…n use a large pan/handi. (I used 2 oven proof glass casseroles). Alternate layers of rice & chicken masala with some strands of fried onions & few chopped coriander & mint leaves. The top most layer should be rice. Sprinkle remaining crisp fried onions, chopped coriander & mint leaves. Then sprinkle the saffron milk/ liquid colored water making sure some of the rice remains white. Sprinkle the cashew nuts & raisins. Lastly…
…e again. Stir each of the jelly well before layering. Similarly, alternate layers until both the jelly is used up. Chill until set. Dip loaf tin in hot water to loosen the coffee pudding. Invert & unmould gently onto a plate. Cut into sufficiently thick slices. Serve chilled with whipped cream & decorate with cherries if desired. Tips & Variation : You can layer it in individual bowls or use different shape bowls for layering if you…
…sh both. Slowly transfer the baking pan in the oven without disturbing the layers of the batter. Bake for about 40 mins. Do not open the door of the oven for atleast the first 20 mins. or the cake will shrink & will not rise well. Insert a toothpick in the centre of the cake to check if the cake is ready. It should come out clean when ready. Remove from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes & then invert the cake onto a plate. Invert a…
…old in the bowls itself or unmould & serve topped with whipped cream. You can decorate & garnish with fresh strawberries (whole/sliced) if you wish. Variation : You may alternate the layers of jelly & china grass to make it colorful & attractive. You may use any flavor & combination of your choice & fruits of the season….
…e essential paste which is then smeared on leaves, further sandwiched into layers which are assembled into stacks and then neatly rolled, steamed, deep fried and then tempered with healthy and nutritious ingredients make this rustic vadi into a glamorous piece of art! These gorgeous spirals are so soul satisfying, comforting when you eat them piping hot with your favorite dip or chutney and don’t forget that hot cup of chai in the monsoon season….
…y). In a casserole or a deep pan, assemble the fish biryani by alternating layers of rice with the fish masala. The final layer should be plain rice. On the final layer sprinkle the reserved fried onions, some chopped coriander & mint leaves & some lime juice. Now sprinkle crushed saffron along with milk. Then sprinkle separate food colors & diluted rose or kewra essence. Finally, warm 1 tsp. vegetable oil with 1 tbsp. ghee & pour…
…ir tight container. They keep well for several days but store them between layers of parchment paper. Enjoy your Easter with these pretty Frosted Easter Cookies. Ingredients for Royal Icing: 320 gm sifted, Icing Sugar / Confectioner’s Sugar 2 Egg Whites 2 tsp Lime / Lemon Juice Food Coloring as desired To prepare Royal Icing: In a sufficiently deep bowl, beat the egg whites with lime juice. Add the sugar and beat until smooth. (I used a hand blend…
…o Biryani: In a glass dish or deep pot / handi / dekchi; arrange alternate layers of white rice, galmo/ baby shrimp / javala green masala and colored rice. Garnish with chopped coriander and golden crisp fried onions. Spoon hot pure ghee (optional). Seal with dough or foil and cook on dum on a tawa or oven. Alternatively, you may microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let the flavors meld for about 15 minutes before serving. Serve hot with an accompanim…
…s, first layer 2 tbsps. of concentrated rose syrup. Then layer about 3 tbsps. falooda sev/vermicelli. Next layer 2 tbsps. sabja seeds. Gently add a cup of sweetened milk. Make sure the layers are not disturbed. Lastly place a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Top with rose syrup & garnish with dry fruits. Serve immediately….
…tin/box. To retain the frosting without damaging the design; store between layers of parchment paper. Enjoy your Halloween treat! 😀 Tips & Variations: To chill the dough faster and avoid using excess flour for rolling; roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper, place on flat trays in the fridge for about 30 mins. and then cut out shapes. Flooding cookies with frosting makes for a neater finish. Allow the excess to spill on the drip…