Sharjah Shake is a thick, creamy and popular milkshake which comes from a Southern State called Kerala, India. It is loved for its rich taste, creamy texture and extra chillness because of frozen milk which is perfect for summers. It gives instant energy and feels very satisfying. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.

Sharjah Shake is perfect for hot days as it is a great thirst quencher. It works well as an evening drink or even as a quick breakfast sometimes. The texture is thick and creamy, as it is filling. You almost feel full after having one glass. Once you try this at home, you will keep making it again as it tastes delicious.

About Sharjah Shake

Sharjah Shake is a thick, creamy milkshake made with frozen milk, banana, nuts and any malt powder. Sharjah shake is a famous shake inspired from Southern State Kerala, India. It is known for its thick texture and simple ingredients.

Mostly frozen milk is used which gives that creamy body. Banana, cashews and boost makes it more filling and tasty. It does not need many ingredients also. There are many variations to this shake but this version I have shared is the classic one served in many shops in Kerala.

The texture of this shake is very thick and rich. It is not like regular milkshake you sip easily. Cashews add mild nuttiness and malt powder gives that chocolatey taste. Every sip feels so delicious that you want to have more. It is simple and does not need much preparation.

There are few variations of this shake. Some people add dates instead of sugar. Few add ice cream to make it little richer. You can just make small changes and it will slightly change the taste and texture. You can adjust it fully based on what you like. This shake is also good option for serving guests, most of them will enjoy it for sure.

I usually make this in mid noon or evening when everyone wants something cold. Kids enjoy it a lot and it keeps them full for long time.  I usually make this when I want something cold and heavy. It tastes sweet, smooth and very comforting.

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Sharjah Shake Ingredients

• Frozen milk - I have used this as the base of the shake. It makes the shake thick and creamy. You can freeze regular milk in advance and use.
• Cashews - I have added this for richness and body. It gives mild nutty taste. You can soak and use for smoother texture.
• Boost - This is added for flavor and energy. It gives that classic taste many like. You can just reduce or skip if you want.
• Sugar - I used to sweet the drink, adjust based on your taste. You can also use dates instead.
• Banana - I have used long banana for thickness and natural sweetness. It makes the shake filling. Any ripe banana works.

Why This Recipe Works

• It is very easy and needs only blending.
• Frozen milk gives thick and creamy texture.
• This recipe has banana and nuts, makes it filling.
• Malt powder adds a nice flavor to the drink.
• Available ingredients in your kitchen.

Similar Recipes

• Vanilla Milkshake
• Chocolate Milkshake
• Banana Milkshake
• Apple Milkshake
• Strawberry Milkshake

How to make Sharjah Shake Step by Step

1.To a mixer jar add 1 long banana cut into slices.

2.Add 1 and ½ cups frozen milk.

2.Add 1 and ½ tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon malt powder and 4 cashews.

3.Blend until smooth and creamy.

4.Transfer to serving glass.

5.Sprinkle malt powder.

Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Freezing milk - I always freeze the milk at least for 4-6 hours. This is very important for getting thick shake texture. Try not to use normal milk here.
• Blending well - I usually blend for little longer time so the cashews gets smooth. Otherwise it may feel bit grainy while drinking.
• Sweetness check - Check the sweetness of banana and add sugar accordingly.
• Thickness control - If the shake feels too thick after blending, you can add little milk and blend again. I usually add very less at a time so it does not become thin.
• Serving immediately - This shake tastes best when served fresh. Do not keep it for long time as the taste may change.

Serving and Storage

Serve them immediately after blending in tall glass. This goes well as evening drink or breakfast option. Always serve chilled. Do not store this shake as texture and taste changes fast.

FAQS

1.Can I skip malt powder in this recipe?

Yes, but malt powder adds a chocolatey taste to this drink.

2.Can I add ice cream?

Yes, you can add any ice cream to make it more rich. I mostly prefer vanilla as it goes well with the shake taste.

3.Why my shake is not thick?

Mostly milk is not frozen enough. Use properly frozen milk, freeze for minimum 4-6 hours.

4.Can I use dates instead of sugar?

Yes, dates work very well and give natural sweetness.

5.Which banana is best for this shake?

You can use any ripe banana of your choice. I use the long variety of banana which tastes great.

