Alpana Singh – Alpana's Cuisine

31 Aug

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 [...]

17 Apr

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 [...]

By Alpana Singh State speciality, Traditional Wadi Urad 0 Comments

17 Apr

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 [...]

By Alpana Singh Desserts, State speciality Dahi Curd, Doi 0 Comments

07 Feb

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, [...]

By Alpana Singh Desserts, Diebetics Rabdi, Shakarkand 0 Comments

16 Jan

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 [...]

By Alpana Singh Breads, Uncategorized Bread 0 Comments