Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Strawberry N Cucumber Shake - Pinkish Cooler

Strawberries contain a range of nutrients, with vitamin C heading the group. They also contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals. These antioxidant properties are believed to be linked to what makes the strawberry bright red.In addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.Strawberries are among the most versatile of fresh fruits. Unfortunately, they are quite perishable as well. So purchase fresh strawberries only a few days before they are to be eaten. When strawberries are in season locally this is rarely a problem. But at other times of the year, it may be necessary to make due with frozen strawberries..Handle strawberries properly and store them well after they have been purchased. Like all fruit, strawberries should be washed thoroughly prior to eating or storage. Any strawberries that show signs of mold should be discarded at once, as they will contaminate the remaining strawberries. The strawberries should be placed in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and kept in the refrigerator. Fresh strawberries will keep in the fridge for a few days. Since last week, i never thought i will found out strawberries at my farmer's Market, yep i bought delicious fresh strawberries..i want to make quite something different as shake with cucumber and prepared this shake...They tastes delicious n prefect for sunny days...This is my entry for FIC-Pink/Rose guest hosted by Me, event started by Sunshinemom of Tongueticklers, also goes to AFAM-Cucumber guest hosted by Neha, event started by Maheswari...


1no Cucumber (chopped)
20nos Strawberries (chopped)
2cups Chilled Milk
2tbsp Sugar


Blend together cucumber and strawberries with sugar..add gradually the chilled milk n beat until they turns creamy shake..i didnt strain the shake..

Serve with ice cubes!!

Vidhas of Appetizing Recipes, Trupti of Recipe Center showered me with Super Duper Award.. an very happy n excited  dears..
 
 
Malar Gandhi of Kitchen Tantra, Akal's Saappadu,Poornima of Tasty Treats passed me Circle of friends n Blogging with a purpose awards...I dont want to miss anyone of my blogger friends, so please consider this as invitation to pick up all these three awards...
 
 
 
 

25 comments:

Yasmeen said... Reply To This Comment

Lovely shake,absolute summer cooler:)

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

Cucumber and strwberry, unique combo. Looks cool...

Recipeswap said... Reply To This Comment

This is like a totally new combo...Looks nice!

Kitchen Chronicles said... Reply To This Comment

Cool Cool Milkshake, looks nice.

sathya said... Reply To This Comment

wow a wonderful shake priya !
congrats on your awards dear.

Neha said... Reply To This Comment

Quite unique combination, lovely color.. Thanx for sending...

Mahimaa's kitchen said... Reply To This Comment

aaaha... .pathale sapdnum pola iruku.cucumber is versatile.. tastes good in juices and shakes.

Vibaas said... Reply To This Comment

romba different combi. kalakaringa priya.

congrats on your awards, dear!

Ashwini said... Reply To This Comment

Nice but unique combo..but lovely cool shake..

Cham said... Reply To This Comment

Fruit and veg work well in smoothie!

sriharivatsan said... Reply To This Comment

Cucumber and strwberry, unique combo..Looks very cool..Superb..

Madhu's cooking gallery said... Reply To This Comment

Looks too good! new combo! Lovely color...refreshing one!

Rajee said... Reply To This Comment

What a lovely shake, Is that one for me?

Sum Raj said... Reply To This Comment

nice combo..will try this for sure..looks refreshing priyaa..

Unknown said... Reply To This Comment

perfect and superb combo priya looks cooooooooooool

Sanghi said... Reply To This Comment

Lovely delight..! cool cool Priya..! Pick ur awards from my blog :)

Saritha said... Reply To This Comment

Unique combination, tooks tasty

Chutneytales said... Reply To This Comment

Perfect shake for summer..Love the combo :)

Ivy said... Reply To This Comment

Very unique combination but cucumber is very refreshing and strawberries very tasty, so the combination sounds great.

Shama Nagarajan said... Reply To This Comment

delicious drink

lubnakarim06 said... Reply To This Comment

Wow super duper milkshake.....Comforting and perfect for the season.

Medhaa said... Reply To This Comment

Love the milkshake very unique

FH said... Reply To This Comment

I made a similar one too, looks lovely with the addition of Cucumber. Enjoy the awards! :))

Manju said... Reply To This Comment

great entry for the event!!:)

Poornima Nair said... Reply To This Comment

That shake is goin to be perfect for the coming summer....looks delicious.