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  • Apple Halwa Recipe

    Apple Halwa Recipe

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    Apple Halwa is tasty and easy to make recipe. It is ideal to prepare for any festive days. The ingredients are easily available at home. and no milk or khoya is used. 

    I had many apples and decided to make this sweet. The best way to enjoy apple is to eat the fruit in its original form, you not only derive the health benefits but feeding something valuable to your mind and body. The next best way is to use in this kind of sweet dishes, easy to prepare and good to feed fussy children. Apple milkshake is ideal for breakfast.

    As I always tell, children will soon get acquainted to the food that we serve regularly at home. Be mindful of the food that you cook, let us make it a habit of dal, chawal and sabzi or anything that you feel good. At home, snacks such as chats are prepared only for dinner.

    Benefits of apple:

    1. Apples help to prevent various kinds of cancer.
    2. It helps to reduce cholesterol.
    3. Apples tend to reduce the risk of diabetes. It is rich in pectin- a soluble fibre and is the key to lower the level of sugar.
    4. Eating an apple a day helps one to have a healthier heart. The phenolic compound found in apple prevents the cholesterol from building up on the walls of the arteries.
    5. It helps in proper bowel movement. It prevents constipation.
    6. Regular intake of apple juice is found to reduce alzeihmers disease.
    7. It helps in maintaining good health of teeth.

    Apple Halwa

    Apple Halwa Recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon ghee
    • 8 cashew
    • 3 apple
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder

    Method:

    1. Wash, cut the apples and make a puree.
    2. Take ghee in a pan.
    3. Fry cashew nut and put them aside.
    4. Add the apple puree to it and saute it for five minutes. The water will evaporate soon.
    5. Add sugar and saute it again. The sugar melts and the pulp soon thickens.
    6. Add cinnamon powder and cardamom powder to it.
    7. Finally, add the roasted cashew nuts.

    Take a tip:

    • I have not peeled the skin of apple. You may scrape it if you want.
    • The quantity of sugar used was sufficient. Use more if needed.
    • Cinnamon powder is optional but it tastes good with apples.
    • Any other nuts may be used.
    Apple Halwa
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    Apple Halwa

    Apple Halwa is a tasty and easy to make dessert. It is ideal to serve for children.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Course: sweets
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon ghee
    • 8 cashew
    • 3 apple
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder

    Method
     

    1. Wash, cut the apples and make a puree.
    2. Take ghee in a pan.
    3. Fry cashew nut and put them aside.
    4. Add the apple puree to it and saute it for five minutes. The water will evaporate soon.
    5. Add sugar and saute it again. The sugar melts and the pulp soon thickens.
    6. Add cinnamon powder and cardamom powder to it.
    7. Finally, add the roasted cashew nuts.

    Notes

    • I have not peeled the skin of apple. You may scrape it if you want.
    • The quantity of sugar used was sufficient. Use more if needed.
    • Cinnamon powder is optional but it tastes good with apples.
    • Any other nuts may be used. 

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    Apple Halwa is tasty and easy to make recipe. It is ideal to prepare for any festive days. The ingredients are easily available at home. and no milk or khoya is used.
    Apple Halwa

     

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  • Sweet Pongal Recipe | Sakkarai Pongal

    Sweet Pongal Recipe | Sakkarai Pongal

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    Sweet Pongal / Sakkarai Pongal is one of the sweets made during festivals. Sugar or jaggery may be used, I prefer using jaggery.  It gives a good, rustic taste.

    About Sweet Pongal / Sakkarai Pongal

    Sweet Pongal /Sakkarai Pongal  is one of the delicacies that we can make in 30 minutes. Moong dal and rice are the main ingredients along with ghee and jaggery or sugar.  It is usually prepared during Pongal but not limited to the festival. Since Diwali is spread for four to five days, it makes a good dish to serve.

    The quantity of moong dal used differs from household to household. I prefer using the same quantity. Jaggery is added and garnished with roasted nuts. Sugar may be used but jaggery gives a divine taste.

    About Diwali:

    Diwali 2020 is different in many ways. The festive spirit is low and a fear holds each one about the disease.  Let us light the light of hope and peace. May the darkness that has engulfed the world be driven away and bring a remedy to the world at large. May joy and happiness be showered on one and all. If you are looking for festive recipes, check out the festive sweets collection for Diwali. I have earlier  posted many savoury recipes for Diwali too.

    Sweet Pongal

    About the event:

    Sending this to “Diwali Special” at Healthy Wellthy Cuisines. As Diwali was approaching, we thought of sharing Diwali festivals this fortnight. Do check out the other recipes from our group members.

