…ing of fruits and is so versatile. Can anyone resist this delicious golden tropical fruit? Mangoes are the crowning glory of summer and when you step into the fruit market, you just can’t help but admire the gorgeous mangoes arranged so neatly in baskets and also in huge pyramids. So many varieties… very difficult to select… just irresistible! Whichever way you choose to relish them, you will thoroughly enjoy them. They blend so well in milkshakes…
…ding. If you have fruit bread with you then you do not have to add any dry fruit and if you do not like dry fruit in your pudding then just skip it. I like to make my bread pudding interesting so this time I used dark chocolate and cream to make it extra delicious. Besides, my hubby loves chocolate and this pudding did make him very happy! J The pudding also has a hint of sweet cinnamon which is irresistible! Cinnamon and brown sugar are a perfect…
…le soil. They are of interest to home growers and are mainly cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries. Guavas have great nutritional value. They are rich in Vitamin C and dietary fibre. They are extensively used in culinary preparations or can be eaten in its natural form. You can have jam, marmalade, jelly, juice and prepare tarts, pies, etc. I think, Guava is most popular and relished as good old Guava Cheese! Guavas are high in pectin w…
…baking pan; roughly arrange alternate layers of bread pieces with jam, dry fruit, nuts and milk mixture. Sprinkle the aromatic sweet spice powder in between layers. After each layer, use the back of a spoon to gently press down to compress and help the bread to absorb the milk mixture. Allow the mixture to soak and settle down for about 5 minutes. Cover with aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200C for 45 minutes. Insert a wooden skewe…
…g of fruits is the crowning glory of summer. You can include this gorgeous tropical fruit to create many interesting recipes. Lassi is a coolant which is enjoyed throughout India especially in summer. In different parts of India, lassi is consumed either in the sweet or savory form. You can flavor it with spices, herbs and fruits. It is a classic cold yoghurt/curd drink. Sweet lassi is equivalent to a smoothie. Today’s recipe is the most loved and…
…ins, sultanas, ground almonds and cherries are mainly used to prepare this fruit loaded cake. The true beauty of this cake is the decoration of blanched and peeled whole almonds arranged beautifully in tight concentric circles. This pattern of studded almonds looks elegantly pretty. When you slice the cake, it looks gorgeous within. The lovely red glace cherries and the dark fruit look like jewels. The sweet glaze brushed on top of the cake makes…
…h is basically the dried peels (skins) of the Kokum fruit. The fresh Kokum fruit juice is very popular as a refreshing summer drink but can be enjoyed & relished throughout the year. The dried peels or Kokum/ Amsol/Solan are stocked with salt as a preservative & few peels are used as & when required throughout the year in all major cuisine of Goa. They are dark pink in color, tangy with sour taste but very rich in Vitamin C. They lend…
…ing a great time converting them into delicious desserts! Mango is a great tropical fruit and works well to turn out exceptional desserts. Today’s recipe is the most irresistible mango cheesecake. I used freshly cubed and pureed sweet, ripe Dasseri mangoes to make this light and refreshing cheesecake. I also used homemade cream cheese. The cheesecake had the perfect texture and softness. When I opened the springform pan, the mango cheesecake looke…
…th a swirl of your favorite syrup, a dollop of fruit puree, a dribbling of fruity sauce, layered with jelly or with freshly chopped fruit. It is simple but looks elegant and beautiful when served. My personal preference is the Vanilla Pannacotta. The added advantage is that we can enjoy this dainty dessert with various toppings and it also looks very pretty. This time we enjoyed the panna cotta with a fresh cherry sauce. My neighbour was kind to s…
My fruit basket often has bananas. There are times when you find the bananas have turned ripe or overripe and are still sitting in the fruit basket on the kitchen counter or dining table and you just keep wondering what to do with them. Yes, you can use them in your pancakes, smoothies, shakes, bake a banana cake, banana bread, pies, tarts or make a pudding. If you want to see them disappear quickly then just convert them into a wholesome and in…