Thursday, July 24, 2008

Pomegranate Juice and Magic Lamp!

I have recovered from the cold and cough that I was suffering from the last few days, and though it has started raining again, the humid atmosphere made me want to have a nice refreshing drink. I had gone out to buy fruits just yesterday and found really nice pomegranates. Picked two large ones, and decided to make a really nice drink.

I was inspired by Usha's watermelon and ginger combo at Samaikalam Vanga, and decided to use honey instead of sugar.



To make the Pomegranate Juice (serves two) you will need:

Pomegranate - 1 large - separate the red arils - as explained below:

"After opening the pomegranate by scoring it with a knife and breaking it open, the arils (seed casings) are separated from the peel and internal white pulp membranes. Separating the red arils is simplified by performing this task in a bowl of water, whereby arils sink and pulp floats. " - Wikipedia

Ginger - medium sized, peeled and cut - 1
Honey - 2 tsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Ice cubes - 5-6

Method:
  • Blend all the ingredients except ice cubes, strain well, and serve with the ice cubes


This drink goes to a lot of events:

The Return of the Genie

Cooking Station first passed the Magic Lamp of Luck to me.

Then, Sireesha of Mom's Recipes passed the Magic Lamp of Luck.

Now, Priti of Indian Khana has passed the Magic Lamp of Luck to me. I am three times lucky!:-) Thank you Soumya, Lakshmi, Sireesha, and Priti

The mighty Genie King and the beautiful Genie Princess from the magical Land of Faraway are back! Upon escaping the clutches of their Evil Master after being held captive for 1000 years, the magical genies have been busy flying on their Magical Flying Carpet, granting wishes and spreading love throughout the blogosphere.And now, the genies are back with a special gift for everyone! Behold the sacred, Magic Lamp of Luck! With this magic lamp, your blog will enjoy much good luck and fortune, warding off all things evil lurking around in the blogosphere. We would like to share this magic lamp with you so please pass on the Magic Lamp of Luck to those in need of some good luck. Remember, do not be greedy or unkind, evil or vengeful and good luck & fortune will always be with you! Join us on another exciting magical adventure as we spread goodwill and good luck to one and all!

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I would like to pass the Magic Lamp of Luck to:

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Sameera of Foodiiee

45 comments:

ST said...

Pomegranate juice looks soooooo refreshing..

amna said...

Thank you for the magic genie shreya :) i have a pomegranate post in my blog too. check it out here when you have time : http://www.cookingandme.com/2008/02/curd-rice-with-pomegranates-ultimate.html

Mariuca said...

ZAM ZAM ALAKAZAM! Thank you for joining us on another magical adventure, filled with love and luck! Your site has been added to the Master List at number 211. Pls update your list accordingly from the Master List, thank you very much and have a magical day! :)

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Indian Khana said...

Juice looks lovely dear...and wow you are 3 times lucky :)

Shreya said...

Hi Sireesha, Thanks so much!

Nags - I have seen the pomegranate post, your pictures are so beautiful! (I never commented back then, and only read your posts!) I was inspired to click my curd rice with cherries because of your post:-) R loves curd rice with fruits.

Mariuca - Alakazam! Hope the Genie is not upset with my mistake.:-( I have updated the list. Thanks for the good luck wishes. Great day to you too:-)

Priti, Thanks to you, I could be third time lucky:-)

Unknown said...

Juice looks so delicious and yummy ... great click...Thxs for the magic geneie ....

Purva Desai said...

hey pomegrante juice looks really refreshing and chilling :)

Adam said...

What a nice summer drink. Maybe add a little vodka, and now it's a party :)

Oh I'll try and answer your carb questions tomorrow

Laavanya said...

I love pomegranates..We get a really good pomegranate juice called 'POM' so have never tried juicing the fruit at home - always buy that :)
Yours has a pretty colour.

Clumbsy Cookie said...

