Month: May 2016

Makhani Chicken Kofta


Chicken Kofta is minced chicken balls.It’s Main Course of Indian cuisine. In the simplest form, koftas consist of minced chicken with spices.The meat is often mixed with other ingredients such as rice, eggs, and vegetables, to form a smooth paste. They can be grilled, fried, steamed, poached, baked or marinated, and may be served with a rich spicy sauce.check my recipe of Spicy Chicken Kofta Curry.

Makhni means cream based gravy which is prepared using tomatoes cooked along with Indian spice ,butter & cream added for a smooth texture.Koftas in India are usually served cooked in a spicy /mild, curry/gravy and are eaten with Cooked rice or a variety of  Indian flatbreads.

I am sharing my version of minced chicken balls with Cream based gravy.

Ingredients for Kofta

Minced Chicken 1 lb/500 gm

Onion Finely Chopped 1 small

Green chilli finely Chopped 1

Ginger Garlic paste 1 tsp

Garam Masala 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Green Coriander leaves 1 tbsp finely chopped

Coriander Powder 1 tsp

Oil for Frying

Ingredients for gravy

Butter 150 gm

Tomato,blanched ,deseeded & pureed 500 gm

Salt to taste

Fresh  cream 100 gm

Kasoori methi powder 1 tsp

Sugar 1 tsp (optional)

Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Cumin powder 1 tsp

Water as required for gravy

Method

In a bowl add all ingredients mentioned above for kofta ,mix  & make equal size ball.Heat oil in a pan deep fry all koftas & keep aside on an absorbent paper.In another pan add half quantity of butter .add 1 tsp of oil to prevent burning of butter.add tomato puree,red chilli powder ,sugar,Kashmiri chilli powder ,kasoori methi powder,cumin powder & cook for 5-6 min.then add water  & salt to adjust gravy consistency.  once it started boiling add fried Koftas, rest of butter & simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.so that koftas absorb gravy.Turn off heat & add cream stir carefully .Serve with Rice/naan.

Tips :-While adding salt in gravy always be careful as we added salt in kofta too.Adjust spices as per own taste buds.

 

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Baby Carrot Burfi


Carrot Burfi or Carrot Fudge is a dense milk based sweet confectionery from India.it’s traditional South Asian Sweet dish (barfi). Flavor of a barfi is often enhanced with fruits & nuts.They are typically cut into square, diamond, or round shapes.  Different types of Barfi vary in their color and texture.check my recipe of  Kesar Burfi .The most popular spice used to flavor Burfi dessert is cardamom & saffron.

Traditionally Carrot Burfi using red carrots.it’s not available here @united states .So I have used orange Baby carrot.This carrot fudge is made with five simple ingredients: grated carrots, ghee, milk, cardamom, and sugar.Garnish this dessert with chopped nuts ,I am using pistachios& almonds.During winter, it’s prepared as Gajar Halwa/carrot pudding check my recipe Gajar Halwa.

Ingredients

2 cups carrot grated

2 cups full fat milk

1/3 cup Khoa(Mawa)

1/2 cup Sugar

2 tbsp ghee

1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder

Pistachio’s & almonds chopped for garnish

Method

In a large heavy bottomed pan add milk to a boil over medium-high heat.and then add carrots to boiling milk Keep stirring occasionally to prevent burning from a bottom.reduce heat to medium flame cook carrot till milk evaporates .around 20-25 minutes it takes.once carrot became like a dough then add khoya ,sugar,ghee & cook a mixture(10 -12 min more) till started leaving ghee from side.turn off flame .add cardamom powder.Greased a square tin or plate and transfer mixture to plate/tin to set Carrot mixture.Garnish with Almonds/pistachio .once it cooled down completely cut into desired shape & serve!!

 

 

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Eggless Wholewheat Multigrain Loaf Cake


Multigrain Flour can be an important part of a healthy diet and an excellent way to eat more, whole grains. Multigrain meaning several different types of grains mixed.Multigrain flour is going to taste different than Refined  flour. The big difference is that it actually has a taste. White flour/Refined flour  takes on other flavors during baking, while multigrain brings its own flavor elements.

