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Atta Laddu (Kankeche Ladoo)
My family members are fond of having sweets after their meals, although a small portion. Being a working woman I cannot prepare sweets everyday. But whenever I get time, I try out few. I remember my mother used to make similar laddoos when I was a child, but this is not the exact recipe. I [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Malai Pedhas
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, prepare these Kesari Malai Pedas as prashad! Ingredients: 250gms fresh malai paneer (cottage cheese); mashed or blended in a blender until smooth, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp of saffron mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk or few drops of yellow food color, 1 tsp of rose or kewra essence, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green [...]
Continue reading...Besan Laddoo
Monday, August 24, 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups besan (chickpea flour), 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup ghee, 1/4 cup warm milk, A pinch of saffron (kesar), 1 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), A handful of chopped dry fruits. Method: Mix saffron in warm milk and keep it aside. Melt ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add flour to it. Mix well and cook on low flame stirring [...]
Continue reading...Talniche Modak - Wheat Flour Fried Modak
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Ingredients: For the covering- 1 3/4 cups wheat/plain flour (maida), 1/4 cup fine rava (sooji), Water as required, 1 tbsp Ghee or oil, A pinch of salt. For the stuffing- 2 cups of freshly grated coconut, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits, 1 tsp ground elaichi (cardamom), 1 tbsp ghee. Other- Ghee or oil for deep frying. Method: Heat ghee in a pan and roast [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Halwa
Saturday, August 15, 2009
This is my mom-in-law’s recipe. She prepares this on the eve of Janmashtami. Since we fast on this day, we can eat only fruits, dry fruits and this halwa. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: 5-6 potatoes; boiled and coarsely mashed, 1/2 cup khoya, 1 cup melted ghee (homemade butter), 3/4 cup sugar or as per taste, 1/4 cup almonds (better if [...]
Continue reading...Dry Fruits in Yogurt - A healthy dessert
Thursday, May 28, 2009
We all crave for delicious dessert. But the thought of the amount calories they have makes us feel guilty after we have them (Coz it is almost impossible to control this sin). My recipe today will bring a relief to you. This is a dessert made out of yogurt and honey. Dry fruits like apricots, [...]
Continue reading...Orange Mousse
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup cream; whipped till light and fluffy, 1/2 cup milk, 2 egg yolks, 3 tbsp gelatin, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, Orange rind and mixed nuts to garnish. Method: Dissolve gelation in water. Beat the egg yolks, add milk and sugar to it. Add this mixture to a saucepan and place on low flame. Cook till it thickens. [...]
Continue reading...Pineapple Dessert
Friday, May 22, 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups pineapple juice, 1 tbsp butter, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, Few leaves of basil. Method: In a saucepan, add pineapple juice, butter and sugar and put on a medium flame. After few minutes add basil and then cook the mixture stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Separate egg yolks from whites. Beat the egg yolks. Then pour the egg yolks [...]
Continue reading...Honey Chilli Paneer
Monday, April 20, 2009
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer cubes, 2 tbsp cornflour, Salt and pepper to taste, Sesame or vegetable oil for deep frying. For the sauce- 2 onions; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 capsicums; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 5-6 garlic cloves; finely chopped, 3 fresh red chillies; thinly sliced, 1 tsp sesame seeds, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Sprinkle cornflour, salt, [...]
Continue reading...Bread Pudding in 20 minutes
Thursday, April 16, 2009
This Bread Pudding recipe is very simple, with 6 ingredients and you can prepare it in a pressure cooker in 20 minutes. Ingredients: 110 gms bread slices (best if day old); roughly torn into pieces, 500 ml hot milk, 60 gms sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence, 1/2 cup golden raisins cashew nuts and/or almonds (broken into pieces), Butter to grease the dish. Method: Place the [...]
Continue reading...Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)
Monday, April 13, 2009
I am sure karela is one of the most ‘not’ preferred vegetable by you or your kids. It is a rich source of in essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron. Its regular consumption could prevent hypertension, eye complication, blood disorders such as boils, scabies, itching, ring worm and fungal diseases. [...]
Continue reading...Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie
Friday, April 10, 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...Cannoli
Friday, March 27, 2009
Cannoli is a Sicilian pastry dessert. They are tube-shaped shells made of pastry dough, filled with a sweet and creamy filling usually containing ricotta cheese blended with some flavor of vanilla, chocolate, pistachio or other. Ingredients: For the shells- 150gms flour, 50gms butter; melted, A pinch of salt, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 cup Marsala wine, 1 egg white; beaten, 100ml water, Vegetable oil for frying, For [...]
Continue reading...Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Sunday, March 22, 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...Irish Almond Cake (For St. Patrick’s Day)
Tuesday, March 17, 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...Cream Dessert with Strawberry Sauce (For St. Patrick’s Day)
Monday, March 16, 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream, 2 2/3 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 packet of unflavored gelatin, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract/essence, 1 tsp almond extract/essence. For the sauce- 15-20 ounces of strawberries, 3-4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp lemon juice. Method: Combine sugar, gelatin and milk in a saucepan. Stir and let it stand for a minute. Then place over low flame and cook stirring [...]
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Friday, October 9, 2009
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