…very good creamy milk from Pune. I skim out the cream after boiling & cooling the milk in the fridge. I store the cream everyday in the freezer & then use it to bake this wonderful vanilla sponge cake. This cake is perfect for me! I sandwich the cakes with jam, butter cream icing etc. This cake is ideal for trifles & tastes lovely with ice cream too! This cake is especially for my friend Sujata Chandekar, who requested for this recipe…
…ated coconut imparts the natural flavor of nature’s pure gift. Coconut has cooling properties and it provides the much needed goodness to mankind. The tropical climate in the coastal regions with soaring temperatures and high humidity does affect the quality of life of people living in these regions especially the farmers working in the fields. It is the coconut which comes to the rescue to provide the much needed cooling element and that is why i…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…et fingers to flatten a little. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking tray as the dough will spread out while baking. Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 8-10 mins or till the edges start turning lightly brown. Cool for about 5 mins. & then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an air tight container. Enjoy at tea time with a cup of tea or coffee or with a glass of hot/cold milk. Tips & Variations : The cookies will sprea…
…n the tempered chocolate of your choice. Place them on a baking sheet or a cooling rack for the chocolate to set or excess to be drained off. If the room temperature is very high & the climate is very hot which is not conducive to chocolate then place in the fridge to harden. You may even do this in an air conditioned room. Wrap them in colored wrapping foil/paper or pack them in cellophane wrap or boxes in case you want to gift them to your f…
…all. Even if it is a little extra soft and lightly loose it is fine. While cooling the semolina will absorb moisture and the upma will turn firm. Temper the upma again. This is purely optional. I do this sometimes. Serve immediately garnished with coriander leaves, sev and lime quarters. You may serve chutney and pickles of your choice on the side if you so like. Tips & Variations: The texture of the Upma depends on personal preference…
…perature and then refrigerate it. Remember the custard thickens further on cooling. Sprinkle a few grains of sugar on the custard. This will stop a skin forming on the custard. For the Fruit Layer: Cut the fruits of your choice into very small pieces and set aside until assembly time. If using apples place the cut pieces of apple in a bowl of water to which a few drops of lime/lemon juice is added to prevent discoloration. Avoid using bananas, ora…
…nd roll out to a 1 cm thickness. When warm to the touch, cut into desired shapes and sizes. Arrange on trays with enough room between the pieces of Cocada. Let the pieces of Cocada cool down completely before serving and storing. On cooling and drying for a considerable period, the suji will absorb the moisture and it will have a firm crust on the outside and a reasonable amount of softness like coconut barfi when you bite and savor it. Enjoy the…
…settings). Let the cookies cool for a few seconds before transferring to a cooling rack with a metal spatula. Cool completely before eating and storing. Tips & Suggestions: For perfectly baked cookies, it is a good idea to bake a few before baking a large batch of cookies. Always keep a watch while baking because there is a tendency to burn. The shape, size, addition of dry fruits and individual oven temperature settings are an important aspec…
…ry purpose and to prepare beauty products. They have healing, soothing and cooling properties and hence are cultivated especially for this. For all that a rose stands for… sweet, aromatic, love and friendship. I thought it apt to pour all the love in this Rose Burfi. This Gulab Barfi is soft, rich and lush, tender and delicate just as rose petals. A special gift for the person you love and care for and a friendship you cherish forever. I made this…