Instead of using Refined flour sharing a cake recipe of Whole wheat with Multigrain,Yogurt ,Nuts & Chocochips.Adding Chocochips because my daughter’s  like it .one can leave choco chips or nuts in a recipe. Sweetness Depend on individual taste buds so increased or decreased.

Ingredients

1 cup Wholewheat Multigrain flour

1/2cup light brown Sugar /Regular sugar (to taste)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup oil

1/2 cup yogurt

Water as required for consistency of batter

Chopped almond 1 tbsp

Small Chocochips 1/2 tbsp (optional)

Method

Preheat oven @ 400f /200 C,Sieve all dry ingredients in a bowl.In another bowl mix curd & oil till well blended.slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients mix well .if needed add water to make a dropping consistency of a batter.Grease tin with oil dust with flour & then remove extra from pan ,adding chopped almonds & choco chips in batter mix well. Pour cake Batter into baking tin & Bake cake on a temp of 350 f /180 c for 60 min or till toothpick comes clean.Remove from oven carefully keep on a wire rack to cool down completely.Slice & serve !!

Tip: after 40 minutes baking time ,keep checking cake batter till toothpick comes clean.batter should not be too thick or thin but dropping consistency .one can omit Almond or choco chips or Add any favorite Nuts .

 

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Jumbo Shrimp Curry


Shrimps are an excellent source of low-fat and low-cal protein and are abundant in Vitamins.It’s a great source of Omega3 fatty acids and an excellent way include a protein. It’s also high in iron, zinc and vitamin E but low in saturated fat.Shrimps is a delicate seafood next to fish. It blends well other flavours and is fast to cook.Shrimps come in a varied range of size and colours.Shrimps can be cooked in various ways Pan  fried Stir fried & deep fried. Curry or made into fritters. They can be served for starters, side dish or as a main course.For Seafood & Fish variations check my other recipes

Mustard Flavored Shrimp Curry  PanFriedTilapia  Crispy Fried Fish   Fish-curry

I am sharing my way of Shrimp Curry South Indian Flavour with Tweaks.

Ingredients

For Marination

Jumbo Prawns 2 lb /1 kg (peel & deveined)

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Salt to taste

For gravy

Garlic & Ginger Paste 1 tbsp

Turmeric Powder 1 tsp

Curry leaves 10-12

Garam masala 1 tsp

Coriander Powder 1tbsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Cooking oil 2 tbsp

Green chilli 1-2

Onion Chopped 1 medium sized

Tomatoes 2 medium sized chopped

Salt to taste

Green coriander leaves chopped optional

Water as required.

Method

Marinate above mentioned ingredients keep aside for 20-30 minutes.Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a pan cook prawns for 2-3 min  on a med heat .Keep aside on a paper towel.Using a cooking pan add more oil add cumin seeds once it crackled add green chilli & Curry leaves once get nice aroma add Chopped onion & saute till it became translucent in colour.add garlic ginger paste & cook till raw aroma goes off Add tomatoes & dry powder cook till it started leaving oil ,add cooked Shrimp & salt check seasoning  give a good stir so that it coated by masala.Add water give a boil then turn heat to med-low flame cook for 5 minutes more .Turn off heat Garnish with Green coriander leaves. Serve with Rice or Indian flat bread.

 

 

 

 

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Strawberry Smoothie with Sweet Basil Seeds


A smoothie is a thick beverage made from blended raw fruit and/or vegetables, with other ingredients such as water, ice, dairy products adding sugar or honey.

Strawberry is packed with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and more.It’s a good source of manganese and potassium.Choose medium-sized berries that are firm, plump, and deep red.

Sweet Basil seeds contain healthful amounts of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, calcium and magnesium, and vitamins C and folates. best known around the world for being the main ingredient in many sweet Asian drinks don’t have any distinguished flavour.

