Friday, 28 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : PINEAPPLE JAM


HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : PINEAPPLE JAM


*


1 K.G. PINEAPPLE CHOPPED

1 K.G. SUGAR

10 GRAMS. CITRIC ACID

2 TBSP.WATER

PUT CHOPPED PINEAPPLE INTO MIXER CONTAINER, COVER AND PROCESS AT BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH .
ADD SUGAR AND PROCESS.AND MIX WELL.
DILUTE CITRIC ACID IN WATER.
ADD INTO PINEAPPLE MIXER.
COVER AND PROCESS TILL SMOOTH.
POUR IN PAN AND COOKING  TILL THICK. JUST LIKE JAM CONSISTENCY.
STORE IN  AN AIRTIGHT BOTTLE
REFRIGERATE AND USE AS REQUIRED.

Thursday, 27 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI LAUKI -DUDHI (BOTTLE GOURD) SOUP

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI  LAUKI -DUDHI (BOTTLE GOURD) SOUP




2 CUPS LAUKI - DUDHI  JUICE

1 TBSP.GROUND NUT'S POWDER

1/4 TSP. PEPPER POWDER

1/2 POTATO BOILED AND SMASH

1 GREEN CHILLY - CHOPPED OR PASTE

1 TOMATO - CHOPPED

1/2 TBSP. AARA ATTA OR SHINGODA ATTA

1/2 CUP WATER

SALT AS PER TEST

*
FOR TADKA :

1/2 TBSP GHEE

7-8 CURRY LEAVES

3-4 CLOVES - (LAVING)

3-4 PIECE CINNAMON

1 TSP. CUMIN SEEDS

7-8 PEPPER

*
HEAT THE GHEE IN THE PAN AND ADD CUMIN SEEDS, CLOVES CINNAMON, PEPPER AND CURRY LEAVES.
WHEN THEY CRACKLE ADD THE LAUKI JUICE.
ADD GROUND NUT'S POWDER, SMASH POTATO AND CHOPPED TOMATO.
MIX WELL.
THEN ADD CHILLY PASTE, PEPPER, AARA ATTA (SHINGODA ATTA-MIX WELL IN WATER)
AND SALT.
STIR AND MIX WELL.BOIL FOR 5 MINUTES.
SERVE HOT WITH FARALI SUKIBHAJI AND RAJAGARA PUREE.






HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI -POTATO RAJAGRA PUREE


HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI -POTATO RAJAGRA PUREE 

1 POTATO  BOILED AND SMASH

1 CUP RAJAGRA ATTA

1/2 TBSP.GHEE

1/2 TSP.CHILLY PASTE

2 TBSP.GROUND NUT'S POWDER

1 TBSP CORIANDER LEAVES

PINCH PEPPER POWDER

PINCH SUGAR

PINCH CUMIN SEEDS

SALT AS PER TEST

*
IN A BOWL,COMBINE THE RAJAGRA ATTA, GHEE, POTATO, CHILLY PASTE,GROUND NUT'S POWDER AND CORIANDER LEAVES.
MIX WELL.
THEN ADD PEPPER POWDER, SUGAR, CUMIN SEEDS, AND SALT.
MIX WELL AND KNEAD INTO A DOUGH WITHOUT USING WATER.
REST FOR 15 MINUTES.
THEN DIVIDE DOUGH IN TO 18 EQUAL PORTION.
MAKE SMALL THICK PUREES PRESSING WITH FINGER AND THUMB.
FRY IN OIL TILL GOLDEN BROWN.
SERVE HOT WITH GREEN FARALI CHUTNEY AND FARALI  MASALA CURD.



Wednesday, 26 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : KOLHAPURI GRAVY

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : KOLHAPURI GRAVY



 2 TBSP OIL

1 CUP ONIONS- FINELY CHOPPED

1/2 CUP TOMATOES FINELY CHOPPED

SALT TO TEST




*
USE IN PASTE :

1/4 CUP GRATED DRY COCONUT

4 TO 5 WHOLE DRY KASMIRI RED CHILLIES - PIECES

5 CLOVES GARLIC

1 SMALL PIECE GINGER

1 TBSP. POPPY SEEDS - KHUS - KHUS

1 TBSP. SESAME SEEDS

*COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS AND BLEND IN A MIXER TO A SMOOTH PASTE,ADDING LITTLE WATER.

