Chocolate Tart

Who has chocolate cravings? This recipe is sugar free and naturally sweetened. The taste is irresistible and you will crave for more. You can make it more interesting with your touch and style. Try this at home and enjoy it's rich and delicious taste with your loved ones.

INGREDIENTS 

- Almond meal 400 grams

- Chopped almonds 100 grams

- Dates pitted 500 grams

- Goji berries 1/4 cup

TART FILLING 

- Avocados 2 1/2

- Vanilla essence 1tsp

- Raw blue agave syrup 1/4 cup

- Nut butter 2tsp

- Cocoa powder (dark chocolate) 2tbsp

- Coconut oil ( melted ) 2tsp

FOR GARNISHING 

● blueberries and few fresh raspberries, blackberries .

METHOD 

STEP 1. 🍫 Take first 4 ingredients and process them together until dates turns sticky and holds the ingredients together and then when it's done take the mixture and press evenly in tart pan and leave it in freezer till you make your filling 

STEP 2. 🍫 Blend all the Filling ingredients in a blender till nice and creamy texture and pour it into the tart pan and spread it evenly and decorate it with blueberries and few fresh raspberries, blackberries .

STEP 3. 🍫 Also mixed some berries into the mixture before layering for extra taste

STEP 4. 🍫 Leave it in the freezer for 4 to 5 hours or at least 1 hour so that it may set properly.

   

● Serve it with crème fraîche

         

Chocolate Cake

No doubt that chocolate cake is a favorite of many of you out there. It's rich and irresistible taste is what attracts us. Making it at home will be an interesting experience. Prepare this chocolate cake at home and give it your style!

INGREDIENTS 

- Flour  1 cup
- Sugar  3/4 cup
- Yogurt  1/2 cup
- Salt-less butter  100 grams
- Baking powder 1 tsp
- Milk  1/2 cup
- Sodaa bi-carbonate 1/2 tsp
- Cocoa powder 3 tbsp
- Almonds  50 grams 
- Raisins  50 grams 

● Some cream and fresh fruits for Garnishing 

METHOD 

STEP 1. In a bowl beat butter, sugar and yogurt  until the mixture becomes creamy and fluffy.

STEP 2. Sieve flour, baking soda, soda bi-carbonate and cocoa powder into the yogurt mixture.

STEP 3. Mix it slowly.

STEP 4. Now add milk and stir it gradually.

STEP 5. Add grated almonds and raisins to the mixture.

STEP 6. Now grease the cake tin with butter and pour the cake batter into it.

STEP 7. Bake it at 220 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

STEP 8. After it is fully cooked, keep it on a wire  rack for 10-15 minutes so that it may cool down.

          Your cake is ready to serve. Garnish it with some cream and fresh fruits
          You can serve it with tea and coffee.

Apple Jam

To make cakes and breads more delicious and interesting, here is the most wanted recipe - APPLE JAM. This jam goes really well with baked eatables like cookies, cakes, cupcakes or just take a doughnut and cover it with your jam. It will taste like heaven.

             Try this at home. Unlike other jam recipes this recipe is organic and more flavorful.

INGREDIENTS 

- Apple  4 nos.

- Sugar  1 cup 

- Lemon juice 2 tbsp 

METHOD 

STEP 1. Wash the APPLE and peel them. Cut them into small pieces.

STEP 2. Now take a pan and put APPLE pieces and SUGAR 

STEP 3.  Cook it until the APPLE'S are softened.

STEP 4.   With the help of a blender, make a puree of it.

STEP 5. Put the puree into the pan and cook it until it becomes thick and translucent. Stir in between to avoid scorching.

STEP 6. Add LEMON JUICE and stir it well.

STEP 7. Cool it and bring it to room temperature. 

       Your APPLE  JAM is ready to serve. Store it in a jar and refrigerate it. 

         You can enjoy this delicious Apple jam with breads and cakes. This jam can be stored in refrigerator for at least one week. 

             You can also make strawberry jam and mango jam by applying the same procedure.

How to make smoothie | Strawberry Smoothie

Many of you out there are too busy that they don't even have time to eat breakfast properly. Here comes the smoothie to help you. It just take few minutes to prepare it. It's nutritious and delicious as well. To be healthy you definitely do not want to skip the most important meal of the day, breakfast. You can eat it as your breakfast or your mid-time meals. This will make you feel refreshing and happy.

        Make it at home anytime and enjoy it's delicious and rich taste.

INGREDIENTS 

- Fresh curd  250 grams 

- Strawberries  8-10 nos 

- Sugar  2 tbsp 

● Mint leaf & Sprinkles for garnishing 

METHOD 

STEP 1. Wash STRAWBERRIES and keep them aside.

STEP 2. Cut the STRAWBERRIES into half.

STEP 3. Now take your grinder jar and put STRAWBERRIES into it and make a puree.

STEP 4. Add CURD and SUGAR into it and grind them until you get the frothy  consistency. 

STEP 5. Take it out from the grinder. Your smoothie is ready to serve 

STEP  6. Pour your smoothie in a beautiful long glass and garnish it with a slice of STRAWBERRY , MINT LEAF & Some SPRINKLES 

● Enjoy the irresistible taste of this smoothie.

Chicken Soup

A mouthwatering dish for those who are chicken lovers and at the same time health conscious. This CHICKEN SOUP recipe is full of flavors. The plus point of this recipe is that it is fat-free. There is no use of fatty ingredients. Once you try this recipe, you will crave for more because this dish is so delicious and flavorful that you can't wait to try it. Anyone can eat this dish as it is a healthy dish and can enjoy it irresistible taste.

