Showing posts with label sweet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sweet. Show all posts

9 Jun 2016

MANGO SHAKE

Hello everyone

Chilled drinks and smoothies are in demand now a days. It not only provide relief from this scorching heat but also soothes our senses. I make various varieties of smoothies and shakes but my lil fussy eater refuses every trial of mine. But this one is his favorite, so with welcome of summer I get this super yum King of fruits, mango to please my kid . During summer, it is followed just like ritual to prepare mango shake on daily basis, just not because it's super delicious and soothing but also because of my kids interest. At least he liked this, is a big victory of mine as a mom😁😁. Although this is not very extraordinary recipe even then I am sharing my way of preparing this super simple and super super delicious drink .
Recipe is given below, do try and don't forget to let me know your experience.

MANGO SHAKE




Serves: 4 
Time: 10 mins

Ingredients 

1 big size ripe mango ( preferably alphanso or badami), peeled and cut in chunks
3 1/2 glass milk( chilled)
2 tbsp sugar ( depend on sweetness of mango)
Some ice cubes to serve ( I skipped)
Some chopped dryfruits and rose petals ( for garnishing, I skipped as my kid dislike πŸ™„)

Method:

Put mango chunks, sugar and some milk or water in mixer and churn to make nice smooth puree. 


* Don't put all the ingredients together in mixer otherwise you will not get nice smooth and creamy shake. 


Now add all the milk and churn again for 1-2 minute, to get nice frothy and thick shake. 

Now pour in individual glasses , put some ice cubes and garnish with dryfruits and rose petals.
Serve chilled and see satisfaction on their faces. 




* If you don't want to use more milk then can use 50:50 water and milk or also only water. But then taste may differ.


* Adjust sugar as per your taste as I kept mild.



* Consume within few hours of preparation as due to little tartness in mango , milk may cuddle if kept for long.


* If planning to store for a day then add water instead of milk.



Prepare this super easy and tempting mango shake and please your kids and family members. Hope you will love to try this simple drink and do share your experience with me. Your valuable comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Happy cooking....



6 Jun 2016

HEALTHY MANGO , KIWI AND STRAWBERRY POPSICLES, WITHOUT ADDITIVES

Hello everyone

Today I have summer cooler easy peasy fruit Popsicle recipe. As summer started and everyone need some chilling cooler to beat the heat.
With hot summer the first pleasing name comes to mind is the king of fruits MANGO. I think no one can say 'no' to this yummy droolsome fruit, everyone from kids to elders love it, Even my mom is a big fan of mangoes. So thought to try my hands on mango popsicles but also added some kiwi and strawberries to make it more fruity and attractive to kids , and used just fruits with no compromise in taste. It is so easy, no cook , no fuss recipe that can be prepared in minutes. And the end result is so tempting and yummilicious that you can't resist yourself asking for another one.  Even my fussy eater kids loved it.
Step wise recipe is given and hope you all will like this summer cooler.

Quick Recipee Video

HEALTHY MANGO , KIWI AND STRAWBERRY POPSICLES, WITHOUT ADDITIVES





Yield: 12-14 Popsicles, depend on size of mold
Time: 10 mins ( leaving freezing time)


Ingredients 

2 big size , nice ripe mangoes, roughly chopped
2 kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped 
250 gms strawberries ( fresh or frozen)
Sugar to taste ( depend on sweetness of mango), I used 4 tbsp for mango and 2 tbsp for kiwi and 2 tbsp for strawberries

Method:

Take mango , sugar and some water, if needed ,in a blender and churn to nice thick smooth paste.

Similarly make paste of kiwi & strawberries, sugar and some water( separately)
 
** Don't add too much water as we want nice thick paste like idli batter not runny liquid. Too much of water may lead to excess ice crystals in your final outcome and they will also mix with each other and you will not get nice patterned Popsicle.




Now pour spoon full of the prepared mango paste in Ice cream molds then kiwi paste and then strawberry paste and place the mold sticks . You can make as many layers of desired thickness . Now keep it in freezer overnight or minimum 6-7 hrs.




