Jaljeera with a funny quiz
I have always been drafting a memory to go with my recipe on the post… Or if not, I pen down behind the scenes! Let’s do something different this time… I have come up with an idea to post a quiz along with a recipe!!! And you gotta reply all these questions in comment section with the 1st answer that comes to your mind :P
I enjoy each silly simple thing… That makes me happy! And so I feel I should ask you the same silly questions… There is no better way to know my foodie-friends… :) Your questions are (unfortunately, I don’t offer 4 options like AB does):
- Last thing you got compliments for?
- Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie?
- What was your favorite snack food as a child?
- Which song u downloaded lately?
- When did you last smile?
- What is the last thing you watched on TV?
- When did you last step outside?
- Name one person you wish to be alike.
- What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without?
- You prefer dancing or singing?
Copy the questions… Paste in the comment section and reply in no time!!! :) ‘M waitin for ur replies…
Now, coming back to recipe of the day! A glass of super refreshing, digestive and delicious appetizer – “Jaljeera“. It helps you stay lively in scorching heat of summer!!!
Back in India, I had it several times at ‘Kankaria Lake’ where the street-vendors are used to keep it in a big clay-pot (matka)! It helps keeping it cool but refrigerator isn’t a bad option to try it at home… It’s really so quick!
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS:
10-12 Mint leaves
1/4 cup Coriander leaves
1 tsp Chopped ginger
1 tbsp Cumin powder
A pinch of Black pepper powder
1 tsp Black salt
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Tamarind paste
1/2 tsp Sugar
4 cups Chilled water
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
- Take all the ingredients in a mixture jar and grind it to make a smooth paste.
- Transfer it to a big bowl and add chilled water into it.
- Mix and then strain directly in the glasses.
- Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy it chilled!!! :)
SJ’s NOTE:
- Lemon juice is a replacement for tamarind paste…
- Can be served with panipuri by adding ‘masala boondi’ on top.
- Stays fresh in refrigerator for 2-3 days… Stay chilled!!!
Hii Shruthi, Such a wonderful pic and recipe. Hey.. where are your answers? Would love to know them too. Let me try answering your questions.
Last thing you got compliments for? Cooking
Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie? Oh definitely shoes to slip on
What was your favorite snack food as a child? Hmm.. I wasnt very particular.. I think its jackfruit chips.
Which song u downloaded lately? Saibo
When did you last smile? Few minutes back when I was playing peekaboo with my neighbour’s kid
What is the last thing you watched on TV? King’s speech.. A good movie
When did you last step outside? Few minutes back for a short walk
Name one person you wish to be alike. I guess I would prefer to be like one of my best friend. Love the way she has got right answers for everything and the way she motivates you and balance everything in life.
What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? Not much sure about 3 things. One is lip balm, the other one would be a moisturizer and last a comb I guess
You prefer dancing or singing? Dancing :)
Hey.. that was really fun.. Hope to do it again sometime soon :)
Thanks a ton, Avika!!! Will definitely reply on these questions soon :P Even I wanted to…
I’m so much in love with the glass up there… I wouldn’t mind sipping that tangy juice as well!!!
OK, I love your questions, so I thought I will answer… :P
Last thing you got compliments for? – Hmm… for my voice! :)
Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie? – definitely to slip in! I’m plain lazy…
What was your favorite snack food as a child? – Chips!
Which song u downloaded lately? – It’s a Malayalam song… so u will not understand! :P
When did you last smile? – I’m smiling while I type this… hehe…
What is the last thing you watched on TV? – Tom and Jerry, our TV plays nothing nowadays except cartoons, thanks to the kids!
When did you last step outside? – Today morning, to come to office!
Name one person you wish to be alike. – I think I should just be me!
What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? – Kajal, mascara and a little perfume bottle
You prefer dancing or singing? – Singing
Oh… how much I loved it! :D
Wat a gr8 idea to engage!!
Gr8 drink to beat the heat while answering the questions :)
1.Last thing you got compliments for? Today’s lunch especially the plantain kofta curry that I made.
2.Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie? No time for tie -in …I prefer to slip..
3.What was your favorite snack food as a child? I don’t remember exactly..
4.Which song u downloaded lately? A Bengali song …
5.When did you last smile? Just now..While reading your post..
6.What is the last thing you watched on TV? Cookery show yesterday
7.When did you last step outside? Today morning, taking my kid to school
8.Name one person you wish to be alike. I am the best :)
9.What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? Lip balm, perfume, Moisturizer.
10.You prefer dancing or singing? Dancing mostly, sometimes singing too…
I like this, good plan, Shruti ☺️
Last thing you got compliments for? My food
Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie? Slip on
What was your favorite snack food as a child? No idea
Which song u downloaded lately? Happy, Pharrell Williams
When did you last smile? Right now
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Midsomer Murders
When did you last step outside? 2 hours ago
Name one person you wish to be alike. Me
What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? Face cream, face cream, face cream
You prefer dancing or singing? Both
awesome picture…keep rocking..
