Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup / 55 gm butter, melted 1 egg, beaten 4 tbsp caster sugar 1/2 cup / 125 ml milk 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 apples Preparation: Peel and chop apples into small pieces. Heat oven to 180 degree celcius. Place […]
Year: 2015
Mambazha Unniyappam / Mango Unniyappam
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe mangoes 1 cup wheat flour 3/4 cup sugar ( add more if needed) 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds 3 tbsp coconut bits / thengakothu 3 tbsp ghee oil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop mangoes into pieces and make a smooth puree adding sugar and keep it […]
Chocolate Cashew Clusters
Ingredients: 250 gm roasted cashew nuts 250 gm milk chocolate Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper / baking paper. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1- 1 1/2 minutes or until the chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred ( or melt by double boiling method ). Stir […]
Pumpkin Shake
Ingredients: 250 gm pumpkin 5-6 tbsp sugar ( add to your taste) 2 cups of chilled milk a pinch of cinnamon powder 3 tbsp condensed milk 1/2 tsp vanilla essence (optional) chopped nuts for garnishing Preparation: Peel and chop pumpkin into small pieces and cook it covered ( or pressure cook) adding sugar and enough […]
Chemmeen / Prawns Masala Idiyappam
Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour / idiyappam podi water as required 1/2 kg prawns / chemmeen 1- 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp ginger paste or crushed 1/2 tsp garlic paste or crushed 1 sprig curry leaves, chopped 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 cup grated […]
White Chocolate and Blackberry Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup caster sugar 125 gm white chocolate chips (bits/ buttons) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla essence 100 gm butter, melted 150 gm blackberries Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. […]
Prawns Fritters / Chemmeen Pori
Ingredients: 250 gm prawns, cleaned 3 tsp ginger, crushed 3 tsp garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder a pinch of turmeric powder a pinch of pepper powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 cup onion, finely chopped 3 green chillies, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves, chopped 1/2 cup gram flour 1 tbsp plain flour/ […]
Strawberry – Pineapple Popsicles
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice 4-5 tbsp sugar ( or as required) Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped pineapple, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice , enough sugar and 2-3 tbsp water and blend well until smooth. Fill popsicle moulds halfway with this pineapple juice and […]
Broccoli Masala Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups broccoli florets 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, sliced 1 tsp ginger, chopped 1 tsp garlic, chopped 1 tsp chilli powder a pinch of turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chana dal 2 dry red chillies, […]
Mango Cream Pudding
Ingredients: 2 ripe mangoes 1/2 tin condensed milk 1 cup milk 2 tsp gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup whipped cream Preparation: Peel and chop mangoes into small pieces and keep it aside. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup water for 5-10 minutes and then melt it by double boiling method (ie, melting gelatin by […]
Oats Puttu
Ingredients: 2 cups oats 1/2 cup grated coconut salt to taste water as required Preparation: In a nonstick pan, dry roast the oats on medium flame for about 3-4 minutes. Allow it to cool and then powder it using a blender. In a bowl, add this powdered oats and 2-3 tbsp grated coconut and mix […]
Button Cookies / Shortbread Buttons
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 tbsp cornflour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup/ 225 gm butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup confectioners/ icing sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence food colors ( I used red, blue and green) Preparation: In a bowl, whisk the plain flour with corn flour and salt and keep it aside. […]