Ingredients

Strawberries chopped 5-6
Sweet basil seeds 1 tsp
Sugar /honey to taste
Chilled Milk 250 ml
method

Wash & soak Sweet basil seeds with 1/2 cup of water.Blend milk,chopped strawberries,sugar/honey.add soaked basil seeds in a glass.pour a blended mixture & serve tips:-Strained a blended mixture before serving (optional)

Please Consult your nutritionist /dietician before having ,if anyone have allergy or health issues.

 

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Chicken Noodles


Stir-fried Noodles with Vegetables ,Chicken & Seasoned.Serve with Any Gravy .

ingredients

1 packet noodles (boiled, drained in cold water and tossed in 1-2 tsp oil) read instruction behind packet
1 cup spring onion
1 onion sliced
2 cups vegetables (carrots, beans, cabbage )
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp vinegar
pepper powder as required (optional)
salt as required
1 1/2 oil
chicken chunks (cooked)
METHOD
Heat a tbsp and a half of oil in a large wok and once the oil is piping hot, add the spring onions and sliced onions and stir fry for 1 mt on high.Add the rest of the vegetables and toss them on high heat ,Add salt, pepper powder, soy sauce and combine. Add the drained noodles and combine well.Add vinegar and toss the noodles and vegetables on high heat for a few seconds.now add cooked chicken chunks.cooked for 2-3 minutes Turn off heat. Serve hot !!!

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Hariyali Dhokla


A dhokla is a spongy savory cake made of gram flour, suji (semolina) or rice powder. Dhokla recipe is a very popular Gujarati dish prepared in almost every household in India. Many variations of dhoklas such as Besan Dhokla, Suji Dhokla, Chawal Dhokla or Khaman Dhokla. it is prepared by steaming .Dhokla can be served as breakfast, evening snack or even as an appetizer.

Dhokla recipe with a tweak adding Blanched & pureed Spinach.

Ingredients

Spinach blanched & pureed 2 cup

Gram flour 1 cup

Yogurt 1/2 cup

Green chillies 1-2

Ginger chilli Paste 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Sugar 1 tsp

Asafoetida 1/4 Tsp

Fruit salt 1 tsp

Lime juice 1tsp

Oil 2 tsp

Black mustard seeds 1tsp

Method

In a bowl add gram flour,yogurt spinach puree,salt ,sugar ,green chilli ,ginger paste & 1 tsp oil mix well.Grease a plate or dish.in a big vessel adding enough water for steaming.Before pouring batter mixture into a greased plate.add fruit salt & lime juice & mix well.transfer mixture to greased plate;put in a steamer to cook.it take 10-12 min .plz check using toothpick or knife as dhokla mixture comes clean.Once done remove plate & keep aside.prepare tempering heat oil in a pan add black mustard seeds,asafoetida &chopped green chilli .pour this tempering on top of cooked dhokla.cut in shape & serve !!

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Instant Dhokla


A dhokla is a spongy savory cake made of gram flour, suji (semolina) or rice powder. Dhokla recipe is a very popular Gujarati dish prepared in almost every household in India. Many variations of dhoklas such as Besan Dhokla, Suji Dhokla, Chawal Dhokla or Khaman Dhokla. it is prepared by steaming .Dhokla can be served as breakfast, evening snack or even as an appetizer. Garnished with split green chilies, mustard seeds, grated coconut and coriander leaves, this dish can be served with accompanied with green chutney.

