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Lata has tagged me with By the book of Jayashree.This is a lovely memory.I have some collection of books which is used as a reference.When I was a kid my dad use to take us to the Book exhibition,I asked my dad to buy this WINTER PUDDINGS & TREATS book for me it was 31 yrs ago when i was in my 3rd std.At that time the cost of the book was Rs.60(expensive) .I still remember mom was shouting at him....not to waste money.I think that was the time my interest in cooking started.My dad was the one who told me to study for Hotel Management & Catering Technology,he knew what was in me? A big thanks to him..........

Malai Methi Gobi

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

White onion-1/2

Green chillies-2

Ginger-a small piece

MDH kitchen king masala-1/2tsp

Poppy seeds-1tsp

Cashew nuts-2tsp

Curd-2tsp

Milk-1 cup

Cardamom powder-1/2tsp

Other ingredients

Cauliflower-2 cups

(cut into small pieces)

Butter-1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Kastoori methi-a hand full

Cream-2tbsp

Tempering

Oil-2tsp

Butter-1tbsp

Jeera-1tsp

Slit green chillies-1(optional)

Method

Heat 1tbsp of butter & saute the cauliflower till light brown & keep it aside.Heat oil & butter in another pan temper it with jeera & methi(you can also add fresh methi instead of dry).Pour the ground liquid & fry it till raw smell disappears.Add the cauliflower & give a boil.Switch off the gas & stir in the cream.Serve it hot with jeera rice ,naan or roti.

Trifle Pudding

Recently I made this Pudding for a party.I usually make this from the scratch,but this time I really didn't measure anything as no time.Bought all the ingredients from store (I mean ready made) & just arranged it in a tray.It was a big hit!!!!!!!!!!!Ingredients

Sponge cake

Cool whip or whipped cream

Vanilla pudding or custard

Fresh mixed fruits or tinned cocktail fruit mix

(I used tinned fruits)

Cherries & tinned mandarin oranges for decoration

Method

Take a rectangle or square glass tray.Place the cake at the bottom(1st layer)& sprinkle some sugar syrup or the liquid from the tinned fruit mix to wet the cake.Pour the pudding/custard over it covering the whole cake(2nd layer).Put the fruits on the pudding(3rd layer).Finish it off with the whipping cream(4th layer) & decorate it.Keep it in fridge & serve it cold.

Rum Fruit Cake Recipe /Christmas Fruit Cake With Rum Recipe /Fruit Cake With Rum Recipe

Ingredients

Maida/All purpose flour-1 cup

Sugar-3/4 cup

Butter-1/2 cup

Egg-2

(separated & beat the white till its fluffy & forms peaks)

Baking powder-1tsp

Baking soda-1/4tsp

Salt-1/2 tsp

Vanilla essence-1tsp

Grated lemon & orange zest together-1/2 tsp

All spice powder-1/2 tsp

Ingredients soaked in rum for 3 days if you have time or for at least 2 to 3 hours

Rum-1/2 cup

Fruit cake mix or Tutti fruity-1 cup

Chopped cashew nuts-1/4 cup

Raisins-1/4 cup

Chopped almonds-1/4 cup

Chopped walnuts-1/4 cup

Caraway seeds-1tsp

Caramel liquid

Sugar-1/4 cup

Hot water-4tbsp

(In a pan add sugar & 1tsp of water & keep stirring till it changes its colour to golden brown.Now slowly add remaining 3tsp of water,mix it well.Be carefull at this stage it may splutter & burn fast.Remove from fire,cool it before adding it to the cake batter)

Method
Sieve baking powder,baking soda,all spice powders,salt & maida.
Beat the egg whites till fluffy.
Beat vanilla essence & egg yolks and keep it aside.
Cream butter & sugar till creamy,slowly add egg yolk mixture & maida alternatively & mix it well.
Now add the dry fruits mixture,lemon/orange zest,caramel liquid & egg whites, fold it gently.
Grease a baking tray dusted with little maida/all purpose flour.
Pour this cake mixture in it,bake it for 45 minutes at 350 deg.C or till done.
Cool it completely & brush it up with some rum,cut & serve.
Note:
a) I usually wrap it up tight with a foil & cut the next day.
b) If you think your batter is tight add 1/4 cup milk to loosen it up.
c) If you don't have all spice powder just add cardamom 7 cinnamon powder.

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Brown Rice Sweet Pongal

Ingredients
Long brown rice-1/2 cup

Yellow moongh dhal-1/3 cup

Channa dhal-1/8 cup

Water-4 cups

Salt a pinch

Brown sugar-1/2 cup

Cardamom powder-1/2tsp

Edible camphor-a pinch

Nut & raisins fried in 2tbsp of ghee

Method

Fry moongh dhal till nice smell comes.Add the washed rice & channa dhal,pour water & cook it till done.Add the brown sugar give a boil.Switch off the stove & add the fried nuts ,cardamom powder & edible camphor.Mix it well & serve it hot.

Easy Basundi

Ingredients
Half & Half milk 16 oz bottle-2

Evaporated milk 12 oz can-1

Bread slices crumbled(crust removed)-2

Condensed milk 14 oz can-1

Cardamom powder-1tsp

Saffron-a pinch

Crushed pistachio & almonds-each a hand full

Chironji-2tsp f0r garnish

Method

Boil both the milks & bread slices in low heat for at least 20 minutes.Add the condensed milk & cardamom powder & give a boil for another 5 minutes or till slightly thick.Switch off the gas & mix the nuts & saffron.Garnish it with chironji.

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A lovely Award from Akal's Saappadu ,Thanks a lot for remembering me.I would love to share with each & every one.Please accept it.

Real Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

Maida-2 &1/4 cup

Baking soda-1tsp

Salt-1/2tsp

Butter or Margarine-1 cup

(I used margarine)

Sugar-3/4 cup

Brown sugar-3/4 cup

Vanilla essence-1tsp

Eggs-2

Chocolate chips 12oz packet-1

Method

Mix maida,salt & baking soda in a bowl.Cream margarine,brown & white sugar,vanilla essence & eggs.Add the maida mixture & mix it thoroughly.Stir in the chocolate chips & drop the dough in spoon or shape it,arrange it on a baking tray.Bake at 300 deg.F for 8 to 10 minutes or till light brown.Cool completely & store in air tight container.

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients
Crushed fresh or canned pineapple-3tbsp
(I used canned)
Finely chopped capsicum-1/4
Finely chopped onion-1/4
Finely chopped Jalapeno-1
(seeds removed)
Finely chopped tomato-1
Finely chopped coriander leaves-little
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1/4tsp
Sugar-3/4 tsp
Lime juice-2tsp
Roasted jeera powder-a pinch
Distilled vinegar-3tbsp
Method
Mix all above ingredients together & serve it with chips.
Courtesy:A2Z vegetarian cuisine with a slight change......

Chocolate Mug Cake

This is an easy dessert who has an excuse to bake....like not having an oven or proper baking dish,etc.Perfect fun project for kids too...

Ingredients
Maida-4tbsp
Sugar-4tbsp
Egg-1
Vanilla essence-1/8tsp
Cocoa powder-2tbsp
Oil-3tbsp
Milk-3tbsp
Chocolate chips (optional)-3tbsp
(I didn't use) Method
Take a coffee mug & mix all the dry ingredients together.Add egg & essence mix it .Pour the oil & milk,mix it thoroughly.Microwave it in high for 3 minutes.Your dessert is ready serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.

Courtesy:fullbellies