     

    Sweet Pongal Recipe | Sakkarai Pongal

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup rice
    • 1 cup moong
    • 1 teaspoon ghee
    • 5 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon ghee
    • a pinch of salt
    • 2 cup jaggery
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ghee
    • 8 cashew nuts
    • 2 cloves

    Method:

    1. Take rice and moong dal in a bowl, wash it and soak it in five cups of water for fifteen minutes.
    2. Add a teaspoon of ghee and put it in a pressure cooker. Cook it for two whistles.
    3. Once the pressure releases by itself, mash it with a ladle. Put it in a thick bottom pan and cook on a low flame.
    4. Add jaggery and a table spoon of ghee to it. Let cook for five minutes, it should mix well and gooey consistency.
    5. In a small pan, take half teaspoon of ghee, add clove and nuts. Roast and garnish the sweet dish.

    Take a tip:

    • A little milk may be added while cooking.
    • Cook the rice and dal mixture for sometime before adding the jaggery.
    • I have used organic jaggery, hence I have not boiled and strained. If the jaggery has impurities, boil it in a little water, strain and put the liquid.
    • A pinch of salt enhances the taste, put it after it is well cooked.
    • Almonds are optional.
    • Raisins may be added.
    Sweet Pongal
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    Sweet Pongal / Sakkarai Pongal

    weet Pongal / Sakkarai Pongal is a traditional sweet from South India. Rice and lentil cooked along with ghee and jaggery, garnished with nuts make a good sweet dish.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Soaking time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Course: sweets, traditional sweets
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup rice
    • 1 cup moong
    • 1 teaspoon ghee
    • 5 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon ghee
    • a pinch of salt
    • 2 cup jaggery
    • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ghee
    • 8 cashew nuts and almonds
    • 2 cloves

    Method
     

    1. Take rice and moong dal in a bowl, wash it and soak it in five cups of water for fifteen minutes.
    2. Add a teaspoon of ghee and put it in a pressure cooker. Cook it for two whistles.
    3. Once the pressure releases by itself, mash it with a ladle. Put it in a thick bottom pan and cook on a low flame.
    4. Add jaggery and a table spoon of ghee to it. Let cook for five minutes, it should mix well and gooey consistency.
    5. In a small pan, take half teaspoon of ghee, add clove and nuts. Roast and garnish the sweet dish.

    Notes

    A little milk may be added while cooking.
    Cook the rice and dal mixture for sometime before adding the jaggery. 
    A pinch of salt enhances the taste, put it after it is well cooked.
    Almonds are optional. Raisins may be added.
    I have used organic jaggery, hence I have not boiled and strained. If the jaggery has impurities, boil it in a little water, strain and put the liquid 

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    Sweet Pongal is one of the sweets prepared during festive days. It is a delicious traditional dish ideal for any festival.
    Sweet Pongal

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  • Festive Sweets for Diwali

    Festive Sweets for Diwali

    Diwali is few days away, what are the sweets and savoury snacks that you are making? If you are a last minute planner like me, here is an exhaustive list of sweets from the blog. Some are ideal for lunch menu while a few like ladoo and halwa can be stored for a couple of days.

    Diwali is the time when you gift sweets to friends and relatives. Here are some cookies, chikki and muesli bar for children.

    For all the recipes, click on the title or the image. Wishing all a very happy Diwali. Stay safe, stay happy.

    Sukhdi / Gud Papdi 

    Sukhdi is classic sweet from Gujarati cuisine.

    Badam Puri

    Badam Puri is traditional festive sweet from Karnataka.

    Badam Puri
    Badam Puri

     

                                           Papaya Halwa

    papaya halwa

                                       Besan Ladoo

    Besan Ladoo is apt for Diwali.

    besan ladoo
    besan ladoo

    Chaler Payesh 

    Rice Kheer is the traditional kheer made in all communities.Here is the Bengali version.

    chaler payesh
    chaler payesh

     Ragi Halbai

    Millets are used, one with finger millets.

    Ragi Halbai / Fingermillet fudge
    Ragi Halbai / Fingermillet fudge

    Coconut Ladoo

    Love this easy recipe to do always

    K

    coconut ladoo/ nariyal ladoo
    coconut ladoo /nariyal ladoo

    Dates Burfi

    Dates Burfi is all time favourite.

    Dates Burfi
    Dates Burfi

                                       Karchikayi

    Karchikayi  used to be a Diwali snack when we were kids.

    karchikayi
    karchikayi

                                         Shenga Holige

    It is tasty and stays good for a couple of days.

