Pepper 'n Spice

Ash gourd or winter melon juice is a cooling juice. It cools your body and so its good to have in the summer season. Sadhguru, the Indian yogi who established the Isha Foundation, says drinking a glass of the juice is energizing in a positive way. I am trying to incorporate this juice in our breakfast. When I went to the shop, I found that this and bottle gourd are some of the cheapest vegetables; only Rs 25 per kg! Ash gourd - 1/2, peeled and deseeded Mint leaves - a few Lemon - 1/2 Ginger - 1/2 inch, peeled Salt Pepper Water Cut ash gourd into thin pieces. Add mint leaves. Blend. Squeeze juice of lemon. Grate ginger. Squeeze juice of ginger. Add salt and pepper. Recipe courtesy :  https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/blog/article/ash-gourd-winter-melon-cool-vegetable-benefits-recipes

This juice is almost always a part of our breakfast. It helps detoxify and also boost immunity. Lemon - 2 Orange - 1 Salt - 1/4 tsp Ginger - 1/2 inch, peeled Honey - 1 Tbsp Water - 3 cups Squeeze juice of lemon and orange in water. Add salt and honey. Grate ginger. Squeeze juice of grated ginger. Stir. Pour into glasses.

Our neighbor aunt, Lillykutty has a mango tree which has hundreds of mangoes at this time of year. She gives us bucketloads of them as we all love mangoes, especially my little one. Fresh fruit juice is always good for health and hydrating too. This simple juice needs only : Mango, ripe - 3, peeled and coarsely chopped Carrot - 1, peeled and thinly sliced Apple - 1/4 piece, peeled and thinly sliced Freshly squeezed orange juice - 1/4 cup Ginger - 1/2 inch, grated Salt - a pinch Water - 1/2 cup In a blender, puree all the ingredients. The juice is ready. This juice tastes fresh because of the carrot and ginger in it. Enjoy the day!