…the modaks do not stick to the bottom. Hence, they are usually steamed on banana leaves and served on banana leaves. Most importantly, banana leaves help to retain the pristine white color of the Ukadiche Modak. Years ago, it was truly a community event in the area where I lived and grew up in Pune and also in my neighbourhood. The monetary donation was voluntary. To have the feeling of warmth and togetherness each household voluntarily prepared…
…reezer as the texture will change. Assembling of the Trifle: First cut the cake into thin slices. Arrange a layer of cake in the bowl or individual serving bowls/glasses. Moisten with sugar syrup/sugar water or juice. Pour a layer of cold custard on top of it and spread evenly. Next arrange chopped fruits. Then slice or scoop the set jelly over the fruits to cover it. Pour a custard layer and then again arrange a layer of cake slices/pieces. Follo…
…on top; spoon ½ cup hot apricot sauce over the top of the steamed pudding/cake. Cut in wedges to serve with remaining sauce. Tip : This is a sweet pudding/cake, so please adjust sugar according to taste. Apricot Sauce for Puddings, Pies, Ice Cream & Cake : Ingredients : 1 can Apricot Halves ½ cup Honey ¼ cup unsalted Butter A pinch of Salt Procedure : Puree apricot halves along with the syrup until smooth. Pour in a saucepan & stir in hon…
…salted Butter (softened) 200 gms. Castor Sugar or Sugar pwd. 100 gms. Dark Chocolate Chips 1 tsp. Vanilla Essence 1 Egg ½ tsp. Soda Bicarb ¼ tsp. Baking pwd. ¼ tsp. Salt Procedure : Pre-heat oven to 180C. Beat butter & sugar till light in a sufficiently large bowl. Add egg & vanilla essence & beat till light & fluffy. Sift all the dry ingredients & combine along with the chocolate chips. Mix to form a soft dough & transfer…
…. Yes, you can use them in your pancakes, smoothies, shakes, bake a banana cake, banana bread, pies, tarts or make a pudding. If you want to see them disappear quickly then just convert them into a wholesome and indulgent ice cream. Banana ice cream is so deliciously creamy and amazingly simple and easy to make. It is a great treat for children but even the young and old will enjoy it. Just give it a try and you may relish it just like the way we…
…p; some salt. To assemble the Patra ni Macchi : Lightly heat each piece of banana leaf for a few seconds on a tawa or on top of the steamer for a few minutes. This makes the leaf pliable so that you can fold it with ease. Brush the smooth side of each piece of banana leaf with oil. Put enough chutney on the leaf & place a slice of pomfret on it. Then layer with enough chutney on top of the fish piece. Drizzle with a few drops of oil. (This is…
…have the sweet goodness of condensed milk. The cocoa lends the richness of chocolate to these nutty rocks. They make excellent celebratory gifts but especially during the festive season of Christmas and New Year. This recipe is flexible and you can use your favorite nuts to make these delectable goodies. They are addictive and you cannot be satisfied with just a few. You can wrap them in chocolate foil or cellophane wrapping to make them look pret…
…Pick-a-Bite.” I dedicate this Chocolate Ice Cream to my husband, who loves chocolate & just cannot resist anything in chocolate. This is his all time favourite flavour. Ingredients : ½ lt. Milk 200 gms. Sugar 35 gms Corn Flour 3 Eggs, beaten (optional) ½ level tsp. Salt or to taste 175 gms.fresh heavy Cream 100 gms of Cocoa pwd. ½ tsp.Vanilla essence 2 to 3 tbsps of Milk (To mix the Cocoa) Method : Mix the sugar with corn flour & salt in…
…are not so fond of it. We prefer our Easter Eggs coated and decorated with Chocolate. My hubby being a diehard fan of CHOCOLATE!! My DIL Ramita Mascarenhas suggested that I post this recipe again so that it can be found with ease. This is why I am re-posting it. So here is my Easter Eggs (Cooked Marzipan Recipe). Go ahead and enjoy your Easter celebration and make your sweet table gorgeous this Easter. Gift with love and share Easter blessings. Ea…
…njoy this delicious exotic pick-me-up drink which can be fixed within minutes & relished whenever you feel like having a cool refreshing drink!! 😀 Ingredients : 1 Kiwi (peeled & roughly chopped) 8 fresh ripe Strawberries (rinsed, hulled & roughly chopped) 1 ripe Banana (peeled & chopped) ½ cup fresh creamy Curds/Yoghurt ¼ cup fresh Milk (optional) 1 tbsp. Honey Procedure : Place the kiwi, strawberries, banana, curds/yoghurt, milk i…