Authentic Food Delights

Lehsuni Arbi

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

This is the best Arbi fry I did experiment myself.......if u love the garlic flavor in Ur vegs..surely u 'll love this stir fry too....Simply amazing and delicately flavored arbi..:)

Ingredients

1/2 kg Arbi (Taro root / Colocasia)

1/4 tsp saunf (Aniseed) (opt)

1/4 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)

5-6 big cloves of garlic (thinly sliced)

2 tsp red chilli powder

1 tbsp gram flour (besan)

1/2 tsp haldi

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp kasoori methi

salt to taste

2 tbsp + 1 tbsp oil for frying

coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

Peel arbi and then cut them into thin stripes and boil it in water for 10 mins then drain the water and keep aside.
To this sprinkle 1 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp garam masala, haldi and gram flour and mix well gently.
Add 2 tbsp oil in non stick pan & when its hot enough shallow fry them in small batches and keep aside.
In pan add oil then add saunf, jeera, when it splutters add sliced garlic and fry well till it turns brown and leaves out lovely aroma then add remaining 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp red chilli powder fry in oil add
kasoori methi and fry well .
Now add the shallow fried arbi and toss in the masala. garnish with coriander leaves and serve with dal and rice ...I am sure u'll love it.

Roasted Chicken & Garlic Red White Pizza

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:58:00 +0000

For The Pizza

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 pkt dry yeast

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup milk

3 tbsp oil

2 tbsp honey

water if required

For the Red Sauce

4 tomato finely chopped

1 onion finely chopped

2 tbsp garlic finely chopped

3 tbsp tomato ketchup

1/2 capsicum finely chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chilli powder

3 green chilli chopped

1/2 tsp dried italian herbs(optional)

salt to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

For the white sauce

2 tsp finely chopped garlic

2 tsp finely chopped green chillies

3 tbsp butter

1 1/2 tbsp Plain flour

2 cups milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp very finely chopped coriander leaves

salt to taste

Other ingredients

Leftover Chicken roast sliced into small pieces ( can replace chicken by mushroom or paneer or tofu)

4 mushroom sliced

1 onion finely sliced

1/2 cup 3 colour capsicum cut into strips

2 tbsp finely chopped fried garlic

2 jalapeno sliced

2 cups grated mozaralla cheese

Method

For the Pizza Base

Mix plain flour, yeast and salt and keep aside
Heat water,milk,honey, oil in a pan till very warm and then mix it slowly with flour mix and if required add water to make a smooth dough ( knead for at least 5 min)
Apply olive oil to the bowl and put the dough in it,cover it with a damp cloth and allow it to rise for 2 hours
Take the dough and divide it in 2 equal portions and set aside to rise and in meantime make the sauce

For the Red Sauce

Heat oil in a pan add garlic, green chilli and fry it till garlic turns light brown and then add onion and fry till translucent
Add chilli powder and fry for a min and then add tomatoes,salt and cover and cook till its fully mashed and then add tomato ketchup and mix it well
Add capsicum and mix it well and then add 1/2 cup of water and cook till the sauce thickens and then add herbs,garlic powder and mix it and then keep aside to cool

For the White Sauce

Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan and then add garlic and green chilli and fry till brown and then keep aside
Heat 2 tbsp butter in the same pan and then add maida and stir continuously till light brown and then add milk,garlic-chilli mix and then cook it till thick
Add cream, chilli flakes, coriander leaves and mix well for few min and then add salt and cook till it thickens and then keep aside

For the pizza

Grease the pizza pan and keep it aside, preheat the oven as well
Take one portion of the dough,sprinkle it with flour and then knead it once and then roll it or stretch it out into a thin crust and little thick around the edges
Place it on to a pizza pan and then put the red sauce onto half of the dough and fill the rest half of the dough with white as shown below

sprinkle little cheese all over and then arrange the toppings,brush the edges with olive oil and put 2 tsp oil over the toppings and bake it in a preheated oven at 375 F for 20 min

After 15 min add the rest of the cheese , fried garlic and then bake it till it melts and the edges becomes brown
Allow it to cool for 5 min and then slice it and serve

Fiery Hot Kofta Aloo 65

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:29:00 +0000

I got this recipe from Internet video which was shown by a chef....I was so drawn to this recipe that I wanted to try this ....So here goes the recipe for a lovely and spicy Aloo 65:)

Ingredients

4-5 Boiled Potato (preferably par boiled or boiled and refrigerated overnight)

1 cup yogurt

2 Tbsp + 1 tsp Maida / Plain Flour

4 Red chilly (Broken)

15-20 curry leaves

Oil to fry

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp finely chopped ginger

1 tbsp finely chopped garlic

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 tsp haldi / Turmeric powder

salt to taste

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp oil + for deep frying

2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

A pinch of Red food colour (opt)

Method

For koftas

In Bowl grate potato on a larger side of the grater add 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder, haldi, salt, coriander leaves, and 5-6 curry leaves (finely chopped) and 2 tbsp Plain flour, Juice of 1/2 lemon .
Mix all this properly and keep aside. Make balls out of this and then deep fry in oil till brown and drain and keep aside.