    Shenga Holige / Peanut Sweet Pancake
    shenga holige

                                                 Kadabu

    A sweet for lunch

    Kadabu
    Kadabu

                                               Khaja

    Khaja is crispy and flaky, give a try to it. Ideal to serve for lunch.

    Khaja, Tapeshwaram Khaja
    Khaja, Tapeshwaram Khaja

                                                Kul Kul

    Snacks to store in the jar.

    kul kul
    kul kul

                                          Carrot Halwa 

    A make ahead sweet

    Carrot Halwa
    Carrot Halwa

    Dum Root Halwa 

    Another classic sweet from South India.

    dum root halwa
    dum root halwa

                                               ABC Halwa

    This is flavoursome one from Gujarati cuisine,

    ABC Halwa
    ABC Halwa

                                      Beetroot Halwa

    When kids don’t eat beetroot, make this one.

    beetroot halwa
    beetroot halwa

                                         Seven Cup Sweet

    This is ideal to prepare and serve.

    seven cup burfi
    seven cup burfi

                                               Coconut Burfi

    One of the favourite sweets since childhood days.

    coconut burfi
    coconut burfi

                                               Ellu Holige

    Another kind of holige, it is made with sesame.

    ellu holige
    ellu holige

    Rawa Kesari with jaggery

    Rawa kesari with jaggery tastes good. I usually make this one at home.

    rawa kesari with jaggery

                                   

                                    Custard Apple Kheer

    It is delicious, give a try to it sometime.

    Custard Apple Kheer
    Custard Apple Kheer

     

                                              Komala Payasam 

    This is sweet from Oriya cuisine.

    komala payasa, orange milk pudding
    komala payasa, orange milk pudding

                                        Sweet Mango Rice

    When you have mangoes, make this dish for your family.

    sweet mango rice / amba bhaat
    sweet mango rice / amba bhaat

                                         Mango Kesari 

    Another dessert with mango

    mango sheera
    mango sheera

                                       Hayagreeva Maddi 

    A traditional sweet which is delicious and healthy.

    hayagreeva maddi
    hayagreeva maddi

                                         Appi Payasa 

    Crisp, fried puris are boiled in thickened milk and garnished with nuts. Another classic sweet from South India.

    appi payasa
    appi payasa

    Kheer

    Vermicelli Kheer needs no introduction.

    kheer
    kheer

     Moong dal payasam

    Tasty payasam ideal for summer as it keeps the body cool.

    moongdal payasa
    moongdal payasa

                                              Kiwi Kesari 

    Another kind of kesari

    Kiwi Kesari
    Kiwi Kesari

                                           Palkova 

    A sweet to be cherished

    palkova
    palkova

    Gift Ideas for Diwali

    Usually gifts are given during Diwali to friends and relatives. Here are a few ideas to try.

      Floral  Cookies

    chocolate and vanilla floral cookies
    Floral cookies

     Cornflakes Cookies

    cornflakes cookies

       Polvorones

    Mexican wedding cookies /polvorones

    Butter Cookies 

    butter cookies
    butter cookies

    Ghee Cookies

    Ghee cookies
    Ghee cookies

     Muesli Bar

    Muesli bar
    Muesli bar

     Til Chikki 

    sesame chikki
    sesame chikki

      Mocha Coffee Cookies 

    mocha coffee cookies
    mocha coffee cookies

    Puffed Rice Balls 

    puffed rice balls
    puffed rice balls

    I hope you liked this collection, pin it for later.

    40 Festive Sweets is a collection of tasty and different kind of sweets one can prepare during Diwali. Give a try to some of these recipes.
    40 Festive Sweets

    If you ever make any of these recipes, take a picture and share it by tagging @foodiejayashree on Instagram or @evergreendishes on Facebook. I will be glad to see and share your creation further.
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  • Ribbon Pakoda / how to make ribbon pakoda

    Ribbon Pakoda / how to make ribbon pakoda

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    Ribbon Pakoda is a savoury snack from Indian cuisine. It is usually prepared during festivals as Diwali and Krishna Janmasthmi. It is crispy and tasty. It makes a good snack to store in the kitchen shelves.

    Diwali, the festival of lights is round the corner. It is that time of the year when we make a variety of sweet and savoury snacks and enjoy good times with our family.  The festive spirit brings in joy, contentment  and happiness.