This must be so fresh now for the summer! I love the flavour of pomegranate but it's such a pain to "peel"...

Rachel said...

I love pomes in my beverage..I made a pome tea...and it was fab..your ginger and pome combo sounds interesting!!!

Swapna said...

Hi Shreya,
Thanks for ur comment..I like the concept of the magic lamp...

Beyond Curries said...

Nice drink Shreya. I've tasted store bought pom juice, but never made it myself. Will try it soon. Another interesting thing, I recently only came to know that Usha is my friend's sister.

notyet100 said...

nice colour,,,,looks cool,..nd great one for the event//:-)

Trupti said...

Pomegranate juice looks very delicious and healthy

Madhavi said...

Refreshing entry, juice look delicious!!!

Andhra Flavors said...

lovely colour and healthy too.

Cynthia said...

Hi Shreya, thanks for stopping by to visit my blog and leave a kind comment.

I think that the dedication of your blog is a great one. Your mom must be very proud.

Looking forward to seeing you around.

Katie said...

Yum...I love pomegranates! I have been thinking about juicing them but I haven't seen any at the grocery store lately.

Great blog!

Sum Raj said...

looks refreshing and nice colour

bha said...

Hope ur cold is better now.....always loved the pomegranate juice, but what u really shud be having is hot pomegranate soup for ur cold...:)

Cooking Station said...

Pom juice is something I have not ventured churning into..will try it. I love bright color of the juice, lovely.

Lore said...

Refreshhhhing. I could sure use one or two glasses of your pomegranate juice right now :)

Unknown said...

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Vaishali said...

Pomegranate juice sounds so deliciously refreshing on a hot summer's day! Lovely recipe, Shreya.

EC said...

Very healthy drink...thanks for participating

Sujatha said...

What a healthy drink! Looks so refreshing and yummy..

Deepthi Shankar said...

pomegranate looks soooo refreshing .. have never tried it .. looks tempting

Jeff said...

I love pomegranate juice! I normally just mix it with some mint and pineapple juice but next time I get my hands on some you can bet I am doing this.

Varsha Vipins said...

Shreya..Awesome space u have got here!!!!..tat pomegrenate juice luks so yummy..am feeling thirsty now..:p..thanx 4 dropping by ma blog..:)
cheers..

Dee said...

I love pomegranate juice but I usually use a mix I get from the Iranian store nearby *hangs head in shame*

Rashmi said...

hi.. have something waiting for u in my blog do visit me...

notyet100 said...

thnks fro the wishes shriya,.he dng fien now,..

Sig said...

That is a refreshing drinl!

Anonymous said...

my mother loves pomegranate... i might make this for her!

vandana rajesh said...

Pomegranate juice...looks good , tasty and healthy.

Unknown said...

hi there is somthing for you in my blog check it out juice looks very tempting great entry wil surely try it soon

Shreya said...

Srikar's - Thank you so much for the Award!

Adam, it would be great with vodka, i'm sure. Well, if I were to add anything at all, it would be brandy, for the cold!:-) Thanks for answering my Qs.

Madhuram - thanks, and wow, that is really interesting. DId your friend mention it to you, or you came to know through Usha's blog?

Cynthia - thanks so much, yes my mother loves this blog, she visits often from home, and gives suggestions too:-)

Purva, Laavanya, Clumbsy Cookie, Rachel, Swapna, NotYet100, Trupti, Madhavi, Andhra Flavors, Katie, Suma, Cooking Station, Lore, Vaishali, Easy Crafts, Sujatha, Vegetable Platter, Jeff, Varsha, Dee, Sig, Bren, Vandana - Thank you all!:-)

Bhags - I have never heard of pom soup! I would love to have the recipe please!:-)

Rashmi - Thanks, and thanks a lot for the Award:-)

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Thanks for the post, you can add these healthy juices to maintain your good health. It is simply full of healthy nutrients, you can also take help from the Noni fruit extract so as to keep yourself healthy.

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