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Juan's Rainbow Cake

2013-02-14T03:23:00.000-08:00

For cake batter

All purpose flour/maida-3cups

Baking powder-3tsp

Eggs-4

Powdered sugar-2cups

Butter -200gms

Sift flour and baking powder together.
Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add melted butter and mix well.Add the flour to the mixture and use a wooden spoon to gently fold until just combined.Divide the mixture into 3 portions.keep aside.

For strawberry cake

Fresh strawberries-150gms

Sugar-1tbsp

Milk-1/4cup

Strawberry essence-1/2tsp optional

Grind strawberries with 1 tbsp sugar until smooth.Add milk if needed.Strain the mixture through a sieve.keep aside.
Preheat oven to 180 degree C or 350 F.
Add strawberry puree and essence into the prepared batter and mix well.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.Let cakes rest in pan for about 10 minutes and turn out onto wire racks. Let cakes cool completely (about 45 minutes).

For Pistachio cake

Pistachio-3/4cup

Milk-1/4cup

pistachio essence-1/2tsp (optional)

Green food color-2-3 drops

Soak pistachio in milk for 2 hours.remove skin and grind it into a thick paste.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Add pistachio paste ,essence and food color into the prepared batter and mix well.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.Let cakes rest in pan for about 10 minutes and turn out onto wire racks. Let cakes cool completely (about 45 minutes).

Orange cake

Fresh orange juice-1/2cup

Orange peel (grated)-1tsp

Orange essense-1/2tsp

orange food color-2-3 drops (optional)

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Add orange juice,essence, grated peel and food color into the prepared batter and mix well.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.Let cakes rest in pan for about 10 minutes and turn out onto wire racks. Let cakes cool completely (about 45 minutes).

Assembling

For Wipped cream layer

Wipped cream powder-2 packets

milk-200ml

Confectioners sugar-3tbsp

Chill electric beaters and mixing bowl.Beat cream powder and milk until it thickens slightly, gradually add confectioners' sugar and beat until thick enough to hold its shape.
place strawberry cake on the cake stand and spread a layer of cream.place pistatio cake and top with another layer of cream.Place orange cake and spread the remaining creme over the sides and top of the cake.Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

For chocolate layer

Baking chocolate-300gms (chopped)

Fresh cream-1/4cup

Place the chopped chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth.Keep aside to cool.
Remove cake from the refrigerator and pour chocolate over the cake.Spread evenly over the sides and top.Decorate with chocolate flowers and fresh strawberries

Honey Glazed Baked Chicken

2013-02-08T22:31:00.003-08:00

1.Chicken-600gms
2.Honey-3 tbsp
Soy Sauce-3 tbsp
Lemon juice-2 tbsp
Garlic-4 minced
Freshly ground pepper-1&1/2 tbsp
Olive oil-2 tbsp
Salt

Whisk together the honey,soy sauce, lemon juice,ground pepper, garlic,salt and oil.Take half of the marinade and set it aside.Rub marinade inside and outside the chicken and let stand 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 200 degree C.
Place chicken pieces on wire rack.Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the juices run clear,baste the chicken with the remaining marinade every 15 minutes.
Serve hot with rice,chappati,etc

Custard Powder Cookies

2013-02-06T08:59:00.004-08:00

1.Custard Powder-3/4cup

All purpose flour-1cup

Salt-1/8tsp

Baking Powder-1tsp

2.Butter-150gms

Powdered sugar-1cup

3.Egg-1

Combine dry ingredients together.
In a mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add in egg and mix well.
Add dry ingredients and stir until mixture forms a thick dough.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminium foil.
Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on prepared tray. Using a fork, press dough to flatten slightly

Bake for 12-16 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack completely.

Sago Vaga / Sabudana Vada

2013-02-02T11:41:00.004-08:00

1.Sago-2/3 cup
2.Wheat flour-1/3 cup
Onion(chopped)-1
Green chilly(chopped)-2
Ginger (chopped)-1tsp
Curry leaves
Salt
3.Oil

Wash and drain sago.Keep aside for an hour.
Mix the sago along with all the other ingredients
Shape into balls and flatten slightly.
Deep fry until golden brown in color.
Serve with tomato sauce.