*
HEAT THE OIL IN A DEEP PAN.
ADD THE ONIONS AND SAUTE TILL THE ONIONS TURNS TRANSLUCENT.
ADD THE PASTE AND MIX WELL.
SAUTE FOR 5 MINUTES ON A MEDIUM FLAME.
THEN ADD TOMATOES  AND SALT . MIX WELL AND COOK ON A MEDIUM FLAME FOR ANOTHER 4 MINUTES - TILL THE OIL SEPARATES, WHILE STIRRING CONTINUOUSLY.
USE AS REQUIRED.
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI UTTAPA


HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI UTTAPA




2 CUPS SAMO - SOAKED

1/2 CUP FARALI ATTA

1/2 CUP RAJAGARA ATTA

1.1/2 CUP CURD

1 TBSP. GINGER CHILLY - PASTE

1/4 CUP CUCUMBER - GRATED

1/2 CUP TOMATO - CHOPPED

1 TBSP CORIANDER - CHOPPED

1 TSP. COCONUTS - GRATED

SALT AS PER TEST

1/2 TSP.  FRUIT SALT

* FOR TADKA

2 TBSP OIL

2-3 NOS. GREEN CHILLYS CHOPPED

10-12 CURRY LEAVES

1/2 TBSP CUMIN SEEDS

*
MAKING BATTER :

MIX WELL SAMO,FARALI ATTA AND RAJAGARA ATTA IN BIG BOWL.
ADD CURD,GINGER CHILLY PASTE, SALT AND MAKE SOFT BATTER.
WHISK TILL IT IS A SMOOTH BATTER.
GIVE REST FOR 15 MINUTES.
THEN ADD CUCUMBER, CHOPPED CORIANDER AND GRATED COCONUT IN IT.
MIX WELL.

HEAT THE OIL IN A NON STICK PAN.
ADD THE CUMIN SEEDS. WHEN THEY CRACKLE, ADD THE CHOPPED CHILLY AND CURRY LEAVES.
SAUTE IT .THEN REMOVE FROM FLAME.
ADD TADKA IN ATTA BATTER AND MIX WELL.
ADD THE FRUIT SALT, MIX WELL.

*
UTTAPA :
HEAT THE NONSTICK PAN AND GREASE IT LIGHTLY WITH OIL.
SPREAD A LAYER OF THE BATTER TO FORM A UTTAPA.
COOK ON BOTH SIDES TILL GOLDEN BROWN, USING A LITTLE OIL.
REPEAT WITH THE REMAINING BATTER TO MAKE MORE UTTAPA.
SERVE HOT WITH CORIANDER-MINT CHUTNEY.















Monday, 24 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : BISI BELE BATH without oil

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : BISI BELE RICE ( without oil )

*

6 CUPS WATER

1.1/2 SPOONS THICK TAMARIND PASTE

1/2 SPOON URUD DAL

1/2 SPOON SPLIT PEAS DAL

1.1/2 SPOON CORIANDER SEEDS

PINCH - FENUGREEK

2-3 SMALL PIECE OF CINNAMON STICKS

5-6 CLOVES

2-4 SPOONS GRATED COCONUT

7-8 DRY  CHILLIES

2 MEDIUM SIZED ONIONS - CHOPPED

1 BIG TOMATO-CHOPPED

1.1/4 SPOONS

MIX VEGETABLES (LIKE PEAS,CARROT, BEANS, BRINJAL, POTATO ETC. )

*
FIRST FRY THE ONIONS AND KEEP IT SEPARATELY.
THEN FRY THE SPICES AND MAKE THICK PAST OF MASALA OUT FIT.
NOW MAKE A DILUTED PASTE OF TAMARIND WITH 6 CUPS OF WATER.
NOW ADD ALL THE VEGETABLES, SALT AND TURMERIC, SO THAT IT IS HALF COOKED.
NOW ADD THE MASALA TO THIS MIXTURE, ALLOW IT TO COOK FOR 5 MINUTES IN COOKER.
NOW ADD THE CHOPPED TOMATOES, RICE TOOR DAL.
LET IT COOK FOR 5 MINUTES SUCH THAT THE STOVE IS IN IT'S MINIMUM HEAT, NOW ADD THE ONIONS AND STIR WELL AND PRESSURE COOK IT.




