Khus Khus Ka Seera
Khus Khus(Poppy seeds) has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects that provide relief from inflammations in circulatory system and nervous system. This herb is used as a pain reliever in diseases such as muscular aches, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, dryness and skin cracking. Ingredients • Poppy seeds (Khus Khus)- ½ cup • Sugar- ½ cup • Ghee- 4-5 tbsp...
Khova Bhath
Ingredients• Basmati rice – 250 gms(1 heaped cup)• Powdered sugar -150 gms ( ¾ cup)• Plain khova – 75 gms• Raisins – 1 Tbsp• Cashew nuts – 1 ½ tbsp• Almonds – 1 tbsp• Saffron – a pinch• Rose water – 1 tbsp• Pure ghee – 2 tbspPreparation1. Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.2. Cook in enough water till soft. Drain water and...
Xmas dried fruit cookies
Ingredients •1/2 cup dried figs, coarsely chopped •1/2 cup raisins •1/2 cup cranberries •1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped •2 tablespoon honey •2 tablespoons lesson juice •¾ cup chopped pecans •¼ tsp salt •1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature •1/2 teaspoon ground cloves •1/2 – 2/3 cup superfine sugar •1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly...
Vattayappam
Ingredients • Rice flour (Ari podi) – 2 cups • Sugar – ½ cup • Semolina (Rava/Sooji) – 2 tbsp • Yeast – ½ tsp • Grated coconut – 2 cups • Sugar – ½ tsp • Raisins- for garnishing • Cardamom – 4 nos • Salt – As required Preparation 1. Heat a wide pan and cook rava with 2 glasses of water on low flame till it becomes...
Sweet Mango Bhath
Ingredients • Plain rice – 1 cup • Ripe, sweet mango – 1 or 2 medium sized • Pure ghee – 2 tbsp • Sugar – ½ cup • Cashew nuts – Few • Raisins – 1 tbsp • Cardamom powder – 1 pinch • Saffron – a pinch dissolved in warm milk Variations: • Cook rice in thickened milk, mango juice and water. • Make sugar syrup to soft ball...