Nadan Sravu Curry (Shark Curry)

2013-01-21T22:26:00.002-08:00

1.Shark/Sravu-1/2kg
2.Pearl Onion(sliced)-3/4cup
Coconut Pieces(thengakothu)-1/2cup
Green Chilly(Sliced)-4
Curry Leaves-3 springs
3.Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder-2tbsp(adjust according to taste)
Coriander powder-1tbsp
4.Kudampuli-3-4 small pieces
(soak in lukewarm water for 10 minutes)
5.Fenugreek powder/uluva podi-a pinch
6.Coconut oil-2tbsp+1tsp
7.Mustard seeds-1tsp

Make a paste using turmeric powder, chilly powder and coriander powder adding very little water.
Heat 2tbsp oil in a clay pot (manchatti) and splutter mustard seeds. Add onions, green chillies, curry leaves and coconut pieces.
When the onions turn brown,reduce heat and add chilly -coriander paste.When oil separates,add 1&1/2 cup water,kudam puli and salt.Allow it to a boil.Add fish pieces and fenugreek powder.
Add more water if required, so as to cover the fish pieces.
Cover and cook until gravy thickens.
Switch off the flame and add curry leaves and coconut oil.
Cover and keep aside for sometime.
Serve with rice.

Tutti frutti cake

2013-01-21T20:59:00.002-08:00

Stage-1:Preparation of caramel syrup

Sugar-1/3cup
Water-1/3cup

In a small pan heat 1/3 cup of sugar .Keep stirring until the color changes to dark brown.Turnoff heat and add 1/3cup water.Mix well and keep it aside.

Stage-2:Preparation of batter
1.All purpose flour-1&1/4cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Cardamom-2
Cinnamon-1small piece
Nutmeg-1/4tsp
Cloves-1
Blend flour with baking powder and spices.Strain through a sieve.Keep aside.
2.Powdered Sugar-3/4cup
Salt-1/8tsp
Butter-125gms
3.Egg-2
5.Vanilla essence-1tsp
6.Tutti Frutti-1cup

Preheat oven to 170 degree C.
In a mixing bowl beat butter,vanilla extract and sugar until light and fluffy.Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Add flour to the mixture alternately with caramel syrup .Stir until just blended.Gently fold in the tutti frutti with a spoon.
Fill mold 3/4 full.Bake until dark brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-60 minutes.

Happy New Year

2012-12-31T20:53:00.000-08:00

Thiruvathira Puzhukku

2012-12-26T21:50:00.001-08:00

http://www.myfavouritefoods.net/2012/01/thiruvathira-puzhukku-mixed-root.html

Merry Christmas

2012-12-24T11:19:00.002-08:00

Christmas Wreath Cookies

2012-12-22T10:58:00.003-08:00

Recipe Courtesy:-erivumpuliyumm.com ( http://www.erivumpuliyumm.com/2012/12/christmas-wreath-cookies.html )

1.All purpose flour-1cup
Cornflour-1/3cup
Baking Powder-1/2tsp
2.Butter-125gms
Vanilla essence-1tsp
Powdered sugar-3/4cup
White chocolate chips-1/4cup
3.Egg-1

For topping
Confectioner's sugar /powdered sugar -3/4 cup
Sugar-1/2cup
Coconut flakes -1 cup
Water 1/8 cup + 1/4cup
Green food coloring 3-4 drops
Red m&m candies -40 nos

Combine all-purpose flour,corn flour and baking powder.
In a mixing bowl beat butter,vanilla extract and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in egg and melted white chocolate. Beat well.
Add dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
Preheat oven to 175 degrees.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminium foil.
Place star nozzle in piping bag.Fill with cookie dough.Pipe the dough onto the baking tray

On a lightly floured surface or roll out dough to 1/4 inches thickness .Cut with a 3" round cookie cutter and place it on the baking tray.Using another 1" cutter ,cut out the inner center and remove it.
Bake for 10-14 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack completely

For glaze/topping

combine confectioner's sugar and 1/8 cup (2tbsp)water,mix well.
In a sauce pan heat 1/4 cup water,green food colour and sugar.It become a two-thread consistancy, add coconut flakes and mix well.Allow to dry.

Spread the cookies with glaze once cooled completely,sprinkle with colored coconut and finish off with red m&m candies. Wait for half an hour so that the topping and glaze sticks well.