For the gravy

In bowl mix yogurt , 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp maida, pinch of red food color and whisk it properly.
Heat oil in a wok or a deep pan then add oil to it add cumin seeds, broken red chilli, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, stir fry till garlic turns slightly brown .
Now add the yogurt mix fry till little thick then add fried potato balls and toss till the sauce is fully covered .
Add remaining juice of 1/2 lemon and then sprinkle with coriander leaves. ...........Enjoy....Verdict...I loved every bite of this yum yum :D

Raw Mango Kurmura

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0000

This is my version of Jhatpat chaat or u can say my style chanbure upkari (konkani).....I love raw mango I got from Indian store and it was perfect so came up with my recipe...try this finger linking spicy and tangy combo of kurmura, u will always want more :)

Ingredients

1 cup Puffed Rice (Kurmura)

1 med raw Mango (cut into small cubes)

2 Tbsp Coconut oil ( I recommend this don't omit this)

1 tbsp Priya Raw mango Pickle (Mango Thokku)

1 small red onion chopped

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp sugar

2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)

1/2 cup sev

1/4 cup Boondi ( u can use spicy or normal)

salt to taste

Method

Dry roast Kurmura in a deep kadai on low flame till crisp.
In mixing bowl add red onion chopped, raw mango, red chilli powder, sugar, Mango pickle,coconut oil and mix well with a spoon.
Then add in the roasted kurmura, sev, boondi, coriander leaves and mix well.
Add salt to taste and serve immediately .Garnish with sev and coriander leaves.

Rava Vangi Bhath

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:10:00 +0000

I got this lovely recipe from Jaya .v. Shenoy's book which I had brought from India last year, this book has got such a lovely collection of traditional Konkani recipes that I simply love it. So here is yet another amazing breakfast recipe which I tried and loved it..Just too good to have it spicy and hot..Yum...Serve with either Spicy coriander chutney or Khara/ Spicy Boondi.

Ingredients

3small brinjal (Cut into cubes)

1 Cup Semolina (I have used a little coarse variety)

1 tbsp ghee

1/2 cup buttermilk

6 peppercorn

1/2 tsp haldi / turmeric powder

4 cloves

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp urad dal

1' cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

5 Dry red chili ( I used Kashmiri whole red chilies)

1 tsp chana dal

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp oil +2 Tbsp

2 cups water

2 tbsp grated coconut (For garnish)

1 tsp chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)

Method

Take a pan add ghee and add semolina and roast it till nice aroma, and keep aside.
Take a small pan add oil add 4 red chillies, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, pepper, cloves, haldi (tumeric powder) fry well till it gives out nice aroma then switch off the gas. Cool and grind them to a fine powder.
In kadai add 2tbsp oil then add 1 broken red chilli, mustard seeds, then add urad dal and chana dal and fry well till dals change color and mustard seeds began to pop then add the brinjal pieces, salt and buttermilk and fry till brinjal gets cooked add powdered masala and fry till it leaves out oil .
Then add 2 cups water and bring it to a boil. Now add semolina and mix , you will notice that it will thicken very fast then mix and switch off the gas
Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut . Serve Hot.

Chickpea & Corn Burger

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:57:00 +0000

This is my son's fav burger....This patties is so beautiful that u can serve just like that...u'll absolutely love the flavors in it ...simply addictive, soft and lovely....I'll bet even if u try it ull say the same thing....I had just experimented and used flavors which I simply love...hope u all will like it too!

Ingredients

1 can Boiled chickpea (water drained )

1/4 cup frozen and boiled sweetcorn

1 tsp ginger (finely chopped)

1 small red onion chopped finely

1 tsp kasoori methi

1 tsp coriander leaves

1 tsp Chana Masala (Badshah)

1 big clove of garlic grated

salt to taste

For outer coating/ Batter

1/4 cup gram flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp chana masala

water as required to make a semi thick batter

Other Ingredients

Mayonnaise

Tomato ketchup

1/4 cup Sliced onion (fried)

2 Burger Buns Slit

Method

Grind boiled chickpea in a mixer grinder / Food pro without adding water.
Take it out in a bowl add ginger, red onion, sweetcorn, grated garlic, Chana Masala, Kasoori Methi , coriander leaves, salt and mix well.
Mix well and shape it into a patties and keep aside.
Make a semi thick batter using gram flour, chana masala, salt and mix well
Now dip the shaped patties in the gram flour batter and shallow fry in oil.
Drain on a Kitchen Towel and keep aside.