Now demold Popsicles  by putting mold under running water. Serve and see the happiness on faces , without any guilt.




* Your prepared paste should be thick like idli batter. 
* If you paste is not thick enough then don't worry, keep it in freezer for 20-30 mins or till it become enough thick. But don't keep for more than 1 hr as it will become solid to pour .

*You can also use canned mango pulp, nearly 1 cup.

* Adjust sweetness as per your taste.




* You can also add some fruit chunks if your kids like, as mine are so fussy to have fruit chunks in their Popsicle so I avoided. 




* You can also use any other fruit of your choice to make it more personalized to your Taste buds

Hope you will like to try this guilt free healthy popsicle recipe for your kids and family.




Your easy peasy summer cooler mango ,kiwi and strawberry Popsicle is ready to serve. It's so easy and quick that you can daily prepare new flavors for your kids.



 Enjoy it and please pour your valuable comments and suggestions . I will always like to reply your queries regarding recipe. So please keep asking if any confusion.

Happy cooking....

25 May 2016

FLAXSEEDS DRY FRUITS OATS AND JAGGERY ENERGY BARS

Hello everyone

Now a days our life is getting so fast day by day that even we don't get sufficient time to indulge our proper meal at time and with peace. For all these we have to pay with out detaining health. So keeping this basic problem of today's life in my mind, I prepared this super healthy energy bars which will not only provide you overall nutrients to go on whole day but also satisfy your taste buds. What else you need on a busy morning. This energy bar is full of healthy ingredients and is full of flavors too. If you are a health conscious sweet tooth then this is for you. I bet after having this you will never head towards store bought energy bars which are full of unhealthy calories. This will provide you sufficient energy with full nutrition and will also keep you fill for long time. For working ladies too this is perfect for small hunger pranks, as it have flaxseeds , which is too beneficial for women's overall health. Kids can also take it in their tiffin . It's very healthy alternative to chocolates, as it will not only satisfy your sweet craving but also provide you all necessary nutrients.
Stepwise recipe is given below, do try and don't forget to drop down your comments and suggestions☺️☺️..

FLAXSEEDS DRY FRUITS OATS AND JAGGERY ENERGY BARS




Yield : 25-30 regular size pcs 
Time: 30 mins

Ingredients 

1 cup flaxseeds
1 cup oats
1 cup nutty dryfruits, thinly sliced ( almonds, walnuts, pistachio, cashew nuts etc)
1/2 cup raisins
10-12 dried apricots, finely chopped
400 gms jaggery ( you can use 300 - 250 gms if not sweet tooth)
1/2 cup water 
1 tsp cinnamon powder ( optional)
1/4 cup corn syrup or liquid glucose ( optional) , but it will surely improve the final texture
1/4 cup dried rose petals ( optional), but having nice aroma and cooling property
1 tbsp sliced pistachio and rose petals, for garnishing 

Method:

First of all dry roast flaxseeds on medium flame till it become nice aromatic and crisp. Keep checking in between by putting few grains of flaxseeds between your teeth, if you feel a crunch and nicely roasted nutty flavour then it's done. Pour it in a plate and let it cool.



 ** Be careful while roasting flaxseeds as you can't guess whether it's done or not by its appearance only so keep checking as told above.


Now dry roast oats on medium flame till nice golden and crisp. 


* Be careful not to burn it. Keep stirring constantly for even roasting and avoid burning it. Keep aside to cool.


Now dry roast nutty dry fruits for few minutes just to get them little crisp and aromatic. Keep aside to cool.


* Don't over roast Dry fruits ever as it destroys its nutrients.

Now in a heavy bottom deep pan take jaggery and water . Cook it on low flame to get one string syrup. You can check by putting a drop of it in water if it makes round ball without dispersing in water then immediately switch off the flame. But if it is dispersing in water then cook it little more. You can also check it in between your finger whether it is making one string on stretching or not. But this method may be risky, as you may burn your fingers like mine😜. 

