Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup ripe pineapple, peeled and cubed 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2-3/4 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup grated coconut 1-2 green chillies 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp sugar 2 dry red chillies few curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Peel and chop pineapple into small cubes. In […]
Month: November 2015
Wheat Batura / Bhatura
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat flour / atta 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp yoghurt 1 egg 1 1/2- 2 tbsp ghee milk as required oil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add the wheat flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Add yoghurt, egg and ghee into it and knead into […]
White Chocolate Pistachio Fudge
Ingredients: 250 gm white chocolate chips/ buttons 1/2 can condensed milk 10 gm butter 1/3 cup pistachios, shelled Preparation: Line a square baking dish or pan with cling film or parchment paper for setting the fudge. In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, white chocolate and butter and cook on low flame till the whole […]
Butterfly Surprise Cake / Candy Filled Strawberry Cake
My 2nd daughter Sheza had her 5th birthday yesterday. This was a surprise cake for her. A butterfly shaped strawberry cake with heaps of her favourite gems/smarties inside…. Ingredients: For Strawberry […]
Coconut Ice cream
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 can condensed milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup canned coconut milk , refrigerated ( Refrigerate 1 can coconut milk until over chilled, then scoop out the coconut cream that separates out on top ) 2-3 tbsp dessicated coconut Preparation: In a large bowl, add the whipping cream, […]
Blueberry Milkshake
Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries 2 cups of chilled milk sugar as required Preparation: In a blender, add blueberries, chilled milk and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour into serving glasses and serve…
Beef Puttu / Erachi Puttu
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup puttu podi 3/4 cup grated coconut water as required 250 gm beef, cut into small pieces 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp pepper powder 3/4-1 tsp […]
Carrot Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup / 250 gm kaima rice /jeerakashala rice 1 large / 100 gm carrot 1 big onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 2-3 tbsp ghee 2 pieces of cinnamon 3 cloves chopped coriander leaves salt to taste Preparation: Soak the rice in water […]
Cherry and Coconut Muffins/ Cupcakes
Ingredients: 85 gm self-raising flour 85 gm dessicated coconut 1/2 tsp baking powder 115 gm butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp milk 115 gm glace cherries, chopped Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. Sift the flour and baking […]
Mango Popsicles
Ingredients: 2 cups ripe mango, peeled and chopped 3-4 tbsp sugar (adjust sugar according to the sweetness of mango) 1/2 tsp lime juice (optional) Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped mango, lime juice and sugar and puree it adding little water until smooth. Pour this mango puree into popsicle mould and freeze it for […]
Kakka Irachi / Clams Fry
Ingredients: 250 gm / 1 cup cleaned clams / kakka/ elambakka 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste few curry leaves oil for frying Preparation: Marinate the cleaned clams with chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. Heat little oil in a pan and […]