…Raw Rice 45 gms Urad Dal 35 gms. Poha (beaten rice flakes) 1 Coconut thick milk or 100 ml. Coconut Milk (Dabur Hommade) 1 tsp. Baker’s Yeast 50 ml.Warm Water 150 gms. Sugar or to taste Salt to taste Method : Wash & soak rice, dal & poha separately for about 4 hrs. Drain & reserve the water. First grind the dal using very little reserved water to a smooth, thick & fluffy paste. Transfer the dal paste in a sufficiently large & de…
…, poppy seeds, white & black pepper, rose water & above all creamy milk & saffron. All these aromatic spices, nuts & rose petals provided by nature combines together to make a wonderful coolant to calm & soothe the digestive system which is essential in the hot summers. Many commercial concentrates are easily available to make Thandai but homemade ones always taste better & above all is pure! My family thoroughly enjoys thi…
… tsp. Vanilla Essence A pinch of Nutmeg pwd. (optional) Method : Heat milk over low heat in a large skillet with a cover till it simmers. Beat egg whites until foamy white & double in volume in a large bowl. Beat in 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time, until meringue stands in firm peaks when the beater is lifted. Scoop meringue with an ice cream scoop or a large spoon & float gently on simmering milk & cover. Float 3 to 4 puff…
…., & soda bicarb. In another bowl, whisk together the pureed bananas, milk, honey & oil. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture & tip in the banana mixture. Fold in till everything is just mixed together. Divide the mixture into 2 parts. Mix together 3 tbsps. of cocoa pwd. with few tsps. of milk till it is a smooth paste & add it to one part of the mixture. Combine till well mixed. Keep aside. Tip each mixture in both t…
…e Dough : Sieve the wheat flour & maida & combine.Melt butter in milk & cool down. Make a well in the flour . Then add the butter-milk mix & mix slowly with fingers till it resembles bread crumbs.Add the risen yeast & knead well for 15 mins.Add a few drops of oil & knead till oil is incorporated into the dough & the dough is soft, smooth, pliable & sticky.Place the ball of dough in an oiled bowl.Cover…
…sp; Few strands of Saffron Method : In a heavy bottom pan boil milk & then add the soaked rice to it. Stir gently & bring to a boil again. Reduce heat & let it cook on simmer. Stir from time to time so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan. In about 30 mins you will see the rice & milk coming together. Let the rice cook till it is soft, pearly & a homogeneous mixtur…
…sh heavy Cream 100 gms of Cocoa pwd. ½ tsp.Vanilla essence 2 to 3 tbsps of Milk (To mix the Cocoa) Method : Mix the sugar with corn flour & salt in a saucepan. To this add milk & beaten eggs. Stir the mixture until well-blended & smooth. Place the pan over low heat & cook, stirring constantly for about 30 to 45 mins. until the custard thickens & coats the back of a spoon. Remove the saucepan f…
…1 tbsp. Butter ½ tsp. Salt For the Glaze : 1 Egg (lightly beaten) 2 tbsps. Milk Garnishing : Sesame Seeds/Poppy Seeds Freshly chopped Coriander Procedure : Add fresh yeast & sugar to warm milk & stir till the yeast dissolves completely. Sieve maida, baking powder & salt. Add butter & curds to the flour & mix well. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture & slowly pour in the yeast mixture. Keep kneading gradually till…
…e dry ingredients & mix well. Knead the dough by adding a little water/milk/coconut milk at a time to prepare a soft, smooth & pliable dough. Leave the dough covered with a damp cloth for about 15 mins. to rest. First, dust the rolling board with some dry flour. Take out a small fistful of dough at a time & roll it using a rolling pin into a square chapatti. Cut into small squares (about 3 cm. squares). Join opposite edges of the squar…
…call for cream cheese. 😀 Ingredients : 1 litre Milk (I used low fat cow’s milk) 1 tbsp. Curds/Yoghurt (should not be sour) 1 tbsp. Lime Juice or Vinegar (I prefer using lime juice) Procedure : Boil milk, add lime juice; stir gradually, continuously until it curdles and you can see separation of cheese and whey. Strain through a fine sieve or use a cheese cloth/muslin cloth. Wash the cheese twice with normal water to get rid of the lemon flavor. L…