…taste Cooking Oil – as needed Fine dry Rawa/Semolina – as needed Dry Spice Mix: 1 ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or to taste 1tsp. Cumin/Jeera pwd. 1 tsp. Turmeric pwd. ¼ tsp. Black Pepper pwd. (optional) Procedure: Wash & drain the fish slices. Combine ginger- garlic paste with salt to taste and lightly rub into the fish slices. Marinate for about 15 minutes in a bowl. Combine dry spice mix ingredients and sprinkle on to the marinated fish slices. To…
…are used. Add the marmalade or apricot preserve and beat in until blended. Mix in the ground almonds. Whisk in the flour a little at a time until all the flour is incorporated. Mix in all the soaked chopped dry fruits. If the batter is too stiff, stir in a few tablespoons of milk to get a dropping consistency. Spoon the batter into a 8 inch spring form cake tin. Smoothen and level the batter in the tin. Tap the tin very lightly to release air pock…
…d bananas. Add vanilla essence & enough milk; a little at a time & mix to form a lumpless thick batter. Mix gently taking care that you do not mash the banana completely… they should be slightly lumpy. The batter should be of dropping consistency but like a thick cake batter. Set aside for about 10 mins. so that the flavors meld & the rawa soaks through. Heat sufficient oil in a wok/kadhai till hot. Reduce heat to med. & drop small…
…x butter and sugar till soft and smooth. Next add egg and vanilla essence. Mix well to combine. Slowly, add in the flour; a little at a time until combined. Wrap half the dough in cling film/plastic and place in the fridge. Add espresso/Instant coffee, melted chocolate, cocoa powder to the remaining dough and mix well to combine. Pat and shape the chocolate dough into a rectangular block (2 inches in width & height , 6 inches in length). Do th…
…s. It is a great comfort food during the heavy monsoons too. If you love a vegetable soup then you may use vegetable stock & eliminate the chicken. You can substitute with stock cubes if you do not have fresh stock. You can add vegetables of your choice as well. If you are craving for some delicious soup then just go ahead & try this one… 😀 Ingredients for the Basic Stock : 8 cups Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock 2 stalks of Lemon Grass (c…
…ture will start thickening. Add the cardamom powder (if using) and stir to mix well. As the mixture starts thickening further; it is time for vigorous and intense stirring. Make sure it does not burn at the bottom. With time, the mixture will start turning dark, thick and glossy. You need to be very brisk and quick. It is important for the mixture to have minimum moisture so it needs intense cooking and stirring to allow maximum evaporation. Stir…
…large bowl, place the flour. Add all the condiments and salt to taste and mix together the dry ingredients. Add the mashed moong dal paste and knead well to form a stiff but pliable dough. The dal paste should have enough water content to mix and knead into a dough. Add water to form a dough only if necessary. I did not use water. It is important that you do not knead to a soft dough. Cover the ball of dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes….
…nd mix with your fingers to combine well. Add the chilled butter cubes and mix it into the flour mixture using your fingertips. Do not allow the butter to melt but must break down into small pieces. Add the egg white and stir to evenly distribute it. Knead lightly into a dough. Do not over work the dough. Roll out the dough on a floured board / kitchen counter; preferably between two sheets of plastic without dry flour. Using a serrated or a plain…
…sp Vanilla Extract or Essence For Topping: Tutti Frutti or Dry Fruit / Nuts Procedure: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in one egg at a time; add in vanilla and combine well. Fold in flour a little at a time and stir in milk. Dust some tutti frutti with dry flour and add to the mixture. Mix in gently. Fill the cake batter into prepared pastry tarts about ¾ full. Sprinkle nuts and dry fruit if using on top of each tart. Bake in a…
…e you can make it interesting with various vegetable combinations, include mixed sea food or even add mixed meats. Above all, it is very nutritious & healthy. In case you do not like deep fried noodles you can bake the noodles! It is great on weekends, if you have a lot of chores to finish or just want to relax & unwind. It is a wonderful brunch option or just superb for a light dinner. I am very happy to share my version of this delectabl…