For Arranging

Slit the burger buns apply mayo on one side and ketchup on the other
Place the fried chana patties on the center .
Top it with some fried onion . Sandwich the other half...and bite into it and enjoy the lovely flavored burger...Well it tastes so so so good...my son loved it :-)

Gnocchi Tossed in creamy sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:24:00 +0000

This is such a beautiful pasta dish that u will simply love just a bite its so soft and amazing to taste that u ll love it ...I have made gnocchi from scratch here...they are easily available in super markets if u in short of time ..but I think u all would agree to me when I say that home made tastes simply best...so try this and leave in Ur feedback :)

Ingredients

For Gnocchi

3 med sized Potato (boiled and finely grated)

2 tbsp Maida / Plain Flour

1 tbsp Butter

1 tbsp Fresh Coriander

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes

For sauce

1/4 cup Cream

1/4 cup milk

1/2 tsp butter

1/2 tsp maida

1 tsp Red Chilli flakes

1 Tomato (finely chopped)

Salt to taste

1 tbsp finely chopped Coriander (Garnish)

Method

For Gnocchi

Boil potatoes and finely grate the potatoes when its cools down. Add butter, maida, salt, chili flakes , coriander and mix well and knead well for 2-3 Min's.
Lightly dust the the working surface with maida.
Take small balls from dough and flatten it in the center with the help of the thumb to get a slight depression.
Boil water and add salt to it add prepared gnocchi carefully, Let it float on the top of the water then drain and keep it aside.(Be careful while draining it, I feel handy to drain it using spoon in small bathes rater then in a stainer.

For sauce

Mix maida and milk together.
Heat 1/2 tsp butter add milk(mixed with maida), cream, red chili flakes and bring it to a boil then add tomatoes and bring to a boil till it thickens little and u can feel the creamy velvety texture. Add salt .

For serving

Arrange 7-8 Gnocchi in plate and pour sauce over it and garnish with coriander leaves ...serve I am sure u'll love it ...hmmmmmm it just melts in Ur mouth :D

Chilli Baked Beans Pasta

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:50:00 +0000

This is one of my signature pasta dish which is absolutely fav in my family...my son absolutely loves having this so I thought of posting it...so try it and I am sure u'll love it too :)

Ingredients

1 cup Spiral Pasta

1 cup milk mix 1/4 tsp cornflour

1 onion sliced

1 small capsicum thinly sliced

1 cup sliced mushroom

2 broken red chilli ( break with sciccors)

1/2 tsp soya sauce

1/4 tsp vinegar

2 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 tin of baked beans

Spring onion greens for garnishing

Method

Boil the pasta, drain the water and then add oil and salt to it and keep aside
Mix Milk with cornflour and keep aside
Heat oil in a pan, add red chilli & onion and fry till translucent and then add soya sauce,vinegar and mix well then add capsicum, mushroom and fry till it gets cooked
Then add 2 tbsp tomato ketchup then fry add 1 small tin of baked beans and fry well
Add Milk and baked beans and mi well and cook till it comes to a boil and becomes slightly thicker and then add the boiled pasta and mix well, garnish it with spring onion greens & serve hot

Mini Garlicky Chickpea Pizza

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:34:00 +0000

I know I was in break for a long time ....Here on I ll try to be regular...so here is another amazing recipe from my kitchen........This is such healthy Indian style Pizza that u ll love to bite into it...here I have personally tried to keep it very healthy but not adding any cheese...feel free to add cheese on top if u want to but this pizza tastes simply out of this world just like that with a beautiful flavor of spring greens/scallions which you will love...I have already tried this twice ...still love it .....so simply try it and leave in Ur feedback:)

Ingredients

For Pizza Base

1 & 1/2 cup Maida /Plain flour

1 tbsp dried yeast

4 tbsp water + water for kneading into a smooth dough

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp chili flakes

For Chana Gravy

1 1/2 cup Boiled Chickpeas

1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds

1/2 tsp haldi/ turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp Kitchen King Masala

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp Chana Masala ( I used Badshah)

1/2 tsp Amla Pickle/ Mango pickle along with a small piece of Mango or Amla ( Gooseberry)

2 tbsp tomato Ketchup

2 tbsp tomato puree

2 tbsp finely chopped garlic

1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 cup sliced Red onions

1/2 cup finely chopped (Spring greens / scallions)

2 tbsp oil

salt to taste

Method

In a deep bowl put the yeast and sugar add little warm water and leave it aside for 5 Min's then when it becomes frothy then add salt, oregano , chili flakes and mix well with Ur hands then slowly add maida and knead with luke warm water and knead to a smooth dough and cover with a cling film and keep it aside for 1 hr ...If u need more help with the step to step procedure refer to my previous post.

For the chana

In pan add oil when it is sizzling hot add in some cumin seeds when it starts to pop up & then add in haldi, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, kitchen king masala, chana masala, pickle and fry and mix well then add tomato ketchup and tomato puree fry well till it leaves out oil
Add boiled chickpeas (drain the water) add little water if it is too dry.
Fry garlic in little oil and add this to chana and fry well.
Then finally add lemon juice, mix and keep aside (It should be dry).

