CELEBRITY MASTER CHEF DR KAVIRAJ KHIALANI
As we are all aware weather in the summer grows warmer, and in some areas, the heat translates to drier temperatures. This hot, dry time of year can lead to droughts, where water is in short supply. Heat waves, times of excessively hot weather that include spikes in temperature, can also occur during the summer. Summer is the hottest season of the year. The temperature can stay warm, even after the sun has gone down at night. There are plenty of leaves on the trees and lots of plants are in flower. Many trees and other plants produce fruit during summer. When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun. And it’s critical for your heart health.
- When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, travelling or just sitting in the sun.
- Hydration is always important, but especially in hot and humid weather, as we tend to lose a lot of our body fluids through sweat
Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. Hydration is always important, but especially in hot and humid weather, as we tend to lose a lot of our body fluids through sweat. The reason dehydration becomes a threat to our bodies is due to the fact that the body is made up of more than 60 percent water. When the levels of body fluids decrease, our body is in great harm.
Here are a few ways to beat the heat and stay fresh, refreshed this summer season!
HERBAL DETOX COOLER
[a refreshing beverage with citric juices blended with a touch of herbs and pomegranate]
Ingredients
Lychee crush- 45 ml or 60 ml lychee juice
Mint leaves- 8-10 no
Amla juice- 2-3 tsp
Crushed ice- as required
Sprite/ soda/ chilled water to top it up
Pinch of rock salt/ sea salt
Lime juice- 1 tsp
Ginger juice-1 tsp
Pomegranate syrup-30 ml or fresh seeds- 2 tsp
Sliced sweet lime/ lemon- 2-3 no
Castor sugar to rim the glass as an option
Method
- Chill the glasses well, prepare all the ingredients for the cooler.
- Add a little crushed ice to the glass at the base, pour in a little lychee crush or juice, Amla juice, some pomegranate syrup or seeds, some mint leaves, basil leaves, ginger juice, lime juice.
- Top it up with the aerated beverage or water and give it a light stir. If you need to rim the glass with castor sugar do it at the start and serve the cooler immediately.
MANGO MIST
[mango pulp, mint, ginger blended with raisins and cashews, hint of herbs]
Ingredients
Mango pulp- 1 cup
Lime juice- 2-3 no
Mint leaves- 8-10 no
Fresh basil- 4-5 no
Honey-1 tsp
Crushed ice- as required
Sweet lime slices- 4-5 no
Sunflower seeds/ flax seeds-1 tsp
Cashews- 2 tsp
Raisins- 2 tsp
Ginger- 1 tsp chopped
Orange juice-45 ml
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients, ensure everything is well chilled.
- Using a blender jar, combine all the ingredients from mango pulp to the others and nuts, orange juice and give it all a nice churn.
- Strain out the churned mixture and chill the final product, check for sweetness and balance and adjust it accordingly.
- Pour the mango mist into chilled mocktail glasses and garnish with nuts, mint, cherry, slice of fresh mango etc and enjoy it.
FRUIT- N – NUT MELANGE
[dragon fruit, dates, almonds, a hint of lime, a nutri- rich concoction]
Ingredients
Ripe bananas- 2-3 no
Almond milk- 250 ml
Regular milk- 150 ml
Dates- 3-4 no puree/chop
Dragon fruit-1 no, peeled and cut
Raisins-2 tsp chopped
Walnuts- 2 tsp chopped
Almonds-2 tsp chopped
Cinnamon powder-1/4 tsp
Crushed ice- a little
Brown sugar- 2-3 tsp
Lemon zest- ½ tsp
Cherries/ mint/ fresh fruits/ chocolate sauce etc for garnish
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the healthy beverage and keep ready.
- Using a blender jar, combine together the banana, nuts, brown sugar, dragon fruit, almond milk etc and with a little ice churn them all together into a smooth beverage.
- Check the healthy shake for sweetness and adjust it since we are using dates and raisins as well, a little honey may be added to balance it out.
- Place some crushed ice at the base of the glass, add in some lemon zest, pour over the churned health shake and garnish with cinnamon powder, chocolate sauce, fresh mint/cherries etc.
DESIRE FOR DIVINITY
[combination of berries, cookies, vegan milk, seeds all in one blended to perfection]
Ingredients
Cranberries- 2-3 tsp
Dates- 2-3 tsp chopped
Banana-1 ripe
Chickoo-2 ripe
Cashew milk- 250 ml
Almond milk-150 ml
Green cardamom powder-1 pinch
Chocolate cookies- 3-4 powdered
Cinnamon powder-1 pinch
Vegan curd – 2-3 tsp
Chocolate sauce-2-3 tsp
Pumpkin seeds/ flax seeds/ sunflower seeds-1 tsp
Mint/ cherries/ berries/ sliced nuts for garnish
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients for the healthy and refreshing summer beverage.
- Using a blender jar combine together the fruits, nuts, dates, seeds, cookies, vegan milk, chocolate sauce and vegan curd and give it all a nice churn.
- Taste for balance and adjust it as needed, it should be drinkable and not too thick. Ideally chill it for 15- 20 mins.
- Using chilled tall glasses pour in the drink and garnish it with a choice of ingredients as listed for garnish and enjoy the refresher.
Celebrity Master Chef Dr Kaviraj Khialani is a Mumbai-based hotel-restaurant and food consultant. He is specialised in over 33 international cuisines and has quality experience with hotels and airlines as a part of his long journey of over two decades in his chosen field. Chef Kaviraj is a renowned author, academician, food designer, writer and has also been awarded several national awards and global recognitions for his talent & outstanding achievements. Besides having been featured on several food shows on ColorsTV and Star Plus he is a mentor, coach and guide to aspiring to be future chefs and hoteliers of tomorrow.
He can be contacted at twitter: @kaviraj_chef, Mobile: 91 9820939336. Mail: chefkaviraj249@gmail.com
