Easy Gulab Jamun Recipe | Simple and Easy Gulab Jamun

I can never eat gulab jamun if its not made by my mama,not from a shop,not from any one's house and honestly not even my own.I have no reason for this.It sure is very strange.

Now you are wondering why i posted Gulab Jamuns in my post,so here's what happened.
My hubby never asks me to make anything special and today when he did for the first time, he asked me for Gulab Jamuns.I was not sure but then thinking of him i did.I had to.

Shockingly it turned out great,all thanks to this recipe.It is really easy and plz note,this is not my mamas recipe...I shall post her amazing recipe soon!
MY TRIAL RECIPE ! And what a success.


looks ok???

 So for making Soft Gulab Jamuns you need

This recipe makes 10 balls

milk pwd 1/2 cup
rawa(semolina) 1 tsp
flour 2/3 tsp
baking soda 1 tsp
milk to bind

mix everything
and also make the sugar syrup

for sugar syrup
2 cups water ,
1 1/2 cup sugar,cardamon 2/3 crushed
and rose water
boil for 10/15 min

the dough must be mixed with gentle strokes and must not be sticky
then make rounds,cover with a napkin so they dont dry out

fry on a low heat so the inside is cooked well

be patient,keep moving them so they brown evenly



this is the colour we want..now remove from flame and cool for 5 min(IMP)
then add them to the syrup and allow to soak for 2 hrs



Easy Homemade Khoya/Mawa Recipe | Steps to make khoya at home

Diwali is around the corner and its time to make sweets, as you all know most of our Indian sweets need Khoya to add to the richness,and i feel its best to make it at home.

Trust me it tastes better too..In just 10 min your homemade khoya is ready.
Please try it.You will be glad.
 

To make homemade khoya in easy steps keep reading.

There are 3 types of Khoya
1.Grainy Khoya
2.Smooth Khoya
3.Wet Khoya

I will show you 3 ways you can make khoya/mawa very easily in your own kitchen.
It is really simple and you will never bother getting Khoya from the store again.

Check out my recipe below !
 
1. For Grainy Khoya / Mawa Recipe ( No Cook Khoya)

Mix 1 cup full cream milk powder and 1/2 cup warm milk with a spoon of butter till it forms a paste,not too runny,then strain through a fine sieve.Make sure you add the milk little at a time.
This is the easiest way to get Grainy or Crumbly Khoya / Mawa

Grainy Khoya / Mawa is used for Gujia / Paratha / Gravy Dishes /Rich Koftas / Cakes and Sweets

2. Microwave Khoya / Mawa - Wet Khoya (easy microwave khoya recipe)
Mix 1 cup milk powder and 1/2 cup thick cream in a microwave safe bowl.Mix it till well combined.
It must look like cake batter.
Microwave the mix for 1 min,remove and mix again.Once again microwave for 2 min.It is ready now !
Once it is cool it will get thick and ready to use.
Microwave Khoya / Mawa is an easy way to make a milk dessert called Barfi in no time.

3. For Smooth Creamy Khoya (Homemade Khoya made in a pan)
step by step recipe below


this is how the smooth khoya looks like




all you need is
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup milk powder



add the cream in a pan then mix in the milk pwd

stir till everything is combined and no lumps are formed
it gets thick in a few min



cook7/10 min..and remove from flame
it gets thick once cooled....

Homemade Curry Leaf Powder | Healthy Curry Leaf Powder

Most of you know the wonderful benefits of curry leaf,for those who dont, please do google it...in short its great for your system !
These powders are really tasty and can be strored for a month in the fridge...They can be eaten with idlis,dosas,rice and can also be added in gravys and dry side dishes !

There are 2 ways to make Curry Leaf Powder...one with spices and 1 with just cumin....
lets start with version 1


goes best with steamed rice and ghee



for 2 cups curry leaf
1 red dried chili
pepper corns 1/2tsp
1 tsp chana daal
3/4 garlic pods
1/2 tsp tamrind paste



tempering spices
cumin 1tsp
hing 1/2 tsp
less than a tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds



in a bit of oil saute all the spices and the garlic

after the spices are sauted for 5/7 min,remove it and in the same pan toast the curry leaf till crispy

after the curry leaf gets a crispy texture set aside with the spices to cool
add a pinch of salt too

after its cool,grind to a fine or coarse powder and store in a glass jar
keep refrigerated ..

                                       now lets see how to make version2

the second way to make this powder is to saute curry leaf and cumn powder and dry roast it 

   



then grind and store in a glass jar....best to keep it in the refrigerator



Best Masala Fried Fish | Spicy Fried Fish | Indian Fish Fried with Spices

This is a very different marinade to your fish fry,if you want a complete change of taste from your regular masala try this recipe...your gonna love it !



serve hot




i took a tiny piece to taste...it was perfect

 Marinade ~
in a bowl mix ~

2 tsp red chili
turmeric 1 tsp
garam masala 1 tsp
cumin pwd 1 tsp
kasuri methi 1 tsp
1/2 tsp brown sugar
ginger/garlic 2 tsp
lime juice 1 tsp
salt to taste
pepper a pinch
mix all this adding a few drops of oil and rub the marinade to any fish fillet of your choice....keep for 20 min
and fry till brown...
    you may add coriander leaves for garnish.
This Masala Fried Fish can be served along with lentils and rice and can also be served as an appetiser.

