ORANGE ROSES

I always like to roam in the baking section in supermarkets just to see what all new things have come...............every time i ll be coming out with something from there........in one such expeditions i saw this silicon rose cake mould......actually i had a doubt using this silicon mould becoz i have never used them before............i felt like they would melt in my oven............but these mould was so beautiful that i couldnt just leave it there....actually there was so many moulds but these cute little roses won my heart and i just bought them....... since then they have been my favourites..........my all doubts about silicon moulds were gone coz they are really easy 2 use nd cakes are easy to remove from tray..............these cakes look like little roses and kids will really love them.........i made many cakes in this but this orange roses were really the star of all.........so i want to share the recipe of this simple orange cake..............orange is one of my fav flavours..............you can try this cupcake recipe in any mould you have...........so try nd enjoy....................

INGREDIENTS:

ALLPURPOSE FLOUR           -1 CUP

SUGAR                                  -1/2 CUP

OIL                                         -1/2 CUP

ORANGE JUICE                    -1/2 CUP

BAKING PDR                        -1 TSP 

EGGS                              -2

ORANGE RIND                     -1 TSP

METHOD:

1. BEAT EGGS AND SUGAR TILL CREAMY
2. ADD OIL TO THIS AND BEAT TILL IT IS MIXED
3. ADD ORANGE JUICE AND RIND TO THIS AND BEAT FOR 5 MORE MIN
4. SIEVE TOGETHER FLOUR AND BAKING PDR ATLEAST 2 TIMES
5. ADD THIS TO THE EGG MIX AND MIX USING A SPOON
6. GREASE A CU[PCAKE MOULD WITH VEG OIL AND ADD THE CONTENTS TO IT
7. BAKE IN A PREHEATED OVEN AT 180 DEGREES FOR 25 MIN OR UNTIL A SKEWER INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN........
8. REMOVE FROM MOULD AFTER IT IS COOLED
9. ENJOY.......................

       SENDING THIS TO FRUIT OF THE MONTH ORANGE HOSTED IN BLOG SAVITHAS KITCHEN............

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

                                              Eventhough iam a cake addict i dont like chocolate cakes.............i eat them if they come disguised as black forest and all..................but my kiddo luves this and so i make these easy cup cakes for him.........best thing about this is that my whole flat smells of chocolate after baking this..........so try this and enjoy...................

INGREDIENTS:

ALL PURPOSE FLOUR                 -3/4 CUP
COCOA PDR                                  -1/4 CUP
VEG OIL                                          -1/2 CUP
MILK                                                -1/2 CUP
SUGAR                                              -1/2 CUP
EGGS                                                  -2
BAKING PDR                                    -1 TSP

METHOD:

1. BEAT TOGETHER SUGAR AND EGGS TILL CREAMY....................
2. ADD OIL TO THIS AND BEAT FOR ANOTHER 5 MIN TILL IT IS FULLY MIXED UP............
3. NOW ADD MIL AND BEAT FOR 2 MIN................
4. SIEVE TOGETHER ALL PURPOSE FLOUR,COCOA PDR AND BAKING PDR FOR ATLEAST 2 TIMES.............
5. ADD THE DRY INGREDIENTS TO WET ONES AND MIX WITH A SPOON................
6. GREASE A CUPCAKE BAKING DISH WITH COOKING SPRAY............
7. ADD THE MIX TO THE DISH AND BAKE IN A PREHEATED OVEN AT 180 DEGREE FOR 25 MIN OR UNTIL A SKEWER INSERTED COMES CLEAN............
8. WAIT TILL IT COOLS AND ENJOY UR TINY CUP OF CHOCOLATE....................

 "MAKE A LIST OF IMPORTANT THINGS YOU WANT TO DO TODAY.........AT THE TOP OF THE LIST PUT EAT CHOCOLATE..........ATLEAST YOU WILL DO ONE THING THAT DAY".............GINA HAYES

UMM ALI

                                  Umm ali is an egyptian bread pudding............what first attracted me towards this dish was its name...........umm ali meaning mother of ali.............i dont know how this dessert got its name..........i searched wiki but could not find the answer............may they named it bcoz its as sweet like a mothers love for her children..............this dessert is traditionally made using puff pastry........but i saw another version in nestle middleeast recipes and tried it................this is using croissants..................the main thing i like is that this desssert is really easy to make...........but always remember to serve this hot from the oven..........so try this dessert which is as sweet like our mothers..................enjoy..................

INGREDIENTS:

CROISSANTS -8 PIECES CUT INTO SMALL PIECES

RAISINS             -3TBLSPN

DESSICATED COCONUT -3 TBLSPN

FLAKED ALMONDS-3 TBLSPN

PISTACHIOS -3 TBLSPN

CONDENSED MILK-1 TIN

VANILLA ESSENCE -1 TSPN

WATER -4 CUPS

HEAVY CREAM - 1 CUP

METHOD:

1. COMBINE CROISSANTS,RAISINS,DESSICATED COCONUT,ALMONDS AND PISTACHIOS IN A BAKING DISH
2. PLACE CONDENSED MILK ESSENCE AND WATER IN A SAUCE PAN AND BRING TO BOIL
3. REMOVE FROM FIRE AND POUR IMMEDIATELY OVER THE CROISSANT MIX
4. SET ASIDE FOR 5 MIN OR UNTIL CROISSANTS ABSORB MAX MOISTURE
5. NOW SPREAD THE CREAM ON TOP OF THE MIX
6. BAKE IN A PREHEATED OVEN AT 200 DEGREE CENTIGRADE FOR 5 MIN OR UNTIL CREAM TOPPING IS GOLDEN COLOUR
7. 
   SERVE IMMEDIATELY AND ENJOY

PUMPKIN KHEER aka MATHANGA PAYASAM

                                           Chilled desserts in this summer are really like an oasis in the desert.in this weather we crave for chilled items every time.............we even have an aversion towards hot food..............pumpkin kheer is really a great choice in all types of weather coz u can eat it cold or hot as your wish.................and this is a great option for kids who dont eat pumpkin when we make curries.........................so try and enjoy............

