup Heavy cream 

3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

Beat with beater till it becomes smooth

Mix in Grated lemon zest 

Any amount of nuts

Pour into baked base

Bake at 375 for 15 min

Let it cool to room temp

Then refrigerate 

Cut & Serve 😍

Ratatouille made simple - mmmm...mmm... delicious & simple

 Recipe - Ratatouille 

Portion size is for 4 people

Slice 2 Zucchini , 2 squash, any 2 peppers - all flat slices

In a separate container- mix the below

1 cup pasta sauce

1/2 cup cream cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup cheese or more if you prefer

6 or 7 garlic cloves - chopped

1/2 onion chopped

2 tbsp dried basil

2 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp jeera powder

1 tbsp chili powder 

Salt to taste

In a baking dish - layer about 1/2 inch height of veggies, then smooth coat the mix & keep repeating layers

Top most layer should be the wet mix

Cover loosely & bake at 375 degrees (after pre heating) - till cheese bubbles & veggies look cooked

Peanut Butter bread.....no yeast, no sugar, flavorful and super tempting

 Peanut Butter bread

1 cup corn bread mix

3 cups almond flour mix

1/2 to 1 cup peanut butter

Add handful Jeera, Fennel seeds (optional)

Add 1/2 tsp baking powder

Add 1 to 2 eggs (OR 1 tbsp yogurt + 1 tsp baking soda)

1/2 cup oil

Make a thick batter

Preheat oven & bake at 365 degrees for 35 or 40 minutes

CHAI....makes it all worth it !

 

Tea mix masala & Chai recipe 

For 250 grams tea dust

• 10 elaichi
• 2 or 3 cloves
• 4 or 5 inch size cinnamon
• 1/2 nutmeg (whole halved)
• 2 tbsp dried rose petal

Grind into fine dust & mix with tea dust (this can be stored in room temperature for up to a month or more for flavorful tea treat)

Boil 1 cup water

Add 1 or 2 tsp of Tea with Masala blend

Add 1/4 cup of milk

Sugar / Honey to taste

Grate in 1/2 fresh ginger

Turn off stove when mix boils and bubbles over

Let Chai seep in for 1 to 2 minutes before straining / serving to enjoy !

(Borrowed pics from online sources)