STICKY TOFFEE DATE PUDDING

                                                Hi friends...............after a long gap im back to blogging.............these days due to some personal health reasons i have been not in a mood for any cooking or blogging..........
so nw im o.k and back to full fledge blogging.................nd i hav to catch up all events and posts from my blogger friends eventhough it will take some time............
This pudding is one of my family favourites..............so try and enjoy....................I got this recipe from classic essential puddings by Annie wilson..........

INGREDIENTS:

CHOPPED PITTED DATES                    -1 CUP
SELF RAISING FLOUR                          -1 CUP
BUTTER                                                    -1/2 CUP
BROWN SUGAR                                       -1/2 CUP[CAN USE ORDINARY CASTOR SUGAR
                                                                                         ALSO]
EGGS                                                           -2
VANILLA ESSENCE                                   -1 TSP


FOR TOFFEE SAUCE:
1 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1 CUP CREAM
1/4 CUP BUTTER
1/2 TSP VANILLA ESSENCE


METHOD:

1. PRE HEAT OVEN TO 180C
2. BRUSH A CAKE TIN WITH MELTED BUTTER AND LINE WITH BAKING PAPER
3. PUT DATES IN A BOWL AND ADD 3/4 CUP BOILING WATER.STIR AND LEAVE FOR 15 MIN
4. USING ELECTRIC BEATER BEAT BUTTER,SUGAR AND VANILLA UNTIL LIGHT AND CREAMY.GRADUALLY ADD EGGS BEATING WELL AFTER EACH ADDITION.FOLD IN HALF OF FLOUR MIX THEN HALF OF DATE MIX.STIR IN REMAINING FLOUR AND REMAINING DATES UNTIL WELL COMBINED
5. POUR MIX INTO CAKE TIN AND BAKE FOR 40 MIN OR UNTIL A SKEWER INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN WHEN INSERTED INTO CENTRE OF PUDDING
6. LEAVE PUDDING IN TIN TO COOL FOR 10 MIN BEFORE TURNING OUT
7. TO MAKE SAUCE PUT SUGAR, CREAM,BUTTER AND VANILLA ESSENCE IN A SMALL PAN AND BRING TO BOIL STIRRING.SIMMER THE SAUCE OVER LOW HEAT FOR 5 MIN.POUR OVER PUDDING AND SERVE WITH WHIPPED CREAM...............
8. ENJOY

COCONUT PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

                           In my fridge one thing u can always find are puddings........
i always keep these sweet dish ready so that i dont have to worry about any unexpected guests..............
every one in my family luv puddings................
this is one easy pudding recipe that will never go wrong....................
in kerala we make those sweet elaneer puddings with tender coconuts........................
here in doha due to the unavailability of that i made a different version using fresh grated coconuts.............
actually my sister gave me the recipe.................this is my dhs favourite pudding........................
so try nd enjoy........................................


INGREDIENTS:

MILK                                                 -500ML
FRESH COCONUT GRATED           -1/2 CUP
CONDENSED MILK                          -1 TIN
GELATIN                                             -1 1/2 TBLSPN SOAKED IN 3 TBLSPN HOT WATER
TUTTI FRUTTI                                   -FOR GARNISHING

FOR CARAMEL SAUCE

SUGAR                   -1/4 CUP
BUTTER                  -1/4 CUP


METHOD:

SOAK GELATIN IN HOT WATER.IN A MIXIE GRIND MILK AND COCONUT.STRAIN USING A STRAINER.ADD CONDENSED MILK AND BOIL IN A CONTAINER.MEANWHILE MELT GELATIN USING DOUBLE BOIL METHOD AND ADD TO THIS MIX............REMOVE FROM HEAT.................TRANSFER TO A BOWL..........AFTER IT IS COOLED KEEP IN FRIDGE FOR ATLEAST 6-7 HRS............
WHEN IT IS SET DEMOULD TO A TRAY AND GARNISH WITH TUTTI FRUTTI...................
PREPARE CARAMEL SAUCE..................CARAMALSE SUGAR IN A BOWL AND ADD THE BUTTER WHILE IT IS STILL HOT..............POUR THIS SAUCE ABOVE THE PUDDING BEFORE SERVING........................


SENDING THIS TO ANY ONE CAN COOK HOSTED BY AYEEHA OF TASTE OF PEARL CITY...............

COFFEE PUDDING

                                          In the last one year since i had this ardent passion for baking and trying out new recipes one thing i have noted is my ever increasing waist line...............so in this new year i made a resolution that i will only bake on special occassions..........so now iam always trying to find occassions for baking.this is an easy pudding that require only 5 min mixing before baking..........i made this for my neighbours sons birthday...........so here comes recipe for this coffee pudding.............
INGREDIENTS
condensed milk-1tin
full cream milk-1 tin{in the same tin of condensed milk}
eggs-3
coffee-3tblspn
vanilla essence-1tsp
METHOD
prepare a water bath and preheat oven to `170c.mix all the ingredients in a mixer grinder.add to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 min until a skewer inserted comes out clean.after it is cool refrigerate and serve.try and enjoy................

CAKE PUDDING

Puddings are something that is always there in my fridge.Becoz my dh,son and me are great fans of puddings i always make these.i also like to try innovative ideas in puddings.now coming to this pudding,this is one of the easiest puddings i have ever made.the fact that it is easy doesnt make it less tasty.this is a must try recipe and a sure party winner.
INGREDIENTS
condensed milk-1tin
fresh cream-2 tin
whipping pdr-1pkt
coffee pdr-1 tsp+1/2tsp
cake-1{cut into slices}
chocolate sprinkles-for garnishing
METHOD
Whip the whipping cream according to the instructions in the packet.blend together condensed milk,cream,whipped cream and 1/2 tsp coffee pdr in a blender.heat 1 cup water and add 1tsp coffee pdr to it.in a pudding dish keep a layer of cake dipped in coffee.pour a little of blended mix.repeat process till all cake and mixture is finished.garnish with sprinkles and refrigerate.

sending this to ANY ONE CAN COOKhosted by ayeesha of taste of pearl city...

RICE KHEER

                                        DH"S" always like to have something sweet after lunch or dinner.rice kheer is one of his favourite deesserts.he always asks me to make this when he craves for something sweet.today was such a day.i thought what a perfect time to make this becoz i have not posted any desserts in my blog.so this post is my first dessert post.this is for all those who hav a sweet tooth................
INGREDIENTS
basmati rice-1/2 cup
sugar-1 cup
milk-4 cup
rose water-1 tsp
cardamom pdr-1/2 tsp
cashew nuts chopped-50 gm
pistachios chopped-50gm
          METHOD
soak basmati rice in water for 1 hr.then grind it into a coarse paste.in a heavy bottom vessel add the ground paste with milk and cook it while constantly stirring.the stirring part is important otherwise lumps will form.when it is fully cooked the mixture will be a thick paste.then add sugar,cardamom pdr,rose water and chopped cashew nuts.serve chilled.enjoy.