The jal jeera looks gorgeous – just not having the weather for it at the moment :(
But coming back to your questions – like some of the others have mentioned – where are yours???
Last thing you got compliments for? – My cooking
Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie? – Slip ons anyday
What was your favorite snack food as a child? – Really don’t remember!!
Which song u downloaded lately? Malang – Dhoom 3
When did you last smile? just now while filling your quiz
What is the last thing you watched on TV? Black list
When did you last step outside? Yesterday
Name one person you wish to be alike. Me
What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? Compact, Eyeliner, Lipstick
You prefer dancing or singing? Dancing and singing
Lovely, Shazia!!! Just posted my answers too :P
Thank you so much, Girls (This word makes me feel better always)!!! :P Here are my answers:
1. Last thing you got compliments for? – Simplest curry – “Jeera Aloo”
2. Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie? – Slip on always, I’m too lazy to tie :P
3. What was your favorite snack food as a child? – Parle G
4. Which song u downloaded lately? – “Dil ka Mizaaj” from Dedh Ishqiya
5. When did you last smile? – Just now, while answering my own quiz :D
6. What is the last thing you watched on TV? – An hour back, AajTak news while having breakfast!
7. When did you last step outside? – Yesterday! And was about to leave now…
8. Name one person you wish to be alike – I’m my favorite :P
9. What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? – Ewwww… Body Lotion only! I hate cosmetics :(
10. You prefer dancing or singing? – If cooking, then later one! Else former one forever :P
I love jaljeera and normally top with boondi :).
The pics are gorgeous!
Quiz :
Last thing you got compliments for?
Hair
Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie?
Slip on all the time. Even my gym shoes are slip on though they have laces ;).
What was your favorite snack food as a child?
Very difficult to say but I loved chaat. Gol gappe and aloo tiki chaat.
Which song u downloaded lately?
None but I am listening to Roar by Katy Perry and dance with you tonight by Ollie Myers with my 9&1/2 years old. I am a sucker for old Bollywood songs :).
When did you last smile?
Recently..like now while writing :))).
What is the last thing you watched on TV?
My recorded Hindi TV shows. I guess Jodha Akbar.
When did you last step outside?
4:35 pm and came back at 6:20 pm.
Name one person you wish to be alike.
No one in particular:).
What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without?
I am low maintainance!.. Can survive without any of these easily.
You prefer dancing or singing?
Both. I love love love dancing and singing for myself… Not the bathroom singer;).
Beautiful Post..Awesome pics.. and here you go with the quiz qs..
1.Last thing you got compliments for?
ans:my new food blog and my food photographs:D
2.Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie?
ans: Slip on..
3.What was your favorite snack food as a child?
chips,bhujia,panipuri..bhel puri.. all junks and road side food :D
4.Which song u downloaded lately?
English Vinglish..I find it very motivationg… just in love with the song.:).
5.When did you last smile?
ans: just now while answering ur quiz:)
6.What is the last thing you watched on TV?
RAA RAA the Lion – I have to watch it all day…for my kid’s sake:)
7.When did you last step outside?
ans:Thursday..
8.Name one person you wish to be alike.
ans:can’t think of anyone write now:(
9.What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without?
ans:I don’t use much make up.. may be a compact powder..
10. 10.You prefer dancing or singing?
ans: singing
Wonderful exercise Shruti.. I must try this out too sometime:)… Best Wishes !!
only for you…answering 3rd time :)
Last thing you got compliments for? Last weekend i went for movie and a lady in washroom asked me what lens in wear…i said no they are my real eyes colours…She said oh my! you have beautiful eyes :)
Do you prefer shoes that you can slip on or have to tie?I perefr shoes yaar. Be it any..I already have 26 pairs and still when i go out i always say to my husband that i dnt have much shoes:)
What was your favorite snack food as a child? Bhel puri….and it is still:)
Which song u downloaded lately? Photocopy from jai ho…U got to listen it..It has that garba gujju beats:)
When did you last smile?I always smile..:) Smile….:)
What is the last thing you watched on TV? I saw QI XL last night :)
When did you last step outside? Last night , after dinner…We both always go for a walk after dinner, even when it is raining….*sigh*
Name one person you wish to be alike…I am me and I love myself…BTW i am awesome :)
What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can’t live without? Kajal, body mist, vitamin e oil and body butter…:)
You prefer dancing or singing? dancing…I love to dance..:) I believe that dancing is the best way to cheer up and also lose weight….shhhhh!! :)
Perfecto, Shweta :)