• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact
    • Press

Honey, Whats Cooking logo

July 11, 2011 1 Comment

Mango Banana CHO-Smoothie & An Indian Reception!

brinjal 103
This past Saturday my husband and I attended one of my really good friend’s reception in Upstate NY at the Greentree Country Club.
sheetal 024
Typically at an Indian Wedding/Reception you will notice most guests, especially women, wearing colorful Indian clothing.  Here is the bride’s reception outfit… just the bottom half.  Colorful and sparkly.

sheetal 030
Just like most American receptions, an Indian reception consist of a Cocktail Hour followed by speeches, cake cutting, dancing, dinner, desserts, and more dancing.  Of course, no Cocktail Hour can be complete without an Open Bar, right?  I had 2 cocktails and had the best buzz of my life going. 
sheetal 047
The Cocktail Hour also consisted of lots of fruits.
sheetal 039
Cheese Bar… my favorite.
sheetal 041
Mediterranean starters which included Tabbouleh, Hummus, Greek Orzo Pasta, Olives, and more.
sheetal 044
Tortellini.
sheetal 049
Here was our view from the Cocktail Hour room, so scenic.
sheetal 040
And here is what I ate during Cocktail Hour, I was pretty hungry since I ate lunch fairly early.  Smile  There were also Indian appetizers, of course, PANEER! 
sheetal 045
I was seated on Table 6.  I loved the salad plate setting.  It adds lots of color as opposed to an empty plate. 
sheetal 050
Here is the stage area for the Bride & Groom called a “mandap” (pronounced mon-dup) at an Indian Wedding/Reception. 
sheetal 056
There was cake cutting Birthday cake and dancing. 
sheetal 033
Followed by dinner which usually involves Punjabi style cooked Indian Food.  Punjabi food tends to have more cream-based gravies and although they are delicious, they also are quite heavy.  This is particularly true when dining at a restaurant, however most home-cooked Punjabi food isn’t remotely as fattening.
sheetal 074
After dinner, we all rushed to the Dessert Bar.  It was awesome, there was a wide array of desserts to choose from, including American, Italian, and Indian desserts.  Of course, this made me really happy! 
sheetal 086
sheetal 089
Here is my serving THAT I SHARED WITH MY HUSBAND.  Believe me, I didn’t eat all of it.  Surprised smile
sheetal 091
There was coffee too, followed by more dancing.  I danced and danced and danced with my hubby and friends simply because I LOVE TO DANCE!  It was great that I met a bunch of old and new people who also loved to dance.
sheetal 092
It was quite the party and here is to wishing the “Happy Couple” lots of joy, laughter, and years of martial bliss on this journey of marriage.  Congratulations!
sheetal 043
And now food… here is a quick recipe I recently made after a workout using a frozen banana and some Chobani Yogurt.  It was delicious and creamy with hardly any fat.  Enjoy.
brinjal 088
NUTRITION: 
Chobani Yogurt contains a good amount of Calcium and Protein.  Bananas are a very good source of Vitamin B6. They are also a good source of Vitamin C and Fiber.  Flaxseeds are a high source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. 
INGREDIENTS: brinjal 081
  • Banana – 1 medium (sliced & frozen)
  • Chobani Low-Fat Mango – 1 6 ounce container
  • Flaxseeds – 2 tsp (or you can use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed)
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp
  • Water – very little if needed during the blending process, I didn’t require any.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Here is my frozen banana and Chobani Mango yogurt.
sheetal 002
2. In a Magic Bullet, add the banana and yogurt.  You can use a blender too.  
sheetal 004
3. Add 2 tsp of flaxseeds and vanilla extract. 
sheetal 007
4.  Now blend until smooth and creamy.
sheetal 008
5. Pour into a pretty martini glass.
sheetal 011
6. Drink up!  It’s so refreshing, thick, and creamy.  Notice the bubbles.
brinjal 094
TELL ME: Have you guys attended an Indian Wedding/Reception?  If so, what did ya think? 

Previous Post: « Day 4: Wynn Brunch Buffet & Leaving Las Vegas!
Next Post: Palak Anda Curry (Spinach Egg Curry) »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Stajani says

    March 5, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Looks so yummy! I love your blog…thnks for sharing your stories 🙂

    Take care
    Shirin Tajani

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar





Subscribe

Don't miss a single post!

Trending

  • Mexican Pizza Taco Bell (vegetarian)
  • Black Bean Enchilada Pasta (6) Black Bean Enchilada Pasta (whole wheat, gluten-fr...
  • Bombay Grilled Sandwich (vegetarian, gf option)
  • Indian Afternoon Tea
  • World’s BEST Spaghetti RAO’s Homemade Marina...
  • Lavash Bread Pizza (vegetarian, healthyish, 8 ingr...
  • Green Moong Dal Khichdi (healthy)
  • Gajar Ka Halwa | Indian Carrot Pudding (gf)

Footer

About Me

A foodie who is passionate about living a healthy-ish lifestyle, cooking, and traveling. You'll find a mix of everything here and lots of seasonal content. I moved from Jersey City leaving behind my family & friends to beautiful Southern California for love. I'm adjusting to the laid-back SoCal lifestyle and learning a lot about myself along the way. Come join me on a soul searching journey and I'll tell YOU "what's cooking" through my love for food, fashion, and travel.