Ingredients

Gram Flour /Besan 1 cup
Suji 1 tbsp
Curd 1/4 cup
Ginger Chilli paste1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tsp
Fruit salt 1 tsp
Lemon juice few drops
Water for making batter
for Tempering
Ingredients
Mustardseeds( black ) 1 tsp
Oil 1/2 tsp
Green chillies 1-2
Asafoetida (Hing )1/4 tsp (optional)
Water 1cup
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
Fresh grated Coconut (garnishing)

Method
Take a large pan or pot add water for steaming dhokla.Grease a plate or any utensils using for dhokla.i have used loaf panMeanwhile take a bowl add besan,sooji,curd ginger & green chilli paste .adding little water to make a smooth paste.Now add fruit salt & lime juice mix properly.Pour batter in grease utensil.Steam for 10-12 or till it cooked.Put a knife as we do for a cake ..to check.If it comes clean.dhokla is steamed properly.
For tempering
Method
Take a deep pan heat & add oil then mustard seeds,hing green chilli,water,salt &sugar.give a boil.Let it cool down & bit .pour on steamed dhokla.Cut in a desire shape.garnish with fresh grated coconut.Serve with green Chutney.

Tips:- Dhokla mixture neither should be too thin or too thick. A consistency of a  batter is most important for fluffy & light dhokla.add fruit salt into the mixture and stir it with a spoon. As soon as the bubbles appear immediately put the dhokla in the greased plate or dish to steam. Do not whisk the mixture for long. delaying a time to steam dhokla after adding fruit salt to it, then the dhokla will not rise well.

 

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Lettuce Gazpacho


Gazpacho is a soup made with raw vegetables and served cold. During the hot summer,as it is refreshing and cool.Originally  Gazpacho is prepared with a tomato base and bread.Now there are many variations of gazpacho, often in different colors and flavors such as avocados,spinach,watermelon  & etc.Lettuce Gazpacho is a healthy bright green soup with green vegetables blended with yogurt.The flavor of Crisp romaine lettuce is freshness itself and the creamy consistency of yogurt is the perfect base.

Ingredients
Romaine lettuce 1 or any lettuce
Cucumber 1
Spring onion 1
Garlic Cloves 1-2
Thick yogurt 1/2 cup
Mint leaves 4-5
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper to taste(optional)
method
wash lettuce & mint leaves, spring onion & chopped.chopped cucumber .Blend all ingredients except black pepper,salt & red crushed pepper.
pour in a glass /bowl .add seasoning (Salt ,black pepper,red crushed pepper)& enjoy!!
tips:-
Any type of lettuce one can use.
instead of yogurt ,one can add sour cream.
any herbs one preferred.
Deseeded Cucumber it’s an individual choice.

 

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Eggless Pineapple Cake


Eggless cake prepared in a microwave.using cream cheese & basic ingredients used for baking & frosted with Cool whip

ingredients

2 tbsp Butter

2 tbsp Cream Cheese

1/2 cup Sugar

3/4 cup Milk

1 cup All purpose flour

1/2 tsp Baking powder

1/4 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence

1 pack of Cool Whip

Canned or fresh Pineapple Pieces

Method
Take butter and cream cheese in mixing bowl.To that add sugar and whisk well until it turns out creamy.Slowly add warm milk and make that into a thin paste.Now add vanilla essence and mix well.Sieve all purpose flour into a wet mixture along with baking powder and baking soda.Mix very well.Pour the mixture into greased 8*8 microwave safe Baking tray.Microwave on a high power for 4 minutes.After a cake is done allow it to cool down for 10 minutes.Then transfer that to a cooling rack.After cake cools down divide that into two equal size sponge sheets.

Frosting

Take one of the sponge sheets .Apply pineapple juice over that.Apply a layer of cool whip over it.Place few chunks of pineapple over cream layer.Now put another sponge sheet on the top of previous sponge sheet.Now cover the whole cake with cool whip.Put some pineapple pieces on the top of a cake

Tips:-Make sure to use butter and cream cheese at room temperature.Be sure to use warm milk.Power setting for each microwave varies, so be sure to adjust cooking time as per your own judgement.

 

Recipe adapted from http://www.madhurasrecipe.com/microwave/Microwave-Pineapple

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Aloo Palak


Spinach is an excellent source of lots of vitamin & minerals.It is a very good source of dietary fiber, Spinach means Palak in Hindi language. It is a leaf-based  dish eaten in the Indian Subcontinent with bread such as roti or rice.Potatoes means aloo in hindi .its a dish cooked with Spinach, potatoes & Indian Spices.

