…ly 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 do. 😀 Ingredients : 500 ml. Whole milk 200 gms. Sugar or to taste 35 gms. Corn Flour 3 Eggs, lightly beaten (optional) A pinch of Salt 175 gms. fresh Heavy Cream ½ t…
…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 in a blender with a few ice cubes & blend well unti…
…y is drained out completely, you are left with beautiful, soft, smooth and creamy cream cheese which is fresh and better than the store bought commercial one. Store bought cream cheese is quite expensive; Homemade one is economical and most importantly, fresh. My homemade cream cheese was enough for the cheesecakeand a dip. It was so fresh and delicious. So here is the recipe for you to make savory and sweet desserts and to use in as many recipes…
…salt to taste. Let the curry come to a boil & then allow it to simmer for about 5 mins. Switch off heat & let the curry rest for awhile for the flavors to meld. Garnish the fresh mint chicken curry with freshly chopped mint & coriander. Serve with steamed rice, pulao, jeera rice, chapattis, phulkas, rotis or any bread of your choice. Tips & Variations : To retain the fresh green color of the curry do not use curds/dahi/yo…
…gravy is refreshingly luscious. It pairs well with all breads, rotis and rice. Fresh Rajma Beans are available in winter. They are still available in the markets. Give this one a try and you may want to make the most of it while it is still easily available in the vegetable markets. In Pune, the vegetable carts are full of them that you just cannot miss them! Ingredients: 250 gms fresh Rajma Beans 2 medium Onions (peeled & finely diced) 1 tsp…
…ni Batata Bhaji!…as we refer to it in Marathi! As the heady aroma of fresh garlic, fresh green chillies, onions and the strong flavor of cooked methi wafts from your kitchen… and further swirls through the entire home and spreads in the surroundings… the slight hint of bitterness of methi mellowed further with spices and absorbed by those delicious soft potatoes never fails to please my palate and always gives me immense satisfaction on eati…
…Butter 3 cups Confectioner’s Icing Sugar (sifted) 3-5 tbsps. Milk 4 tbsps. Strawberry Jam with whole strawberries 1 tsp. Vanilla Essence In a sufficiently large bowl, cream the butter with an electric hand mixer until smooth & well blended. Add in the icing sugar, a little at a time with few tbsps. of milk. Add the vanilla essence, strawberry jam and continue beating till the mixture turns light & fluffy. Add in more sugar and milk if need…
…pieces are too big then cut or slice them into smaller sections. Whip the fresh cream with 2 tbsps. icing sugar. Slice the cake into three sections horizontally & moisten it with pineapple juice. Place a slice of the cake on a plate & spread whipped cream & arrange thin slices or bits of pineapple & sliced candied cherries; alternate layers of cake with cream & pineapple & cherries. Cover the top of the cake &#…
…on of fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) & fresh green peas, enriched with fresh cream(malai), cashewnuts, poppy seeds & sweet spices. It is very important to use fresh ingredients to enjoy & relish this wonderful restaurant style dish in your very own home. This dish is so simple & quick to prepare… just pluck the leaves from the stems of the methi & within minutes you will have a wonderful creamy curry to be shared with family &a…
…fresh coconut is very short, people love the taste of these as they are so fresh & delicious. Neurios with fresh coconut are generally made just 2-3 days before Christmas to retain its freshness. The joy of making neurios is interesting if you convert it into a group activity. As a child, I remember my grandmother & mother would invite friends, family & neighbours to be a part of the activity… Each one brought their own cutters & s…