    Diwali, the festival of light marks the return of exile of Lord Rama from exile. It is also a festival when Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The first day is Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdasi,  Laxmi Puja, Bali Padya and Bhai Dhuj.

    When the world is going through a dark phase, let us hope and pray for a Covid free world. The disease has taken a toll of our lives, the last six months have been scary and disrupted everyone. The festive season is not going to be the same but let us try to celebrate in a small way.

    Let’s pray for a virus free world. Let us pray for the well being of one and all. May the festival of light eliminate the fear of Carona from the whole world.

    Ribbon Pakoda
    Ribbon Pakoda

    About the event:

    Sending this to Shhhh Secretly Cooking for the theme, ” Diwali Treats”. It is a monthly event, the theme was suggested by Poonam Bachav. She has many recipes from Maharashtrian cuisine on her blog.  I loved her motichoor ladoo, bookmarked to prepare it soon. Here, we are paired with a partner and  secret ingredients are exchanged. The dish is prepared and the other members guess the secret  ingredients. I was paired with Priya Iyer has a variety of sundal recipes on her blog, do check it. I had given pumpkin and ghee as the secret ingredients, she has made this delicious halwa. Gram flour and salt were the secret ingredients given to me and I am sharing ribbon pakoda recipe. It is tasty, easy to make  and ideal to serve for guests.

    shhh cooking secretly

    About Ribbon Pakoda:

    Ribbon Pakoda is a traditional snack prepared during Diwali. It is crispy and tasty, ideal with a cup of tea.  It is also known as Nada pakoda, ola pakoda  and Tape as per its shape.

    Ribbon Pakoda recipe  is easy to make,  ideal to make for the festive days. Do follow the recipe given below and read the tips also.

    Do check out my other savoury snack recipes for Diwali.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cup gram flour
    • 1/2 cup rice flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon carom seeds, made into powder
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • salt
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • water
    • oil for frying

    Method:

    1. Take gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, ajwain powder, cumin powder, salt and sieve them together.
    2. Heat half cup oil in a kadai, add it to the flour. Mix thoroughly with fingers, it should be like a crumbly texture.
    3. Now, add little water and mix it to a stiff dough, keep it covered.
    4. Take the noodle press, choose the appropriate plate, grease oil to it and fill with dough.
    5. Heat oil in a pan, Once the oil is hot, press slowly into it, keeping at a distance from oil.
    6. Deep fry it to golden colour.
    7. Remove it on a plate with tissue paper. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
    8. Store it in an air tight container.

    Take a tip:

    • The flour used must not be coarse. The ribbon pakoda will break when put in oil.
    • Hot oil is essential to mix the flour.  Oil may be heated once in a pan and poured some on the flour.
    • Rice flour gives crunchiness to the snack.
    • Adjust spiciness as per your taste.
    • Noodle press is available in the market. It is used for various purposes as making sev, chakli and many others.
    • Always fry in medium flame.
    • If you are making in large quantities, mix the spices, add hot oil to it, mix and keep it aside. Take a portion of the flour, prepare the dough and make it.
    Ribbon Pakoda
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    Ribbon Pakoda / Naada Pakoda

    Ribbon Pakoda is a tasty and crispy snack to store in the kitchen shelves. It is ideal for the upcoming festival, Diwali.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Course: dry snack
    Cuisine: karnataka
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cup gram flour
    • 1/2 cup rice flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon carom seeds made into powder
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • salt
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • water
    • oil for frying

    Method
     

    1. Take gram flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, ajwain powder, cumin powder, salt and sieve them together.
    2. Heat half cup oil in a kadai, add it to the flour. Mix thoroughly with fingers, it should be like a crumbly texture.
    3. Now, add little water and mix it to a stiff dough, keep it covered.
    4. Take the noodle press, choose the appropriate plate, grease oil to it and fill with dough.
    5. Heat oil in a pan, Once the oil is hot, press slowly into it, keeping at a distance from oil.
    6. Deep fry it to golden colour.
    7. Remove it on a plate with tissue paper. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
    8. Store it in an air tight container.

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    Ribbon Pakoda / Naada Pakoda

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  • Snack recipes / Savoury Snacks for festive season

    Snack recipes / Savoury Snacks for festive season

    Every year we look forward to this season of festivals. A lot of preparations usually go on as children eagerly await Navaratri and Diwali. Good food, schools would be closed and lots of fun.

    Things are different this year, but let’s hope things will be better soon. Keeping the spirit of festivities alive, here are the savoury snacks from the blog.

    I am planning to make some new recipes too, will soon update about it.