For pizza base

Take a small medium sized ball from the dough and roll into med sized thick base and then apply little water to fold the edges of the circle and just lightly press on the edges.
Now put 2 tbsp of chana spread it evenly then place the red onion rings and then sprinkle little scallions and then lightly grease it with olive oil bake it for 180'c for about 10-12 Min's or till the base is baked.

It looks so beautiful and pretty with the perfect taste...its a really spicy pizza so if u want to u can even add cheese and bake...i just wanted to make it very healthy ....SIMPLY AWESOME !(Like how my husband says that.....)

Ginger Babycorns

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:41:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 cup babycorn

1/4 cup mushroom

1 onion chopped

1 tsp ginger finely chopped

1/4 cup cumin seeds

1 tomato chopped

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 green chilli (sliced)

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp cream

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

1 tsp lemon juice

Method

Sprinkle salt and lemon juice over sliced babycorn . Then take a pan add 1 tsp oil and fry the babycorn till its brown on the edges and then keep aside.
Now fry mushroom in the same pan and keep aside.
In pan add oil then add Jeera, when it crackles add onion, green chilli and chopped ginger and fry well and then add turmeric, salt, and mix well
Add tomato finely chopped then fry till mashed
Add garam masala, red chilli powder and fry well till it leaves out oil
Add cream and fry well for 1 minute then add sliced and fry babycorn and mushroom mix well
Then add spring onion greens and toss well and then serve hot

Toasty Corn Fritters

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:30:00 +0000

This is a lovely snacks perfect for kid's party which I made the other day for my son he simply loved it :)...try this, this simply is the best with lovely aroma of kasoori methi in it ......Instead of eating just the fritters, why not try it this way, it not only tastes amazing but looks beautiful too ....

Ingredients

1 cup frozen corn

1 onion finely chopped

1 tsp red chilli powder

4 tbsp Gram flour (besan)

1/2 tsp kasoori methi

2 tbsp coriander leaves

salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

6-7 Bread , Cookie cutter I used round shaped u can use any shape u like

2 tsp butter

Tomato ketchup as required

Method

Take a bread and cut into roundels using cookie cutter
Grease a baking pan, and brush the sides of the bread with butter and bake it at 180 C for 10 min or till crisp and then keep it aside
Take frozen sweetcorn in microwave safe bowl add water and microwave high for a minute and keep it aside. Drain in a stainer or colander and keep it aside till water is fully drained.
In bowl add this sweetcorn now add salt , red chilli powder, onion, kasoori methi, gramflour , coriander leaves and mix well gently . There is no need to add any more water as corn has water content in it , it is enough to make it into a sticky batter.
Heat oil n deep pan and when it is hot drop bite sized pieces in oil and deep fry it and keep aside
Take each toast and then squeeze a little sauce over it and place a corn fritters on the top.....serve immediately ...Y not try this for ur kid's party I am sure they would love it :)

Hotel Style Vegetable Sagu

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:33:00 +0000

Vegetable sagu is the best when served with poori and chapathi , after many trials this is the best and hotel style sagu which is my family favourite. I always get compliments for this recipe the taste is simply fantastic...I use homemade Vegetable sagu masala which makes it more aromatic ..u can use store brought masala if u have :)

Ingredients

1 & 1/2 cup Mixed boiled vegetables ( I used carrot, peas and beans)

2 med sized onion chopped

1 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

pinch of Asafoetida

2 Red chilli (I used Bedagi ...broken)

2 Sprigs of curry leaves

1/4 tsp haldi

1 tbsp coriander leaves ( for garnishing)

salt to taste

2 tbsp Oil

2 tbsp Sagu masala ( Recipe given below)

For Coriander Coconut paste

2 tbsp coriander leaves

4 tbsp fresh or desicated coconut

2 tsp broken cashews

For Sagu Powder (Yields 1/2 cup)

2 tsp urad dal

2 Green chilli

5-6 Peppercorn

1 1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp Jeera (Cumin)

1' dalchini (Cinnamon)

2 cloves

4 tbsp desicated coconut

Method

For Sagu Powder

Heat a small pan and dry roast the urad dal on med flame till fragrant and golden brown. keep aside.

In the same pan roast green chillies and fry for 1 min then keep aside.

Now take roasted urad dal, roasted green chillies and other ingredients listed under ' sagu powder' and grind to a fine powder in a blender.

For Veg Sagu Masala

Heat oil in pan add mustard seeds then add urad dal , broken red chillies, hing, fry well then when urad dal changes colour and mustard seeds sputters add curry leaves then add onion and fry well till it is translucent then add boiled vegetables and haldi and fry well .

In pan add oil then roast the sagu masala and then add water and add this to the vegetable fry and mix well add 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.