After switching off the flame, immediately add cinnamon powder and corn syrup to it and mix well. 


Now add all the dry fruits, flax seeds, oats and rose petals. 



Mix well and pour immedietly in a greased pan or plate lined with butter paper. Spread evenly with help of spatula or your palm .

* But apply some water on your palm and be quick in patting your mixture as it will be enough hot to hurt you. 

* Be sure to grease your pan or plate generously and if possible do use butter paper as it will make easy to remove bars from pan after cooling.

Now sprinkle pistachio and rose petals all over it and press a little to stick properly. Now let it become little cool before cutting. 



Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter ,coated with little ghee or butter for getting neat slices, cut desired shapes of energy bars and let it cool completely before putting in jars.

This can be kept in airtight jars for more than one month , if you let it ☺️..  No need to refrigerate.

* Be sure to cut slices, when it is little warm other wise it will become tough to cut neat slices.



Your healthy energy bars full of nutrients is ready to be served with a glass full of milk. Just enjoy these nutty bars whenever you want.


*You can use any nuts of your choice.



* You can also decrease sweetness by decreasing jaggery if you are not sweet tooth fellow.



This can also be kept in tiffin or if you are traveling , can keep it with you . Best for small hunger pranks , it will save you from indulging unhealthy snacks . 


So enjoy these healthy beauties and don't forget to share your experience with me. Your valuable comments and suggestions meant a lot.

Happy cooking....

27 Mar 2016

EGGLESS DATES AND DRY FRUITS BUNDT CAKE

Hello everyone

According to me no celebration is completed without a sinful cake. Whether it's birthday, anniversary or  Christmas, Easter etc. Cakes increase the excitement of an occasion to many folds and if it comes to festivals like Christmas or Easter then it becomes must to have a rich and flavorful cake in hand . So today I am sharing a very delicious and rich cake recipe full of healthy ingredients and most importantly it's eggless. You will just fall in love with this gorgeous eggless and alcohol free cake which is perfect for Christmas, Easter or any occasion you want to celebrate. 
Step wise recipe is given below, hope you will love this awesome cake and don't forget to tell me your experience ☺️

EGGLESS DATES AND DRY FRUITS BUNDT CAKE



Serves: 7-8
Time: 50 mins

Ingredients 

2 cup whole wheat flour / all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup dates, deseeded and finely chopped  
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup almonds
1/3 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla essence 
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar 
1 cup milk 

Method:

First of all add water , sugar and oil in a pan. Add all dry fruits in it and let it boil, then lower the flame and let it cook for 15 -20 mins or till dates become mushy . Switch off the flame and let it cool completely.


Till then sieve flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together and keep aside for later use.


When dates mixture is cooled down, add milk and vanilla essence to it. 
Mix well and add lemon juice, give a quick stir and add flour to it in two to three batches and fold to a lump less smooth batter.


 This batter should not be runny , will be little thick . Now transfer the batter in greased and dusted bundt pan , tap the mold to evacuate any air bubble formed. 


Now bake it at 180 degree C in a preheated oven for 35-40 mins to till skewer or knife inserted in it comes out clean.
Let it cool for 10-15 mins in pan then demold on a wire rack and let it cool completely.



Your super delicious cake is ready to be served. 


Either serve it as it is or pour some ganache over it. It will taste divine in either way.


Choice of dry fruits is completely yours, you can use cashews, pistachios, cranberries, prunes or whatever you like. If you don't have bundt pand then go for any pan you have, but then baking time may vary so keep an eye on it after 30 mins of baking and keep checking.


Never over mix the batter after adding wet and dry ingredients together. 
Always let cake to become warm before de molding other wise it will not come out clean if it's too hot . 
It's a never fail recipe as I made it many time and it turned out perfect every time. 


So enjoy this rich palatable cake on any occasion and don't forget to share your feedback with me. Your comments and suggestions are precious, they meant a lot.

Happy cooking....