Thursday, 20 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICE RECIPE : CHINESE FRIED RICE

HEALTHY SPICE RECIPE : CHINESE FRIED RICE 




2 CUPS BASMATI RICE

2 CARROTS

1/4 B BEANS

6-8 GREEN CHILLES

2 BUNCHES OF SPRING ONIONS

SALT TO TEST
1 TSP. PEPPER

1/2 TSP . AJENO MOTO

1 TBSP SOYA SAUCE 2 TBSP. OF OIL

*
COOK BASMATI RICE WITH LITTLE SALT.
CUT CARROTS, BEANS SPRING ONIONS AND GREEN CHILLES IN TO VERY TINY PIECES AND BOIL THEM WITH LITTLE SALT.
TAKE 2 TBSP OF OIL IN THE SAUCE PAN AND HEAT IT WHEN IT IS QUITE HOT.
PUT BOILED VEGETABLES IN TO IT.
FRY THEM FOR 6-7 MINUTES.
ADD LITTLE AJENO MOTO, SOYA SAUCE TO VEGGIES AND COOK FOR 1 MINUTE.
ADD BASMATI RICE AND MIX WELL AND FRY FOR 2-3 MINUTES.
ADD 1 TSP OD PEPPER POWDER AT THE END.


HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : CABBAGE - TOMATO PARATHA

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : CABBAGE - TOMATO PARATHA



1 SMALL CABBAGE

4 CUPS WHEAT FLOUR

1 TBSP. GRATED GINGER

2 TBSP GRATED TOMATO / PUREE

2 GREEN CHILIES

6 STEMS OF CORIANDER LEAVES

2 TSP. GHEE

OIL TO FRY

SALT TO TEST

*
GRATE THE CABBAGE AND FINELY CHOP THE GREEN CHILIES AND CORIANDER LEAVES.
TAKE THE WHEAT FLOUR IN A BOWL,
ADD THE GHEE AND MIX.
ADD THE GRATED CABBAGE, GINGER, TOMATO PUREE, CORIANDER LEAVES, GREEN CHILIES AND SALT.
KNEAD AND MAKE A DOUGH BY ADDING SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER AS NEEDED.
MAKE 6-8 BALLS, ROLL THEM IN TO ROUND PARATHAS WITH A ROLLING PIN.
ROAST THEM ON BOTH SIDES ON A TAVA BY ADDING OIL TO IT.



Wednesday, 19 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : QUICK BARBECUE SAUCE


HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : QUICK BARBECUE SAUCE




1.1/2 CUP WATER

11/2 TBSP.FLOUR

1/2 TBSP. BROWN SUGAR

1/2 TSP. PREPARED MUSTARD

1/2 T.SP VINEGAR

3/4 CUP TOMATO CATCH-UP OR CHILI SAUCE

MIX WELL ALL THE INGREDIENTS. PUT THESE ALL THE INGREDIENTS MIXTURE IN TO MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL THOROUGHLY BLENDED.
POUR OVER COOKED, THINLY SLICED OR CUBES OF VEG.
SIMMER FOR 15 MINUTES.
SERVE HOT ON TOASTED BUNS OR PASTA, BURGER.SALAD, PAKODA, SANDWICH ETC.




HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : SORBET (WATER ICE)

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : SORBET (WATER ICE)




520 ML WATER

150 G. SUGAR

4 BAY LEAVES - TEJPTTA

2 CINNAMON STICKS

SET A PAN WITH WATER ON LOW HEAT AND STIR IN THE SUGAR SLOWLY TILL IT DISSOLVES.
ADD THE BAY LEAVES AND CINNAMON STICKS.
BOIL THE CONCOCTION FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES.
STRAIN THE SYRUP WITH A FINE STRAINER.
LET IT COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE.
POUR THE SYRUP IN AN ICE CREAM MAKER AND SET IN MOTION.
WHEN THE SORBET IS CRYSTALLIZED, SPOON INTO A CONTAINER AND KEEP IN THE FREEZER UNTIL NEEDED.
REMOVE FROM FREEZER.
GENTLY BREAK THE MIXTURE WITH A FORK. THEN RETURN TO THE FREEZER AND FREEZE OVER NIGHT BEFORE SERVING

*
IF AN ICE CREAM MAKER IS NOT AVAILABLE, POUR THE STRAINED SYRUP INTO A SHALLOW CONTAINER AND PLACE IN THE FREEZER UNTIL PARTIALLY FROZEN.)

