Monday 13 March 2017

Dip


An easy to make and any time dip to give twist to any thing is on high demand nowadays. This cheesy mint dip is absolutely delicious and can be prepared conveniently at home. You can also store this dish in refrigerator for 1 week. Prepare it at home and make your boring snacks interesting.

INGREDIENTS 


- Cream cheese  2 tbsp
- Mint leaves  2 stems
- Green chillies  2 nos.
- Salt : a pinch
- Black pepper  8 nos.
- Lemon juice  1 tsp
- Sugar  1/2 tsp

METHOD 


STEP 1. Grind mint leaves, green chillies, black pepper, lemon juice and sugar.

STEP 2. Make a paste out of it.

STEP 3. Add this paste to cream cheese and mix it well.


YOUR CHEESY MINT DIP IS READY TO SERVE. IT'S REFRESHING AND DELICIOUS. ENJOY IT WITH NACHOS, FRIES, CHIPS ETC.

Chocolate and Mandarin Raw Cheesecake


Enjoy the rich flavor of cheesecake made with chocolate and mandarin. This dish is perfectly sweet with a zing of mandarin which goes really well together. You can make it at home conveniently as the ingredients used in this dish are easily available.

         Try this at home and present it in your style.


INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST:


1/2 cup almonds
2 dates, pitted and chopped
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp coconut oil, melted
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt 


INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING:


3/4 cup cashews, soaked
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup mandarin juice
1/2 tsp mandarin zest
1 Tbsp maple syrup
3 dates
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Pinch of salt 


METHOD
:


STEP 1
. In a food processor pulse the almonds until broken down.


STEP 2. Add the remaining crust ingredients and process a few times until you get a dough.


STEP 3.
Press into a 4 inches springform pan using your fingers to form an even layer. 


STEP 
4. Leave in the freezer for 30 min until it firms up. 


STEP 5.
Rinse the pre-soaked cashews and drain them well.


STEP 6.
Blend all the filling ingredients together (except coconut oil) in a high-speed blender until very nice and smooth. 


STEP 7.
Stream the coconut oil into the mixture.


STEP 8.
Pour the cream over the crust and put it again into the freezer for at least 3 hours. 


STEP 9.
Remove the cheesecake from the mold and transfer to the fridge before serving.


STEP 10.
Decorate with pomegranate seeds and mandarin slices 🍊🍫


   Your Chocolate and Mandarin Cheesecake is ready to serve. Enjoy it with your family and friends.

Coconut ladoo




The most simplest and delicious dessert which gets ready in no time in undoubtedly COCONUT LADOOS. It is one of the famous dessert in India and is mostly prepared in festive season. This dish can be prepared just before your guests arrive or any time you want. Try this dish at home and win your loved ones' heart.


INGREDIENTS

- Grated Coconut  300 grams
- Condensed milk  1 tin
- Pistachio  15-20 nos.


METHOD

STEP 1. In a bowl put 250 grams of coconut and a tin of condensed milk.

STEP 2. Add pistachios in it and mix well.

STEP 3. Now put the mixture in a pan and cook it for 2-5 minutes.

STEP 4. Cool the mixture and then make balls of equal size.

STEP 5. Now take the rest of the shredded coconut in a plate and roll the balls in it.

     Your COCONUT LADOOS are ready to serve.

Chicken Parmesan


A mouthwatering dish for those who are the lovers of chicken and parmesan cheese. When the two comes together, they end up making a wonderful dish. This dish is loved by millions. My version of Chicken Parmesan is easy and absolutely delicious. 
      Try this at home and feel it's magic.

INGREDIENTS

- Chicken breast  2 nos.
- Parmesan cheese  50 grams
- Cottage cheese  150 grams
- Almonds  8-10 nos.
- Cashew nuts  8-10 nos.
- Raisins  18-20 nos.
- Onions  1 nos.
- Green Chillies  2 nos.
- Ginger  1/2 piece
- Green coriander
- Black pepper  1/2 tsp
- Saffron  (few threads)
- Green Cardamom  4-5 nos.
- Cinnamon stick  1 nos.
- Corn flour 2 tbsp

METHOD

STEP 1. Wash and clean the chicken breasts and cut it in between to make a pocket. Keep it aside.

STEP 2. In a bowl, crush cottage cheese and grate parmesan cheese. Chop onions, coriander leaves and ginger. Add them in the bowl.

STEP 3. Put half a tsp of black pepper and mix it well.

STEP 4. In another bowl beat one egg and in another plate, spread corn flour.

STEP 5. Now take a pan and heat pure ghee in it. Add cinnamon stick, green cardamom and cassie.

STEP 6. Stuff chicken breasts with cheese mixture. Dip it in the beaten egg and then in the corn flour.

STEP 7. Fry the coated chicken in ghee from both sides

STEP 8. Now dissolve some saffron strands in milk or water and pour it on fried chicken breasts

STEP 9. Now put a lid on th pan and cook it for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 10. Serve it with salad.

          Present it in your own style.

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

         

Sunday 12 March 2017

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.