Sharjah Shake

Recipe No: 254
Back in the days as newlyweds, we used to roam around a lot on our favorite Hero Honda… some of those recollections are already posted when I did Roasted Garlic Tomato Bruschetta…
Many times while riding back home on hot summer afternoons, we stopped in front of a fruit stall in Pattom that served this thick Sharjah Shake. (I am sorry that I forgot the name) Hot summer after noon… ride on a Motor Cycle… through the rush roads of Thiruvananthapuram… a Sharjah shake in between… come on… guess how that will taste? Why old days? we did that even on our last visit to Kerala….

Ingredients                                         Serves 2

• Cold Milk……………………..1 Cup
• Banana………………………..1/2 Big/ 1 small (Slice and keep in the freezer for 2 hours)
• Almonds……………………...10 (Skin removed)
• Boost/ Nesquik…………..1 Tablespoon
• Sugar………………………….4-6 Tablespoons
• Frozen Milk…………………1 Cup (Keep in the freezer for at least 5 hours)

Method of Preparation

1. Blend together Banana, Almonds, Boost and Sugar with a cup of cold Milk in a blender until smooth.
2. Add the frozen Milk and pulse it 4-5 times to make a thick shake.
3. Serve cold as soon as possible while it is still thick.

Notes:

• To remove the skin from the Almonds, keep it in ½ cup water; microwave for 1 minute or till the skin become loose and then peel it. (Instead of using Microwave, use boiling Water if you wish.)
• I used the common Robusta type Banana that are commonly available in US, which is big, and hence used only half. But if you are using small ones (Plalan kodan or Reasakadhali/ Njaali Poovan, which is my favorite) use one whole Banana.
• Instead of Boost or Nesquik, you can use any of the Chocolate powder that are used to make Chocolate Milk.
• Break the frozen Milk slightly before putting it in the blender to facilitate easy blending.

 




Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love…