…. The aroma was just irresistible. Even though we use modern gadgets & ovens today, the flavor of baked goodies in clay & wood fired ovens cannot be compared. The flavor with fresh coconut is just amazing. Almost all Goan sweets are made with fresh coconut & so you do need a knack to crack open the coconut. But even if you are not an expert you could get this done from the coconut seller. This Christmas discover the joy of making your…
…t over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips gently making sure it is distributed well. Fill the muffin cups to ¾ capacity uniformly & evenly using an ice-cream scoop or a round spoon. Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 20-25 mins. till the tops turn to a light golden color or do the tooth pick test. Remove from the oven & cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold with tea or coffee….
…hicken recipe. Have you tried my earlier tikka recipes? If not then do try Oven Baked Chicken Tikka & Chicken Tikka Biryani. Even though we patronize local tandoori restaurants and take aways, I do make tikkas at home. My younger son is very fond of paneer and all of us like it too. So here is a super easy recipe for soft and juicy paneer tikkas with vegetables which is not at all cumbersome. When you make it, you will realize that it is so si…
…is will ensure that the cake bakes evenly at the top. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 160C for about an hour. Reduce the temperature to 150C & continue to bake for1 hour & 30 mins or until a long wooden skewer comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs. If the cake is browning too quickly then cover the top with a double thickness of paper. Remove the fruit cake from the oven & place on a wire rack to cool completely. Using a skewer pok…
…hile serving. The gravy should not be too thin nor too dry. You can use an oven, a microwave or a tawa placed on the gas stove to dum the biryani so as to allow it to cook fully i.e. 100%. Remember the rice was ¾ cooked. i.e. 70%. Here’s how you go about assembling the layers of the biryani .. It all depends on how many layers you wish to arrange. If you wish to layer 2-3 layers then it is better to use some of the gravy in between layers. In case…
…n out just fine. Please take into consideration your electric conventional oven settings and the instructions for baking. I use baking powder in my batter for Bolinhos / Bolinyas but my grandmother did not. We use green cardamom and nutmeg as we love this combination of flavor. Vanilla essence or extract may be substituted or combined if you prefer. Flavouring your goodies always depend on your personal palate and that of your family and loved one…
…s. or until the edges of the cookies just begin to color. (Depends on your oven settings). The cookies should still be pale, but the bottoms should be very lightly brown. At first, the cookies will be soft but will firm up on cooling. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let them cool for 5 mins.; then transfer them to cool completely on a wire rack. In case you have sufficient dough then you may bake the next log the same way or freeze to us…
…tter into the cake tin & evenly smoothen the top. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until the top of the cake is brown & starts to pull away from the sides of the cake tin. (You may even do the tooth pick test). Remove from the oven & place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 -15 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the pan & then gently invert the cake onto your serving plate. Your Pineapple Upside Down Ca…
…e pan/tray/sheet with aluminium foil & bake for an hour in a preheated oven at 200C. or until the potatoes are tender on the inside & crisp on the outside. Remove the pan, take off the foil & baste potatoes with oil & butter after every 10 to 15 mins.This will make the skin crispy & delicious & the potatoes extra buttery. When cooked through & crispy; sprinkle mixed Italian dry herb, grated cheese & let it bake for…
…owder Procedure: Pre-heat the oven at 170C. or as per the settings of your oven. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminium foil. In a sufficiently large bowl, mix maida, sugar, salt, baking soda & cardamom powder & keep aside for further use. Heat ghee in a bowl till it is just melted. Add the melted ghee to the dry ingredients & mix with your fingers until it forms a smooth ball of dough. If the dough is crumbly, add a…