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Sharjah Shake Recipe

Sharjah Shake is a thick, creamy and popular milkshake which comes from a Southern State called Kerala, India. It is loved for its rich taste, creamy texture and extra chillness because of frozen milk which is perfect for summers. It gives instant energy and feels very satisfying. Recipe included with step by step pictures and video.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Indian

Keyword 15 mins recipes, Nutritional Beverage

Prep Time 5 hours hours

Making time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups frozen milk
• 1 long banana
• 1 ½ tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon malt powder
• 4 cashews

Instructions

• To a mixer jar add 1 long banana cut into slices.
• Add 1 and ½ cups frozen milk along with 1 and ½ tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon malt powder and 4 cashews.
• Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Transfer to serving glass.
• Sprinkle malt powder.
• Serve chilled!

Video

Notes

• Freezing milk - I always freeze the milk at least for 4-6 hours. This is very important for getting thick shake texture. Try not to use normal milk here.
• Blending well - I usually blend for little longer time so the cashews gets smooth. Otherwise it may feel bit grainy while drinking.
• Sweetness check - Check the sweetness of banana and add sugar accordingly.
• Thickness control - If the shake feels too thick after blending, you can add little milk and blend again. I usually add very less at a time so it does not become thin.
• Serving immediately - This shake tastes best when served fresh. Do not keep it for long time as the taste may change.

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Vanilla Milkshake is a classic creamy beverage made with just few ingredients in hand including vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla and sugar. Vanilla Milkshake is one of the popular shakes loved by all. It is rich, has a velvety smooth texture and the most demanding milkshakes in restaurants.

Vanilla Milkshake is great after a meal or even along with a midday snack. Nothing beats a chilled, smooth creamy milkshake after a long day and this vanilla milkshake is just perfect. Do try and enjoy the cafe style vanilla milkshake at home with easily available ingredients at home.

About Vanilla Milkshake

Vanilla Milkshake is so easy and quick to make. Just blend the ingredients together to get a creamy shake but the proportions are really important to get the perfect tasting milkshake just like in cafe or restaurant. The subtle sweetness, creamy texture and mild vanilla flavor makes this shake refreshing and tastes delicious.

Vanilla Milkshake is just made with 4 basic ingredients which includes cold milk, vanilla ice cream, sugar and vanilla essence. Indian style Vanilla Milkshake is just perfect for get together or kids parties. Ice cream is added to make the shake rich and more creamy, alternatively you can add frozen milk too.

This Vanilla milkshake has a pleasantly rich sweet taste as it combines ice cream and milk. Vanilla is the basic flavor, it is one of the popular among other flavors too. So it is obvious that Vanilla Milkshake though simple gains much attention and popularity among other shakes.

This can be just had with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. As we are adding ice cream while blending the shake, I prefer whipped cream topping along with sprinkles looks and feels tempting.

Vanilla Milkshake - 2 ways

• Vanilla Milkshake with icecream - This is a classic combination of just blending chilled milk along with sugar , vanilla icecream and vanilla essence.
• Vanilla Milkshake without icecream - This is slightly a low fat version replacing icecream. Freeze 2 cups of milk overnight until fully frozen then add it along with milk, vanilla essence a little more of sugar and blend until thick and creamy.

Vanilla Milkshake Ingredients

• Milk - Use full fat milk especially for milkshakes to get creamy smooth shake just as in restaurants. Boil cool down then chill the milk.
• Ice cream - I have used vanilla icecream here. If you do not want to use icecream then freeze 2 cups milk and add it while blending replacing icecream.
• Vanilla extract - Though we use vanilla ice cream I use a dash of vanilla extract or essence to get the punch. I have used homemade vanilla extract. But if you don't have vanilla essence then just skip it and use just vanilla ice cream.
• Sugar - Though sugar is optional I love to add it to lift the sweetness.

Similar Recipes

• Strawberry Milkshake
• Custard Milkshake
• Chocolate Milkshake
• Banana Milkshake
• Ragi Milkshake

How to make Vanilla Milkshake Step by Step

1.To a blender add ½ cup chilled milk (boiled, cooled and chilled).

2.Add 2 teaspoon sugar to it.

3.Add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.

4.Add 4 scoops vanilla ice cream.

5.Blend everything together until smooth and creamy.

6.Pour vanilla milkshake into a tall glass.

7.Top it up with whipped cream and sprinkles.

Serve immediately and Enjoy Vanilla Milkshake!

Expert Tips

• Milk - Always add full cream milk for milkshakes. Make sure milk is boiled before use. Add only ¼ cup milk if you prefer a very thick milkshake.
• Chilling - Add chilled milk and ice cream to make the shake chill. Also you can refrigerate the shake for few mins to make it chilled. Do not add ice cubes as it will dilute and make the shake watery.
• Sweetness - Though adding sugar is optional, I recommend adding it.
• Ice cream - Adding more ice cream makes the shake rich and creamy.

