Açai Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients(for 1 glass (200 ml))

• 2 tablespoons Açai berry puree or powder (Use açai powder if puree unavailable)
• 1 cup Nariyal ka doodh (coconut milk) (Freshly extracted preferred)
• 1 medium Banana (Kela)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (Shuddh shahad) - optional
• 1 teaspoon Sabja seeds (basil seeds) (Soaked for 10 minutes) - optional
• 1 teaspoon Chia seeds (Optional for added nutrition) - optional
• 1 tablespoon Desiccated coconut (Nariyal ka bhoora)
• 4-5 cubes Ice cubes (For chilling)
• 1 teaspoon Jaggery powder (Gur, optional for sweetness) - optional
• 1/4 cup Fresh fruit toppings (mango, papaya, or berries) (Seasonal, for garnish) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak sabja seeds in water for 10 minutes until they swell and become gelatinous.

   10 minutes

   Soaked sabja seeds add a cooling effect and texture.

2. 2

   In a blender, add açai berry puree or powder, nariyal ka doodh, banana, honey, and jaggery powder.

   2 minutes

   Using ripe banana enhances sweetness naturally.

3. 3

   Blend until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes and blend again for a chilled texture.

   2 minutes

   Blend ice last for a frothy finish.

4. 4

   Add soaked sabja seeds and chia seeds to the smoothie. Stir gently to combine.

   1 minute

   Do not blend sabja seeds; they provide a pleasant crunch.