STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

STRAWBERRY:

The Strawberry is a member of the rose family, with the most common varieties being a hybrid of the wild Virginia strawberry (native to North America) and a Chilean variety. The plant produces succulent, red, conical fruit from tiny white flowers. 

The history of this fruit goes back to 2,200 years. The growth of wild strawberries in Italy can be traced back to 234 BC.

Strawberries are native to North America, and the Indians used them in many dishes. The first colonists in America shipped the native larger strawberry plants back to Europe as early as 1600.

Cultivation began in earnest in the early part of the 19th century, when strawberries with cream quickly became considered a luxurious dessert.

New York became a strawberry hub with the advent of the railroad, shipping the crop in refrigerated railroad cars. Production spread to Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, and Tennessee. Now 75 percent of the North American crop is grown in California, and many areas have Strawberry Festivals, with the first one dating back to 1850.

The name Strawberry is derived from the practice of mulching the plant with straw for retaining the moisture, dissuading the growth of pests, and keeping the fruit fresh. Another theory is that Strawberries strewn among fallen leaves were a common sight in olden days. This might have led to the development of the word Strawberry from the two words, Strewn and Berries.

In ancient Europe, in Rome, this fruit was grown for the formulation of different medicines. Strawberries were used to treat digestive problems and skin diseases. This fruit is also used in cosmetics on a large scale. It is used in Shampoos, moisturizers, cleansers and, soaps, etc. It was also used for the treatment of Rheumatic Gout and Bowel disorders.

Strawberry is a rich source of Vitamins, minerals and, antioxidants (these assist in delaying aging) The Calorie content of this fruit is less than many fruits.

As you know that this fruit is commonly used in desserts and drinks, the popularity of Strawberry is growing day by day in Asian countries as well. It is now cultivated in Pakistan is available in abundance during the season. Different types of Cakes are made from this fruit, so are the healthy Smoothies. In Pakistan, it is still not a commonly used fruit because of the high cost.

Personally, I am not very fond of this fruit but my children love it, so I decided to have a try on this fruit by making a Cake and Smoothie. I am posting the recipe of Strawberry Smoothie here and will also post a cake recipe soon. The result of both the recipes was beyond my expectations as these turned out to be excellent.

Ok, let us start making our healthy Strawberry Smoothie with the name of ALLAH.

EQUATION:

Preparation Time:                                   15 Minutes for using fresh Strawberries

Yield:                                                      6 Servings

Expenses:                                                Rupees 200 (Less than 2 US Dollars) if using

                                                              fresh Strawberries of the season.    

WHAT INGREDIENTS WE NEED:

1. 1/2 Kg Fresh Ripe Strawberries
2. 1 Cup Yogurt
3. 3/4 Cup Orange Juice
4. 1 Litre Milk
5. Sugar to taste
6. 1/2 Teaspoon Black Salt
7. Ice Cubes as required

HOW WE MAKE OUR SMOOTHIE:

• Wash and hull the Strawberries (Keep a few for garnishing with stem)
• Put Strawberries, Yogurt, Orange Juice, Sugar, and Black Salt in a Blender.
• Blend on high speed until well-blended Puree forms.
• Taste it and if needed add more sugar
• Add Ice Cubes and Milk and blend on medium.
• Pour into the glasses, slit some whole Strawberries halfway through the centers and fix them on the rims of the glasses before serving.
• The Smoothie is ready to be enjoyed now.

I recommend to make this Smoothie and enjoy a healthy drink. It has various benefits for your entire family.

Make it without any FEAR OF FAILURE.




InshaALLAH our next recipe will be Strawberry Cake 


Thanks,


NOVICE