…vert them into so many interesting & tasty treats. You can use them in milkshakes, smoothies, muffins, cakes, breads, fritters, ice cream, trifle pudding, custard, etc. Today’s post is Banana Tarts which is so simple, quick & easy. You can enjoy these at breakfast or at tea time. These are good as a non messy mid morning snack at school and work. These tarts are so pretty & elegant that you can serve them at children’s parties as well…
…aking pwd., & soda bicarb. In another bowl, whisk together the pureed bananas, milk, honey & oil. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture & tip in the banana mixture. Fold in till everything is just mixed together. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Mix together 3 tbsps. of cocoa pwd. with few tsps. of milk till it is a smooth paste & add it to one part of the mixture. Combine till well mixed. Keep aside. Tip each mixture…
…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…
…ure for the fresh Coconut Milk: You need two extracts… Thick coconut milk & Thin coconut milk. Grind the scraped coconut with about ½ cup of water to form a thick paste. Add more water if required. Strain the coconut puree through a linen/muslin/cheese cloth. Bundle up the cloth & squeeze using your fingers to extract thick coconut milk. Set it aside in a bowl. Grind the residue again with water & follow the same process to extra…
…you all A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2013. Ingredients : ½ cup Milk Powder 3 tsp. Cocoa Powder 4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter (@ room temp.) 2/3 cups Sugar 2/3 cups Water 3 tbsps. Mixed dry fruits (chopped) Procedure : First, sift together milk powder & cocoa powder. Set aside. In a non-stick pan, dissolve sugar in water & allow it to boil on med. flame for about 10 mins. Keep stirring till it reaches a one thread consistency. To test…
…th them. 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…
…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…
…g powder, soda bi-carb and salt. In another large bowl, whisk eggs, mashed bananas, water, milk, oil and essence. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. The batter will be thin. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 mins. or until a toothpick/skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. When completely cooled, ice the cake with Peanut Butter Cream Frosting. Slice or cu…
…inter night after mass. We would enjoy hot Irani Chai & Samosas or hot milk & the rich, milky Mawa Cake. I must say, it was pure bliss!!!Sadly,Coronation Restaurant no longer exists. I feel Mawa Cake is manna from heaven. Whenever I held a mawa cupcake or a slice in my little hands, it was so precious to me… just like I am holding a piece of treasure! Mawa or Khoya/Khoa is just solidified milk, which has very little moisture. The aut…
…Ingredients : 1 litre full fat Milk (I used Chitale’s) 400 gms. Condensed Milk (I used Nestle Milkmaid) 125 gms. Sugar (or to taste) 1 ½ tbsp. Milk pwd. 3 tbsps. Lime Juice ½ tsp. fresh Green Cardamom pwd. A few drops of Kewra Essence For Garnishing: 3 tbsps. Mix of Almonds & Pistachios (slivered or roughly chopped) Few strands – Saffron (optional) 1 leaf Silver Foil (Vark) Procedure: Bring milk to a boil in a heavy bottomed pan; preferably n…