…f liquid Red Food Color or as per choice 1 tsp. Pure Ghee Procedure : In a non stick pan, mix coconut and sugar. Heat the mixture on gentle heat till the sugar dissolves. Increase heat and cook stirring continuously till the mixture starts solidifying and comes off the sides. Add cardamom pwd. and stir well. Then add color and stir well to incorporate. The mixture should come together like a ball. Spread the mixture evenly on a greased tray or pla…
…; the mithai which always held its own in every Indian household is almost non existent. The sugar & the pure ghee which plays an integral role in the Indian mithai is replaced with substitutes & hence it may not even have the original traditional taste. But I feel one need not indulge in this lovely, traditional, pure & original sweets but one must eat in moderation, relish & enjoy the sweet moments. Diwali is the festival of ligh…
…solve sugar in a sufficiently large & thick bottomed pot (preferably a non-stick deep pan) & prepare a sufficiently thick sugar syrup by heating sugar on a low flame with few tablespoons of water. Add rawa (semolina) to the syrup & stir well. To this, then add the coconut paste, salt & ghee. Stir well to combine. Cook till well blended & thick. Take if off the heat & let it cool completely. Allow it to rest covered in the f…
…t stopping the mixer/grinder. In a deep thick bottomed pan or preferably a non stick pan dissolve sugar in water & heat to bring to a one string consistency. Add the cashew nut powder, stir completely & heat on a low flame. Add green cardamom pwd. Stir continuously. When the mixture starts leaving the sides & starts forming a thick mass, put off the flame. Keep stirring for a few seconds & transfer the dough to a tray/bowl. When th…
…ortant thing to note is that at Christmas you will find people opt for the non– traditional goodies! I like to keep the tradition alive so I make few traditional sweets single handedly. Today’s post is the popular recipe for Kormolas which is an integral part of Kuswar. I hope you take time out to make this wonderful Sweet Flower Bud Cookies to give the distinct flavor of Christmas this season. They taste good & also make your goodie tray pret…
…grant garlic and moist with a touch of cream, it can be enjoyed as a light vegetarian meal or as a snack. Just right for children and adults, who do not like very heavy sauces and too many frills in their pasta. Whenever we like to keep our pasta light and plain, this is what we like to eat. If you are not very fond of asparagus or if it is not easily available, do not worry you can use bell peppers instead or just add more cheese, cream and olive…
…ver way you choose but make sure the filling remains intact. If you prefer vegetarian then you can use vegetables of your choice in the filling and in the broth to make it wholesome. Wonton soup can work as a one bowl, simple and nutritious light meal especially if you like your lunch or dinner to be light. Wonton wrappers are not readily available in the supermarkets of Pune. I made my own wonton wrappers and it did take a while to make them. I w…
…It brightens up many of our weekends with fabulous pooris and is a welcome vegetarian treat after a tiring and hectic week. Sometimes, we include this preparation of Potatoes and Peas Gravy in our celebratory parties too. I am happy to share this recipe for Aloo Matar Gravy / Potatoes & Peas Gravy which is very dear to me and I hope it will be to you as well when you dig into this sumptuous delight. 🙂 Relish it with pooris, rice, pulao or any…
Sarson ka Saag is a traditional gem in the bouquet of authentic Punjabi vegetarian cuisine. It is the pride of Punjab and every Punjabi loves it. Sarson and Bathua are grown and available in the winter so that is the time it is used to make saag. Sarson is mustard in Punjabi and Hindi. The word “Saag” is greens. In the villages of Punjab it is slow cooked on wood fired clay stoves.To prepare it the traditional slow cooked way, you need tremendou…
…ite saucein advance so that you can use it at short notice. It is a simple vegetarian soup which needs a few minutes to prepare and less than 20 minutes to cook. This rich, smooth and creamy soup requires few ingredients and is perfect at any time of the year. It can be made with fresh or canned spinach but it is always better to use fresh ingredients to enjoy and relish its goodness. The texture and the luscious green color of the soup will be ap…