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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Double Beans Kurma

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Grated coconut-a hand full
Poppy seeds-1tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp
Cinnamon-a small piece
Cloves-3
Cardamom-1
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Fennel seeds-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Other ingredients
Double beans-2 cups
(soaked over night)
Oil-3tsp
Bay leaf-1
Chopped onion-1/2
Chopped tomato-1
Curry leaves-little
Slit green chillies-2
Method
Heat oil in a pressure cooker add bay leaf,onion,tomato,curry leaves & green chillies,fry till light brown.Add the ground masala & fry a bit.Add the beans,pour enough water for the gravy & cook it till done.Garnish it with coriander leaves.Best served with pulao or roti.



Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Black Forest Cake

Today is my 550th post.Celebrating it with a great joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ingredients for the cake
Maida-1/2 cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Unsweetened cocoa powder-1/2 cup
Melted butter-3/4 cup
Eggs-6
Sugar-1 cup
Vanilla essence-1tsp
Salt a pinch
For filling
Cherry pie filling 15 oz-1/2 tin
Cool whip 8 oz-1pck
Vanilla essence-1/2tsp(I didn't use)
Garnish
Fresh or canned cherries,chocolate curls or grated
(I used maraschino cherries)
Syrup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Water-1 cup
Rum/Kirschwasser/Brandy/Whisky-1tbsp
(I used Rum)

(Boil sugar & water together for 2 minutes.Switch off the gas ,cool it & mix in the rum.Keep it aside)
Method

Pre heat oven to 350 deg.Grease a round pan.Sieve maida,salt ,baking powder & cocoa powder & keep it aside.Beat eggs,sugar & essence till fluffy for at least 5 minutes.Add the flour mixture slowly & mix it well.Stir in the melted butter.Now pour it in the greased pan & bake it for 35 minutes or till done.Cool the cake completely before decorating.

Assembling the cake
Cut the cake carefully into half or into three.Prick the cake with a fork.Sprinkle the bottom part with the sugar syrup,spread some pie filling on top.Apply a layer of cool whip on top.Place the second layer on top.Again repeat the process & finish it with the remaining cool whip & decorate it with grated chocolate.Keep it in fridge for at least 30 minutes,cut & serve it cold.
Courtesy:Sangeetha with a slight change........







Oats Pesarattu

Ingredients
Rolled oats-1 cup
Whole green moongh dhal-2 cups
Long brown rice-a hand full
Ginger-a small piece
Green chillies-2
Salt to taste
Jeera-1tsp
Oil-to make dosas
Chopped onions to fill inside
Method
Soak moongh dhal,rice,green chillies & ginger for 6 hrs.Soak oats separately for 30 minutes.Grind everything together to a smooth paste.Mix in salt & jeera.Cook it like dosa on hot tawa.Before removing place a teaspoon of chopped onion,fold & serve it hot with any chutney.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Tangerine Sauce

Ingredients
Tangerine juice-1/3 cup
(around 3 small fruits)
Salt to taste
Lime juice-1/2 tsp
Butter-1tsp
Corn starch -1/4tsp
(diluted in little water)
Method
Take a pan & mix tangerine juice,salt,butter & lime juice.Boil it for a minute.Pour the corn starch liquid & mix it till thick.Switch off the gas.Pour this sauce & sprinkle some pepper on any steamed vegetables,fish or chicken & serve.
Courtesy:RecipeZaar with a slight change....

Monday, February 1, 2010

Microwave Dhokla Recipe / Dhokla Recipe in Microwave

Ingredients for dhokla
Besan/Gram flour-1 cup
Oil-3tsp
(I didn't use)
Salt to taste
Curd-2tbsp
Baking soda-1/2 tsp or ENO - 1/2tsp
( I have used ENO in this recipe, I prefer ENO for best result)
Sugar-1/8tsp
Lime juice-1tsp
Turmeric powder-less than 1/8tsp
Hot water-1/2 cup
Grated ginger & green chillies together-1tsp
Liquid to pour on top
Water-1/4 cup
Salt a pinch
Sugar-1 & 1/2 tsp
Lime juice-1tsp
(mix everything together)
Tempering
Oil-2tsp
Jeera/cumin-1/2 tsp
Mustard-1tsp
Curry leaves few
Chopped green chillies-1/4tsp (optional)
Garnish
Chopped coriander leaves & grated coconut
Method
Grease a glass tray & keep it aside.
Take a bowl mix besan,curd,salt,lime juice,sugar,grated ginger & green chillies.
Pour hot water & whisk it well without any lumps.
Now add the cooking soda mix it well & pour it immediately into the greased tray.
Microwave it for 3 minutes,each microwave is different adjust time accordingly.
Insert a tooth pick if comes out clean then your dhokla is done.
Cut into desired shape & pour the liquid on top while still warm.
Heat oil in a pan & temper it with above ingredients.
Garnish with coriander leaves & coconut.
Serve it with green chutney.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Pineapple Pachadi Recipe

image of Pineapple Pachadi RecipeIngredients ground to a smooth paste
Coconut-2tsp
Green chillies-1
Jeera-1/4tsp
Coriander leaves-1tsp
Salt to taste
Other ingredients
Beaten curd-2 cups
Tinned crushed pineapples-3tbsp
(you can also use freshly chopped pineapples)
Tempering
Oil-1tsp
Curry leaves-little
Hing-a pinch
Urad dhal-1/2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Method
In a bowl mix all above ingredients together.Heat oil in a pan & temper it & .Mix it into the above mixture stir & serve.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Tagged


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..........

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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.

Monday, January 25, 2010

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.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

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

image of Rum Fruit Cake Recipe /Christmas 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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