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : CHOCOLATE SAUCE

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : CHOCOLATE SAUCE



2 SQUARES UNSWEETENED  CHOCOLATE (CUT IN TO PIECES)

1/4 CUP SUGAR

1/4 CUP LIGHT CORN SYRUP

1/3 CUP HOT MILK

1/2 TBSP.VANILLA EXTRACT

PINCH SALT

*
TAKE MIXER CONTAINER.
PUT CHOCOLATE PIECES, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HOT MILK, VANILLA EXTRACT AND SALT INTO CONTAINER.
PROCESS UNTIL CHOCOLATE IS LIQUEFIED AND SAUCE IS THICK AND CREAMY.






HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : FROZEN LIME CREME

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : FROZEN LIME CREME 



2 NO. LEMON JUICE (JUICE OF TWO LIMES)

1.1/2 CUPS ORANGE JUICE

1 POUND MARSHMALLOWS

FEW DROPS GREEN FOOD COLORING

3 CUPS HEAVY CREAM

PUT JUICES AND HALF THE MARSHMALLOWS IN TO MIXER.CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH.
ADD HALF OF THE REMAINING MARSHMALLOWS, COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH AND WELL BLEND.
ADD FOOD COLORING. MIX WELL.
POUR IN TO A BOWL AND CHILL UNTIL ALMOST FIRM.
WHIP CREME AND FOLD IN TO CHILLED MIXTURE.
TURN INTO A 6 - CUP MOLD AND FREEZE 3-4 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT.
REMOVE FROM FREEZER AND LET STAND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNTIL CREME WILL SLIP FROM MOLD EASILY,-15 TO 20 MINUTES.
GARNISH WITH THIN SLICES OF LIME.









Sunday, 16 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : GELATIN FRAPPE -DESSERT SAUCES

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : GELATIN FRAPPE -DESSERT SAUCES




13 -  OUNCE PACKAGE GELATIN

1/4 CUP HOT LIQUID (FRUIT JUICE, MILK, WATER OR CREAM )

4 CUPS CRUSHED ICE

*
PUT GELATIN INTO MIXER CONTAINER.
ADD HOT LIQUID.
PROCESS AT STIR UNTIL DISSOLVED.
ADD ICE.
COVER AND PROCESS AT LIQUEFY.
USE A RUBBER SPATULA TO KEEP INGREDIENTS AROUND THE PROCESSING BLADES.
WHEN CONTENTS ARE SMOOTH, SNOWY CONSISTENCY, SERVE IN TALL GLASS WITH STRAWS OR IN SHERBET GLASSES A DESSERT.



Saturday, 15 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : SALTY ROASTED PEANUT - KHARISHING

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : SALTY ROASTED PEANUT - KHARISHING



400 GRAMS. PEANUT ( SINGDANA )

150 ML WATER

1.1/2 TBSP. SALT

*
HEAT THE WATER INA BIG BOWL.
ADD THE SALT AND BOIL TILL MIX THE SALT INTO WATER.
REMOVE FROM FLAME.
ADD PEANUT -SINGDANA INTO SALTY BOILED WATER TO SOAK.
MIX WELL AND COVER WITH LID FOR 1/2 HOUR.
THEN MIX WELL AND REPEAT THIS PROCEDURE AFTER 20 MINUTES.
CONTINUE TILL 1 HOUR THIS PROCEDURE.
TOTAL TIME IS 1.1/2 HOURS.

*
AFTER 1.1/2 HOUR DRAIN THE WATER FROM PEANUT.
PUT UNDER THE SUN LIGHT IN THE PAPER FOR THE BETTER DRYNESS.
LET TO IT UP TO 6 - 7 HOURS FOR TOTALLY DRYNESS.

