Saturday, October 20, 2012

Thenkuzhal

THENKUZHALIngredients: Raw rice powder - 2 cupRoasted urad powder - 1 cupButter - 1 � tbspSalt - to tasteCumin seeds - 1 tsp, lightly crushedMethodCombine all the ingredients together. Add enough water to make soft but not...
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Atte Ki Pinni

ATTE KI PINNIIngredients: 250 g - atta (wheat flour)150 g - ghee (clarified butter) 250 g - sugar1/2 cup - milk25 g - dry fruit mixture - kaju (cashew nuts), halved, badam (almonds) and kishmish (golden raisins) 1/4...
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Kalakand

KALAKANDIngredients: Milk powder - 2 1/4 cupsSugar - 1 to 1 1/2 cups (depending on taste)Thickened cream - 1/2 cupCardamom powder - 1 tspAlmond/Pista slivers for decorationMethodPlace milk powder, sugar and cardamom powder in...
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PURAN POLI

PURAN POLIIngredients: 300 gms - chana dal300 gms - jaggery250 gms - wheat flour2 tbsp - ghee2 tsp - cardamom powderv enough water to cook the dalMethodSoak the dal for about 30-40 minutes.Cook the dal in a heavy bottomed vessel...
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Lavang Lata

LAVANG LATA Ingredients: 2 cups - white flour1 cup - sugar4 tbsp - ghee2 cups - waternutmeg powderelaichi powderclovesdry coconut, gratedalmonds or cashews or pistas, choppedraisinsoil for fryingMethodIn a saucepan, boil...
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KUSLI

KUSLIIngredients: For the Covering:1 cup - white flour2 tbsp - gheeFor the Stuffing:1 cup - sooji (semolina)1 cup - badam (almonds), ground1 cup - powdered sugar1 cup - khismish (raisins)3 tbsp - dried ecoconut, grated1 tsp -...
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THAMBUTTU

THAMBUTTUIngredients: 6 - ripe bananas6 tsp - thambuttu powder6 tsp - sugar2 tsp - roasted seasame seeds3 to 4 tsp - honey (optional)4 tbsp - coconut grated pure gheeFor the Thambuttu Powder:1 kg - boiled ricea few - cardamoms1...
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Friday, October 19, 2012

MALPURI

MALPURIIngredients: maida-1 cupsooji(rava)-1/4 cupcardamoms(powdered)-3 sour curd-1 tbspbaking soda-a pinchoil for fryingsugar-1 cupwater-1 cupMethodMix maida and sooji with curd and baking soda. Keep aside.Make a syrup...
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HOLIGE

HOLIGEIngredients: For Stuffing:(Hoorana):Channa dhal-- 1 cupToordhal--1 cupJaagery--1\2 kgCardamom--3 podsDry Ginger (optional)Fresh Coconut grated--1 cupFor Covering:(Kanaka):Wheat Flour --1 cupMaida -- 1 cupTurmeric --1 tsp oil...
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Lehiyam

LEHIYAMIngredients: 200 g - aniseed 200 g - jaggery 100 g - dry ginger 1 tsp - cumin seed 1 tbsp - black pepper small piece - ginger 2 tbsp - ghee MethodWash aniseed to remove dirtSoak all ingredients...
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Boondi Laddoo

BOONDI LADOOIngredients: 1 cup Channa Besan (make sure it should not have clumps.)1 Tsp Rice FlourSalt 1 pinch8-10 Cashews8-10 Rasins4-5 ClovesOrange colour4 tbsp Ghee.8-10 Elaichi (powdered)Oil for fryingFor making sugar syrup:Sugar...
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BADAM MYSORE PAK

BADAM MYSORE PAKIngredients: besan - ½ cupbadam powder - ½ cupmelted ghee - 2 1/2 cupsugar - 2 1/4 cupwater - ½ cupMethodGrease a tray with ghee, keep aside.Take 1 cup of ghee in a frying pan over low heat.Mix the besan and keep...
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Petha

PETHAIngredients: 1 kg. Firm white pumpkin800 gms. sugar2 tsp. calcium hydroxide (kitchen lime)1/2 tsp. alum powder1 tsp. rose water3-4 drops kewra essence2 cups waterMethodDissolve alum in 1/2 cup water. Keep aside.Dissolve...
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Almond Sheera

ALMOND SHEERAIngredients: 1 cup coarse wheat flour1-1/2 cups blanched almonds (refer note)1 cup sugar3 cups water1 tsp. cardamom powder1/4 tsp. saffron strands crushed1 tbsp. warm milk1-1/4 cup ghee8-10 blanched almonds chopped...
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Chickoo Halwa

CHICKOO HALWAIngredients: 6 chickoos1/2 tea cup milk1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar150 gms khoya or milk powder made paste.2 - 3 drops cochineal (essence)1 tbsp gheeMethodPeel and mash chickoos or blend. Add milk and boil in heavy saucepan.When...
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Anarsa

