This is an eclectic compilation of special smoothies that utilize desi vegetables and fruits. This provides a refreshing change if you have been experimenting with smoothie recipes for a while. If you are just starting with your smoothie diet then you have found a super healthy place to begin! Smoothies are such a filling and nutritious way to cut down on your food intake. It is a whole new genre of healthy Indian recipes. The unique compilation of filling and tasty foods genuinely helps reduce cravings and binge eating throughout the day. It takes just a little extra effort to compile the ingredients and run them through a blender. Trust us when we tell you that it is worth it. You won’t regret transforming your appetite and diet with these delicious and healthy smoothies with desi ingredients.
Shakarkand Smoothie
Shakarkand or sweet potato is a super healthy vegetable. This smoothie recipe is so delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, cooked and pureed.
- 1 banana;
- 1 cup almond milk;
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter;
- 10 grams of melted jaggery
- 2 tablespoons of peanuts that have been crushed
- garnish with cocoa powder
What to Do
- Blend the banana, almond milk, peanut butter, and jaggery with the sweet potato puree.
- Pour it into a glass, top with some crushed peanuts, and sprinkle with chocolate powder.
Lauki and Tinda Smoothie
Lauki and tinda are dearly loved by many and severely disliked by some. Either way, there is no denying the healthy and refreshing qualities of these vegetables. Summer is the ideal season to include them in your meals. This smoothie offers a quick, easy, and new way to get all the nutrients of both of these vegetables in one cup. Bring the best of Indian restaurants into your home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of chopped bottle gourd (Lauki);
- 1/2 cup of chopped apple gourd (Tinda);
- 1/4 cup of water;
- to taste with salt
- one sprinkle of black pepper powder;
- Powdered roasted cumin: 1 sprinkle;
- Lemon juice, a dash (optional).
What to Do
- Taste a slice of lauki to make sure it isn't bitter before blending it into a nutritious smoothie.
- Now add the first three ingredients to a blender and process until well combined.
- Transfer to a glass, then stir with a dash of salt, some black pepper, and some cumin powder to enhance the flavor.
Green Peas Smoothie
Green peas has a wonderful sweet flavor and is super healthy and filling. This smoothie is just the thing for a quick filling snack!
Ingredients
- 50 grams (blanched) of green peas;
- a pear; one;
- 50 g of hung curd
- TBSP of honey
- a pinch of black salt (Kala Namak) (optional)
What to Do
- In a blender, combine the items listed above.
- Serve it after pouring it into a glass and adding some black salt.
Tomato Smoothie
Tomatoes are used in everyday cooking precisely because they are so healthy for us. Try this for a hydrating and refreshing snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of tomatoes, chopped;
- 1-half cup of tomato juice;
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup of chopped carrots;
- Celery, chopped: 1/4 cup;
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- a sprinkle of cayenne pepper;
- 8-10 cubes of ice
What to Do
Blend everything until smooth in the blender.
Spinach Smoothie
Spinach is the quintessential healthy vegetable. It has a wonderful and rich flavor which gives this smoothie an added edge.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach;
- Half a banana, cut;
- 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons plain/low-fat yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk;
- 1 teaspoon stevia (optional)
What to Do
Put all the ingredients into a powerful blender until it is the consistency you like. Enjoy all the different flavors!
Carrot Smoothie
Carrots, mangoes, and coconut milk - it doesn’t get much better than this healthy yet decadent smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of diced carrots
- one mango slice;
- 200 cc of plain or low-fat yogurt;
- 1 cup of coconut milk;
- 2 tbsp. of honey
- 2 cups of ice cubes
What to Do
Put everything in the blender until it reaches optimal consistency.