*
PREHEAT OVEN TO 170* .
PUT PEANUTS - SHINGDANA - IN BAKING TREY.
BAKE IN PREHEATED OVEN AT 170* FOR 15 MINUTES, FIRST TIME.
THEN SECOND TIME  HAS TO BAKE IN OVEN AT 150* FOR 15 MINUTES.
THEN REMOVE FROM OVEN BAKING TREY.

*
WHEN THE SALTY ROASTED PEANUTS-KHARISHING DONE, LET IT COOL FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES.
STORE IN AN AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER AND USE AS REQUIRED.

*REMOVING ITS HUSK YOU CAN USE IT FOR ADD TO FARALI CHEVDA, MAKE MASALA SHING ETC.

Friday, 14 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : QUICK FRESH FRUIT DRESSING

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE :  QUICK FRESH FRUIT DRESSING




1/2 CUP SALAD OIL

1/4 CUP FRUIT JUICE (ANY FRUIT JUICE - IF YOU WANT )

1 TSP. SALT

2.1/2 TBSP. CORN SYRUP

PUT SALAD OIL, SALT, FRUIT JUICE AND CORN SYRUP IN TO MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS AT WHIP (GRATE) UNTIL WELL MIXED.



YOU CAN MIX  FRESH FRUIT DRESSING WITH MIX FRUIT SALAD OR ARRANGED FRUIT DISH.



HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : STRAWBERRY - LEMON CAKE - PRESSURE COOK

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE :  STRAWBERRY - LEMON CAKE - PRESSURE COOK

VALENTINE DAY SPECIAL 


1.3/4 CUPS MAIDA

3 TBSP. LEMON JUICE

1 TBSP. LEMON ZEST (PEEL)

2 TSP. BAKING POWDER

1 TSP. SODA BICARB.

1/2 SUGAR -POWDERED

1/2 CUP BUTTER

1 TBSP BUTTER - FOR GREASING

1.1/4 CUPS YOGURT

*
FOR TOPPING :

3 TBSP. SUGAR  

3 TBSP. LEMON JUICE

*
FOR GARNISHING :

4-6 STRAWBERRY - CUT A THIN SLICE OFF THE TIP OF EACH STRAWBERRY.

*
SIEVE FLOUR, BAKING POWDER AND SODA BI CARB TOGETHER. KEEP ASIDE.

TAKE OTHER BOWL. PUT BUTTER,SUGAR AND SODA BI CARB IN IT TOGETHER.
BEAT TOGETHER TILL LIGHT AND FLUFFY.
ADD THE YOGURT AND MIX WELL.

STIR IN THE LEMON RIND AND LEMON JUICE.
FOLD IN THE FLOUR, A LITTLE AT A TIME.

HEAT THE PRESSURE COOKER WITH SOME WATER AT BOTTOM AND PLACE STAND IN IT.

GREASE A CAKE MOLD WITH BUTTER.

TRANSFER THE CAKE MIXTURE TO THE PREPARED MOLD TIN.

PLACE IT IN THE PRESSURE COOKER.

REMOVE THE RUBBER GASKET AND COVER THE COOKER.

COOK FOE 30 -35 MINUTES WITHOUT THE WEIGHT.
INSERT A CLEAN KNIFE IN THE CENTER OF THE CAKE.
IF IT COMES OUT CLEAN, IT IS DONE.

FOR THE TOPPING, HEAT SUGAR AND THREE TABLESPOON OF WATER INA PA, TILL THE SUGAR DISSOLVES.

STIR IN THE LEMON JUICE.

POUR THE TOPPING OVER THE CAKE WHILE STILL HOT.

AFTER THE SYRUP COOLS ARRANGE THE STRAWBERRY SLICES OVER IT.

SERVE COOL.












Wednesday, 12 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : CARAMEL FROSTING


HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : CARAMEL FROSTING


1/2 CUP VERY HOT EVAPORATED MILK

1.1/2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR

1/4 CUPS SOFT BUTTER

1/2 TSP. SALT 3.1/2 TO 4 CUPS CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR, SIFTED.


PUT HOT EVAPORATED MILK, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER, SALT,EXCEPT CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR IN TO MIXER JAR.
COVER AND PROCESS AT LIQUEFY UNTIL SMOOTH.
POUR IN TO MIXING BOWL.
ADD 3 CUPS OF THE CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR.
MIX WELL WITH ROTARY BEATER OR WOODEN SPOON.
ADD MORE SUGAR GRADUALLY UNTIL FROSTING IS OF SPREADING CONSISTENCY.