23 Mar 2016

WATERMELON SWEET

Hello everyone 

Today is holi , a festival of colors and deliciousness. First of all wishing you all a very happy, colorful and delicious holi.
My daughter is too fond of sweets and somehow she saw a sweet in watermelon shape and color in some mall few days back. From that day she was insisting me to make the same for her and being a lazy mom I always tried to shift it to next day all the time. But now I thought to give it a try on this colorful festival to please my kids. Thought it was only experiment, so made very small batch but soon will make another big batch as it turned out more delicious and eye catching beyond my expectations.
It is perfect for this occasion,very easy to prepare with only few ingredients, little chewy and super tempting tummy and eye treat for everyone.
Step wise recipe is given below, hope you all fall in love with these cuties and definitely come up with your feedback😊😊.

WATERMELON SWEET



Yield: 20-24 pieces
Time: 25 mins ( excluding resting time)

Ingredients 

3/4 cup condensed milk, nearly 200ml
3/4 cup milk powder
1 tbsp ghee
2 tbsp sugar ( as per taste)
1/2 tsp cardamom powder 
2 tsp chopped cashews
Red and green gel food colors

Method:

First of all add ghee and condensed milk in a heavy bottom wok and let it boil. Now add milk powder and mix well stirring constantly to avoid forming lumps. Let it cook until it starts to come together and form a big lump. Now add sugar and cardamom powder, again cook till it again become nice thick mass.



 Take very small pinch of this dough in your hand and try to roll it, if it rolls without sticking then your dough is ready other wise cook few more mins and check again. Be careful while checking as it will be really hot to handle, so be quick in rolling and take very small dough to avoid hurting your palm.

Now let it cool until it become easy to handle. Divide the dough in three parts, two equal and one little smaller than these two. Now add green and red colors to equal part doughs and mix well to get desired color. Leave the third one as it is. Now add chopped cashews in red dough and again mix well.
Your doughs are ready to prepare your sweet. 



Divide all the three doughs in 5-6 equal portions. First of all take red dough portion and roll it to round ball, then take white dough and flatten it with your fingers to make small round poori shape. Now place red round ball on white one and cover it completely by rolling in between Palm, so that red ball is completely covered by white dough. Similarly do with green dough. Finally you will get a slightly big green ball in your hand.


In the same manner make all the watermelon balls and keep in a plate. Now keep these in refrigerator for 1 1/2 - 2 hrs then with help of a sharp knife , cut each balls in quarter.


 Your super tempting easy eye treat delight is ready to serve.


Do all cooking at minimum flame to avoid uneven colored and burnt , final outcome.
Keeping in refrigerator before cutting is an important step to get clean slices, so don't skip it.


This is very easy yet palatable delight to serve this festive season and will surely win your guests heart. 


My daughter is super happy to see these, even my fussy eater loved to hog on. 


So prepare these cuties and please do tell me how's it turned out for you, your valuable comments and suggestions are always invited, they meant a lot.

Happy cooking....

21 Mar 2016

GUJHIYA ( HOLI SPECIAL )

Hello everyone

Holi , the name itself is enough to describe its vibrant colorful celebrations  with lots and lots of delectable snacks . The main snacks which is usually made on this occasion in UP, Bihar and MP is gujhiya. Gujhiya is a very delicious sweet and crunchy snacks made with outer covering of flour and rich filling of dry fruits, nuts and milk solid. Gujhiya is made in different ways, some made with only mawa and dry fruits filling and finally dipped in suger syrup and some are made dry with sugar and dry fruits mawa filling. I am preparing the second one. Those who ate this delectable snacks start drooling over it on mere mention of holi as both compliments each other. And those who remained unaware of this delicious treat, should must try once, you will fall in love with these cuties. I remember, when we were kids , we used to dig in these cuties in such a speed that our parents had to hide some from us for guests. Feeling nostalgic, As holi is just few days away so today I am sharing this special snacks recipe , so that you can also try and make your colorful festival even more delicious and enjoyable.
Step wise recipe Is given below, do try and please share your experience with me.