Variations

• Without ice cream - You can make vanilla milkshake with or without ice cream as per your preference. Check out tips for more details on making vanilla milkshake without icecream.
• Adding nuts - You can add chopped nuts and dry fruits to get a more rich nutty vanilla milkshake.
• Custard - You can add 2 tablespoon vanilla custard to make vanilla milkshake for a variation.

Topping Ideas

• Top it up with nuts and dry fruits if you like.
• You can add a scoop of vanilla icecream with a syrup drizzle of your choice. Caramel syrup and chocolate syrup suits best.
• If you like strawberry flavour drizzle strawberry sauce and serve.
• You can add whipped cream with sprinkles.
• Topping and garnish is fully your preference, you can even add chocolate chips or cut fresh fruits.

Serving and Storage

Always serve Vanilla Milkshake chilled! You can make the milkshake and store it in fridge up to 2 days. Incase if you want to store more than that then freeze the milkshake which keeps well for about 10 days. When you want to serve just thaw it just give a quick blend and serve chilled!

FAQs

1.Can I make Vanilla shake without ice cream?

Yes! You can make Vanilla milkshake without ice cream. You can add frozen milk replacing ice cream to get a perfect thick and creamy shake.

2.What is Vanilla milkshake made of?

Vanilla Milkshake is made using chilled milk, sugar, vanilla ice cream and vanilla essence or extract.

3.Can I make milkshake without mixer?

Yes you can make Vanilla milkshake using an immersion blender instead of a mixer.

4.Which milk is used for Vanilla Milkshake?

Use full cream milk for milkshakes. Do not use raw milk boil well, chill it and then use. As we buy cows milk I do not use raw milk. May be if you are using carton milk that is readily available you can use raw milk.

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Vanilla Milkshake Recipe (Vanilla Shake)

Vanilla Milkshake is a classic creamy beverage made with just few ingredients in hand including vanilla ice cream, milk, vanilla and sugar. Vanilla Milkshake is one of the popular shakes loved by all. It is rich, has a velvety smooth texture and the most demanding milkshakes in restaurants.

Course Drinks, milkshakes

Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican

Keyword drink recipes, Healthy tea time drink, milk recipes, milkshake recipes, Nutritional Beverage, Nutritional Drink, vanilla recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 328kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 scoops vanilla icecream

Instructions

• To a blender add ½ cup chilled milk(boiled, cooled and chilled).
• Add 2 teaspoon sugar to it.
• Add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Add 4 scoops vanilla ice cream.
• Blend everything together until smooth and creamy.
• Pour vanilla milkshake into a tall glass.
• Top it up with whipped cream and sprinkles.
• Serve immediately and Enjoy Vanilla Milkshake!

Video

Notes

• Milk - Always add full cream milk for milkshakes. Make sure milk is boiled before use. Add only ¼ cup milk if you prefer a very thick milkshake.
• Chilling - Add chilled milk and ice cream to make the shake chill. Also you can refrigerate the shake for few mins to make it chilled. Do not add ice cubes as it will dilute and make the shake watery.
• Sweetness - Though adding sugar is optional, I recommend adding it.
• Ice cream - Adding more ice cream makes the shake rich and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 200ml | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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 Mango season is almost coming to a close as Neelam variety of Mango has now landed in the markets . It is said that when the Neelam variety Mango shows up,it means the Mango season is almost over .

Summer is the time to rejoice delicious and juicy mangoes and jackfruit along with the other seasonal summer fruits.  

Mango is a fruit loved by one and all and there will hardly be any haters for Mango.  In the recent years , I am seeing a surge in restaurants hosting a Mango Meal special with a wide menu of 18 to 20 items made from ripe mango as well as raw mangoes .

Vegan Mango shake was on my mind ever since I made the Mango coconut Barfi in the microwave, and it became a super hit with my friends and family .

This year, I was determined to make and blog this vegan Mango shake before the season  ends . As always, I have used the Aaapus variety but Badami or Imampasand variety also give a nice taste. 

Store bought coconut milk can be used or home pressed fresh coconut milk. You can add sugar based on the sweetness from the mango . Most of the times,  sugar isn't needed as the Alphonso or Badami mangoes are very sweet. 

Adding a pinch of cardamom powder and saffron strands is my personal liking as it gives a nice refreshing taste to the mango shake .

Mango Specials from my blog

Mango Barfi

Mango mastani

Mango Lassi 

Aam Ras 

Ingredients 

Method 

This rich and creamy pudding topped with raspberries is the most healthy breakfast you can make within minutes. This make-ahead, grab, and go recipe is loaded with fiber and nutrition and easily squashes any dieter’s dessert cravings!!