INGREDIENTS

- Chicken  250 grams
- Cloves 4 pods
- fennel seeds  1 tbsp
- Coriander seeds  1 tbsp
- Cinnamon stick  1 nos.
- Bay leaf 1 nos.
- Black pepper powder  1/2 tsp
- Vegetables ( Carrot, potatoes, beans, etc)
- Corn flour  1 tsp
- Salt to taste

●Cilantro / Green coriander leaves for Garnishing

METHOD

STEP 1. Clean and wash CHICKEN cubes. Heat a pan and put CHICKEN cubes, 2 cup water and SALT.

STEP 2. Take a muslin cloth and put CLOVES, FENNEL SEEDS, CORIANDER SEEDS, CINNAMON STICK  and BAY LEAF. Make a bag of it and put it in the pan.

STEP 3. Boil the CHICKEN with the spices for 15-20 minutes or until it gets cooked.

STEP 4. When your CHICKEN gets cooked, take the muslin cloth bag out of the pan.

STEP 5. Now cut the VEGETABLES into cubes and put them into the pan and take a boil. When your vegetables gets cooked, add CORN FLOUR.

STEP 6. Cook it for 2 minutes. And BLACK PEPPER POWDER in it.

  Your CHICKEN SOUP is ready to serve. Garnish it with some cilantro / green coriander leaves.

                     PRO TIPS

 [ All the spices used have a different aroma and taste. So when you flavor the chicken with these spices, there will be no need to add fatty ingredients to make it tasty. The spices will do their work.]

[ Corn flour is added to thicken the soup and give it a nice consistency.]

[ You can use any vegetables of your choice.]

[  You can also add fresh cream for the garnish.]

How to make Mango Ice Cream🍦

No doubt that MANGO is the favorite fruit of almost everyone. It is a fruit we can't get bored of. On the other hand, ice creams are everyone's love. So when we bind both these favorites together, we ends up creating a dessert which is mouthwatering and feels like a dish from heaven.
So here is an interesting recipe of MANGO ICE CREAM which is refreshing, rich and delicious, to which you can't say no.
      This is a simple recipe which you can easily make at home and enjoy. 

THINGS YOU'LL NEED 

- Blender
- 2 Bowls (one freezer safe)
- Ice cream scooper
- Spoon/Spatula

INGREDIENTS

- Mangoes 6-8
- Fresh Cream 250 grams
- Sugar 100 grams

● Mint Leaves For Garnishing 

METHOD

STEP 1. Wash and peel the skin from the MANGOES.

STEP 2. Cut them into cubes.

STEP 3. Add the MANGO pieces to the blender.

STEP 4. Pour the blended MANGO (puree) in a bowl.

STEP 5. Add SUGAR with FRESH CREAM and beat it. Beat the mixture at a low speed for 2 minutes. 

STEP 6. Add the pureed MANGO to the WHIPPED CREAM mixture and mix it well

STEP 7. Transfer the paste to a freezer-safe bowl.

STEP 8. Freeze the mixture for 6-8 hours.

STEP 9. See if the ICE CREAM has set after 6-8 hours.

STEP 10. When it's set properly, scoop the ice cream in a sundae glass and garnish with some MINT.

● Serve and enjoy. 

● Fresh mint or berries make delicious compatible garnishes.

                    PRO TIPS

● A small baking sheet with high edges can be substituted for a bowl for freezing the ice cream.

● While freezing, occasional stirring can help prevent the formation of chunks of ice lumps

How to make Mint Chutney | Pudina Chutney

Mint chutney is a spicy dip made from mint leaves. It is an extremely flavor condiment, and is served in small quantities. It is one of the most popular Indian chutneys around, as it can be served with almost any food.

Either it's a quick snack or a boring tofu you can twist it and make it even more exciting by this Mint Chutney/Pudina Chutney. It will go with anything. A Mint Chutney with grilled tofu and it will taste like a heaven. You can store it in a refrigerator for 1 week. This dish is must for your running life. Prepare my version of Mint Chutney at home and give twist to anything.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED

- Mint & Colander Leaves 

- Measuring cups & spoons 

- Blender 

- Bowl or Sterilized bottle, for storing 

- Spatula 

INGREDIENTS 

- Mint leaves/Pudina leaves 1 Cup
● Optionally: separated from stems
- Coriander leaves (Cilantro) 1 Cup
● Optionally: separated from stems
- Green Chillies 5-6 
- Pods of Garlic 7-8
- Cumin Seeds/Zeera 1 tsp
- Tamarind Paste 2 tsp
- Salt to Taste

METHOD 

STEP 1. Wash all the Greens in cold water.


STEP 2. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender. Blend until mixture has a smooth consistency


STEP 3. Pour the mixture in a bowl and your MINT CHUTNEY is ready to serve.

● You can eat it with fried snacks,sandwiches,burger or anything of your choice.

STEP 4. Finished

                       Pro Tips

● This Chutney is versatile, it goes with everything from samosas to mashed potatoes; try it on whatever you like!

● Obtain the freshest Mint and Coriander available, as this will be the most flavorful.

● Refrigerated, Mint Chutney will keep for one week.

                     WARNING

● Wash your hands immediately after handling the chili pepper.


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