Dec 28, 2011

Eggless Chocolate Cake

After searching for an eggless cake recipe for almost a year..and trying sum 4-5 types of eggless cakes(all flop)..finally i came across Rak's Kitchen ,and followed d recipe her way...Can't believe my eyes wen finally i tuk out d cake from oven..it was so soft n yummmmmmyyy...here am sharing d recipe..for my veggie frnds..pls pls do try..its awesome...thnx a lot to Rak's for allowing me to share ur wonder cake recipe.

Maida -1.5 cups
Cocoa pwdr -3tbsp
Eggless choco cake
Sugar -1cup
Cooking Oil - 1/4cup
Baking Soda -1tsp
Lemon juice/Vinegar - 1tbsp
Water -1cup
Salt -1/4 tsp
Vanilla ess. - 1/2tbsp


Method:-


1. Pre heat the oven to 180o C.
2.Sieve Maida,cocoa pwdr n baking soda on a newspaper(about 2-3times) for even mixing.

3.Take a bowl and mix water,sugar,salt .Make sure the sugar gets dissolved and then add lemon juice/vinegar,oil and vanilla essence and mix well.

4. Add the sifted flour and mix well.
Grease a baking pan with oil and dust with some flour,then pour the batter to it. (the batter will be watery)
5. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.
6. Cool down the cake for 10-15 minutes and then invert on a plate/serving tray.

 I baked my cake in a microwave(800 watt) for 8 min.

Decorate with icing sugar(dust over d cake) or melt chocolate n pour over d cake.
NJOY !!!!!!




 

Dec 19, 2011

Rava Laddu(sooji ke laddu)

Thanx  to my frnd Gayatri again for this simple n yummy recipe..she taught me before leaving Tanzania..thnx dear :)

Sooji - 2 cup (i used normal tea cup)
Sooji ke ladoo
Sugar - 1 cup
Ghee -5 -6 tbsp
Illachi - 1tsp(freshly grounded)
Kopra Khass - 1 cup
Cashew nuts/almonds - optional

Method:-
In a kadai,roast sooji(don't let it turn brown).
Add ghee and roast it again for 5 mins.
Add illachi and sugar.Mix properly.
Atlast add kopra -khass and mix well..keep it on flame for 2 mins.

Remove from fire .After 5 mins try to make laddu(the sooji mix should be hot enough to take in hand)..if u r not able to make laddu(if its breaking) then add little milk(almost 2 tbsp)..now try making laddusssss..(if still having problem, then add more milk) .
ENJOY!!!!






Homemade Namkeen

A vry eazy n quick namkeen..do try :)

Chirwa-Makai pawa(corn)
Chirwa - 250gms
Makai pawa - 250gms
Peanuts - 100gms
Salt
Pepper pwdr - 2tsp
Curry leaves - 2 bunch
Oil - for deep frying

Namkeen

Method:-
Take a deep bottomed pan n heat oil,deep fry chirwa,makai pawa n peanuts(one by one).
Spread the fried items on an absorbing paper or newspaper.
Fry the curry leaves and spread it  on top of the other items.
After it cools down a little..sprinkle  salt n pepper over the namkeen.
Mix it with hand or spoon.cool it fully n store it in a container.













Dec 7, 2011

Caramel Pudding





Sugar -1cup
Milk -3cups
Vanilla ess. -1/2 tsp
Eggs - 3
Caramel Pudding



Method:-


For Caramel - Melt 1/2cup sugar with 1/4th cup water in a heavy bottomed pan,till it turns golden brown in colour.Remove from heat and pour the caramel into a pudding mould. Spread it evenly on the bottom.


In a bowl beat eggs with a hand mixer and add 1 cup sugar and essence.Add milk gradually.


Pour this mix into the pudding mould over the caramel very slowly.Cover this mould with foil very tightly.


In a cooker add water(1 1/2cups),put the grid and place the mould over the grid.Close the cooker,bring it to full pressure on high heat.Reduce heat and cook for 10 min.


Remove cooker from heat and allow to cool.


Open cooker,take out the mould and let it cool on room temp.
Refrigerate the pudding for 1-2hrs.


Take a serving plate/dish and invert the mould ..very gently.


Serve the pudding -CHILLED..njoy guys!!

Nov 12, 2011

Chinese Fried Rice with Gobhi Manchurian

For Fried Rice


Cooked Basmati Rice-2 cups
Chopped Onion - 1(big)
Chopped Carrots and Beans - 1/2 cup
Chopped Spring Onion - 1/2 cup
dry red chilli - 2 to 3
Soya Sauce - 2 tsp
Black Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Vinegar - 1 tsp
Salt
Oil


Method:-


Heat oil in a non-stick pan,add onions and dry red chillies.Saute till onion turns light pink in color.
Add carrots and beans.Saute for 2 mins.
Add soya sauce and salt.
Add spring onion and cook till the veggies are tender.
Add pepper and vinegar and stir properly.


Finally add the Cooked Rice and mix well on medium heat.


Serve hot with Gobhi Manchurian.




For Manchurian


Cauliflower florets -12 pcs
Oil - 2tbsp
Chopped Onion - 1(medium)
Chopped GGG(Ginger-Gar;ic-Green chilli)-1tbsp each
Salt
Pepper -1/4tsp
Tomato-chilli Sauce - 2tbsp(or more as per your taste){i hav used normal maggie tomato chilli sauce here}
Water - 1/2 to 3/4cup
Green Onion - a little
Fresh Coriander chopped
Corn flour - 1/2tbsp(mix it with water approx. 2-3tbsp)


For Batter


Maida -1/2cup
Corn flour -1/4cup
RCP - 1/4tsp
salt


Method:-


Prepare the Batter.
Heat Oil in a Kadai.
Dip Cauliflower florets into the Batter and deep fry.
Fry all the florets and keep it aside to cool.




Now take another pan and heat oil.
Add GGG and onions..saute for 2 mins
Add green onion,pepper and tomato chilli sauce.Mix well.
Add the corn flour mix,stir properly then add water and salt.Cook till it becomes little thick..right enough for your curry.
Then add all the fried Cauliflower balls.Cook for 2 mins..Garnish with coriander.


enjoyyyyyyyyy..:D