ANARSAIngredients: 4 cups rice3 1/2 cups sugar powder3 1/2 cups ghee1 tbsp. poppy seeds1/3 cup milk (approx.)MethodWash and soak rice in plenty of water.Change water everyday, repeating process for 3 days.Now, drain all water,...
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RASGULAA

1 tsp refined flour2 cups water1 cup sugar1 tsp rose essenceMethodBoil the milk and let it cool to room temperature. Skim the milk of the cream. Boil the milk again and when it begins to boil add the lime juice and continue boiling until the whey separates out. Cover the vessel for 15 mins.  Take a muslin cloth and strain the curdled milk. Lightly press to strain the water. Hang this for 1/2 hour and then place a heavy...
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Banana Chocolate Chunk

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Banana Cake

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Apple Gingerbread Cake

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Apple Pie

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Birthday Sweet

Apple Cake       Ingredients:6 apples (chopped, peeled and cored)1 Tablespoon cinnamon5 Tablespoons sugar2 3/4 cups flour, sifted1 Tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable oil2 cups...
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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Lapsi

LAPSIIngredients 1 cup Broken wheat 2 1/2 cups Hot water 2 tablespoon Almonds 3/4 cup Sugar 15 nos. Raisins 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder 3/4 cup Ghee MethodSoak the raisins in 1/2 cup water and keep aside. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed...
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Gajar Ka Halwa

Gajar Ka HalwaIngredients 1 kg Carrots 1 litre Milk 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds 3/4 cup Water 3 tablespoons Ghee 2 tablespoons Raisins 2 tablespoons Almonds 2 tablespoons Pistachios 450 grams Sugar MethodWash and grate the carrots....
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Kesar Kaju

KESAR KAJUIngredients 500 gm Kaju (cashew nuts) 300 gm Sugar 1/2 tsp Kesar (saffron) 1/4 tsp Orange Color 2 Chandi WarakMethodSoak the cashew nuts in water for 3 hours. Drain the water from cashew nuts and grind them finely. In a...
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Rawa Ladoo

Rawa LadooIngredients 2 cups Semolina (rawa) 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar 1 cup Ghee 1 tbsp broken Cashew Nuts 1 tbsp Raisins, fried 1 tsp Cardamom Powder, fried MethodHeat 1 tsp. ghee in a pan and dry roast the rawa (semolina) till golden...
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RASMALAI

RASMALAIIngredients 2 lbs Cows Milk or Ricotta cheese 1/2 cup sugar 32 oz half & half milk A pinch of saffron 1/4 tsp crushed cardamom seeds 1/2 cup blanched almonds 2 tbsp crushed green pistachios MethodMix the cheese with sugar...
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Besan Ke Ladoo

Besan Ke Ladoo Ingredients 4 cups Gram Flour 1 cup Pure Ghee 2 cups sugar 1 tsp Powdered Cardamom 1/2 cup chopped Almonds and Raisins MethodHeat the ghee in a pan. Add the gram flour and fry it on a low flame stirring continuously...
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Karanji

KARANJIIngredientsFor Stuffing:1 cup grated dry coconut 1 cup powdered sugar 1 pinch nutmeg powder 1 pinch dry ginger powder 4 elaichi 2 tsp maida 2 tsp poppy seeds 2 tbsp mixed dry fruit pieces For Dough:1 cup maida 1 tsp ghee (butter)...
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Kheer

KHEERIngredients 1/4th cup Long grain Rice (washed and drained) 4-5 cups Milk 2-3 Cardamom Seeds (crushed) 2 tbsp. Almonds (blanched silvered) A pinch of Saffron Threads, soaked in a little hot milk 1 tbsp Pistachio Nuts (skinned...
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Gulab Jamun

GULAB JAMUNIngredients 1 cup Carnation Milk Powder 1/2 cup Bisquick - Pancake mix (Instead of Bisquick Pancake mix, use 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 tsp baking soda) 2 tablespoons butter -melted Whole milk just enough to make...
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Sooji Halwa

SOOJI HALWAIngredients:3.5 cups whole almonds1.5 cup milk5 tbsps ghee3 cups granulated sugar1/2 tsp saffron strands (optional but recommended) A few drops of yellow food coloring (optional)1/2 tsp cardamom powderPreparation:Put the...
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Badam Barfi

BADAM BARFIIngredients:500gms unsalted, whole almonds5 tbsps ghee600ml thick cream2 cups granulated sugar1/2 tsp cardamom powderPreparation:Put the almonds into a blender and grind them to form a coarse powder (the same consistency...
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Kadai Paneer

Kadai PaneerIngredients: 500 grams Paneer (cut into 1 inch triangle) 2 tsp Garlic Paste 2 tsp Ginger Paste 2 tsp Red Chili Powder 5 Medium Tomatoes (Chopped) ½ bunch Fresh Coriander Leaves 2 Medium Onion (Chopped) 2 Bay Leaves 2 inch...
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