Kala Jamun
- 10
- March
- 2008
Kala Jamun: Dry Jamun. Ingredients: Sugarless Kowa/ Skimmed milk – 1/4 kiloMilk 1/4 cup(if you’re using skimmed milk)Sugar syrup 2 cupsGhee for deep frying. Method: Knead skimmed milk with milk into soft fissure less dough. Make equal parts and small bite sized balls. Heat ghee in a deep pan, Fry these jamuns till dark-jet black […]
Dry Fruits Kheer – Muslim Style
- 16
- February
- 2008
Nuts Kheer: Arcot Muslim Style Kheer. Ingredients: Almonds 15Cashew 20Pista nuts 15Whole milk 2-4 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupSugar 1/4 cupKewra essence few dropsSaffron few strandsGhee 1/4 cup Make puree using milk: Almond 10 – paste 2 spoonsCashew 10 -paste 2 spoonsPista 10 – paste 2 spoons Method: In a wide, deep, non stick pan….heat ghee. […]
Raspberry Milk Shake
- 16
- February
- 2008
Raspberry Milk Shake: Ingredients: Fresh Raspberries 1 cupFarm fresh Milk 4 cups Sugar as per TasteVanilla Ice Cream – 4 heavy scoops(optioanl)Vanila essence 1/4 spoonMint leaves to garnish. Method: Wash and clean raspberries.. Bring sugar,vanila essence, berries and heavy milk in a food processor. Blend it till very smooth and foamy. One could also filter […]
Chai Ice Tea
- 14
- November
- 2007
Chai Ice Tea: Ingredients: Tea leaves 2 spoonsCinnamon 2 sticksCloves 3Cardamom pods 3 crushedStar anise 1Mint leaves 10 crushed and bruisedGinger 2″ peeled & gratedAll spice 1-2Water 1 cupWhole Milk 2 cupsHoney 4-6 spoonsIce cubes few. Method: Boil water and add all the above mentioned spices & tea to it(first 8 ingredients) Bring this to […]
Kaju Peda / Munthiri Halwa
- 14
- November
- 2007
Also Known As: Munthiri Halva. Cashew Nuts Halwa. Kaju peda. Ingredients: Cashew nuts 1 bowl full Milk 1 cup Sugar 1 bowl full Saffron 1/2 spoon(optional) Ghee 1/4 cup Method: 1. Soak cashew nuts in warm milk for 20-30 minutes. 2. Blend this soaked cashew to thick puree. One should add only milk while grinding […]
Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Payasam
- 13
- August
- 2007
Vermicelli Payasam:Version 2(Arcot Muslim Style) Semiya Payasam. Ingredients: Vermicelli (extra fine texture) 1 cupSugar 1/2 cupWhole Milk 2 cupsHalf n Half 1 cupCondensed milk few spoonsSaffron 1/4 + 1/4 spoonCordamom seeds powder 1 spoonKewra essence 1 spoonGhee/Clarified butter few spoonsCashew nuts 25Golden Raisins 25. Method: Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk […]
Phirni / Firni / Basmati Kheer
- 13
- August
- 2007
Rice Kheer: (version 2) Rice Phirni. Chawal Phirni. Basmati Phirni or Firni. Rice Pudding. Basmati payasam This recipe was once prepared by my UnderGrad classmate Naazima. She prepared this dish for Talent show or something. I happend to taste it. Though she didnt win any prize on that day…it was appreciated by everyone. Though Basmati/Rice […]
Aval Payasam – Gokulashtami Treats
- 02
- August
- 2007
Ingredients 1 cup rice flakes (poha) 1 cube butter 3/4 c sugar 1/2 c grated coconut 5 almonds, soaked and peeled 1/2 tsp cardamom 2 cups evaporated milk (half and half) 10 cashew nuts 1 fistful raisins Method In a wide wok, melt butter and add rice flakes, fry till it turns golden. Set aside. […]
Sheer Kurma / Semiya Payasam – Muslim Style
- 01
- August
- 2007
Also known as: Vermicelli Payasam. Semiya Payasam. Saffron Infused Vermicelli Pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup fine vermicelli 1/2 c sugar 2 c milk 1 c condensed milk kewra essence saffron strands ghee sliced almonds Method Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk and wet-grind the same. In a hot pan, add sugar and […]
Badam Kheer – Something Creamy and Rich
- 15
- June
- 2007
Nothing could be as comforting as badam kheer to stir your mood for happiness. Sometimes, I feel the sole purpose of this rich creamy drink is to keep my spirits up. And, its not unusual for me to try a variety of sinful recipes! My collection of almond based sweets is really mind blowing to […]
