The thought of smooth, creamy, luscious homemade ice cream transports me in a cool, happy zone. I regularly make ice cream for my family. We never wait for any special occasion to have this wonderful treat. My ice cream was very popular at “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…
…asy to make… In Goa, they are baked in wood fired bakeries & the homemade ones are made in a clay oven placed on a clay stove. Besides firewood they also use dry coconut shells, leaves & charcoal to light up the fire to bake. This process is still used in Goa for baking. When I was a child my grandmother used a clay stove & clay oven. The baking time would be eye balled & at intervals the clay lid would be opened to check if…
…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….
…nch – Hing (Asafoetida) Salt to taste For the Tempering : 1 tsp. Pure Ghee/homemade Ghee For the Garnishing : 2 tbsps. freshly chopped Coriander Leaves Procedure : Wash and soak rajma for about 8 hrs or overnight. Drain and pressure cook rajma with a little salt and 4 cups of water until soft. (up to 5 whistles). Do not add cooking soda. Do not release steam immediately but let the cooker cool down on its own and then open the cooker. The rajma wi…
…lunch or dinner and a very satisfying meal in a bowl especially when it is homemade because with just a few ingredients you can make it special and unique by adding your very own personal touch. If you are away from home then it will definitely remind you of the warm comforting meals at home! 🙂 Ingredients : 100 gms. elbow Macaroni (boil till tender, pass through water & drain completely) 1 cup Milk 30 gms. Butter 25 gms. Maida/ All Purpose Fl…
…modern urban living. The village folk use fresh produce from their fields, homemade dairy products, cook over wooden fire or tandoors and above all have rustic methods of cooking passed down over the years by their ancestors which truly makes it extremely wholesome and nutritious. The quality of water used to prepare a khichdi does determine the taste of the finished product. Moong Dal is mainly used in preparing khichdi as it is a light dal/lenti…
…to indulge and relish it. Chaat is addictive and the advantage of enjoying homemade wholesome chaat is that you can make it exclusive and hygienic. We do eat out but when made at home you can comfortably enjoy an extra plate and feel satisfied! Today’s recipe does look elaborate but it is extremely easy. You just need to take out some time & plan well. Believe me… it is a breeze!! 😀 For the Ragda : 2 cups dry White Peas (Yellow Vatana) 1 med….
…rocess. There are quite a few ways of making this gorgeous mithai at home. Homemade mithai is always fresh and delicious. You can be generous with the dry fruits and control the amount of sugar content which takes it a notch higher as compared to the store bought ones. Besides, you can prepare it using a microwave if you are comfortable with it. Today’s recipe is cooked over a stove top. It is simply easy for a beginner and super quick for working…
…t too sweet’ but delicious slice and bake shortbread refrigerator cookies. Homemade and freshly baked, they look so beautiful. If you are having a community bake sale or a fun gathering then you can involve interested neighbors to make checkerboard, marble and flower shaped cookies as well. They are ideal for gifting at celebratory occasions especially at Christmas, New Year, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Diwali, Birthdays or on casual visits to friend…
…ring summer. Here is my family favorite… sweet lassi with aromatic spices. Homemade lassi is always delicious because one does not compromise on any ingredient and is always hygienically prepared. It is a good idea to fill and chill individual tumblers so that you can reach out for it whenever you feel like having a chilled refreshing drink which is nutritious and healthy. Sweet Flavored Lassi… creamy and lip smacking in minutes! 😀 Ingredients : 5…