Birthday celebration at Bestia with my bestie 🥰 Birthday celebration at Bestia with my bestie 🥰. Made my own reservations a month ago and dragged Sanjiv all the way to LA. Anyone else?

Had a wonderful birthday celebrating with Krish, Sanjiv, and my MIL (swipe👈🏽). Thank you all for the bday wishes over DM. 🙏🏼 So grateful for all the love in my life. Cheers to health, happiness, and another year around the sun! 🧿

📍@bestiadtla in DTLA. 4.75 / 5 ⭐️ 
👏🏽 Outstanding service!
✨ Favorites: wine / burrata pizza / ricotta tortelli / torpedo onion & potato agnolotti / panna cotta

.
.
#birthdaycelebration #bestiadtla #loveofmylife #happybirthday #birthdaymemories #expressyou #madisonreed
Heaven in a bowl. I can’t tell you how easy it i Heaven in a bowl. I can’t tell you how easy it is to make TOFU THAI RED CURRY - even if you can’t find kaffir lime leaves. There is no ginger and garlic in this recipe, and there is no need to sauté the veggies. Simply add raw veggies to a simmering coconut gravy and cook the veggies for a few minutes. Flavor the sauce and garnish. Tofu Thai Red Curry is a classic and is the perfect combo of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors. ⁠
⁠
✔️ dairy-free / gluten-free / vegan option / quick & easy meal⁠
✔️ healthier than Thai takeout / tips on making Thai red curry⁠
⁠
✅ Recipe on the blog. Link in bio. [recipe & photos updated]⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#tofuthaicurry #thairedcurry #whatveganseat #thaifood #easydinner #tofurecipes
No Cooking SUMMER QUESADILLAS (aka Black Bean Corn No Cooking SUMMER QUESADILLAS (aka Black Bean Corn Quesadillas). Aside from grilling up your quesadillas, the mix involves zero cooking. These quesadillas are mouthwatering and packed with so much flavor. They're perfect for meal prepping and so versatile - add other veggies/protein of your choice. Serve them up with your favorite salsa or in my case - mango salsa.⁠
⁠
✔️ 27g protein / 10 ingredients / quick & easy / vegetarian / mealprep ideas / whole wheat tortillas⁠
⁠
✅ Recipe on the blog. Link in bio!⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#quesadillas #vegetarianquesadilla #mexicanfood #mealprepideas #10ingredientrecipes #easydinner
Who needs beef when you can make a juicy Veggie Bu Who needs beef when you can make a juicy Veggie Burger with my special sauce? #HeinzPartner Here’s a Veggie Burger Masterpiece using @Heinz Ketchup. It’s thick and rich with the perfect amount of sweetness. This appetizing burger is made with the most simple ingredients - lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, avocado, veggie burger, and my special sauce. Click my link in bio to add these Heinz products to your @Walmart cart and create your own burger masterpiece.⁠
⁠
#HEINZARTBURGER #Walmart⁠
⁠
➡️ Special Sauce Recipe:⁠
1/4 cup Heinz Ketchup⁠
2 tbsp Greek yogurt⁠
2 tbsp cilantro⁠
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper⁠
1 tsp garlic powder⁠
1/8 tsp black pepper⁠
1 tbsp water⁠
⁠
Top sauce over a burger and enjoy! 🍔⁠
Hello, 50K!!!! 🎉 Hit a milestone and celebrated Hello, 50K!!!! 🎉 Hit a milestone and celebrated with a donut… gotta celebrate those milestones no matter how big or small. My journey on Instagram has been slow and steady, but this is exactly where I’m meant to be at this very moment.

To every single person who has ever made a recipe of mine, thank you for your tags/mentions/feedback. You inspire me to create more and more content every single day and give me a purpose. To every person who has left me a blog comment, thank you so much. To you it may not seem like a big deal, but for me your comments have made my day. And to each of you who has liked, commented, saved, and shared my content, thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your support has enabled me to grow! I am so grateful to all of you and this IG community! ❤️

#50k #50000followers #milestone #instagramjourney
Follow Me On Instagram
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Shop
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy

Subscribe for free recipes & monthly newsletter!

Don't miss a single post!

Recent Posts

  • Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula
  • Rava Uttapam (vegetarian)
  • Baked Falafel (healthy, dairy free)
  • Bombay Grilled Sandwich (vegetarian, gf option)
  • Tofu Thai Red Curry (gluten-free, vegan option)
  • Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas (vegetarian)

© 2022 Honey, What's Cooking.