Whole Chicken Biriyani/Pressure Cooker Biriyani

2012-12-22T05:16:00.000-08:00

1.Chicken -1
Lemon juice-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder-1tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp
Yoghurt-2tbsp
Salt.
2.Ghee-1tbsp
3.Cardamom-3
Cloves-2
Cinnamon-1
Bay leaf-1
Fennel seeds-1/2ts
4.Pearl onion(chopped) -1cup
Ginger(crushed)-1tsp
Garlic(crushed)-3
Green Chilly(sliced)-4
Mint leaves(crushed)-1tsp
Tomato(sliced)-1
5.Turmeric Powder-1/2tsp
Yoghurt-2tbsp
Coriander leaves(chopped)-a handful
Salt
6.Cashew nuts-15
7.Busmati Rice-3 cups

For garnishing

Finely sliced onions -1
Cashew nuts - a handful
Raisins - a handful
Coriander leaves(chopped)-1tbsp
Ghee-1/2cup

Marinate chicken with lemon juice,yoghurt,ginger garlic paste,turmeric powder,chilly powder,garam masala and salt.Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour or overnight.

Heat 1/2 cup ghee in a pan.Fry garnished portion of onions,cashewnuts and raisins.

Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large non-stick pan.Add chicken and shallow fry on medium flame until all the sides of the chicken turn brown.Keep it aside.

Heat 1tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker and fry cinnamon ,cardamom,cloves,bay leaf and fennel seeds.Add chopped onions,ginger,garlic and green chilly.It becomes translucent add crushed mint ,turmeric powder and tomato.Cook until tomatoes are tender.Now add fried chicken ,2tbsp yoghurt,1/2cup water and coriander leaves.Mix well.Cook for 2 whistles.

After pressure releases,adjust salt and add cashew paste and 3cups water(water+gravy=4&1/2cups).Allow it to a boil.Add drained rice and close the cooker .Pessure cook on medium flame for a whistle.Wait for 10 minutes.Open the lid and garnish with fried onions ,cashew nuts ,raisins and coriander leaves.

Serve hot with raita

Dahi Vada

2012-12-18T21:09:00.000-08:00

For Vada
Urad dal/Uzhunnu parippu-3/4cup
Green chilly-1
Ginger-1/2" piece
Salt
Oil-For frying

For Dahi
Yoghurt-2 cups
Roasted cumin seed powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Salt

For garnishing
Dates-tamarind Chutney

Coriander leaves-a handful

Chilly powder
Roasted cumin seed powder
Chat masala
Sev(optional)

Wash and soak urad dal in water for an hour.Drain all the water from the soaked urad dal.Grind it along with ginger,green chilly and salt to a thick paste.(add little water if required)

Heat oil in a pan .Make small lemon sized balls from the batter and deep fry until golden brown.

Soak fried vadas in warm water for 30 seconds.Take out and squeeze so as to remove the excess water from it.

Beat yoghurt with chilly powder,roasted cumin seed powder and salt.

Arrange vadas in a serving bowl. Pour the yoghurt mixture evenly so that all the vadas get covered completely.

Garnish with Dates tamarind chutney,chilly powder,roasted cumin seed powder ,chat masala coriander leaves and sev.

Dates-Tamarind Chutney

2012-12-18T20:53:00.001-08:00

Dates-1/2cup(chopped)
Tamarind paste-1/2cup
Jaggery-1/4cup
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Roasted cumin seed powder-1/2tsp
Water

Salt

Soak dates in 1 cup boiling water for 30 minutes.Blend all the ingredients together in a mixer until smooth.Add water if needed.
Boil till thick .Store in airtight containers and refrigerate.

Semiya Payasam(Vermicelli Kheer)

2012-12-16T21:09:00.000-08:00

Semiya(Vermicelli)-1/2 cup
Sago-1tbsp(optional)
Milk-600ml
Condensed milk/Sugar-1/2cup
Cardamom seeds-3(crushed)
Ghee-1tbsp
Cashew nuts-a handful
Raisins-a handful
Saffron-a pinch (optional)

Soak sago in 1/4 cup water for 10 minutes.

Heat ghee in a pan.Fry cashewnuts and raisins.Keep it aside.

In the same ghee add vermicelli and fry on medium flame until golden brown

Now add milk ,sago and cardamom.Once the milk comes to a boil,lower the flame.Cook until the vermicelli gets soft and the milk thickens slightly.Add sugar /condensed milk.Cook few more minutes and switch off flame.

Garnish with cashewnuts,raisins and saffron strands.

Serve hot or chilled.

