CASHEW MILK CAKE-SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sundays are usually special as i try to make something innovative

INGREDIENTS:

Cashew broken in to small pieces-11/4cup

Milk powder-2cups

Rawa-3/4 cup

Besan-1cup

Sugar-3cups

Cardamom powder-1tsp

Water-1cup

Ghee-1cup

METHOD

Take some ghee in a kadai and fry the rawa,then fry the besan till the raw smell disappears.

Add the cashews and fry for one minute,mix the milk powder to this mixture and transfer in to a vessel.

Add sugar in the kadai with little water so as to immerse the sugar completly and make a thick syrup.

We can just try it on a plate by touching the sugar syrup.Now add the mixture,cardamom powder and the remaining ghee till it leaves the sides of the pan.To test keep it the gas on a sim and test a small portion on a plate.If it hardens then transfer in to a ghee sread plate.Mark thye squares and store it in a tight jar once it is cooled.Very easy and simple and tastes very good!!!!!!

EGGLESS DATES WALNUT CAKE-SUNDAY BRUNCH

Please excuse me for posting the recipe for sunday brunch this late as i was out of station to Mumbai for a wedding.Today being our wedding day baked an eggless cake.This recipe is mu aunty Mohana

INGREDIENTS

Maida-1cup

Dates-12

Figs-5(optional)

Jaggery-1cup(POWDERED)

Oil-1cup

Milk-11/4cups

Baking soda-1tsp

Cinnamon powder-1/2tsp

Cocoa powder-1/2tsp

Instant coffee-1/4tsp

Walnuts,cashews,raisins mixed little powdered-1cup

METHOD:

Soak the dates and figs in warm milk for one hour.Grind it in a mixie,add the jaggery, coffee,cocoa, cinnamonpowder and  oil to it. pulse it for two minutes.In a wide bowl take the maida ,soda mix well.Add the ground mixture to it.Add the nuts and mix well Take a microsafe vessel add a spoon ogf ghee and dust it with flour.Transfer the mixture and bake in micro mode for eight to ten minutes.In between test it with a knife.If it does not stick please stop the baking....Moist,tasty cake is ready

LETS BRUNCH ON SUNDAY-CABBAGE PAYASAM

This is the fourth week sice we have started this sundays brunch.This week special is cabbage payasam

INGREDIENTS

Cabbage shredded very finely-1cup

Saffron-1tsp

Milk-3cups

Sugar-1cup(according to your tasts)

Cardamon powder-1tsp

Cashews fried in ghee-1tbsp

Ghee-1tsp

                     

METHOD:

Take the ghee in a kadai and fry the cabbage till its raw smell vanishes on a slow flame.

Transfer the cabbage in a big bowl and boil it in milk till the milk reduces to half on a slow flame.

Add the saffron by mixing it in warm milk and cardamon powder.

Add the sugar and boil it till all the sugar dissolves and it attains a thick gravy.

Add the fried cashews for garnishing.....

Healthy and tasty kheer is ready!!!!!!

SUNDAYS BRUNCH Week3 POHA (AVIL)LADDOO

I am very happy to be a part of Sunday Brunch hosted by PRIYA AND VEENA.

INGREDIENTS

poha-1cup

Ghee 3tbsp

Sugar-1/2 cup

Elachi powder-1tsp

Cashews-10

Raisins-10

Milk-2tsp

METHOD

Roast the poha or avil on a gas or microwave(1minute)till it is crispy.

Pound it on a mixer like a rawa.

Powder the sugar also well.

Take a kadai add the cashews and raisins,fry it is golden brown,Pour this mixture in to poha and sugar mixture.

Try making small balls,if it is too dry add this milk and make small balls.

Very healthy and tasty!!!!!

LETS BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS_2nd week -MINT OR PUDINA RICE WITH CAPSICUM PANEER

This is the second week posting recipes for SUNDAY BRUNCH hosted by Priya andVeena.
..INGREDIENTS

Mint rice

Rice-1cup

Mint Leaves cleaned and washed-1cup

Peas-1cup

Spice-Cumin,Pepper,Cloves,Cinnamon,-1tsp

GreenchilliesSlit-2

Ghee or oil-2tbs

Amchur-1tsp

Salt to taste

Water-2cups

METHOD

Soak the rice for 10 minutes. Add the ghee in a pan add the spices fry it for one minute add the mint leaves and saute for 2 minutes.Add the amchur,rice and salt and saute for 2 minutes.Add 2cups of water and either pressure cook or on a rice cooker.Very healthy and tasty rice is ready

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INGREDIENTS FOR CAPSICUM PANEER

Paneer-1cup(cubed)

Capsicum cut-1cup

Tomatoes cut-2cups

Onions cut-1cup

Cumin powder-1tsp

Coriander powder-1tsp

Amchur-1tsp

Kitchen king masala-1tsp

Garam masala-1tsp

Oil-2tbsp

Water-1cup

Salt to taste

METHOD

Take the paneer and fry lightly for 2minutes,After removing it add the onions and fry for 1 minute,add the spices.Saute for 2 minutes,add the tomatoes salt,and cook till the water evaporates,add the capsicum and cook till it is slightly tender not very soft,add the paneer and some water,cook for two minutes.Garnish with coriander leaves.

SUNDAY BRUNCH-MILK KOZHAKKATAI

I am very happy to be a member of http://www.veenasvegnation.com/2013/09/eggless-plum-muffin.htmlSunday Brunch.Thanks to Priya and Veena....

This dish is very easy and very healthy as it does not require any oil and jaggery being very good for health.

INGREDIENTS

Rice flour-1cup

Jaggery-1/2cup

Water 1-11/2 cups

Sugar-2tbsp

Salt a pinch

Oil-1tsp 

Cconut milk-2cups

Cashews-1tbasp

Ghee-1/4tsp

                    

METHOD

First boil the water and add the sugar and salt.When it boils add the rice flour.Sometimes you may need little less water as some rice require more water.When it becomes a solid mass add the oil and switch off the fire.Now roll it in to small balls and steam for 5 minutes .

Take a vessel add the jaggery with little water and strain it to remove the dirts.Let it boil for 10 minutes.Now add the steamed kozhakkatais and boil for 5 minutes .Add the coconut milk by keeping the fire slow and let it boil for 2 minutes..Fry the cashews in ghee and garnish it....

Tasty and healthy brunch is ready....