Ingredients:200 gms All-Purpose Flour200 gms sugar225 gms butter at room temperature1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla essence4 eggs whisked2 tsp butter for greasing1 cup dates and raisin choppedParchment paper Method: Whisk butter and sugar in a bowl till the sugar melts. Slowly add in the whisked eggs and mix together. Now add in the sifted…
Category: Desserts
Easy 2 Ingredient Pudding
One of my favorite desserts that requires no cooking. It is probably one of the lightest ones too. All you need is some whipped cream or heavy cream and a few cookies or biscuits. Perfect for those dinner parties when you have lots to do but very little time. This recipes makes for 2 portions…
Tiramisu
Ingredients:6 large egg yolks1 cup sugar6 tbsp dark rum optional1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese, cold1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold1 cup boiling water1 tbsp instant espresso powder1 package ladyfingersCocoa powder for dusting the top Method: Whip together egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until very pale yellow and about tripled in volume. Transfer mixture to a…
Gajar Ka Halwa
Ingredients: 500gms red carrots grated1 cup granulated sugar500 ml milk1/4 cup roasted nuts1/2 cup khoya/mawaA pinch cardamom powder1/4 cup ghee Method: Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan on medium to low heat and add the grated carrots. mix well for 10-15 mins then add the milk, cardamom powder & sugar. Mix together, cover and…
Chocolate Date & Walnut Cake
Ingredients:1 cup dates chopped1 cup walnuts chopped1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 tsp baking powder1/4 cup melted butter at room temp1/2 egg lightly beaten1/2 cup brown sugar2-3 tbsp of cocoa powder Method: Preheat oven to 350F or 175C, meanwhile take a bowl & add flour, baking powder & set aside. In a separate bowl beat egg and…
Cherry Sweet
Ingredients:1/4 cup condensed milk1 tsp vanilla essence1 tbsp brown sugar3/4 cup milk powder2/3 cup chopped cherriesPinch of icing sugar Method: Add condensed milk, vanilla essence & brown sugar in a large bowl & mix well. Slowly add milk powder & the chopped cherries to the mix. The mix will begin to get stiff. Place it…
Walnut Rocks
Ingredients: 1 tin condensed milk (400 ml)1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla essence1/2 cup cold milk3 tbsp cocoa powder1 cup broken walnuts Method: In a non-stick pan pour the condensed milk, sugar & vanilla essence. Keep pan on low heat & stir continuously. In a cup of milk add the cocoa powder & stir well making…
Marzipan
Marzipan has been one of our families favorite X’mas sweets. There are not only delicious but beautiful to look at too. With so many colors it sure adds to the holiday magic. Traditionally marzipans are made with almonds but since cashews were found in abundance in Goa/ India, they were used as a substitute instead….
Paneer Kheer
Ingredients:1 litre Milk100 paneer crumbled1 tsp green cardamom4 tbsp sugar4-5 saffron threads soaked in 1 tbsp of milk1/2 cup dry fruits(cashewnut, raisins, almond)1 tbsp ghee Method: Take pan add ghee , add all dry fruits and saute it till golden brown. Remove it in plate and keep aside. Take heavy bottom pan add boil and…
Angoori Rasmalai
Ingredients: For the angoori rasgulla- 4 cups full fat milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar 4 cups water 1.5 cups sugar For the milk- 4 cups whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands Method: Heat milk in a sauce pan. When it is about to boil add the…
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