MINTY CUCUMBER COOLER Recipe

Health Information : A refreshing drink containing low calorie, Vitamin C rich cucumbers and protein and vitamin-rich curds. The mint leaves, besides adding flavour, provide small quantities of vitamins and iron.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
Interest Group, Healthy

Ingredients

 Cucumber1 Kilogram
 Fresh curds250 Gram
 Mint leaves1 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 76 Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g3.6%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 8.1 mg2.7%

Sodium 131 mg5.5%

Total Carbohydrates 12 g4.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.4%

Sugars 7.1 g

Protein 4 g7.7%

Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 12.8%

Calcium 11.9% Iron 4.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Chop one cucumber finely. Cut the remaining cucumbers into big pieces.

2. Add 3 teacups of water to the big cucumber pieces and cook until soft.

3. When soft, blend in a liquidiser. Cool.

4. Add the curds and salt and beat well.

5. Top with crushed ice, mint leaves and the finely chopped cucumber. Alternatively, pound the mint leaves with a dash of green chilli and add to the drink.

6. Serve cold.
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