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Chuhare aur Chironji ka Doodh \ Dry Dates and Chironji Nuts Milk

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Chuhare aur chirongi ka doodh is a drink made specially in winters and is served hot. It is very nutritious and is very easy to make. Here is the recipe. All you need is Chuhare \ Dry dates- 6 Chironji nuts - 2 tbsp Milk - 1 liter Sugar  2 tsp Method of preparation Heat water in a pan. When the water starts to boil, add chuhare. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool. Drain the water. Cut the chuhare into pieces and discard the seed. Heat milk in a pan. Add chuhare pieces and chironji. Cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat. Strain the milk in a pan. Blend the chuhare and chironji in a blender to make a smooth paste. Add the paste in the milk. If the milk is too thick, add some more milk. Heat the milk again till it boils. Serve hot.

Creamy Peas and Corn Soup

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The weather has become cold and I love to snuggle inside a blanket sipping on a hot bowl of soup. It's the time when I keep experimenting with different flavors of soup and try to incorporate fresh and healthy ingredients in them. This peas and corn soup is creamy, filling and very healthy. Serve it with a loaf of bread and your dinner is taken care of. Here is the recipe. All you need is Butter - 1 tbsp Onion - 2 tbsp ( chopped ) Garlic - 5-6 cloves ( chopped ) Bay leaves - 2 Black peppercorns - 10-12 Peas - 2 cup Corn - 1 cup Olive oil - 1 tsp Salt to taste Black pepper powder - 1\2 tsp Fresh cream - 2 tbsp Bread croutons, fresh coriander and cream for garnishing. Method of preparation Heat butter in a pan. Add onion, garlic, bay leaf and black peppercorns. Cook for 2 minutes. Add peas, corn and a cup of water. Cover and cook till pea and corn are softened. ( Approx 5-6 minutes ) Remove from heat and cool. Discard the bay leaf. Blend in a blender to make a smooth paste. Add olive...