BITTER SWEET CHOCOLATE FROSTING

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : BITTER SWEET CHOCOLATE FROSTING



2 SQUARES UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE,
                          CUT IN TO SMALL PIECES

2 TBSP. BUTTER

1/4 CUP HOT MILK

1 CUP CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR

1 TSP.VANILLA EXTRACT

*
PUT CHOCOLATE PIECES, BUTTER, MILK SUGAR AND VANILLA EXTRACT INTO THE MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS AT BLAND UNTIL SMOOTH.
IF FROSTING IS TOO THICK, ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF CREAM.
SURE TO COMPLETE DESERT WITH FROSTING IS THE BEST AROUND FOR CAKES, COOKIES AND MORE.



Tuesday, 11 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : VANILLA GLAZE

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : VANILLA GLAZE

2.1/2 TBSP. LIGHT CREAM

1/4 TSP. VANILLA EXTRACT

1 TBSP. SOFT BUTTER

1. 1/2 CUPS SIFTED CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR

PINCH OF SALT

*
PUT CREAM, VANILLA EXTRACT, SOFT BUTTER, SUGAR AND SALT IN MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS AT BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH.AND WELL BLENDED.
POUR INTO BOWL.
USE  TO GLAZE OVER DONUTS, CAKES, MUFFINS EVEN ICE CREAM ETC. WITH VANILLA GLAZE.
YOU CAN MAKE SO MANY COLORS VANILLA GLAZE WITH ADDING YOUR FAVORITE FOOD COLORS OR LIQUID FOOD COLORS.





HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : ORANGE GLAZE

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : ORANGE GLAZE



1/2 MEDIUM APPLE - PEELED AND CORED

12 CANNED APRICOT HALVES

1 CUP SUGAR

1/4 CUP ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE

*
PUT APPLE APRICOT HALVES SUGAR AND ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE IN MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND BLEND AT PUREE UNTIL SMOOTH.
POUR INTO SAUCEPAN AND COOK UNTIL THICKENED.
STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
THEN ALLOW TO COOL.
CAKES, MUFFINS, BISCUITS, DONUTS   ETC. SO MEANY BAKING  ITEMS AND YOU CAN
GLAZE WITH ORANGE GLAZE AND MAKE DELICIOUS TEST.

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : HAZELNUT BALLS

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : HAZELNUT BALLS


1.1/2 CUP HAZELNUTS

1 CUP SIFTED FLOUR

2 TBSP. SUGAR

1/2 CUP SOFT BUTTER

1/4 TSP SALT

1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR

*
HEAT OVEN TO 375*.
BLENDER - GRIND HAZELNUTS VERY FINE.
EMPTY IN TO MIXING BOWL.
ADD ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR TO NUTS AND MIX THOROUGHLY.
REFRIGERATE DOUGH AT LEAST ONE-HALF HOUR.
FROM DOUGH INTO 1" BALLS, PLACE 1 INCH APART ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEETS.
BAKE 15 TO 20 MINUTES, UNTIL SET BUT NOT BROWN.
COOL PARTIALLY ON COOLING RACK.
ROLL IN CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR WHILE WARM.
RE-ROLL IN SUGAR JUST BEFORE SERVING.




HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : PEACH COOLER

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : PEACH COOLER



1 CUP COLD MILK

1 CUP CHILLED PEACHES - FRESH AND CANNED

1/4 TSP. SALT  2 OR 3 DROPS ALMOND EXTRACT 1 CUP VANILLA ICE CREAM, IN 6                                                                                                         PIECES (SERVING CONSISTENCY)
*
PUT ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT ICE CREAM IN TO MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS AT LIQUEFY UNTIL SMOOTH.
STOP AND ADD THE ICE CREAM.
COVER AND PROCESS AT WHIP - PUREE 3 TO 5 SECONDS.

