Month: July 2016

Food, Popsicles, Summer Specials

Fruity Lemonade Popsicles

Ingredients: 1 kiwi, peeled and thinly sliced 5 strawberries, chopped 8-10 blueberries 8 raspberries,chopped 1 1/2-2 cups fresh lemonade Preparation: In a mixing bowl, add all the chopped fruits.  To your popsicle molds, put this fruits mixture and then fill your mold with fresh lemonade to cover the fruits. Cover mold, add sticks and place […]

Cakes & Bakes, Cookies, Food, Snacks

Strawberry Drop Cookies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup plain flour/ maida 1 1/2 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt 100 gm unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 cup sugar, powdered 3-4 tbsp strawberry crush /  puree 1/4-1/2 tsp pink food colour 1/4-1/2 tsp strawberry essence Preparation: Preheat oven to 180 degree celcius. Line the baking tray with parchment paper/ […]

Desserts & Sweets, Food, Ice cream, Summer Specials

Chocolate Ice cream

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 can condensed milk 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips Preparation: In a saucepan, heat condensed milk and cocoa powder over low heat for about 2 minutes stirring continuously until combined. Then switch off the flame and keep it aside […]

Food, Pickles, Sadhya Recipes

Green Apple Pickle

Ingredients: 2 green apples 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1/2 tsp fenugreek powder 1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp vinegar salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tbsp oil ( sesame oil) Preparation: Chop the apples into small pieces […]

Food, Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes, Snacks, Sweet Snacks

Banana Puffs

Ingredients: 1 large banana/ nendrapazham 1/2-3/4 cup grated coconut 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 8 cashew nuts, chopped few raisins 1 tbsp ghee 6-8 puff pastry squares 1 beaten egg for brushing Preparation: Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature. Chop banana into small pieces. Heat ghee in a pan and fry cashew […]