Kaju Curry

Kaju Curry

(Cashew Nut curry)

Kaju curry is a popular Indian dish, which is a must dish in every Indian restaurant's menu. It is prepared during special & festive occasions.

Curries are all about flavors & aroma. Kaju curry is a rich, flavourful curry made of cashew nuts, Indian spices & the rich, silky, creamy & smooth gravy made this dish really delicious, tasty.

Kaju curry can be prepared with a lot of variations.You can add paneer, capsicum, green peas, 

potatoes etc.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cashew nuts (kaju)

1 large onion chopped

1 cup tomato puree

2 tbsp cashew nut paste

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 cup plain yogurt 

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

1 1/2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add onion & saute till it becomes 
    light pink.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste & stir.

3. Now add cashew nut paste, tomato puree, stir well.

4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, stir constantly
    on low heat until oil falls apart.

5. When it reached at a curry like consistency, add cashew nuts, salt & cook it for 2-3 mins.

6. Add yogurt, mix well & turn off the heat.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve hot.

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Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake

( Eggless)

Cake is often the dessert of choice for meals at ceremonial occasions, particularly weddings, 

anniversaries & birthdays. There are countless cake recipes some are bread-like, some rich & elaborate & many are centuries old.Chocolate cake is very popular among them.

Cake making is no longer a complicated procedure, baking equipment & directions have been 

simplified so that even the most amateur cook may bake a cake.

This chocolate cake recipe is for an easy, foolproof chocolate cake that is seriously delicious.

Ingredients:

For cake:

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (maida)

3 tbsp cocoa powder 

1 tsp baking powder 

3/4 tsp baking soda 

1 cup sweetened condensed milk 

3/4 cup unsalted butter melted & cooled

2 tsp pure vanilla essence

3/4 cup water 

For icing the cake:

175 g unsweetened chocolate melted & cooled

125g butter softened

125g icing sugar

50g cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

Method:

For cake:

1. Preheat oven at 350 degree F or 180 degree C.

2. Take a 9 inch round cake pan. Spray it with cooking spray or lightly butter the pan.

3. Sift all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder & baking soda in a bowl.

4. add water, melted butter, vanilla essence, condensed milk. Mix well using whisk. 

5. Pour batter into a prepared cake pan. 

6. Bake into preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or till toothpick inserted in center of cake
    will come out clean.

7. Remove it from the oven & let it cool on wire rack for 5 minutes.

8. Then using a knife loose sides of pan, invert it into cooling rack from pan & let it cool
    completely.

For icing the cake:

1. Begin by beating together , butter, icing sugar, vanilla essence,beat until very
     smooth. Add more icing sugar until you obtain the consistency you want.

2.Divide this icing mixture into 2 portion in one portion add melted chocolate & another
   portion will remain white.

2. Cut cake into 3 layers horizontally.

3. Keep one layer of cake on serving plate. Spread 2-3 tbsp of  white whipped cream
    on top of cake.

4. Now place 2nd layer of cake on it, again spread 2-3 tbsp of same whipped cream on
    top of it.Repeat the same for 3rd layer

5.Cover the cake completely with white whipped cream on all sides & the top.

6. Level the top & sides with a broad spatula dipped in chilled water.

7. Now decorate the top & sides of cake as per your choice.

8. Keep chilled in the fridge till use. 

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Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag

Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag

(Maize Chapati & Mustard Leaves Sabzi)

Makki ki roti & Sarson ka saag is one of the most famous Punjabi dish, needs no introduction. It is prepared with mustard leaves, accompanied with makki ki roti. The luscious green sarson ka saag tastes fabulous with makki ki roti & butter.

A north Indian delicacy which is completely absorbed in Punjabi tradition. Prepared mainly in winter season in Punjab. The cuisine is a must try, a perfect meal for people who love healthy traditional food.

This rich & irresistible dish is easy to prepare. Main ingredients are mustard leaves (sarson ki bhaji) & maize flour (makki ka atta). Mustard leaves are a little bitter in taste, but when cooked with milder tasting spinach, ghee/butter & spices the taste is heavenly.

Ingredients:

For sarson ka saag:

2 bunches of mustard leaves (sarson leaves)

1 bunch of spinach (palak)

1 inch of ginger grated

4-5 cloves of garlic crushed

2 medium sized onion finely chopped

4-5 green chilies

1 pinch of asafoetida 

1/2 tsp cumin seeds 

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp red chili powder

2 tbsp maize flour (makki ka atta)

2 tbsp ghee 

Salt to taste

For makki ki roti:

2 cups of maize flour (makki ki atta)

1 tsp of ajwain (optional)

Hot water as required

Salt to taste

Method:

For sarson ka saag:

1. Wash mustard & spinach leaves, remove leaves from stems. 

2. Pressure cook mustard & spincah leaves up to 5-6 whistle with a little salt. 

3. Mash it with a potato masher or use hand blender. But make sure not to puree
    the mixture. The roughness of leaves & stalks should be there.

4. Add maize flour to mustard, spinach mixture & mix well.

5. Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, wait till it crackles, now add asafoetida (hing). 

6. Thereafter add ginger, garlic, stir for few seconds.

7. Add chopped onions & cook till they become a little translucent, add green 
    chili & stir for some time. 

8. Now add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala & stir. 

9. Mix mustard & spinach mixture to this, salt & cook for 8-10 mins on low flame.
    add water if required.

10. Garnish with a dollop of butter, sarson ka saag is ready.

For makki ki roti:

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.

2. Make a soft dough with hot water, knead for a few minutes.

3. Divide dough into equal-sized balls. Lightly flour a rolling surface & roll each
    ball into a circle approx 5" in diameter (1/4" thick)

4. Now heat tava/griddle & place roti very carefully on it.

5. Flip & cook from other side till you see red-brown marks & get that distinct aroma.

6. Serve hot makki ki roti glazed with butter on top & piping hot sarson ka saag. 

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Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad

Fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruit, sometimes served in a liquid, either in their own juices or a syrup. . In different forms fruit salad can be served as an appetizer, a side-salad, or a dessert. 

Fruit salad is a delicious dish that can be made in less than ten minutes. a great side dish at a daytime picnic or party, or the perfect snack during any time of day, morning or evening.

This dish is very refreshing, low in calories. it's really easy to make - just get fruits together, slice them, add the dressing of sugar syrup & lime juice. Healthy & beautiful fruit salad is ready to serve.

Ingredients:

For salad:

8-10 fresh strawberries
1 fresh banana

1 orange
2 ripe kiwis

For dressing:

1 large lemon
1/2 cup sugar
Water as required

Method:

1. Wash ,peal & cut all fruits.

2. In a separate bowl, add sugar, lemon juice, water & mix well.

3. In a plate arrange all fruits & pour this dressing mixture over fruits.

4. Cover & chill fruit salad  before serving.

5. Fruit salad is ready to serve.

6.You can add other fruits according to your choice to salad.

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