On World Milk Day, indulge in six exciting recipes from culinary experts like chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Kunal Kapur, Subhojit Sen and Neha Deepak Shah, along with food enthusiasts Shivesh Bhatia and Shivangi Dubey. From falooda, bael sherbet to shukto — these recipes are a must-try!
‘Yeh dil mango’ more falooda
Chia or sabja (basil seeds) can make every dessert look guilt-free and healthy. Whether it’s your cheat day or not, try this mangolicious falooda made with ripe mango (paka aam), milk, and some pedha. Top it with mixed dry fruits, chill it, and enjoy multiple servings. And guess what? This recipe is by star chef Sanjeev Kapoor (@sanjeevkapoor).
This bael shake is summer bae
What’s a big turnoff in a bael shake? If it’s not smooth. So, how to make a smooth bael sherbet? Use chef Kunal Kapur’s (@chefkunal) hack and smoothen it using a strainer. Bael is one fruit that we love to have during the summers, and a quick shake is a good option for brekkies, brunches or hunger pangs in the evenings.
A Bong’s true love — ‘shukto’, albeit with a twist
If you love shukto, it’s time for you to try a special recipe. This delicacy is made with the summer favourite fruit taal shansh (ice apple) and chhana (cottage cheese), with the shukto essential vegetable — ucchey (bitter gourd). The succulent ice apples, the melt-in-the-mouth cottage cheese koftas and a dash of ghee at the end — Masterchef Subhojit Sen aka @theharmonypot’s recipe is perfect for a relaxing weekend meal.
Gel well with this Custard Jelly Cooler recipe
Shivesh Bhatia’s (@shivesh17) #SweetSummerTreats series is a virtual candy store for anyone with a sweet tooth. His Custard Jelly Cooler is an innovative twist on classic custard, featuring colourful jellies that add a fun twist. This delicious treat also includes sabja (basil seeds) and milk as main ingredients. If you have little ones at home who aren’t fans of milk, this is a sneaky way to get them to enjoy it.
The irresistible litchi-mango basundi recipe
Basundi, a popular delicacy in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka, is a dessert recipe that has to be on your radar this summer. Especially because there is a Basundi recipe made with mangoes and stuffed litchis. Sounds interesting, right? Masterchef Neha Deepak Shah (@nehadeepakshah) whips up this creamy dessert by stuffing litchis with chhena (cottage cheese), adding an innovative twist to this classic treat.
Root for this healthy raita
Raitas complete a summer meal. Good for health, easy on the stomach and quick to make — you can mix and match ingredients to whip up various versions of a raita. Shivangi Dubey aka @cookwithshivangi’s Capsicum Raita recipe is easy to make and the tadka, with mustard, jeera, urad dal, curry leaves and a few other Indian spices, gives this dish a spicy punch.
