Author - Alpana Singh

MODAK

Modak is Bhagwan Ganesha’s favourite sweet and made in many Hindu homes during the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.  According to Hindu belief, it is considered one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesha and is therefore used in prayers. The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut  and jaggery, while the outer soft shell is made from Rice flour or Wheat flour. The steamed version (called ukdiche modak) is often served hot with Ghee. Ingredients- For Dough ½ Cup Rice flour 1 [...]

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MASALA URAD KI WADI

Masala Urad ki wadi is prepared form Urad dal is very tasty, and  can  beat the taste of  market .Few spices used along Urad dal to make this masala Urad dal wadi very tasty. INGREDIENTS: ½ Kg Urad Dal 1” Hing or 1 tbsp Hing powder Dry Masala 2 Tbsp Cummins Seeds 1 Tbsp Cloves 1 Tbsp Sahi Jeera 1 Tbsp Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Khas- Khas 8-10 Black cardamom 8-10 green cardamom 2 Phool Javitri (Mace) 1 Tbsp Dagar na phool / Pathar ka phool 1 Pcs Nutmeg Green Masala Mixture 250 Gms Ginger 500 gms green chilly or Mix with Red [...]

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Mishti Doi

Mishti doi is a classic Bengali sweet made with milk, curd culture and jaggery or sugar. The jaggery used traditionally to make Mishti doi   INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Good quality Curd 750ml full cream milk 1 Cup Sugar  METHOD:  First remove excess water from Curd  and place aside. On Slow heat first we place thick base non sticky pan and then  add almost 3/4 cup sugar in that pan  with slow heat.  When sugar start meting then we start stirring and wait  till light brown. We have to careful [...]

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SHAKARKAND KI RABDI

One thing health freaks and people suffering from diabetes or cholesterol issues miss out on, it’s Indian sweets. When you dig out recipes from rural India, where sweets were prepared without actually adding sugar but from sugarcane to sweet potato to make desserts. Sweet potato or shakarkand rabdi is just one of those many recipes. Shakarkand has low glycemic index which is a good to regulate your blood sugar levels.   INGREDIENTS: 100 gms sweet potatoes fine grated 750ml full cream milk 2-3 cardamom pods, [...]

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CROISSANTS

A croissant is a buttery, flaky, pastry of Austrian origin, but mostly associated with France. Croissants are named for their historical crescent shape . INGREDIENTS 1  & 3/4 Cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup Salt less Butter 2/3 cup Warm milk 1 & 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 4 tablespoon white sugar 1 & 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive or vegetable  oil 1 egg Crush chocolates or Small pcs of Chocolates METHOD Step1- Making pastry sheet Step 2- Proofing and wrapping Step3- Baking Making pastry  sheet First we mix  active dry yeast , 4tbsp [...]

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PALAK CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Palak cheese stuffed Mushrooms are very delious snacks .  Palak and Mushrooms both have great nutritional contents . Mushrooms contain protein, vitamins , minerals, and antioxidants . These can have various health benefits. Moreover, fresh spinach is a rich source of magnesium, iron, Vitamin, folic acid  and calcium. INGREDIENTS Mushrooms  -20 Pc of same size […]

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AHUNA HANDI MUTTON- CHAMPARAN STYLE

Ahuna Mutton is very authentic Bihari dish.This dish is prepared in sealed earthern pot,which makes its taste  different.This Mutton dish is slow cooked on charcoal for hours .But I have tried it on layer of sand on iron tawa on gas stove. Believe me the dish came out very well with alluring flavour. Ingredients- 750 […]

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KACHA GOLA

Kacha Gola is a very famous sweet from west bengal and made from fresh chenna.The sweetness is mild and the main aroma is infused by cardamom and saffron. INGREDIENTS – Full cream milk  – 1 .5 Liter( Fresh chena made from Fresh milk) -250 gms Sugar powder – 1/2 cup Green cardamom powder-1 teaspoon Saffron […]

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MUTTON RARA

Mutton Rara is a  wonderful  mutton recipe as it combines the mutton pieces along with the mutton keema with exceptional tastes of their own . This  awadhi dish is  blend of   roasted and  raw spices. Ingredients: 500 gms Mutton pieces 200 gms Mutton Keema (Mutton Mince) 5 medium  onions chopped 3 large size tomato( chopped) […]

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