Sunday, November 24, 2013

CASHEW MILK CAKE-SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sundays are usually special as i try to make something innovative
INGREDIENTS:
Cashew broken in to small pieces-11/4cup
Milk powder-2cups
Rawa-3/4 cup
Besan-1cup
Sugar-3cups
Cardamom powder-1tsp
Water-1cup
Ghee-1cup


METHOD
Take some ghee in a kadai and fry the rawa,then fry the besan till the raw smell disappears.
Add the cashews and fry for one minute,mix the milk powder to this mixture and transfer in to a vessel.
Add sugar in the kadai with little water so as to immerse the sugar completly and make a thick syrup.
We can just try it on a plate by touching the sugar syrup.Now add the mixture,cardamom powder and the remaining ghee till it leaves the sides of the pan.To test keep it the gas on a sim and test a small portion on a plate.If it hardens then transfer in to a ghee sread plate.Mark thye squares and store it in a tight jar once it is cooled.Very easy and simple and tastes very good!!!!!!


Thursday, November 14, 2013

EGGLESS DATES WALNUT CAKE-SUNDAY BRUNCH

Please excuse me for posting the recipe for sunday brunch this late as i was out of station to Mumbai for a wedding.Today being our wedding day baked an eggless cake.This recipe is mu aunty Mohana
INGREDIENTS
Maida-1cup
Dates-12
Figs-5(optional)
Jaggery-1cup(POWDERED)
Oil-1cup
Milk-11/4cups
Baking soda-1tsp
Cinnamon powder-1/2tsp
Cocoa powder-1/2tsp
Instant coffee-1/4tsp
Walnuts,cashews,raisins mixed little powdered-1cup


METHOD:
Soak the dates and figs in warm milk for one hour.Grind it in a mixie,add the jaggery, coffee,cocoa, cinnamonpowder and  oil to it. pulse it for two minutes.In a wide bowl take the maida ,soda mix well.Add the ground mixture to it.Add the nuts and mix well Take a microsafe vessel add a spoon ogf ghee and dust it with flour.Transfer the mixture and bake in micro mode for eight to ten minutes.In between test it with a knife.If it does not stick please stop the baking....Moist,tasty cake is ready

Monday, October 28, 2013

LETS BRUNCH ON SUNDAY-CABBAGE PAYASAM

This is the fourth week sice we have started this sundays brunch.This week special is cabbage payasam
INGREDIENTS
Cabbage shredded very finely-1cup
Saffron-1tsp
Milk-3cups
Sugar-1cup(according to your tasts)
Cardamon powder-1tsp
Cashews fried in ghee-1tbsp
Ghee-1tsp
                     
METHOD:
Take the ghee in a kadai and fry the cabbage till its raw smell vanishes on a slow flame.
Transfer the cabbage in a big bowl and boil it in milk till the milk reduces to half on a slow flame.
Add the saffron by mixing it in warm milk and cardamon powder.
Add the sugar and boil it till all the sugar dissolves and it attains a thick gravy.
Add the fried cashews for garnishing.....
Healthy and tasty kheer is ready!!!!!!

Sunday, October 6, 2013

SUNDAYS BRUNCH Week3 POHA (AVIL)LADDOO

I am very happy to be a part of Sunday Brunch hosted by PRIYA AND VEENA.

INGREDIENTS
poha-1cup
Ghee 3tbsp
Sugar-1/2 cup
Elachi powder-1tsp
Cashews-10
Raisins-10
Milk-2tsp

METHOD
Roast the poha or avil on a gas or microwave(1minute)till it is crispy.
Pound it on a mixer like a rawa.
Powder the sugar also well.
Take a kadai add the cashews and raisins,fry it is golden brown,Pour this mixture in to poha and sugar mixture.
Try making small balls,if it is too dry add this milk and make small balls.
Very healthy and tasty!!!!!

Sunday, September 22, 2013

LETS BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS_2nd week -MINT OR PUDINA RICE WITH CAPSICUM PANEER

This is the second week posting recipes for SUNDAY BRUNCH hosted by Priya andVeena.
..INGREDIENTS
Mint rice
Rice-1cup
Mint Leaves cleaned and washed-1cup
Peas-1cup
Spice-Cumin,Pepper,Cloves,Cinnamon,-1tsp
GreenchilliesSlit-2
Ghee or oil-2tbs
Amchur-1tsp
Salt to taste
Water-2cups

METHOD
Soak the rice for 10 minutes. Add the ghee in a pan add the spices fry it for one minute add the mint leaves and saute for 2 minutes.Add the amchur,rice and salt and saute for 2 minutes.Add 2cups of water and either pressure cook or on a rice cooker.Very healthy and tasty rice is ready

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INGREDIENTS FOR CAPSICUM PANEER
Paneer-1cup(cubed)
Capsicum cut-1cup
Tomatoes cut-2cups
Onions cut-1cup
Cumin powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Amchur-1tsp
Kitchen king masala-1tsp
Garam masala-1tsp
Oil-2tbsp
Water-1cup
Salt to taste

METHOD
Take the paneer and fry lightly for 2minutes,After removing it add the onions and fry for 1 minute,add the spices.Saute for 2 minutes,add the tomatoes salt,and cook till the water evaporates,add the capsicum and cook till it is slightly tender not very soft,add the paneer and some water,cook for two minutes.Garnish with coriander leaves.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

SUNDAY BRUNCH-MILK KOZHAKKATAI

I am very happy to be a member of http://www.veenasvegnation.com/2013/09/eggless-plum-muffin.htmlSunday Brunch.Thanks to Priya and Veena....
This dish is very easy and very healthy as it does not require any oil and jaggery being very good for health.
INGREDIENTS
Rice flour-1cup
Jaggery-1/2cup
Water 1-11/2 cups
Sugar-2tbsp
Salt a pinch
Oil-1tsp 
Cconut milk-2cups
Cashews-1tbasp
Ghee-1/4tsp
                    

METHOD
First boil the water and add the sugar and salt.When it boils add the rice flour.Sometimes you may need little less water as some rice require more water.When it becomes a solid mass add the oil and switch off the fire.Now roll it in to small balls and steam for 5 minutes .
Take a vessel add the jaggery with little water and strain it to remove the dirts.Let it boil for 10 minutes.Now add the steamed kozhakkatais and boil for 5 minutes .Add the coconut milk by keeping the fire slow and let it boil for 2 minutes..Fry the cashews in ghee and garnish it....
Tasty and healthy brunch is ready....