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Gazpacho, Indian style:



1. Chop 4-6 Tomatoes into small cubes or any kind of tomatoes you have, put it in a big bowl.

2. Cube peeled and cubed Cucumber, 1 Green Pepper, 1 Jalapeno, 1 Garlic, 1/2 red Onion or sweet Videlia, few cilantro, salt, 1 tsp cumin pd, 1/2 tsp Chaat pd, coarsely ground pepper, 1 tsp lemon juice, add to the bowl.

3. Mix everything gently, cover and leave it on the counter top for atleast an hour.

4. Mix again, serve in a bowl topped with store bought Croutons if you have it in hand.

5. Serve this delicious Gazpacho with refreshing Panaka or Sherbet

Sweet, tangy and gingery Panaka:

1. Crush 4 tbsp of Jaggery or Brown sugar, 1/2 tsp Cardamom seeds, a slice or two of fresh ginger by hand in 1/2 cup water until you get a smooth paste.

2. Add 2 1/2 cups of water, 2 to 3 tsp of lemon juice to the crushed ingredients, mix well. Strain all this with a strainer to take out all the solids. Adjust the sweet and spice according to your taste.

3. Serve in tall glasses with a slice of lemon and a slice of ginger. Ice Cubes are optional!!

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