GUJHIYA ( HOLI SPECIAL)



Yield: 50-60( depend on size)
Time: 2:30 - 3 hrs


Ingredients 

For filling:

1 cup semolina ( sooji)
1/3 cup dry fruits( almonds, pistachio, cashews), finely chopped
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup desiccated coconut
3/4 cup sugar ( or as per taste)
10-12 green cardamom
1/2 - 3/4 cup khoya or mawa

For mawa or khoya :

1 cup milk powder
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 butter or ghee


For dough:

3 cup all purpose flour
3-4 tbsp ghee ( as per need)
Chilled water for kneading dough



Method:

First of all take all purpose flour in a big bowl, add melted gee in it and keep mixing with your fingers. Now hold some dry flour ghee mixture in your palm and press hard , if on opening your fist the flour holds the shape then your flour mixture is ready to be kneaded otherwise add some more ghee and do the same test again . Don't add too much ghee at a time as excess ghee will also spoil your dish, so add only required quantity.
Now using cold water knead the dough, neither very hard nor soft, stiff dough which can be easily rolled.
Cover it and keep aside for later use.



Filling preparation:

Dry roast semolina till nice golden and keep aside to cool. Saute mawa till light pink ( milk solid) if you have ready made. Or prepare it by adding milk powder, milk and ghee in a wok and cook on low flame till everything is mixed well and acquire the consistency of mawa. 


Add this to semolina. Now add all chopped nuts , raisins and desiccated coconut to semolina. You can also lightly roast all dry fruits( I skipped). Grind sugar with cardamom and mix in semolina mixture. 


Now mix everything well with your fingers or spatula. Your super yum filling is ready to be filled in dough covering. This filling is so yummy that I can't resist my self from having few more spoons while tasting πŸ˜ƒ.



Final preparation:

Take an orange size ball of dough and roll a big thick chapatti of it. Now using a cookie cutter or sharp edge steel glass/ bowl cut rounds from it. Now again roll these rounds in thin chapatti , nearly transparent. You can see the strips on board through it. Or you can also take very small balls and roll very thin individual chapatti instead of cutting and rolling.


Place this chapatti on gujhiya mold, run wet finger round its edges. Fill 2-3 tsp of filling on this chapatti in middle carefully , leaving the edges clean. Otherwise edges may open while frying and spoiling your oil.Now close the mold and press hard to seal the edges. Remove extra dough from mold and keep the prepared gujhiya on a dry tray.


 Similarly make all the gujhiyas and place on tray at some distance to avoid sticking to each other . Cover the on batch with clean cloth while making another to avoid drying.


Now heat sufficient oil in a wok, you can use ghee or vegetable shortening too. Add 4-5 gujhiya at a time, depend on size of your wok. Fry on medium heat then lower the flame and fry till they become nice golden from both sides. Drain on a kitchen towel or tissue paper. 


Let it cool completely then store in an airtight container to maintain its crunch for long. Your super delicious holi snacks is ready to please your guests.


Always add gujhiya in oil at medium heat and then lower the flame to avoid oil drunk snacks. And this ensure nice crunchy end product for sure. Never fry on high heat as you may end up with dark texture snacks which will become soft on cooling. 




Never try to put too much filling inside the dough as it may open in oil and will spoil whole batch along with oil. Be careful in lifting raw gujhiya as they are delicate . Keeping these simple precautions you can prepare perfect holi snacks and earn everyone's praise.
If you don't have gujhiya mold then don't worry, there are many alternatives, after rolling thin chapatti put filling in middle of it , run wet finger on its edges and fold in half circle and press edges together to seal, either make small folds like momos or press with fork to give nice impressions on edges and done. 


You can also use dough cutter to make nice shape of gujhiya.


You can use any dry fruits of your choice and as per availability. Quantity of semolina, mawa , dry fruits and sugar can be adjusted as per your taste and availability, as there is no any hard and fast rule for taste.

Everyone love to relish on these super yum snacks, specially kids.


Hope you all will love to make and enjoy these super scrumptious snacks this holi and please don't forget to share your experience with me. Your valuable comments and suggestions are precious to me.

Happy cooking....