INGREDIENTS:

PUMPKIN                   -250 GM
MILK                           - 500 ML
SUGAR                         - AS MUCH U LIKE
CARDAMOM PDR      -1 TSP
ALMOND                     -1/2 CUP SOAKED IN WATER
PISTA FOR GARNISHING

METHOD:

1. PRESSURE COOK PUMPKIN WITH LITTLE WATER FOR 1 WHISTLE AND KEEP ASIDE.
2. BOIL MILK IN A NONSTICK PAN
3. MASH THE COOKED PUMPKIN WITH A POTATO MASHER AND ADD TO THE MILK AND STIR
4. GRIND THE SOAKED ALMONDS TO A FINE PASTE
5. ADD THIS TO THE PUMPKIN MILK MIX AND COOK FOR 5 MIN UNTIL MIX BECOMES THICK.
6. ADD SUGAR AND CARDAMOM PDR AND STIR TILL IT IS MIXED WELL
7. REMOVE FROM FIRE
8. GARNISH WITH PISTA
9. CHILL AND SERVE.........................

RESHMI KEBAB

                                                   Kebabs are always my weakness................and  it is actually an easy dinner to prepare..........only thing is marination that is to be done before 4-6 hrs.................this is a super easy kebab recipe in a creamy mint sauce...............i got this recipe from the site SHOW ME THE CURRY.............it is one of my fav sites with so many delicious recipes................i made this with little improvisations from my side...............try this and enjoy............

INGREDIENTS:

BONELESS CHICKEN PIECES             -1/2 KG
HEAVY CREAM                                       -1/4 CUP
CURD                                                       -1/4 CUP
GINGER-GARLIC PASTE                       -1 TBLSPN
GROUND MINT LEAVES                        - 1TBLSPN
GROUND CORIANDER LEAVES            -1 TBLSPN
GROUND GREEN CHILLIES                  -1 TBLSPN
GARAM MASALA PDR                             -1/2 TSPN
SALT TO TASTE


METHOD:

1. CUT CHICKEN INTO BIT SIZE PIECES
2.  MIX ALL THE OTHER INGREDIENTS AND MARINATE CHICKEN IN THIS FOR ATLEAST 4-6 HRS
3. LINE A BAKING TRAY WITH FOIL AND PUT CHICKEN PIECES IN IT
4. GRILL IN MAXIMUM HEAT FOR 10 MIN
5. TURN THE CHICKEN PIECES AND GRILL ON OTHER SIDE FOR 8-10 MIN
6. SERVE HOT AND ENJOY................

SCHEZUWAN CHILLY BEEF

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 WARNING:THOSE WHO CANT TOLERATE REALLY REALLY SPICY FOOD SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                           There are some days when we want to eat something really really spicy.........then this is your dish on that day......................this is one dish in which the taste last in your tongue long after you have had this.............now ill not say more abt this you try nd tell................


INGREDIENTS:

BEEF SLICES CUT INTO STRIPS           -250 GM
ONION CHOPPED                                    -1 BIG
GINGER-GARLIC PASTE                          -1 TBLSPN
CAPSICUM                                                  -1 CUT INTO CUBES
SCHEZUWAN SAUCE                                 -2 TBLSPN [RECIPE GIVEN BELOW]
SOY SAUCE                                                  - 1 TBLSPN
PEPPER PDR                                                  - 1 TSPN
RED CHILLY PDR                                          -1 TSP
OIL                                                                   -1 TBLSPN
SALT TO TASTE
SPRING ONION FOR GARNISHING

    METHOD:

1. COOK BEEF PIECES IN A PRESSURE COOKER WITH GINGER GARLIC PASTE,1 TSP RED CHILLY PDR AND SALT
2. AFTER IT IS COOKED RESERVE THE STOCK
3. ADD OIL IN A KADAI AND ADD ONION
4. SAUT TILL IT TURNS PINK
5. THEN ADD CAPSICUM AND SAUTE FOR I MIN
6. ADD THE SAUCES AND STOCK WATER AND LET IT BOIL FOR 5 MIN
7. ADD BEEF AND PEPPER PDR
8. COOK FOR 5 MIN UNTIL GRAVY IS THICK
9. TRASFER TO A SERVING BOWL AND GARNISH WITH SPRING ONIONS.............

RECIPE FOR SCHEZUWAN SAUCE CLICK HERE

BROCCOLI BHAJI

                                                                I always like to have some snacks for my afternoon tea........mostly i try easy to prepare snacks...............otherwise after the lenghthy snack preparation i wont be in a mood to make my dinner..............this snack was introduced by my neighbour and eversince then it has been a regular dish at my home...........so try this easy snack...........this is for all those who like to munch something i the afternoon..............


INGREDIENTS:

BROCCOLI                                     -1 CUP
BESAN/CHICK PEA FLOUR         -1/2 CUP
RED CHILLY PDR                           -1 TSPN
CUMIN PDR                                     - 1/2 TSPN
ASAFOETIDA/HING PDR               - A PINCH
SALT TO TASTE
WATER TO MAKE A BATTER

METHOD:

1. CUT BROCCOLI INTO FLORETS AND KEEP ASIDE
2. MAKE A THICK BATTER WITH ALL THE REST INGREDIENTS
3. HEAT OIL IN A KADAI
4. DIP THE BROCCOLI FLORETS IN THE BATTER AND DEEP FRY.
5. DRAIN IN A KITCHEN PAPER