    Among these recipes, which recipe would you like to make ? Children are at home these days, snacks are essential.

    1. Chakli/ Murukku: These are usually prepared during major festivals. I have shared a couple of varieties here as Butter Murukku and Split gram murukku.
    2. Sev: This is another festive snack, it pairs well with any breakfast.
    3. Poha Chivda: It is one of the essentials in any South Indian home. It is easy to prepare and stays good for a long time.
    4. Nippattu and Kodbole: They are loved by all, they are festive treats that all of us relish.
    5. Mathri: These are one of the snacks I often make at home as my children love them.

    All the recipes are given below. You can check by clicking on the title or the picture.

    Poha Chiwda

    Poha Chiwda
    Poha Chiwda

      Butter Murukku

    butter murukku
    butter murukku

    Split Gram Murukku

    Murukku
    murukku

     Ring Murukku

    Ring Murukku

    Instant Chakli 

    instant chakli
    instant chakli

    Besan Sev 

    Besan Sev / Ompudi
    besan sev /ompudi

    Palak Sev

    palak sev
    palak sev

    Chiwda 

    chiwda
    chiwda

     

    Nippattu 

    nippattu
    nippattu

    Kodbole

    kodbole
    kodbole

     

    Masala Mathri

    masala mathri
    masala mathri

     Methi Mathri

    methi mathri
    methi mathri makes a good tea time snack.

    Namak Pare 

    namak pare
    namak pare, tasty snacks to binge

    Baked Wheat Crackers

    Baked Wheat Crackers
    Baked Wheat Crackers are crispy and tasty.

     Salted Cashewnuts

    salted cashew nut / masala kaju
    salted cashew nut / masala kaju

    I will  be adding more to this list soon. If you have liked this post, do share it further with your family and friends. Save it for later by pinning it.

    Savoury snacks are loved by all. Here is a collection of popular snacks for the festive season, from murukkus to kodbole.
    15 Savoury Snacks for the Festive season

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  • Custard Apple Kheer | Delicious Sitaphal Kheer

    Custard Apple Kheer | Delicious Sitaphal Kheer

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    Custard Apple Kheer is an exotic dessert. It is creamy and tasty, ideal to prepare on festive days.

    Custard Apple or Cherimoya is a tropical fruit. Commonly known as Sitaphal, it is  green, round or conical with scaly skin. The pulp is creamy and sweet, thus it is also called as Sweet Apple.  It is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals.

    The fruit is best eaten chilled, the pulp is eaten and both the seed and the skin are discarded. Keep the unripe fruit at room temperature, once it ripens, put it in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.

    Nutrients in Custard Apple:

    It has significant quantities of Vitamin C, thiamine, potassium, magnesium and dietary fibre. Despite its high sweetness, it has low glycemic index.

    Benefits of Custard Apple:

    • It is rich in anti-oxidants, such as Vitamin C and carotenoids.
    • The Vitamin B6 present in it helps to prevent depression.
    • Custard Apple is rich in anti-oxidant lutein, this will help to maintain good vision.
    • It is rich in flavonoid anti-oxidants that hep prevent the growth of cancer cells.
    Custard Apple Kheer
    Custard Apple Kheer

    What is Kheer?

    Kheer is a milk based  sweet pudding from Indian sub-continent. It is usually prepared during festivals. Earlier, Kheer referred to the rice kheer, prominently prepared in most households. But today, different versions of Kheer are made.

    Festive Season: Navratri

    Navratri, festival of nine nights begins from tomorrow. Goddess Durga is worshipped with utmost faith and reverence. Many people fast during these nine days while others celebrate the festival. The tenth day is Dasara.

    Related Recipes : Gasgase Payasa, Dates Payasam, Sabudana Kheer,

    About the event:

    This post is part of the Navratri Fasting Recipes at Healthy Wellthy Cuisines. It is a fortnightly event we cherish joining together. Here are the other recipes

    Custard Apple Kheer Recipe

    Ingredients:                     Measurement used: 1 cup = 250 ml

    • 3 cup full fat milk
    • 2 custard apple
    • 10 almonds
    • a few strands of saffron
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

    Method:

    1. Remove the pulp of the custard apple. Discard the seeds and the skin.
    2. Boil milk in a thick bottom pan. Put saffron to it.
    3. Grind almonds and put the powder to it. Stir it.
    4. Once the milk has reduced, put the fruit pulp to it. Stir and cook for sometime.
    5. Put sugar and allow to cook for a minute.
    6. Finally, add cardamom powder and turn off the stove.
    7. Serve chilled.