Make a paste of coriander leaves, cashews, coconut and grind well adding water to a smooth paste.

Now add this paste to the veg's and allow it to boil. Add salt to taste. Simmer and cook for 10 Min's and lastly garnish with coriander leaves.

Excellent with poori, Neer Dosa (Panpolo) ...and a hot cup of coffee ...truly fantastic:)....I got huge compliments after trying this and this is usually one of my family favourite...so try this and leave in Ur feedback :)

Pindi Biryani

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:33:00 +0000

I love this biryani and I have tried this from NITA MEHTA'S Book ..this recipe is def a keeper I have made a few changes according to my family's taste .....My Hubby and my kid simply adore's this biryani .....This is one the best Biryani I have personally tried so far.....SO try this and serve with love :-)

Pindi Biryani

Ingredients

11/2 cup basmati rice

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp haldi

Whole Spices

3 cloves

1 Brown cardamom

1 1/2 stick dalchini

For the Tomato paste

1/2 cup tomato puree

3 tbsp oil

2 red chillies broken

1 tsp kasoori methi

3 cloves of garlic sliced

1' ginger (sliced)

Other Ingredients

1 tbsp oil /butter

1 Bay lef

4 peppercorn

1 tsp jeera

3/4 tsp salt

1 onion (chopped)

1/2 cup boiled peas

1/2 cup milk

Method

Boil basmati rice when 3/4 done drain and keep aside.
In pan add butter then add haldi, salt and fry then add basmati rice and mix
Grind the spices to a fine powder and keep aside.
In pan add oil then add red chillies broken then fry well add sliced garlic and ginger then fry now add kasoori methi and fry well
now add powdered spices and mix well then fry on low flame for 3-4 mins
then add tomato puree and mix well. Cool and grind it to a smooth paste.

For Veg Layer

In pan add butter/ oil add jeera then fry well now add bay leaf, powdered peppercorn then fry well add onion fry well till onion turns brown then add tomato paste and fry well.
Add salt, garam masala then mix . Add peas and fry well now add milk and cook till sauce thickens

For layering

Sprinkle rice on deep pan then layer with peas curry then add rice and repeat then cook on v low flame for 10 mins till flavours get mixed up well ...U'll just love this...Serve with Raita of your choice,...I just love to have this with my Chilled Spinach Raita.

Tastes Heavenly and Amazing:)

Fresh Cream & Strawberry Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:37:00 +0000

It was my hubby's birthday on the 20th and as usual I wanted to make something really v special for his birthday ...so I decided to do Fresh cream cake which is both my son's and my hubby's absolute favourite....This is the absolute recipe of Fresh cream Egg less cake...This egg less recipe is def a keeper which I had tried from Sailu's Blog ....the sponge was so v delicious and texture too was excellent!...but the frosting with strawberries was so nice ....simply yum ...takes a bit of hard work but worth it I assure u ...ull love every bite of it !

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup All purpose Flour/ Maida

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup yogurt ( thick and beaten )

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup refined oil

1 tsp vanilla essence

For Frosting

600 ml Fresh Heavy cream (Suitable for whipping)

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp of vanilla essence

Other Ingredients

1 Cup Fresh strawberries Sliced finely

For Sugar Syrup

1/4 cup sugar

4 tbsp water

Method

For the cake

Cream sugar and yogurt together with the help of electric beater until sugar dissolves completely then add baking powder and baking soda to it and mix it well. Leave it aside for 3 Min's and u can see it slightly risen and bubbles appear on the top.
Now slowly add in oil and vanilla essence and beat it well then add maida slowly by slowly till it gets mixed up well.
Grease desired cake tin I have used round one then apply butter evenly and sprinkle some maida and roughly roll over so that the cake doesn't stick to the tin. Then pour the batter.
Preheat the oven to 180'c for About 5 Min's. And bake it to about 40 -45 Min's until it gets golden on the top.
I have prepared 2 sponges here and sandwiched it with the frosting.
Once the sponge cake is cooled down take a took pick and prick tiny holes in the sponge then sprinkle 2 tsp of prepared sugar syrup on both the sponges of the cake

For the sugar syrup

Add water and sugar and bring it to a boil and allow it to thicken a bit keep stirring it and then switch off the gas and allow it to cool

For Frosting

With the help of electric beater beat the cream on a low speed add in sugar little by little then add vanilla essence ad beat till it forms peaks.
Spread the layer of frosting on one sponge and layer then with strawberries evenly then put another sponge on the top and cream with cream frosting evenly then decorate it with more strawberries on top and chill till to your ready to serve .