 Cuisine: American

Prep Time: Overnight
Cook Time: NA

Spice Level: Sweet

Ingredients

Chia seeds – 3 tbsp
Milk – 180 ml
Maple syrup – 1 to 2 tsp
Raspberry – 50 gm

Here’s how you do it

1) In a small jar, use a fork to roughly mash 50 gm of raspberries.
2) Add 3 tbsp of chia seeds along with a tsp of maple syrup and give it a good mix.
3) To the raspberry chia mix, slowly add 180ml of milk and stir well.
4) Refrigerate the pudding overnight and serve along with fresh raspberries!
5) Add chopped nuts for an extra crunch!

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Red wine has most of the health benefits, like it is good for the skin, prevents from aging, consumption in moderation reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in women. Also it has many antioxidants.

Wine making is a very easy process where in yeast gets combined with grape juice and sugar and converts sugar into alcohol. While it is fun to make wine at home, please make sure that you consume it in moderation at your risk. Consumption of wine in moderation is good due to its health benefits like it prevents aging, glows the skin, and controls diabetes upto some extent. Of course this is not me talking but did some research and noted it down .

Before making any wine, we should always make sure that everything like containers, bottles, spatulas are well sterilised. Sterilisation can be made by pouring hot boiling water into the jars and bottles and keeping for 10-15 minutes and then pouring it out. Also, before making wine, make sure that the bottles, containers and properly dried up. Never use metal containers to store wine. Use either glass or plastic. Also, the spatula used to mix should be wooden.

Enough of the talks , now lets get down to see the ingredients and the process of making wine.

Preparation Time including fermentation time: 1 month Aprox

Quantity :4-5 litres

Ingredients : 

2 Kg good quality black grapes

750 Grams sugar

50 Grams wheat 

50 Grams Rice

150 Ml beetroot juice

5 Grams( 1 Teaspoon) Yeast

3-4 Green Cardamoms

1 Stick Cinnamon

4-5 Cloves

2 Litres Water

Method:

First sterilise 4 litre airtight container where we will keep our wine for fermentation. Note that this container cannot be of metal. Use either glass or plastic with airtight cover. For sterilisation, wash the container with plain water first , then add hot boiling water upto rim , close the container and keep for 10-15 minutes. After 15 minutes throw away water, wipe it properly , keep under the fan so that there isn’t a drop of moisture inside.

Separate out grapes from stems and wash thoroughly 2-3 times with clean water. Wash beetroot the same way.

Keep them immersed in warm water with little salt in it. Keep for around 20 minutes.

Drain them and keep them drying under fan . Place some newspaper or cotton cloth underneath and spread over it. Remove out bad grapes(soft and soggy ones).

Boil the water and switch off the heat. Add sugar ( keep around a teaspoon for activating the yeast ). Keep stirring till sugar gets dissolved .

Prepare beetroot juice . First peel them , grate them and add in hot boiling water(around 200ml). Switch off the heat and allow to settle for 10-15 minutes. Then strain the juice.

Allow sugar syrup and beetroot juice to cool down completely.

Keep yeast to activate. Take around 50 ml warm water,  sugar( we had kept around a spoon aside) and 5 grams yeast. Mix and keep for 5-10 minutes. The yeast will bubble up . 

Once all the grapes are completely dry, take them in a big pot and crush them using hands or any crusher. Don’t grind in the mixer. This generates heat.

Add crushed grapes in sterilised container along with beetroot juice, wheat, rice , Sugar syrup ,spices and activated yeast.

Stir everything really well , close the container tightly. If you have airlock container, then press airlock knob like I have done or else, tie a towel or some thick cloth on the lid making Sure our container is fully sealed. Keep in some cool and dark place.

Now every alternate days, this container has to be opened and the juice has to be mixed well with a dry wooden spatula(don’t use metal spatula). Don’t worry if you see the mixture bubbling up. It means the fermentation is under process. 

The bubbling will stop after a few days . Till then keep mixing every alternate days and keep the container airtight after each stir.

The wine gets formed after around 20-25 days. 

Now take a clean muslin cloth and strain the wine in a plastic or glass container . The containers should be dry and airtight.

Throw away the waste(remains of grapes etc). Seal this container using some cloth or plastic wrap, tightly close the lid and keep for more 20 days.

After 20 days, strain again with muslin cloth in a sterilised Bowl and using a funnel fill the bottles. Enjoy.. Tastes better if chilled..