Ingredients: 150gm apples; peeled and finely chopped, 25gm orange zest, 300gm flour, 150gm granulated sugar, 200ml milk, 3 eggs, 15gm baking powder, 150gm vegetable oil, 75gm buttermilk, 15gm orange/vanilla extract (essence), A pinch of salt. Method: Sift flour with baking powder. Beat the eggs and whisk along with sugar until frothy. Slowly add the flour and baking powder to the egg and sugar mixture. Whisk in milk, oil, [...]
Continue reading...11. February 2010
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate pieces/chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Sift the flours along with baking powder. In a bowl, beat [...]
Continue reading...25. September 2009
Ingredients: For the stuffing- 200 gms paneer; grated, 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, Cheese; grated (as per choice), Oil for roasting. For the puff- 100 [...]
Continue reading...22. July 2009
This Marble cake is a pound cake, nice moist with swirls of vanilla and chocolate flavor. It looks awesome and tastes delicious. I guess you can make them with different flavors too. My husband loves cakes and asks me to make different cakes at home. So the other day I made this marble cake and it [...]
Continue reading...10. April 2009
Ingredients: For the crust- 1 large packet any plain sweet cookies or biscuits, 50 gms melted buter, For the filling- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornflour, 50 gms butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate extract, 2 cups milk, Whipped cream to top. Method: Grease a baking tray with butter. Crumble the cookies/biscuits, add melted butter to them. Now press this mixture onto the [...]
Continue reading...8. April 2009
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 ounces active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 eggs; well beaten, 1/2 cup butter; softened, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 tsp salt. 1 cake yeast 1 c. milk, warmed 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. warm water 1/2 stick butter 1/2 c. sugar 4 1/2 c. flour Method: Mix yeast with warm water [...]
Continue reading...7. April 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 bars of unsweetened chocolate (approz 1 oz), 3/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp cornflour or plain flour, A pinch of salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate essence, 2 egg yolks (save whites for meringue), 1 tbsp butter. For meringue- 2 egg whites, 4 tbsp sugar, A pinch of salt. Other- A 9 inch pie crust. Method: Combine together sugar, flour, salt, cocoa, eggs and [...]
Continue reading...22. March 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, 3 tbsp margarine/butter, 24 oz/700 gms cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup semi-sweet chips, Whipped cream and chocolate sauce to garnish. Method: Combine crumbs with margarine/butter and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form cake pan to prepare the crust. Bake at 350 [...]
Continue reading...17. March 2009
Ingredients: 1 plain white cake mix, 1 packet vanilla instant pudding mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup + 1tbsp Irish whiskey, 4 large eggs, 1 cup finely chopped silvered almonds, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 cup confectioners sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp green food color. Method: Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C). Grease a cake pan. In [...]
Continue reading...5. February 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 cup raisins, 2 egg whites, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup caster sugar, 25gm melted butter. Method: Sift together flour and baking powder. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, raisins, sugar and then add flour to it. In another bowl beat egg whites with honey and butter. Then stir in this [...]
Continue reading...3. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 10 gms fresh yeast, 1 tbsp margarine, 1 cup mixed herbs, 1 cup toned milk, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground pepper. Method: Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water and cover it and set aside for 10 minutes. Sift the flour with salt and then add herbs to it. Add margarine to it [...]
Continue reading...21. January 2009
Ingredients: 150gms or 5 ounces pizza dough, 6 pork or chicken sausages, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, Red chilli flakes or paprika to taste, 1 small onion; chopped, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese; grated, 1/2 cup Cheddar or Ricotta cheese; grated, Salt to taste, Oil for frying and brushing. Method: Heat little oil in a pan and fry the sausages till done. Drain. In the same oil fry [...]
Continue reading...23. December 2008
Ingredients: (Makes 12 cakes) 4 ounces or 125gms butter unsalted, 4 ounces or 125gms sugar, 4 ounces or 125gms flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp vanilla extract or essence. Method: Blend together in a processor. Then add 2 tbsp of milk to get the consistency again blend. Pour into cup cake molds and then cook [...]
Continue reading...22. December 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 6 eggs, yolk separated from white 1 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or essence, 12 tbsp sugar. Method: Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for some time. In a small bowl, put together the egg yolks and beat them forcefully till they [...]
Continue reading...17. December 2008
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, A pinch of salt, 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or butter at room temperature, 1 teaspoons baking soda, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling. Picture Courtesy: www.oldecolonybakery.com Method: Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C). Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt [...]
Continue reading...10. December 2008
Ingredients: 225 gms wheat germ (suji), 225 gms sugar, 225 gms butter, 7 eggs; separated, 340 gms currants or dark raisins, 340 gms golden raisins, 200 gms chopped almonds, 1/2 tsp clove powder, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder, 2 1/2 oz brandy, 2 1/2 oz honey, 2 1/2 oz rose water, 2 tsp almond essence, A pinch of salt. Method: Mix the chopped fruits and nuts with brandy and [...]
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5. March 2010
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