…toppings to make it attractive I have earlier posted fresh fruit ones viz. Mango Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream, Banana Ice Cream, Custard Apple Ice Cream and my husband’s favorite Chocolate Ice Cream, but just over looked the Vanilla Ice Cream even though I make it ever so often. The photos have been clicked since such a long time! It’s never too late to post. Today’s recipe is for the simple but elegant, pristine white Homemade Vanilla Ice Crea…
…and aromatic spices. During the peak of summer when fresh, ripe and sweet mangoes which is the king of fruits are in abundance; you can truly enjoy mango lassi. Lassi is always welcome unless you suffer from dairy intolerance. In the scorching heat of summer when the temperatures are soaring and when you do not have a ravishing appetite it is the natural dairy products which come to the rescue. Lassi is a soul satisfying cool drink which cools th…
…cooked & lightly golden. Place on absorbent paper. Remove the mint stalks & replace with mint stalks with leaves. Serve on a platter with lime wedges, sliced raw onions, mint leaves & your favorite chutney or sauce/ketchup along with your favorite Indian bread….
…thick gravy from time to time. After the chunk of roast cools down cut into slices & serve with fries. Tips & Variations : You may use a meat tenderizer or fresh raw papaya paste if easily available to tenderize the meat if you are not sure about how tender the cut of meat is….
…ll the shake turns thick and frothy. Pour into tall chilled glasses & serve immediately. You may add ice cubes and a scoop of ice cream if you like. Important Note : Always select ripe chikoos for consumption as the raw sapodilla fruits are high in latex and tannins. They are intensely bitter in taste. Eating unripe fruits may cause mouth ulcers, itchy sensation in the throat and breathing difficulty , especially in children….
…ork. You can use the essential spice paste to include your favorite fish, prawns, lamb, mutton, beef or vegetables and savor it. You can also try my earlier recipes for Pork Vindaloo and Fish Vindaloo. The quantity of ingredients differ a little to accommodate the flavors of meat and seafood. My hubby loves pork and I have a special preference for sea food but we all like beef. Today’s recipe is especially for all those who like beef. This post wa…
…ven. If your cake is peaking or browning quickly on the top then it may be raw inside.. control by reducing the temperature a little. Quality of ingredients also play an important role in the final outcome of the cake. Sifting of flour, creaming of butter/cream, size of the eggs, correct amount of baking powder, will determine the texture, lightness & perfection of the finished cake. The batter should be of dropping consistency. The batter sho…
…es and getting enough vitamins in your regular diet is to utilize leftover raw vegetables lying in your fridge to make these lovely cutlets. Cutlets are also an attractive way of making children and those who are not fond of vegetables to eat them. You will be surprised to see a beeline for those crisp and gorgeous looking golden cutlets. You can pan fry or grill them if you wish but I prefer them deep fried to get them crisp and lightly golden. I…
…ed with oil & is separate & not sticky i.e. the rice should be not raw but fried well. Now, if using prepared caramel then add the liquid caramel & stir to mix well. Then add sufficient water & salt to taste to the rice. Stir well & let it come to a boil. Then fix the cooker lid & the whistle. Steam upto 2 whistles. Release steam immediately. Open the pressure cooker & let the rice rest for about 5 mins. Drop one teaspo…
…of tang and sweetness, the not so perfect ones, the itchy and the slightly raw, the over fried and hard, the very spicy, the mild, the deep fried and the shallow fried. That special extra tang with the sweetness is the ultimate for me. My taste buds do the tango and go on a spin. Well, we have tasted many versions of alu vadi and each preparation is interesting and unique. I can vouch for the ones sold fresh and piping hot at breakfast by homemake…