My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup tender coconut flesh / pulp1 cup tender coconut water5 gm china grass1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to your sweetness)2 cups of milk1/2 cup vermicelli / falooda sev1 1/2 tbsp basil seeds / sabja seeds vanilla / tender coconut ice cream, as requiredcashew nuts, choppedsliced almonds Preparation: Soak china grass in […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup basmati rice1 litre milk3/4 cup sugar1 cup strawberries, chopped1/2 tsp cardamom powder For Garnishing: chopped pistachiosrose syrup / strawberry syrup strawberry slices Preparation: Wash and soak basmati rice in enough water for an hour. Drain the water and grind the rice to a coarse paste with 3 tbsp of milk and keep […]
Ingredients: For the base / biscuit layer: 250 gm digestive biscuits ( about 2 cups biscuit powder)100 gm butter For the cheesecake: 1 tbsp gelatin1/4 cup cold water250 gm white chocolate1/4 cup milk250 gm cream cheese1 cup cream1/2 cup sugar, powdered For Garnishing: 6-8 fresh strawberries, washed and dried100 gm white chocolatecoloured sprinkles Preparation: For […]
Ingredients: 1 cup chilled milk3-4 tbsp rose syrup50 g falooda sev 1 1/2 tbsp basil seeds / sabja seedsstrawberry ice cream , as requiredcherries, to garnish Preparation: Soak basil seeds in 1/2 cup of water for for 10-15 minutes. Cook the falooda sev in boiling water for 4-5 minutes or till it softens. Drain it […]
Ingredients: 500 g fresh strawberries1/2 cup sugar, or to taste2 tsp lemon juice Preparation: Cut the hulled strawberries and puree / blend well them using a blender or food processor. Transfer it to a bowl and add the sugar and lemon juice and stir to combine until the sugar has fully dissolved. Pour into ice […]
Ingredients: 2 cups biscuits, powdered ( I used digestive biscuits)120-125 g butter, meltedtoffee / dulce de leche ( from 1 can condensed milk )3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced1 tsp lemon juice1 cup whipping cream2-3 tbsp icing sugargrated chocolate / chocolate shavings, to garnish Preparation: Grease a pie pan with butter. In a bowl, combine the […]
Ingredients: For Panna Cotta:1 cup milk1 cup fresh cream1/2 tbsp gelatin2 tbsp cold water1/4 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla essence For Blueberry Sauce: 300 gm blackberries3-4 tbsp sugar3 tbsp water Preparation: For Panna Cotta: Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and leave it for 5-10 minutes. In a sauce pan, bring the cream, milk and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, chopped into pieces1/2 tin condensed milk Preparation: In a blender, add chopped watermelon and condensed milk and blend well till smooth. Pour into ice trays and keep it in the freezer overnight to set. Demould and serve it in serving bowls / cups and crush it with spoon or fork and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen strawberries1/4 cup milk2 scoops of vanilla ice cream2 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp vanilla essenceice, as requiredwhipped cream, strawberry syrup – for garnishing Preparation: In a blender, add strawberries, ice cream, milk, sugar, vanilla essence and ice and blend well until smooth. Pour into serving glass and top it with whipped cream, fresh […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 -3 cups strawberries1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup water1 tbsp lemon juice Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and water and blend well until smooth. Pour this mixture through a sieve into a baking dish / freezer safe container and freeze it for 1-2 hours. Then remove it from […]
Ingredients: 2 – 2 1/2 cups blueberries1/2 cup sugar3/4 cup water1 tbsp lemon juice Preparation: In a blender, add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water and blend well until smooth. Pour this mixture through a sieve into a baking dish / freezer safe container and freeze it for 1-2 hours. Then remove it from […]
Ingredients: 2 cups ripe mango, chopped1/4 cup sugar2 tsp lemon juice Preparation: Peel and chop 2 ripe mangoes (about 2 cups) into small pieces and blend well adding sugar, lemon juice and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour this mixture into a baking dish / freezer safe container and freeze it for 2 hours. Then […]