Almond and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

4 tbsp blanched and de-skinned almonds (badam)
1 cup roughly chopped bananas
1 1/2 cups chilled milk
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
8 ice-cubes

Method

    Combine the almonds, bananas and ½ cup of milk and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.
    Add the sugar, remaining 1 cup of milk, vanilla essence and 8 ice-cubes and blend in a juicer till the mixture is smooth and frothy.
    Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 4 individual glasses.
    Serve immediately.