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Friday, May 20, 2016

Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies/Fruit Cookies

Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies/ Fruit Cookies Recipe with step by step photo - Tutti Frutti Cookies/Fruit Cookies are also known as "Karachi Biscuits". This Karachi biscuit is famous in Hyderabad (India). These colorful and beautiful cookies are super easy to make at home and a kid- friendly recipe. These cookies are so delicious. The buttery flavor with the crunch in the tutti frutti tastes yummy. The flavor and taste of cookies is just Wow!!

Preparation Time: 1 Hour
Cooking Time: 12 Minutes
Serves: 30 medium sized cookies

Ingredients:

All purpose flour/Maida - 1.5 cup
Custard powder - 1/2 cup (Vanilla/Any flavor)
Unsalted Butter (softened but not melted) - 1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar - 1/2 cup
Tutti frutti (candied fruit made from raw papaya) - 1/2 cup
Cardamom (ilaichi) powder - 1/2 tsp
Rose extract or Vanilla essence (or any essence) - 1 tsp
Powdered Cashews - 1/4 cup
Milk – 3-4 tbsp (if required)

Method:

1. Leave the butter out on the counter till it is soft. Do not melt it. We need the butter soft, but not melted. Be very careful if softening in the microwave.

2. Sift flour, custard powder and baking powder together in a bowl.

3. Add cardamom powder, cashew powder and tutti frutti in it. Keep it aside.

4. Beat the butter and powdered sugar till light and creamy. Add 4 tbsp milk and the rose extract/vanilla extract (I used vanilla extract). Mix well.

5. Slowly add the flour mix in three lots mixing with your fingers. Incorporate the butter into the flour. The mixture begins to look like bread crumbs. Gently bring the dough together. Do not knead the dough.

6. Shape the dough into a log and cling film it. I put the cookie dough roll in an air tight box.

7. Refrigerate the dough for an hour. Preheat the oven at 180C/350F for 10 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper on baking tray.

8. Remove the log from the refrigerator and cut slices about half an inch thick. (Use a sharp knife else the cookies may break while cutting). Arrange the cookies on the baking tray at least 2 inches apart as they expand when they bake. Bake for 12 minutes.

9. When the bottom of the cookies begins to brown, they are done. They will be soft in the middle, but will firm up on cooling.

10. Cool in the baking tray for five minutes and then transfer to the then wire rack to cool completely.

11. The cookies stay good for two weeks when stored in an air tight container.

12. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies/ Fruit Cookies Recipe with step by step photo:

1. Sift flour, custard powder and baking powder together in a bowl.

2. Add tutti frutti in it.

3. Add cardamom powder and cashew powder.

4. Beat the butter and powdered sugar till light and creamy.

5. Add 4 tbsp milk and the rose extract/vanilla extract (I used vanilla extract). Mix well.

6. Slowly add the flour mix in three lots mixing with your fingers. The mixture begins to look like bread crumbs.

7. Gently bring the dough together. Do not knead the dough.

8. Shape the dough into a log and cling film it.

9. I put the cookie dough roll in an air tight box. Refrigerate the dough for an hour.

10. Remove the log from the refrigerator and cut slices about half an inch thick.

11. Arrange the cookies on the baking tray at least 2 inches apart as they expand when they bake.

12. Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. When the bottom of the cookies begins to brown, they are done. They will be soft in the middle, but will firm up on cooling.

13. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Pasta in simple Tomato Sauce

Pasta in Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe with step by step photo - This Pasta recipe is quick and Easy to Make, Tastes super delicious. This Pasta is perfect for your kid’s lunch box. Penne Pasta Cooked in Onion-Tomato Sauce, Indian style, a little tangy and spicy. Mozzarella cheese makes it yummier for your kid. Not only as a lunch special recipe, is this perfect dish to make in the evenings when you wish to snack on.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Penne pasta - 250 grams
Tomato (finally chopped) - 2-3 medium
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Garlic (chopped) - 1 tbsp
Onion (sliced) - 2 medium
Green chillies (finally chopped) - 2-3
Salt - to taste
Mozzarella cheese - 2 tbsp
Black pepper powder - a pinch
Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1 tbsp

Method:

For Boiling Pasta (Get Recipe here)

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add garlic and green chillies and sauté lightly.

2. Add onion and sauté on high heat till translucent.

3. Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper powder and mix well. Cover the pan and cook till tomatoes will be mushy.

4. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and mix well. Now add boiled pasta and toss to mix. Cover and cook for 1 minute.

5. Add mozzarella cheese and toss to mix.

6. Turn off the heat. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Pasta in Simple Tomato Sauce Recipe with step by step photo:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.

2. Add garlic and green chillies and sauté lightly.

3. Add onion and sauté on high heat till translucent.

4. Add tomatoes.

5. Add salt.

6. Add black pepper powder, mix well. Cover the pan and cook till tomatoes will be mushy.

7. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and mix well.