    Take a tip:

    • To remove the seeds, take the pulp in a bowl and gently squeeze the pulp out from each seed.
    • No need to soak the almonds, grind them to a coarse powder and put in the milk to boil. It imparts a good flavour to the dessert.
    • The quantity of sugar depends on the sweetness of the fruit. Reduce the quantity if the fruit is very sweet.
    Custard Apple Kheer

    Custard Apple Kheer

    Custard Apple Kheer is creamy and tasty. It is ideal to serve for any occasion.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Chilling time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cup full fat milk
    • 2 custard apple
    • 10 almonds
    • a few strands of saffron
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

    Method
     

    1. Remove the pulp of the custard apple. Remove the seeds and mash it.
    2. Boil milk in a thick bottom pan. Put saffron to it.
    3. Grind almonds and put the powder to it. Stir it.
    4. Once the milk has reduced, put the fruit pulp to it. Stir and cook for sometime.
    5. Put sugar and allow to cook for a minute.
    6. Finally, add cardamom powder and turn off the stove.
    7. Serve chilled.

    Notes

    • To remove the seeds, take the pulp in a bowl and gently squeeze the pulp out from each seed.
    • No need to soak the almonds, grind them to a coarse powder and put in the milk to boil. It imparts a good flavour to the dessert.
    • The quantity of sugar depends on the sweetness of the fruit. Reduce the quantity if the fruit is very sweet. 

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  • Muskmelon Lassi

    Muskmelon Lassi

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    Muskmelon Lassi is tasty and makes a good drink. It is ideal to serve for breakfast, filling and healthy.

    Muskmelon is also known as Cantaloupe. It is commonly known as Kharbuja, is ideal to use as fruit smoothies, milkshakes and in fruit salads.

    Nutrients in Muskmelon:

    It is rich in Vitamin A, C, K , B1 and B6. It also contains magnesium, copper and dietary fibre.

    Muskmelon Lassi

    Benefits of Muskmelon:

    Muskmelon provides various health benefits.Thus, one needs to include it regularly in their diet.

    1. Muskmelon  aids in weight loss.
    2. It is rich in Vitamin C that strengthens the immune system.
    3. It regulates the blood sugar level, ideal for people with diabetics.
    4. It is high in water content. It is ideal food for summer, keeps the body hydrated and supplies it with essential nutrients.

    Muskmelon Lassi Recipe:

    Ingredients:

    • 4 to 5 cubes of musk melon
    • 3/4 cup fresh curd
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 cashew
    • 2 hazelnuts
    • cardamom powder
    • 1/2 cup water

    Method:

    1. Wash and cut the fruit. Discard the seeds.
    2. Blend it to a puree along with cashew.
    3. Put curds and blitz it again. Add water.
    4. Top it with honey.
    5. Put hazelnut  pieces and serve.

    Take a tip:

    • Use fresh curds.
    • Feel free to use sugar.
    • Any other nuts such as almonds may be used instead of hazelnut.
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    Muskmelon Lassi

    Muskmelon Lassi is a tasty and filling drink. It is ideal for old and young alike.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 to 5 cubes of musk melon
    • 3/4 cup fresh curd
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 cashew
    • 2 hazelnuts
    • cardamom powder
    • 1/2 cup water

    Method
     

    1. Wash and cut the fruit. Discard the seeds.
    2. Blend it to a puree along with cashew.
    3. Put curds and blitz it again. Add water.
    4. Top it with honey.
    5. Put hazelnut  pieces and serve chilled.

    Notes

    Use fresh curds.
    Feel free to use sugar.
    Any other nuts such as almonds may be used instead of hazelnut.

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  • Roasted Sweet Potato | Mexican Cuisine

    Roasted Sweet Potato | Mexican Cuisine

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    Roasted Sweet Potato makes a good side dish with a bowl of soup and Mexican rice. 

    The humble sweet potato could not get any better, it tastes so delicious. Loved the idea of grilling it and savouring with rice. 

    Mexican cuisine has many delicious dishes as Spanish Rice,  I have tried a couple of them and we loved. Earlier, I have enjoyed soup  as Spicy Chipotle Chili Corn Soup. There are so many yet to cook in my kitchen.