Both loved this cake and it was just yummy .....Verdict ...My son said it tasted like the cakes we get in cake shop (Huge Compliment!).....I did even try to do piping the cake and was having lots of fun doing it ...just loved the cake that whenever there is any special occasion I am going to make this cake :)

Chilli Gobi & Capsicum Fry

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:23:00 +0000

This is my hubby's fav side dish which he just loves to have it with Dal and rice. This is such a beautiful dish which is great for get together or parties and it gives out a lovely aroma ..simply YUM !...Simply try this and leave in Ur feedback ;-)

Ingredients

1 &1/2 cups Cauliflower (cut into med sized florets)

1/2 cup capsicum / Bell peppers (finely chopped)

1 Onion (finely chopped)

2 Tomatoes (chopped)

1 tsp of Kasoori Methi (Dried fenugreek leaves)

2 green chilli (Sliced)

1/4 tsp Jeera

2 tsp chopped garlic

1 tsp chopped ginger

1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp coriander powder

2 tbsp Single cream

2 tsp coriander leaves

salt to taste

3 tbsp oil +2 tbsp for frying

Method

Parboil Cauliflower with haldi and salt and drain and keep aside.
Then heat 2 tbsp oil fry cauliflower till edges get brown Drain and keep aside.
Then fry chopped capsicum in same oil for 2 Min's and keep aside.
In pan add oil add jeera when it splutters add chopped garlic, chopped ginger fry well.
Then add 2 green chilli sliced and fry.
To it add chopped onion and fry till brown then add 1 tsp kasoori methi and fry well for 2 Min's till u get a nice aroma.
Then ad chopped tomatoes and fry well till they get mashed then add garam masala, coriander powder.
Add coriander leaves, tomato ketchup and continue frying well.
Then add cream and fry well. Finally add fried capsicum and cauliflower and toss well till the masala gets coated to it well. Serve Hot !

Best served with rice and Dal ...U'll Simply Love it!!!!

Orange flavoured cup cake with Chocolate Ganache

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:07:00 +0000

My son loves cupcakes especially with frosting on top:)....this cake recipe and the frosting is from the cup cake book which my hubby had brought for me last year..this is an amazing cake recipe the cake becomes so spongy and nice and I have personally tried it couple of times but have never gone wrong on this one :)

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Maida/Plain Flour

1/4 tsp cornflour

3/4 cup Butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

3 tbsp Milk

2 Eggs

1/4 cup chocochips

2 tsp finely grated fresh Orange rind

1 tsp vanilla essence

For Chocolate Ganache

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup Dark chocolate ( you can use choco chips or regular chocolate)

Method

Sift Maida with cornflour, baking powder,

Separate Egg yolks and whites and beat the egg whites and sugar with the help of a electric beater till it forms peaks and keep aside.

Now beat egg yolk, butter, vanilla essence, and orange rind together then fold in egg whites and mix it together add chocochips and mix well now add milk and fold

Arrange cup cake cases then pour a spoonful of batter and bake in a preheated oven for about 180'c for 15-20 Min's till golden on the top.

Leave it to cool and spread chocolate ganache on top and put colourful sprinklers on the top.

For chocolate ganache

In a saucepan heat cream and bring it to a boil then switch of the gas and put the chocolate pieces in it, it will melt automatically then mix in together and allow it to cool for about 15-20 Min's and spread 1 tsp of this on each cake ....Enjoy .....My son loved it and he asked me to bake it again when it got over ...and this for me is the best compliment a mother can get :)

Garlicky Spinach Raitha

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:24:00 +0000

I had been to India and obviously there was absolutely no time for updating my blog ....and missed all the other bloggers yummy post what they had posted....It was such a special occasion this time ...my sister's wedding ..all went very well and I am so happy for her. Today I am sharing one of my favourite raita this is very simple but tastes out of the world when chilled....Mark these words:)
I had actually got this recipe from a Internet video long back and I am so happy that I tried its always been top favourites among my guests whom ever I have invited:)..

Ingredients

2 cups spinach (washed )

2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)

2 green chilli (finely chopped)

1' ginger (finely chopped)

1/4 tsp Roasted Cumin powder

1/4 tsp Chaat masala

2 cups of beaten unflavoured Yogurt

1 tsp white sesame seeds

Method

Wash Spinach and boil in water till cooked then drain and put them in ice cold water .

Chop this boiled spinach roughly and then keep it aside.

In pan add oil when it gets hot add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chilli and fry well. Now add chopped and boiled spinach and fry well . To this add salt and roasted cumin powder and fry for 1-2 Min's. Now switch off the gas and keep it aside.

Allow it to cool completely.

