Malpua
Aug24

Malpua

  Ingredients •Refined flour (Maida) – 1 Cup •Sugar – 3/4 cup •Semolina (Suji) – 2 Tbsp •Milk – 2 Cups •Cardamon powder – ½ Tsp •Ghee – For frying •Mix dry fruit pieces – For garnishing Preparation 1. Lightly roast the semolina 2. Mix maida, roasted semolina, sugar, cardamom powder and milk together to form a smooth flowing consistency batter (the...

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Coconut and Banana Yogurt Cheese No-Bake Pie
Aug23

Coconut and Banana Yogurt Cheese No-Bake Pie

  Ingredients For the filling: • 1 1/2 cup yogurt cheese • 1 1/2 cup whipped cream • 1 banana • 1/2 fresh raw coconut, shredded • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom   For the pie crust: • 1 2/3 cup rolled oats (grounded)  • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup melted butter or ghee   Preparation 1. First prepare the pie crust by grinding up the oats in a blender or spice...

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Moong dal halwa
Aug23

Moong dal halwa

  Ingredients •Green gram split (dhuli moong dal)…….. 1 cup •Sugar…………………………………… 1 cup •Saffron………………………………….. A generous pinch...

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Butternut Squash Puree with Coconut
Aug22

Butternut Squash Puree with Coconut

   Pumpkin is the most popular winter squash in India. It is sold in cut pieces. This bright orange squash is more often boiled than baked. In the West, we can ash-or oven-bake whole smaller varieties, such as butternut, acorn, Hubbard or buttercup. Flavor and nutrition are locked within the tough, thick skin. A delicate blend of cardamom, fennel and lime juice beautifully offsets the sweet puree. Garnish with toasted...

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Heavenly Truffles
Aug21

Heavenly Truffles

  Ingredients Truffle: •1 (8 oz) package cream cheese •2 ½ cups chocolate chips/carob chips •1 -1 ½ cup powder sugar •1 tbsp instant coffee/coffee substitute (ground roasted barley i.e., Kneipp), mixed with 2 tbsp of warm water •1 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract Icing: •2 cup powder sugar •1-2 drops of green food coloring •Enough almond milk/milk or water to make a thick...

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Rice Crispies
Aug21

Rice Crispies

  Ingredients • Light corn syrup – 1 cup • Sugar – 3/4 cup • Butter – 1 tablespoon • Vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon • Puffed rice cereal – 6 cups Preparation 1. Heat the corn syrup in a vessel and add sugar to it stirring well. 2. Stir continuously for a few minutes. If it becomes frothy turn down the heat a little. When the mixture starts boiling add the butter and then...

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