8. Now add boiled pasta and toss to mix. Cover and cook for 1 minute.

9. Add mozzarella cheese.

10. Toss to mix. Turn off the heat.

11. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

How to boil pasta perfectly step by step with photo - Boiling pasta, It seems so simple, and it actually is, but there are secrets to making it perfect every time.

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 - 12 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Pasta - 250 grams
Olive oil - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Water - 5 cups

Method:

1. Heat sufficient water in a deep large pan and bring it to boil.

2. Add 1/2 tbsp oil, salt and pasta. Stir to mix and cook on high-medium heat for 10-12 minutes.

3. To prevent the pasta from clumping or sticking together while cooking, you’ll need to stir it occasionally. It should not be too cooked.

4. Strain from water and once you drain the pasta, immediately mix it in with your sauce.

5. Now your pasta is ready to serve and enjoy it.

How to boil pasta perfectly step by step with photo:

1. Heat sufficient water in a deep large pan and bring it to boil.

2. Add 1/2 tbsp oil.

3. Add salt.

4. Add pasta in water.

5. Stir to mix and cook on high-medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

6. Strain from water.

7. Now your pasta is cooked.

Rasmalai

Rasmalai recipe with step by step photo - Rasmalai is a very popular Indian (Bengali) dessert prepared with homemade paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Rasmalai is actually soft and spongy cottage cheese balls soaked in rich saffron flavored creamy milk (rabri). Rasmalai is usually served chilled. While serving, also serve the thickened milk with rasmalai.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Rasgulla (Homemade or store bought) – 12 (Homemade Rasgulla - Get recipe here )
Whole Milk - 1 liter
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
Saffron strands - 8-10 + few for garnishing (optional)
Almond (peeled & sliced) - 4-5 tbsp
Pistachio (chopped) - 2-3 tbsp

Method:

1. Boil milk in heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. Once the milk has come to boil, then lower the flame and simmer the milk.

2. Keep stirring time to time to prevent the milk from getting burnt in bottom. Collect the floating cream on the sides. Continue to cook this way till the milk is reduced to half.

3. Add sugar and cardamom powder, mix until the sugar dissolves.

4. Add saffron strands, mix well.

5. Add the sliced almonds & pistachios. Reserve few almonds and pistachios for garnishing.

6. Keep simmering the reduced milk at low flame.

7. Now take the rasgulla from the sugar syrup, squeeze out the excess sugar syrup gently with spatula. Don't apply too much pressure otherwise rasgulla will break.

8. Place the rasgullas in the simmering milk and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

9. Switch off the flame. Let it cool. Once it cools, refrigerate it.

10. Serve chilled Rasmalai garnished with some sliced almonds, pistachio and saffron strands.

Rasmalai recipe with step by step photo:

1. Boil milk in heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. Once the milk has come to boil, then lower the flame and simmer the milk. Continue to cook this way till the milk is reduced to half.

2. Add cardamom powder.

3. Add saffron strands, mix well.

4. Add sugar and mix until the sugar dissolves.

5.Add the sliced almonds & pistachios.

6.Now take the rasgulla from the sugar syrup, squeeze out the excess sugar syrup gently with spatula. Don't apply too much pressure otherwise rasgulla will break.

7.Place the rasgullas in the simmering milk and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Switch off the flame. Let it cool.

8. Serve chilled Rasmalai garnished with some sliced almonds, pistachio and saffron strands.

Coconut Water Smoothie with Mango and Banana

Coconut water Smoothie with Mango and Banana Recipe with step by step photo - Coconut water smoothie with mango and banana is soothing and cooling beverage to beat the summer heat. Combination of coconut water, mangoes and banana makes it so much soothing and keep you feeling full and satisfied. Whichever variety of mangoes you add, just ensure that they have a smooth pulp and are not fibrous. You can add regular or flavored coconut water. I have used organic coconut water. So have a healthy and refreshing Coconut water smoothie with mango and banana to keep you cool this summer.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 0 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Coconut water (regular or flavored) - 2 cups or as required for freeze/ice
Bananas (chopped) - 2
Ripe mango (peeled and chopped) - 2
Yogurt/Curd – 2 cups
Honey or Sugar - 4 to 5 tbsp (adjust to taste)
Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp
Saffron - 4-5 strands or rose water (optional)

Method:

1. Fill ice trays with the coconut water and freeze until solid or ice.

2. Take chopped mangoes and bananas in a blender.

3. Add saffron or rose water and cardamom powder.

4. Blend it till smooth Puree.

5. Add honey or sugar and chilled yogurt/curd and coconut water ice cubes.

6. Blend it till everything is mixed well and the yogurt have become smooth. (If you want thin consistency then add some coconut water, while blending.)

7. Pour Coconut water smoothie with mango and banana into glasses.

8. Garnished with dry fruits and put one or two coconut water ice cubes. (You can serve without any garnishing.)

9. Serve chilled.

Coconut water smoothie with Mango and Banana Recipe with step by step photo

1. Fill ice trays with the coconut water and freeze until solid or ice.