Beat the yogurt finely add chaat masala and blend then add this spinach and mix well . Garnish with Roasted Sesame seeds......Serve it chilled. Sprinkle with roasted Jeera Powder just before serving ...its so nice that I really can't stop having this one:)

Carrot & Cottage Cheese Pinwheels

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:39:00 +0000

This is the recipe that I had tried from Show me the curry.com ..Its totally awesome and lovely recipe , and the filling is so nice that you can use it even as a sandwich filling , But I do strongly recommend you to try this and serve with love to ur family, My hubby ..totally loved it...I only change what i did was i added 1/4 cup grated carrot , u can omit this if u want and just stick to the original recipe :)

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese grated

1/2 cup finely grated carrot

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp cumin Powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

1/4 tsp chaat masala

1/4 tsp Amchur (I used lemon juice)

salt to taste

2 tsp Oil

1 Puff Pastry sheet (Thawed)

Method

In bowl mix grated cottage cheese, carrot, turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, cumin Powder, Chaat masala, Amchur, salt and mix well.
Now add 2 tbsp coriander leaves to it and mix well.
Heat oil when it turns hot put the spice and cottage cheese mixture and fry well for 1-2 mins . Turn off the gas and keep aside.
Dust a surface with flour and place puff pastry sheet and roll it evenly with the help of the rolling pin. Spread the filling evenly.
Now roll it tightly till the other end and slice to 1' thick slices and place it on the greased baking tray.
Brush them with oil evenly and bake it in a preheated oven to 180'c for 15 -20 mins or till they turn golden on top. Enjoy with spicy ketchup ....or a hot cup of coffee :-)

Whole Wheat Horlicks Biscuits

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:55:00 +0000

This is very healthy and yummy Biscuits which I had tried the other day and it turned out v well ....... I wanted to try out this biscuits using horlicks from a long time , I tried it and loved the soft texture inside and hard and crunchy outside, In this recipe I had used just a little sugar ...you can increase the amount of sugar if u have got a very sweet tooth , So here goes the recipe for that......

Ingredients

3/4 cup Whole wheat flour

1/4 cup Maida

2 tbsp Oats

1/2 cup butter (chilled)

1/4 cup sugar

3 tbsp Horlicks powder

1/4 cup choco chips

1/4 cup Milk (as required for binding)

2 tbsp finely sliced almonds for garnishing

Method

Take a Mixing bowl mix Whole wheat flour, Maida, Oats, Horlicks powder, sugar mix well and then add chilled butter and keep mixing by using your hand till to get the mixture similar to that of the bread crumbs.
Add little choco chips and reserve few for garnishing.
Add little by little milk and mix till u get a smooth dough.
Then add little flour on the surface and divide them into balls and place then in a greased tray .
Top each with one chocochip each and bake it in a preheated oven of 180'c for about 12 -15 mins.
Keep checking and bake it only till crisp at the edges. Then take out of the oven and garnish with Almond slices, Serve and enjoy these biscuits with tea:-)

Spicy Chinese Babycorn Gravy

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:30:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 Cup Spicy Babycorn strips (recipe in the earlier post)

3 cloves of Garlic (finely chopped)

1' Ginger (finely Chopped)

1 small capsicum (finely Chopped)

1 tsp Red chilli flakes

1 tbsp Coriander leaves

2 tsp Tomato Ketchup

1 tsp Soya sauce

1 tsp vinegar

1/2 tsp white sesame seeds

1/4 cup spring onion (only greens)

1/4 cup spring onion (only onion)

1/2 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup water

salt to taste

Method

In pan add oil fry spring onion (just the onion part), garlic, ginger and red chilli flakes fry well till garlic turns slight brown and leaves out a nice aroma & then add capsicum and fry well.
Now add Tomato ketchup, soya sauce, vinegar then fry well now add sesame seeds and now add cornflour mixed with water and bring to a boil.
Just before serving add fried babycorn strips , dash of lemon juice and sprinkle spring onion greens on top and serve with fried rice :)

Spicy Babycorn Strips

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 +0000

I loved experimenting these babycorn my way, loved the way flavours were bursting out when I took a first bite, it was truely Amazing, trust me you 'll absolutely love these ....so Try these and do let me know how u liked them ...I did a lovely chinese gravy with these fritters which will follow in my next post : )

Ingredients

1 cup Babycorn (cut into thin Strips)

2 Cloves of garlic

1' ginger

2 Red Chillies (Bedagi)

1 tbsp coriander leaves

1/2 cup Gramflour

salt to taste

water for binding

oil for deep frying

Method

Cut Babycorn into long stips
Now Grind red chilli, coriander leaves, garlic cloves, ginger to a fine paste adding little water.
Now add this to the Gramflour and mix , add salt and add water little by little till you get a semi thick consistency .
Heat oil in a kadai
Now Dip babycorn in the prepared batter and deep fry them in small batches till crisp & Serve with Spicy Ketchup.....Yum Yum ...perfect strips

Tandoori Sesame Potato Sticks

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:04:00 +0000

This is a fairly Spicy and yummy starter which I had experimented the other day...I just loved it cause I really was craving to have something v spicy so I did cook according to my taste-buds...so try this and love it as my family did :)

Ingredients

4-5 Parboiled potato cut into long fingers

1 tbsp Cream fraiche/ Cream

3 tbsp Thick Yogurt

1 tsp Biryani Masala Powder

a pinch of orange food colour

1/4 tsp haldi

1/4 tsp black pepper powder

salt to taste

1/4 cup Chopped Spring onion

2 tbsp White Sesame seeds

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

For Biryani Masala Powder

2 Stick Cinnamon

2 green cardamom

3 cloves

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp Everest Shahi Pulav Masala

