…ot like icing. Makes a delightful Christmas or New Year gift. Make regular tea time special or bake on a weekend to share with family and friends. Wonderful to serve at high tea too. An absolute stunner to serve at a party and your guests will surely be thrilled at the visual display and not to forget the delicious taste of this gorgeous Glacé Cherry & Pistachio Cake. Here’s one of our favorites just for you… Wonderful as a mid-morning treat……
…n of Chole : Soak the chickpeas overnight or for about 4 to 6 hrs. Tie the tea leaves in a muslin cloth to form a bundle. Pressure cook the chickpeas with 6 to 8 cups of water, salt and bundle of tea leaves upto 7 to 8 whistles . Let the chickpeas rest in the cooker till it cools down completely. The chickpeas will be soft & completely cooked. Drain the cooked chickpeas & reserve the cooking liquor. Discard the bundle of tea leaves. Heat…
…y.. whenever I feel like having a unique fresh homemade flavor, I find the time & patience for it. Besides, each time it gets better in taste because I try out different fillings too. I like it fried but you may bake it if you prefer. This crunchy munchy snack is perfect for any occasion. I’m happy to share this lovely recipe with all you lovely people who visit my blog .. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Mince Filling : 250 gms. Chicken M…
…eaves & stir till it cooks for about 5 mins. Keep stirring from time to time. In case it is dry then sprinkle water sparingly just to moisten a little. Squeeze fresh lime juice & give a nice stir. Serve hot garnished with grated coconut & coriander leaves. Alternatively, you can serve grated coconut, finely chopped onions, lime wedges separately. I love my Kande Pohe with potatoes but very reluctantly I avoid adding potatoes b…
…The batter should not be too thick or runny. If it is too thick add a few teaspoons of milk & if it is runny then add a little flour. Control the use of milk & flour by adding a spoonful at a time & mixing it. Do not over mix the batter. The Cake Test : Do not open the oven in between.. you may open for testing after about 20 mins. The sponge cake is almost done when you get a good aroma. Test by inserting a wooden skewer in the cente…
…ly large batch; several days in advance and as it matures over a period of time it gets better. The flavor of the matured Vindaloo or Sorpotel is just super; in time to celebrate the festive or celebratory occasions. Pork Sorpotel was often made by lightly roasting the spices and then soaked in vinegar and ground to a paste by my grandmother and aunt. This was preferred by our family and I observed my grandmother and aunt following this elaborate…
…an buy whatever one wishes to have; there are many who take pride and find time to make awesome goodies at home. Among the many gorgeous mithai, etc.; ladoos are enticing and irresistible. When you look at an inviting platter of assorted ladoos you can’t help but feel immense satisfaction of eating a ladoo! Quick and easy… so many varieties but popular ones being Besan Ladoo, Rava Ladoo, Motichoor Ladoo, Dink Ladoo, Wheat Ladoo, Dry Fruit Ladoo, e…
…ust a few ingredients and above all in a jiffy. You will surely get enough time to relax and spend precious quality time with family and friends and yet feel good that you could serve up an awesome mithai! 🙂 Ingredients: 250 gm Unsalted Sev 250 gm Sugar or to taste 250 gm unsweetened Mawa / Khoa /Khoya; grated or crumbled 1 ¼ cups Water A few drops of Edible liquid Yellow Color (optional) A couple of drops of Kewra Essence or Extract and / or ¼ ts…
…; 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 puffs at a time or depending on the size of the skillet. Simmer over very low heat for about 5 minutes. Gently, lift each meringue puff with a slotted spoon; drain on a cookie sheet/flat…
…lets & store them in the freezer. They are handy as they save a lot of time. If you are looking for a quick fix meal then this is it. Whenever, you have time on your hands, just make cutlets & stock them in your freezer… Fish & seafood top the list for us. It is good to include fish in your diet as it is light & healthy. It is important to balance the flavors in the cutlet. Fresh Tuna is so good for making cutlets. I always fillet…