Chettinadu Chicken Roast

2012-12-14T06:33:00.000-08:00

1.Chicken-750gms
   Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
   Salt

2.Shredded coconut-1/4cup
   Dry red Chilly-6-8
   Coriander seeds-1tbsp
   Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
   Cumin seeds-1tsp
   Pepper corns-1 tsp
   Cardamom-2
   Cloves-2
   Bay leaf-1
   Cinnamon-1 small piece

3.Cashewnuts-6
4.Pearl onion(chopped)-1cup
   Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp
   Tomato(chopped)-2 medium
   Green chilly-2
5.Coriander leaves-a handful
   Curry leaves-2 springs

Cut chicken into medium sized pieces.Marinate chicken with turmeric powder and salt for an hour.

Dry roast second set of ingredients until the coconut turns a red brownish color.Add cashew nuts and grind it into a fine paste without adding water.

Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan and fry onions until translucent.Add ginger-garlic paste and fry until the raw smell goes.
Add curry leaves,tomatos,ground paste and chicken.Mix well.
Pressure cook for 1 whistle (no need to add water).Wait for the pressure to get released.
Open the cooker and boil until gravy thickens.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Apple Upside Down Cake

2012-12-08T20:34:00.001-08:00

For topping
Apples-2-3
Butter-3tbsp
Light Brown sugar-1/2cup
Cinnamon powder-1/4tsp

For the batter
Maida-1&;1/2cup
Baking powder-1tsp
Baking soda-1/2tsp
Sugar-1cup
Butter-125gms
Egg-2
Milk-1/2cup
Vanilla essence-1tsp

Preheat oven to 170degrees.

Heat butter and brown sugar till it caramelize.Add cinnamon powder and pour in to a greased pan. Arrange apple slices over brown sugar mixture in the bottom of the pan.

Combine dry ingredients together.

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs one bye one and beat well.Add dry ingredients to the mixture alternately with milk.Stir until just blended.

Pour the mixture on the top of apple slices.

Bake for 40 -45inutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Invert the cake on to a serving plate.

Nadan Ullivada (Thattukada Style) /Onion Fritters

2012-12-04T09:48:00.000-08:00

Onion(sliced)-2large
Gramm flour/Kadalamavu-1/2cup
Rice flour-1/4cup
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Ginger(chopped)-1tbsp
Green chilly(chopped)-2
Curry leaves-2springs
Oil

Mix all ingredients together in bowl,except oil.

Heat oil in a kadayi.

Make small patties and deep fry until brown.

Chicken Kofta Kabab

2012-12-03T06:50:00.000-08:00

1.Chicken breast-1
2.Ginger-1inch piece
   Garlic-3
   Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
   Chilly powder-1tsp
   Chat masala-1/2tsp
   Cumin powder-1/2tsp
   Garam masala powder-1/4tsp
   Salt
3.Onion(minced)-2tbsp
   Coriander leaves(chopped)-2tbsp
   Mint leaves(chopped)-1tbsp
   Olive oil-1tbsp
   Mozzarella cheese(grated)-2tbsp

Grind chicken with ingredients 2 in a food processor.
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken,onion ,coriander leaves ,mint leaves,cheese and olive oil.
Shape into flat round shapes.Cover and refrigerate for 15minutes.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and shallow fry until both sides are brown and done.(9-10minutes each side)

Nadan Mutton Roast

2012-12-01T03:21:00.001-08:00

1)Mutton-1/2kg
2)Onion(sliced)-2
   Tomato-2 medium
   Ginger(chopped)-1 piece
   Garlic(chopped)-4 cloves
   Green chilly-4
   Curry leaves-3 springs
   Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
   Chilly powder (dry roasted)- 1&1/2tsp
   Coriander powder (dry roasted)-1tbsp
   Cardamom-2 Cinnamon-1 piece,Cloves-3
   Fennel seeds-1/2tsp
   Salt
   Coconut milk-1/3 cup(optional)
3)Coconut oil-2-3tbsp
   Mustard seeds-1tsp
   Onion(sliced)-1
   Pepperpowder-1/2-1tsp
   Garam masala-1/2tsp
   Curry leaves
   Coconut pieces(thengakothu)-1/2cup

Add the second set of ingredients to mutton and mix well.Keep it aside for an hour.

Pressure cook for one whistle,reduce flame to low and cook for 20 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.