    Roasted Sweet Potato
    Roasted Sweet Potato

    About the event:

    It’s Mexican Cuisine at Shhhh Secretly Cooking Challenge Group. The theme for September was suggested by Narmadha of Nams Corner. Narmadha has wide range of recipes, I loved her recently posted condiment Tomato Ketchup. It is ideal to make it at home. My partner for this month was versatile and talented  blogger Anu Kollon and she gave me sweet potato and cumin powder as the secret ingredients. I have prepared this dish. Capsicum and pepper were the ingredients given by me and Anu has prepared this delicious Vegetable Saute for Fajitas. I  have bookmarked her Spring Onion Chutney to make it soon.

     

    Ingredients:


    2 medium size sweet potato
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon cumin
    1 teaspoon cumin powder
    1/2 teaspoon oregano
    1 tsp chilli powder

    Method: 

    1. Wash the sweet potato, pat dry  and cut into cubes.
    2. Take a bowl, add olive oil and put all the spices into it.
    3. Mix well. Put the cubes into it and keep it aside for ten minutes.
    4. Pre-heat the oven, line a try with parchment paper. Put the sweet potato cubes on it, keep them at a distance from one another. Bake it for five minutes.
    5. Check and again bake for a few more minutes.
    6. Once they are soft and golden in colour, remove and put another batch to bake. 
    7. Serve as a side dish with Mexican rice or any other dish.

    Take a tip:

    • Wash it well and cut into cubes, no need to peel the skin. 
    • Two cloves of garlic and lemon juice may be added to it. It will give a good flavour. 
    • The baking time in my Bajaj  was  eight minutes. 
    • Baking time varies, check if it is done properly. 
    • Recipe is adopted from here. 
    Roasted Sweet Potato
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    Roasted Sweet Potato

    Roasted sweet potato makes a good side dish with any meal.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Marinating time 10 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 medium size sweet potato
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 tsp chilli powder

    Method
     

    1. Wash the sweet potato, pat dry  and cut into cubes.
    2. Take a bowl, add olive oil and put all the spices into it.
    3. Mix well. Put the cubes into it and keep it aside for ten minutes.
    4. Pre-heat the oven, line a try with parchment paper. Put the sweet potato cubes on it, keep them at a distance from one another. Bake it for five minutes.
    5. Check and again bake for a few more minutes.
    6. Once they are soft and golden in colour, remove and put another batch to bake.
    7. Serve as a side dish with Mexican rice or any other dish.

    Notes

    Two cloves of garlic and lemon juice may be added to it. It will give a good flavour. 
    The baking time in my Bajaj  was  eight minutes. 
    Baking time varies, check if it is done properly. 

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  • Baked Wheat Crackers

    Baked Wheat Crackers

    Baked Wheat Crackers are crispy and tasty. They make good snacks to binge with a cup of hot tea.

    Today, most of us are in search of healthy recipes. We want to eat guilt- free snacks, those filling moments which we can convince ourselves that we really take care and not just write about it.

    When we decide to eat healthy, we make a conscious attempt to know what we are indulging in. We make an attempt to include raw vegetables and fruits in our daily diet.Our cooking is on the same lines.

    Baked Wheat Crackers
    Baked Wheat Crackers

    About the theme:

    Well, it is Baking Savour with Wheat Flour at Healthy Wellthy Cuisines. The theme was suggested by Sasmita of First Timer Cook. Her blog has a lovely collection of dishes of Odia cuisine and  bakes. I want to try her recently published Floral Chocolate Cookie, it looks awesome. Contributions from co-bloggers:

    Ingredients:

    Measurement used: 1 cup= 250 ml

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1 tbsp semolina
    • 1 tablespoon yoghurt
    • 1/4 teaspoon  baking soda
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 tablespoon flax seed
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • a pinch of asafoetida
    • water

    Method:

    1. In a wide bowl add  the ingredients except water. Mix them well with fingers to get a crumbly texture.
    2. Add little water and knead to a stiff dough.
    3. Take a ball of the dough, roll into a thin chapati.
    4. Cut into squares. You can cut them in any desired shape.
    5. Pre-heat the oven.
    6. Line the baking tray with a sheet, arrange the crackers and bake for the required time. I need only seven minutes to bake a batch of them.
    7. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
    8. Once cool, store in an air tight container.

    Take a tip:

    • Baking time, temperature settings,  differs with each oven. Know your model and set the time. The temperature setting is usually at 170 degree centigrade.
    • I have Bajaj Majesty 600QT, I put the heater and timer on, pre-heat and then put them to bake.