Ingredients

3 potatoes, peeled and cubed, (lightly sauteed in 1/2 tbsp of oil)

2 bunches spinach chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2 onions finely chopped

1-2 tomatoes chopped or puree

2 green chillies slit

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 1/2 cups water

salt to taste

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tbsp cream optional

1/2 tsp Dry Fenugreek leaves

2 tbsp oil

Method
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the onions and green chillies and sauté the onions till they turn transparent.Add ginger garlic paste and fry further for 3-4 minutes.add tomatoes and cooked now add turmeric powder ,red chilli powder and coriander powder and combine well.Add the spinach and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the fried potato cubes and combine. Cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.Add the water and salt and cook on medium heat for 12-15 minutes or till the potatoes are tender. Add malai, garam masala powder dry fenugreek leaves and combine.Reduce flame, cover and cook for a mt. Turn off heat and serve hot with Rotis or steamed rice.
Tips -if you want u can use spinach paste too,a taste will be same.

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Peanut Chutney


Peanut chutney is a delicious an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes such as Idli,dosa,medu vada.

ingredients

1 Cup peanuts

1 Tbsp oil

2 1/2 Tbsp ginger finely chopped

2-3 dry red chillies

2 1/2 Tbsp tamarind pulp

1 tsp mustard seeds

10-12 curry leaves

Urad dal 1 tsp

Bengal gram (channa dal) 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Water as required

Method

Soak urad dal & channa dal.Dry roast peanut in a pan & keep aside.using same pan add 2 tsp of oil adding dry red chilies ,soaked urad dal,channa dal & ginger saute on a med flame till it cook nice & brown.In a grinder jar adding roasted peanut,sauteed dry red chillies ,urad dal ,channa dal ,ginger & tamarind pulp.Adding little by little  water to make a coarse /smooth chutney as per liking. Take out Ground paste in a bowl.add salt & check seasoning .Heat remaining oil & prepare mustard seed and curry leaf tempering & pour on top of  Chutney .Mix properly !!Peanut Chutney  is ready.

Tips:-After roasting de-skin of  peanut is an individual choice.Increase or decrease  red chilli quantity as per own taste buds.

 

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Aloo Paratha


Soft dough stuffed with the spicy filling of mashed potatoes and other Indian spices and then rolled out into big round shape flatbread serve with Plain yoghurt & pickles.

ingredients

Whole wheat flour 1 cup

Pinch of salt

1 cup water

oil 1/4 cup for kneading

Fillings

Boiled & Mashed potatoes 5 medium size

Onion chopped 1 medium

Green chillies 1-2 finely chopped

Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1/2 tbsp

Lime juice 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Green Coriander leaves 1 tbsp

Garam masala powder 1 tsp (optional)

Black mustard seeds 1 tsp

Oil for Cooking & frying filling

Butter a dash for toppings (optional)

Method

Make a soft dough with the specified ingredients. Divide the dough into balls, as per the required size. Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan add black mustard seeds once it crackled add green chilli & chopped onion once onion became pink in color add turmeric powder,red chilli powder ,coriander powder ,mashed  potatoes & salt mix properly so it combined like  a dough .turn off heat then adding lime juice ,garam masala powder & green coriander leaves & mix well..Potato filling is prepared ,keep aside to cool down .

Take each portion of the dough, flatten it on palm.Stuff the filling in the dough ,close edges properly& roll into balls.13133151_1007321552648727_6665461358081143786_n

With a rolling pin, flatten the balls into 1/2″ thick round parathas.

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Heat pan on a medium flame.Cook the parathas & apply oil both sides cook until parathas are golden and cooked through.