Add onion and coconut pieces.Saute till brown.Add cooked mutton,curry leaves, pepper powder and garam masala powder.Adjust salt.

Cook on low flame until mutton is roasted well.

Creme Caramel

2012-11-24T23:27:00.000-08:00

Milk-250ml
Cream-1/2cup
Eggs -2
Sugar-4tbsp
Vanilla essence-1/2tsp
Sugar-1/3cup
Water-1/4cup

Pre heat oven to 150 degree C

Boilsugar and water in a sauce pan over medium heat.Stir until the sugar has transformed into dark brown color.Quickly pour caramel into the baking dish.

Put milk and creme in a sauce pan over medium heat.Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved.Remove from heat

Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl.Gradually add hot milk and beat until just combined

Pour the creme mixture into the bowls.
Place these bowls in an oven safed pan which has enough boiling water to come half way up the side of the bowls.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Vanpayar Curry / Red gram Curry

2012-11-21T21:37:00.000-08:00

1.Redgram (Vanpayar)-1cup
2.Onion (sliced) -1
   Pearl onion-1/2cup
   Tomato (sliced) -1
   Ginger (chopped)-1tsp
   Garlic (chopped) -1tsp
   Green chilly-2
   Coconut flakes (thenga kothu) -1/4cup
4.Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
   Chilly powder-1tsp
   Coriander powder -2tsp
   Garam masala -½tsp
5.Coconut oil -2tbsp
   Dry red chilly -2
   Mustard seed -1tsp
   Curry leaves -a few
   Pearl onion(chopped)-3

Soak redgram in water for 5-6 hours.
Pressure cook it adding enough water,turmeric powder onion ,pearl onion,tomato ,ginger ,garlic,green chilly,coconut flakes and salt.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When they splutter,add red chilly,onion and curry leaves.
Fry till brown and add turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder and garammasala .
Add cooked chickpeas along with water .Mix well and adjust salt and water.
Cook until thegravy thickens.
Serve with puttu, chapathi, upma,etc.

Easy Palappam

2012-11-20T08:14:00.001-08:00

Raw rice/Basmati rice-2 cups
Cooked rice-3/4 cup
Thick coconut Milk-3/4 cup/Coconut milk powder-3tbsp
Water
Yeast-1/2 tsp
Luke warm water-1/4cup
Sugar-2-3 tbsp
Salt

Soak rice in water for 2-3 hours.

Soak yeast in luke warm water for 10-15 minutes.

Grind all the ingredients together to a fine paste.Add water if needed.

Allow the batter to ferment for 6-8 hours.

Heat a non sick appachatti.Pour a laddleful of batter and swirl the pan around,spreading the batter to the sides of the pan.

Cover with the lid and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Slowly remove the appam from the pan.
Serve with stew,kadala curry,chicken curry,etc

Nadan Mushroom Curry

2012-11-17T22:47:00.001-08:00

Mushrooms-200 gms
Onion(sliced)-2medium
Ginger(chopped)-1tsp
Garlic(chopped)-1tsp
Green chilly(sliced)-2
Tomato(sliced)-1
Turmeric Powder-1/4tsp
Chilly Powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Pepper Powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp
Thin coconut milk-1/2 cup
Thick coconut milk-1/2 cup
Coconut oil-1 tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves

Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add onion,ginger, garlic,green chilly and curry leaves.Fry onions till translucent
Add masala powders and fry for a minute.
Add chopped tomatos ,mushrooms ,thin coconut milk and salt.Cover and cook on medium flame for 6-8 minutes.
Add thick coconut milk and allow it to a boil.Remove from heat.
Serve with appam,chapathi,rice and paratha.

Soft Ghee Mysore Pak

2012-11-13T22:44:00.000-08:00

Besan flour/Gram flour/Kadalamaavu-1&1/2cup
Ghee-2cups
Sugar-2 cups
Water-1/2 cup

Sift the flour.Add 1 cup ghee to the besanflour and mix well without any lumps.Set aside

Heat sugar and water in a thick bottomed pan and boil till it forms a single thread consistency..

Now slowly add the ghee-besan mix to the pan and cook over medium heat while stirring it continuously.

Add the remaining ghee to the mixture little by little and continue stirring.

When it starts leaving the sides of the pan but is still in liquid state (10-12 minutes) spread into a greased tray.Cut into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.

Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Happy Diwali

2012-11-12T21:43:00.001-08:00