    Baked Wheat Crackers
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    Baked Wheat Crackers

    Baked wheat crackers are crispy and tasty. They are ideal to binge as snacks with a cup of tea.
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    Course: dry snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1 tbsp semolina
    • 1 tablespoon yoghurt
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 1/2 tablespoon flax seed
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • a pinch of asafoetida
    • water

    Method
     

    1. In a wide bowl add  the ingredients except water. Mix them well with fingers to get a crumbly texture.
    2. Add little water and knead to a stiff dough.
    3. Take a ball of the dough, roll into a thin chapati.
    4. Cut into squares. You can cut them in any desired shape.
    5. Pre-heat the oven.
    6. Line the baking tray with a sheet, arrange the crackers and bake for the required time. I need only seven minutes to bake a batch of them.
    7. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
    8. Once cool, store in an air tight container.

    Notes

    Baking time and temperature settings differs with each oven. Know your model and set the time. The temperature setting is usually at 170 degree centigrade.

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    Baked Wheat Crackers

     

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  • Rava Dhokla Recipe | How to make rava dhokla

    Rava Dhokla Recipe | How to make rava dhokla

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    Rava Dhokla is a healthy snack from Gujarati cuisine. It is ideal to serve for breakfast or as after school snack. It is soft, fluffy and gets ready in 30 minutes.

    Rava Dhokla recipe is a no mess, straight forward recipe. You take the right ingredients and follow the procedure, you are done with best snack. Some people must be knowing my love for dhoklas, they are not only healthy but tasty. I love the fermented version, but these instant recipes are time saviour. They do not need elaborate preparations.

    The recipe for rava dhokla makes use of fine semolina. Do use the same, the coarse variety does not give good results. As it is made instantly, we need to use sour curd. But, make sure the curd is good. Some sour curd give bad odour, do not use it. It not only spoils the dish, it  may upset the tummy also. Another aspect is the baking soda. I prefer using baking soda, one can also substitute with eno fruit salt.

    Once the seasoning is made, I prefer adding a little buttermilk (regular) to it. I mix and pour this mixture once the dhokla is cut into pieces.Rava Dhokla

    Let’s get to the recipe of Rava Dhokla:

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup fine semolina
    • 1 cup sour curd
    • 1 teaspoon green chilli ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander
    • salt
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    For the seasoning:

    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon sesame
    • 1 green chilli
    • curry leaves

    Method:

    1. Make paste of ginger and green chilli.
    2. In a wide bowl, add semolina. Put curds to it. Add ginger-chilli paste, finely cut coriander  and salt to it. Mix with some water. The consistency should be thick. Keep it aside for fifteen minutes.
    3. Put water in  the steamer, grease the tin.
    4. Add baking soda to it. Mix and pour into the container.
    5. Keep it in the steamer for 10 -12 minutes.
    6. Once it is done, insert a knife and check it. If the knife comes out clean, it is done.
    7. Make seasoning.
    8. Cut the dhokla into squares after sometime. Pour the seasoning and serve it.

    Take a tip:

    • Fine semolina is used here.
    • Sour curd  should be preferably a day old that is kept outside.
    • Keep it aside for 15 minutes.
    • Eno may be used instead of baking soda.
    • A tablespoon of  buttermilk may be added into the seasoning before putting over the dhokla.

    The  other dhokla recipes that I have shared earlier are Corn Dhokla, Tri-colour dhokla and Oats Dhokla

    Rava Dhokla
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    Rawa Dhokla

    Rava dhokla is a tasty and healthy snack from Gujarati cuisine. It is ideal to serve as after school snack.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, evening snacks
    Cuisine: Gujarati
    Ingredients Method Notes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup fine semolina
    • 1 cup sour curd
    • 1 teaspoon green chilli ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander
    • salt
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • For the seasoning:
    • 2 teaspoon oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon sesame
    • 1 green chilli
    • curry leaves

    Method
     

    1. Make paste of ginger and green chilli.
    2. In a wide bowl, add semolina. Put curds to it. Add ginger-chilli paste, finely cut coriander  and salt to it. Mix with some water. The consistency should be moderately thick. Keep it aside for fifteen minutes.
    3. Put water in  the steamer, grease the tin.
    4. Add baking soda to it. Mix and pour into the container.
    5. Keep it in the steamer for 10 -12 minutes.
    6. Once it is done, insert a knife and check it. If the knife comes out clean, it is done.
    7. Make seasoning.
    8. Cut the dhokla into squares after sometime. Pour the seasoning and serve it.

    Notes

    Fine semolina is used here.
    Sour curd  should be preferably a day old that is kept outside.
    Keep it aside for 15 minutes.
    Eno may be used instead of baking soda.
    A tablespoon of  buttermilk may be added into the seasoning before putting over the dhokla.

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