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Jhaal Muri


Jhaal means Spice & Muri is a puffed Rice & seasoned with Indian spices.it’s a no-cook recipe.Very light & flavorful snacks .Jhaal muri is a popular street food of Bihar & West Bengal.one can add as many ingredients like boiled potatoes ,chopped tomatoes ,peanuts& chutneys of their individual choice but mustard oil is a key ingredient to enhance taste .i am sharing  a recipe which we ate at my home.It’s a favourite Tea time snacks for us almost every day of me & my cousin.we had a lot of memories connected with this snacks lot of spicy chit-chat & secrets.

Ingredients

Puffed Rice 2 cup

Onion finely chopped 1 tbsp

Green chillies 1-2 finely chopped

Mustard oil 2tsp

Salt to taste

Paprika to taste

Lime juice 1 tsp

Green coriander leaves/cilantro 1 tbsp for garnishing

Method

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.garnish with chopped green coriander leaves.enjoy with a cup of Ginger Tea.

My entry for Semi Home Made Collective – May 2016 @Sonal Gupta blog. http://simplyvegetarian777.com/ .plz do check her blog for awesome & delectable  Vegetarian food.

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Mango Panna Cotta


Panna cotta (In Italian meaning ‘cooked cream’) is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with  gelatin & molded. The cream may be aromatized with rum, coffee, vanilla, or other flavorings.I am sharing Mango Panna cotta made with a  fresh cream, gelatin, sugar ,and  mango puree.

Ingredients

skimmed Milk-1/14 cup
cream-1/4 cup
vanilla extract -1tsp(optional)
sugar-1/4 cup or as much sweeter u like
Gelatin-1 packet (dissolved1-2 tbsp in warm water)
Mango puree – 3/4cup +2 tbsp
Method
Pour milk & cream in a pan on medium heat ..let it be warm keep stirring and add sugar and mix properly..till it start boiling ..remove pan from heat as cream heated fast it may come out of pan.now add dissolve gelatin and mix properly.we will strain in another bowl ..so that remaining gelatin should be mixed evenly.once a mixture comes to room temp .add mango puree & mix properly.pour in a glass or bowl to set .i prefer overnight .
de-mould a Panna cotta pour 2 tbsp on top .serve !!

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Caramel Custard


Custard made out of eggs, milk and sugar in a microwave.

Ingredients
Egg 1
Sugar 3 tbsp + 1 tsp
Cold water 1 tsp
Hot water 1 tsp
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Milk 1/2 cup
Ramekin
Water for steaming
Method
Add 1 tsp sugar & 1 tsp cold water In ramekin.Cook for 1 min in microwave 100% or HI power.plz handle carefully using oven mitts as it will be hot.If it still not caramelized 30 sec more.Instantly check sugar .add 1 tsp hot water.In a mixing bowl add sugar,egg ,vanilla extract & milk.Mix properly till it blended.Strain & add mixture in a ramekin.In a large bowl for steaming add hot water to a level of a ramekin.Cover with cling film & cook for 8-10 min on HI/100%.Carefully remove ramekin.keep in refrigerator till it set.Once it set de-mould & serve!!

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Fresh Strawberry Granita


Granita is a semi-frozen dessert  made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. its texture varies from coarse to smooth, it is always different from the one of an ice cream which is creamier, and from the one of a sorbet, which is more compact; this makes granita distinct and unique.Common and traditional flavoring ingredients include lemon juice, mandarin oranges, jasmine, coffee,almonds, mint etc.

My version of Strawberry Granita is made with pureed Strawberries  freeze in a pan and scrape with a fork.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh strawberries

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup water

2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice

Mint leaves for Garnish

Method

Add sugar and water in a blender; process until sugar dissolves. Add strawberries and lemon juice; blend until smooth. Pour mixture into square dish. Cover and freeze 3 hours; stir well. Cover and freeze few hours more or overnight.Remove mixture from freezer; let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.

 

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Scrape granita in dish

 

 

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Instant Cake


Mix all ingredients in a cup or bowl.Instant cake Ready in a minute.

