Creamy fig & classic Sharjah milk shakes 
Chennai

Not your regular milkshakes: Creamy fig & classic Sharjah shakes with a gourmet twist

From the naturally sweet Fig Milkshake to the rich, retro Sharjah Shake, these creamy blends turn everyday ingredients into indulgent, café-style treats you can make at home.

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FIG MILKSHAKE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup chilled milk | 1

scoop vanilla ice

cream | 4 figs | 2

teaspoons honey | 1⁄2

teaspoon sugar

(optional)

HOW TO MAKE

Add the sliced banana to a mixer jar Pour in the frozen milk Add sugar, malt powder and cashews

Blend until smooth and creamy Transfer to a serving glass Sprinkle a little malt powder on top Serve chilled

TIPS (OPTIONAL)

Skip the sugar if the banana is very ripe For extra thickness, add a few ice cubes or freeze the banana beforehand

SHARJAH SHAKE

11⁄2 cups frozen milk | 1

long banana | 11⁄2

tablespoons sugar | 2

tablespoons malt

powder | 4 cashews

HOW TO MAKE

Add the sliced banana to a mixer jar Pour in the frozen milk Add sugar, malt powder and cashews Blend until smooth and creamy Transfer to a serving glass Sprinkle a little malt powder on top Serve chilled

TIPS (OPTIONAL)

Skip the sugar if the banana is very ripe For extra thickness, add a few ice cubes or freeze the banana beforehand You can replace cashews with almonds for a slightly different flavour

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