Dassera Breakfast Thali | Dassera Recipes | Diwali Dishes

Happy Dassera everyone,to make my Dassera a bit more special i made a simple breakfast for Dassera today,i always believe in starting the day with great breakfast,and on festivals a simple and tasty platter is always welcome.

You may add more dishes,but i felt 3 is enough for breakfast.




So these are the dishes i made ~

Panch Phoran Alu

Methi puri

Suji Halwa

Almond Saffron Milk.

Not that this Indian Breakfast Thali Meal has to be eaten only on Dassera,you can make this for any festival and enjoy this tasty meal anytime.

Make sure to Chill the Saffron Milk a few hours before serving and the Suji Halwa has to be eaten hot.

Do try this Wonderful and Special Dassera Meal,you will love it.

Special Suji/Sooji Hawla for Festivals 
Worlds Best Sooji Halwa Recipe


How to make Panch Phoran Alu / Aloo?

All you do is add ghee in a pan,then splutter panch phoran,hing and salt and add boiled potatoes cook till half mashed and add 1 pinch sugar....cook 5 min more and your done.

No masala goes in this dish !!!!

Almond Saffron Milk Recipe

 For 2 glasses milk-crush 6 almonds 3 cardamom pods and 6 tsp sugar and add this to the milk also add in saffron strands....stir well and chill for 1 hr ...

Tasty Methi Puri / Poori Recipe

In a bowl add methi leaves (chopped),1/2 cup white flour,1/2 cup besan ,1/2 cup wheat flour ,1 tsp hing,pinch turmeric and 1/2 tsp red chili and salt to taste.

Bind all this making a stiff dough...stand time 20 min...then roll out puris.

All this takes less than an hour to make,many of you might wonder that the potato sabzi has no seasonings except the paanch phoran,but you have to try it.It is a lovely change from the usual sabzis we make.

Have a Great Dassera !!

Coffee Cheese Cake ' no baking

This recipe is a frozen cheese cake recipe,if you like the texture soft  dont freeze it ,allow to set in the refrigerator. Instead of coffee any berry ,cherry ,chocolate or lemon can be added to your taste,it tastes great with just plain vanilla too...This recipe is really quick and the results are amazing...Must try for sure

whipping cream
any brand cream cheese

for biscuit base ,mix together~
mild salted cracker biscuit(crushed fine)
butter 4 tsp
sugar 4 tsp...

vanilla essence 1/2 tsp
lemon essence 1/2 tsp

whisk cream cheese, essence sugar and whipping cream together till stiff..then add 1 pinch coffee



the biscuit base mix must be pressed into a dish and then let to set in the freezer for 30 min



then top with the cream cheese mix,sprinkle coffee on top

allow to set in the freezer or refrigerator overnight...
cut and serve !!!! damn easy right !

Garlic Chicken Balls | Flavourful Chicken Balls | Chicken Garlic Balls Appetizer

These Tiny Chicken Balls make a great party snack,and it looks super cute too..they can also be served with a dip or just on its own....You may freeze them for later too...sounds good yeh?
                                                                 Chicken Garlic Balls Appetizer




awww

  i have used about 1 cup chicken mince,before mixing the seasoning i gave 2/3 crushes to the mince in a chopper...this  helps bind the meat together..
                                         

special spice mix to be crushed coarse
garlic 4-6
10 pepper corns
cumin 1 tsp

saute oniongreen chili in oil and add the special spice mix
add corriander leaves too

to the chicken mince add the onion and spice mix with 2 tsp corn flour
mix it well and add salt to taste

make tiny balls and set aside for 20 min

now in a pan add some oil and shallow fry these balls,when they are a bit brown cover with a lid for 5/7 min

add mint for a wonderful aroma and flavour

                                  top with a tooth pick for a party !!!!

Dal Masala Vada (Kerala Style) | Dal Vada from Kerala | Railway Vada Recipe

Masala Vadas from Kerala is what Bata Vada is for Mumbai,a snack you find in any street corner..
These Dal Masala Vadas are also made on South Indian Festivals,so i made these on Onam for tea..

It also happens to be my grandfathers fav snack, when i made these i thought of him.
They are also called Perippu Vada in Kerala,Perippu is Dal in Malayalam.

Check out the recipe for these tasty Tuvar Dal Vadas !
 

looks cute right?

 


serve with milky tea



for 1 cup toor daal
1 onion
green chili to taste
ginger grated
curry leaves 10
give all these a crush in the chopper,the paste must be coarse

soak the toor daal for 2 hrs

make sure to drain all the water (very important)

after you drain the water from the daal,crush in the chopper
do not make a fine paste

now mix in the masala paste with the daal
also add salt to taste

make big or small pattys and fry



now your done !
Eat away !