Method

For Biryani Masala Powder

Grind the spices listed under biryani masala powder to a fine powder along with Pulao masala and keep it aside. If u don't have this pulav masala just skip this but this really gives out beautiful flavour.
Cut Parboiled potato into fingers and sprinkle salt and keep aside.
In Mixing Bowl mix yogurt, cream fraiche , pepper powder, salt, haldi, pinch of orange food colour, biryani masala powder . Beat well this yogurt is smooth and creamy.
Now put potato fingers in the marinade and leave for 20 mins.
Now 2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan and spread it evenly then fry well this all the marinade it absorbed and potato becomes dry and get crisp and brown on the top like shown in the picture.
Now garnish with spring onion and roasted white sesame seeds and fry for 1 or 2 mins.
Sprinkle Lemon juice and serve.....Spicy and yummy!

Classic Potato & Raisins Curry

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:25:00 +0000

This is classic Potato Curry which i had experimented the other day , again It's No Onion No garlic Curry which is very nice and loved the flavours very much. My family esp my hubby loved it a lot..:)..So here is an amazing recipe of another curry...enjoy;)

Ingredients

4-5 Potato Cubed

1' Dalchini (Cinnamon)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2 Tbsp Broken Cashew nuts (For Garnish and Paste)

1 Tsp Golden Raisins

3 Tbsp Milk

1/2 tsp Coriander Powder

1/2 tsp Haldi

1/2 tsp Sambar Powder

1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

2 Tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)

1/2 tsp Garam Masala

1/2 tsp Kasoori Methi

2 Tomatoes (chopped)

1' ginger (finely grated)

1/2 Tsp gram flour

1 Tsp oil + 1 Tbsp Butter

salt to taste

Method

In Pressure cooker add oil and butter, then add jeera and dalchini when it splutters add ginger then add tomatoes and fry well till tomatoes gets mashed well.
Now add 1 tbsp Cashew nuts and raisins and fry well then add all the masala powder and mix well add coriander leaves fry till it leaves out oil then Potato and mix
Now add salt fry for 2 Min's then add Kasoori Methi.
Make a paste with 1 tbsp cashew nuts and milk to a fine paste.
Now add this Cashew paste to the Potato mix and then add 1/4 cup water close the lid and Pressure cook for 1 whistle and switch off the gas.
Mix gram flour with water and add this to the cooked Potato mixture bring it to a boil .
Serve with Chapathi .......One of my personally experimented Excellent Curry ..Just YUM YUM :)

Savoury Semolina Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:43:00 +0000

This is a classic Recipe adopted from Anjum Anand's book New Indian....wow I did bake it and loved every bite of it ....v healthy and nutritious recipe to try u can use any vegetables you like but the actual recipe she did add onion and I omitted it ..here goes the recipe..just follow the exact recipe and u have have this just like that and serve it with Spicy Green Chutney :)

Ingredients

1 Cup Semolina

1/2 cup curd

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup Frozen peas

1 Small Carrot (peeled and grated)

1/2 tsp ginger grated

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Bi carbonate Soda

For Tempering

2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds

1 tsp White Sesame seeds + 1 tsp for Sprinkling

Method

In Wide Mixing bowl pour in Semolina , yogurt , water, frozen peas , grated carrot, ginger, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well.
For Tempering : Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds, mustard seeds when it starts to Splutter add white sesame seeds and fry well add this to the mixing bowl and then add bi carbonate soda mix well and Pour it in a Greased Cake tin and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly and Bake it immediately .
Preheat the oven to about 200'c and bake it for about approximately 30-35 Min's or till golden and cooked on top and leave it to cool . Slice and serve with Spicy Green Chutney ...Just yummy I am already having a bite here....

Paneer rice with curry leaves

noreply@blogger.com (Sushma Mallya) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:20:00 +0000

This is a very simple , delicate mild flavoured rice which I did personally experimented and I have added light touch of south Indian flavour which I just adore.......

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati Rice

2 Red chilli broken

1/2 cup cubed Paneer

2 Sprigs of curry leaves

1 small onion (finely chopped)

2 green chillies (Slit)

1/2 tsp grated ginger

2 tbsp butter + 1 tsp oil

salt to taste

Method:

Soak Basmati Rice for 30 Min's, then drain and cook till 3/4 done and keep aside. Mix salt and Oil to it so that they don't stick together.

Heat Butter /Oil in a kadai or deep pan add green chillies,grated ginger to it and fry now add curry leaves , broken red chilli , onion and continue frying till onions are translucent.

Now add cubed paneer pieces and fry well till they turn golden brown now Switch off the flame and mix rice and keep aside......Serve with with the fav curry of your choice.