Saffron Infused Basanthi
- 12
- October
- 2006
Baasanthi:(Version 1) Basanthi. Basanti. Saffron Baasanthi. Creamy Indian Dessert. Ingredients:Whole milk 2 litresSugar 3/4 cupSaffron few strands Method:In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat milk over medium heat. Do not stir them. Each time when milk forms thin cream layer…..try to have them(paal aadai in Tamil), using a wooden spatula. Each time…gather the cream formed above […]
Akhrot Halwa / Walnut Halwa
- 04
- October
- 2006
Brain Boosters-Nuts: Akhrot Halwa:(Vellore Style) Walnut Halwa/Akhrot Halwa. Nuts:Brain requires lots of Oxygen rich blood. So anything that keeps your heart strong, such as exercise, ensures a steady supply to it. Besides include plenty of nuts in your diet. They prevent heart diseases. Its again my favourite Mughalai Style recipe. Myself and my Brother like […]
Dry Fruits and Nuts Halwa
- 04
- October
- 2006
Dry Fruits and Nuts Halwa Ingredients:Good quality whole wheat 1 kiloClean extra white Sugar 2 kiloGood quality Ghee 2 kiloCardamon seeds powder 2-4 spoonsCrystal Clear Water 3-4 litresGhee fried splitted cashew nutsRed/ any dark food color 1/4 spoon(optional)Powdered saago 1-2 spoons(optional) Nut of my Choice: Cashew nuts halved 10-15Almonds whole 10-15Saarai Paruppu(not sure what thy […]
Sakaravalli Kizhangu Urundai
- 15
- September
- 2006
Starchy Sweet Potato Balls: (3 versions after few steps) Chakarai Valli Kizhangu Urundai/Laadu.Sakaraivalli Kizhangu Laadu. Sakaraivalli Kizhangu Inippu urundai. This recipe was prepared by my late aunty(my Dad’s sister). When Daddy was a little kid, there was severe famine in the country. His older sister used tapioca to preapare this laddu. The tapioca was the […]
Double ka Meetha
- 07
- September
- 2006
Double Ka Meetha:(Hyderabadi dessert) Shahi Tukda or Shahi Tukre. Double Ka Meeta. Rich Bread Halwa. Its one of the rich dessert, heavy in cream and ghee. Its kind of traditional Mughal dessert in Hyderabad. It is generally served after a heavy Mughal biriyani. Its delicious and very easy to make. Ingredients:White Bread slices 8- each […]
Carrot Kheer / Carrot Payasam
- 17
- July
- 2006
Carrot Payasam:Ingredients:Carrots 4-6Almonds 25Poppy seeds 2-3 spoonsWhole milk 4 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupCardamom seeds powder 1 spoonSugar 1 cup To Garnish: Ghee/buttur 1 cupFried cashewnuts Fried raisinsorPumpkin seeds. Method:Chop 4 carrots and grate 2 carrots…..set them aside. Slice 10 almonds lenth wise. Soak other 15 almonds in hot water….maybe for few minutes and remove its […]
Raagi Laddu – Country Style
- 12
- April
- 2006
Raagi Laadu:(version 2)Ingredients:Raagi flour/finger millet- 1 cupDry Ground nut/peanuts 1/2 cupDry grated coconut 1/4 cupBrown/black sesame seeds 2 -4 spoonsJaggery/brown sugar 3/4 cupCardamom powder 1 spoonGhee for smearing. Method:Prepare a thick dough using limited warm water to the flour. Make equal parts out of it(small roundels…4 inch size) flatten them into thin fritters(over wet cloth….mounted […]
Karuppu Ulundhu Inippu Kali / Urad Dhall Halwa
- 24
- February
- 2006
Ulundhu Kali:Black-gram Halwa / Urad dal Halwa Ingredients:Black gram flour(urad dal) – 1 cup(karuppu ulundhu in Tamil, whole urad dal with black skin on it)Jaggery 1/2 cupMilk 1 cupGhee 2 cupsCashew nuts 10-15Raisins 20. Method:Mix jaggery with milk and make it thin syrup(not necessary to heat) Run this liquid over gram flour and make it […]
Chakka Pradhaman – Kerala Special
- 22
- February
- 2006
Other Names Chaka Pradhaman. Jack Fruit Payasam. Jack Fruit Kheer. Pala Pazha Payasam. I love Kerala Cuisine for a variety of reasons. Number one, it’s very close to nature and it pleases my aesthetic senses. Secondly, the proper usage of native ingredients and freshness sealed in every level. In general, the cooking methods and presentation…everything […]
Gasa Gasa Payasam / Poppy Seeds Kheer
- 21
- February
- 2006
Cas Cas Payasam:(Poppy Seeds Payasam) Casa Casa Payasam. Gasa Gasa Payasam. Cas Cas Kheer. Gasa Gasa Kheer. Poppy Seeds Kheer. Ingredients: Poppy Seeds 1/2 cup(slightly roasted, yet still half-white in color. soaked in warm milk)Sugar 1/2 cupCashew nuts 5-6 soaked in warm milkCashew nuts 10-15(split ted)Raisins 15-20Saffron 1/4 spoon – soaked in warm milkGreen cardamom […]