Ingredients

Self Raising Flour- 3tbsp
Coco powder – 1 1/2tbsp
Coffee Powder-2 Tsp
Condensed milk – 3 tbsp
Olive oil /Butter 2 tbsp
Milk – 3tbsp + 1tbsp
Almond chopped (optional)
For ganache frosting
Heavy Whipping Cream 1/4 cup
dark /semi sweet Chocolate chips 1/2 cup
Method
Mix w tsp coffee powder in a 1 tbsp milk.boil make a coffee mixture keep aside.
Take a Microwave-safe cup or bowl.Add oil /butter.then condensed milk.mix properly then add flour ,cocoa ,coffee mix .adding milk stirred a lump free mixture.
Microwave for 2 min.
For Ganache
In a bowl heat cream for 30 sec -1 min.
Keep an eye on cream as it warm fast or may spill out.then add choco chips give a good stir.
Once a cake cooled down invert on serving plate or one can serve in a bowl or cup only.
Pour ganache on top garnish with almond flakes & enjoy.

 

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Mexican Flan


Flan is a traditional Mexican dessert and there are many versions. It is a rich, creamy, cooked egg custard. it’s flavored with vanilla and baked in a water bath to retain its texture.

Ingredients
Egg -3
Sugar-1 cup
Evaporated milk -1 tin
Condensed milk- 1 tinVanilla extract -1 tbsp
Whipped cream..optional
Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.Select 2 oven safe containers, one that can easily fit inside the other.The large one will be used for a water bath and the smaller one will pour flan.mixture.Fill the larger container a little less than halfway with water and place in the cold oven to heat up while you prepare the caramel and the custard.In a large pan, caramelized the sugar until it turns a light golden brown .While still hot, transfer the melted sugar to baking container swirling it around until the entire bottom is covered then set aside.In a blender add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.Open up the oven where you have placed the water bath and then place the small pan with the caramel inside the large water bath pan.Pour the mixture into the pan being careful not to splash it.Bake for 30- 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center passes a toothpick test.Remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack.You may invert this onto a large serving dish or Cut a piece & serve with a dollop of whipped cream

Tips :-Let it cool down or keep in a fridge for 24 hrs. when serving put hot water in a bigger bowl and keep baked flan bowl in it so that caramel should be easily come out

 

 

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Side view Flan

 

 

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Flan pie

 

 

 

 

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Mirch Ka Salan


Salan means Curry & Mirch means Chilli .It’s an authentic & traditional spicy dish of  Hyderabad,India .It’s  prepared with green chillies and relished along with Biryani recipes.Mirchi ka salan, or curried chilli peppers, is a popular dish made with a variety of long & spicy  chillies, spices  with flavours of coconut, tamarind, peanuts and sesame seeds.Serve with Biryani /rice /pulao.I am sharing my version of Mirch ka salan as my family like this curry along with biryani .Originally 15-20 Chilli are added in this Curry.

Ingredients

Green Chilli 4-5

Sesame seeds 2 tbsp

Peanuts 1/4 cup

Desiccated coconut 1/3 cup

Onion 1(sliced)

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Dry red chillies 3

Garlic 5-6

Ginger 1″

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tbsp

Green Coriander leaves(chopped) 1 tbsp

Tamarind pulp 1tbsp

Oil 4 tbsp

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Curry leaves 10-12

Salt to taste

Water 3 cups

Method

Make a cut in green chillies then  heat oil in a deep pan and  fry for 3-4 minutes. Drain on tissue paper. Dry roast cumin seeds, Peanuts, sesame seeds & desiccated coconut in a pan.Grind together red chillies, peanuts, cumin seeds, Desiccated coconut, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger with enough water into a paste. Take  1 tbsp of the leftover oil in another pan and heat. Add mustard seeds and once it crackled  add curry leaves and onion. Mix well and sauté till the onion becomes translucent  after that add a ground paste and mix well.then  Add turmeric powder & coriander powder cook mixture stir continuously till it started leaving oil then and 3-4 cups of water. Stir and cook for a 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fried green chillies, salt and tamarind pulp. Mix well and cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

Tips :-one can add more green chilli as per requirement.

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