COTTAGE CHEESE OR SOUR CREAM

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : COTTAGE CHEESE OR SOUR CREAM


2 TBSP MILK

1 TBSP.LEMON JUICE

1 CUP CREAMED COTTAGE CHEESE

PUT INGREDIENTS INTO MIXER.
COVER AND PROCESS AT BLEND UNTIL SMOOTH CREAMY.
USE AS A BASE FOR DIPS SUCH AS CALIFORNIA ONION DIP.
HIGH IN PROTEIN AND LOWER IN CALORIES, AND JUST AS GOOD AS SOUR CREAM ..!

Monday, 10 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET SPICY : CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE

HEALTHY SWEET SPICY : CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE


3/4 CUP COLD MILK

2 TBSP. CHOCOLATE SYRUP

MALTED MILK POWDER, IF DESIRE

1/2 CUP VANILLA ICE CREAM

SERVING CONSISTENCY

*
PUT MILK AND SYRUP  ( AND MALTED MILK POWDER IF DESIRED) IN TO THE MIXER CONTAINER.
COVER AND PROCESS  AND WHIP (PUREE) UNTIL THOROUGHLY BLENDED. STOP AND ADD THE ICE CREAM.
SPOONING IT INTO THE CONTAINER IN ABOUT 8 PIECES.
COVER AND PROCESS AT PUREE OR WHIP ONLY 3 TO 5 SECONDS.
LONGER PROCESSING WILL LIQUEFY THE ICE CREAM.




HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI PINK CURD (MAKE A FARALI BHEL WITH PINK CURD)

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : FARALI PINK CURD (MAKE A FARALI BHEL WITH PINK CURD)



1 BOWL HUNG CURD

3 TBSP. POMEGRANATE JUICE-(DADA

PINCH RED CHILLY POWDER

SALT AS PER TEST

1/2 TSP. ROASTED CUMIN POWDER

1/2 BOWL FRIED GROUND NUTS

PINCH PEPPER POWDER

1.1/2 BOWL SUKHIBHAJI

100 GRAMS. FARALI CHIVDA

2 TBSP. CHOPPED CORIANDER

1 TBSP. CHOPPED GREEN CHILLY

2 TBSP RAISINS (KISHMISH)

2 TBSP.CHOPPED CASHEW NUTS

TAKE HUNG CURD, POMEGRANATE JUICE, CHILLY POWDER, SALT, JEERA (CUMIN)  POWDER AND FRIED GROUND NUTS - IN BOWL.
COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS. MIX WELL.
AND SERVE WITH POTATO, SURAN AND SWEET POTATOES SUKHIBHAJI.
MIX WELL SUKHIBHAI AND FARALI PINK CURD. PUT OVER FARALI CHIVDA AND WAFER.
GARNISH WITH CHOPPED CORIANDER AND CHOPPED GREEN CHILLY, RAISINS AND CASHEW NUTS.
WELL READ TO SERVE FARALI PINK CURD MIX FARALI BHEL.
VERY HEALTHY AND FARALI........!!!





Saturday, 8 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE: CREAM OF CARROT SOUP .

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE: CREAM OF CARROT SOUP .

*
2 CUPS  CARROT PIECES

1 MEDIUM ONION, QUARTERED

1.1/2 CUPS MILK

1 CUP VEGETABLE STOCK

1/3 CUP BUTTER

1/2 CUP WATER

2 WHOLE CLOVES

2 TBSP. FLOUR

1/2 CUP CREAM

*
PUT CARROTS, ONION, MILK AND VEGETABLE STOCK INTO MIXER JAR.
COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL CARROTS ARE COARSELY CHOPPED.
DRAIN THROUGH COLANDER, RESERVING LIQUID.
SAUTE VEGETABLES IN BUTTER.
ADD WATER AND CLOVES.
COOK UNTIL TENDER.
REMOVE CLOVES, PUT HALF THE RESERVED LIQUID,VEGETABLES, BUTTER AND FLOUR INTO MIXER BLENDER CONTAINER, COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL SMOOTH.
POUR INTO SAUCEPAN.
ADD REMAINING LIQUID AND COOK SLOWLY ABOUT 10 MINUTES.
STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
JUST BEFORE SERVING ADD CREAM.
SEASON TO TEST WITH SALT AND PEPPER AND HERBS.



HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : BORSCHT SOUP

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : BORSCHT  SOUP


2 CUPS SOUR CREAM

1/2 CUP SMALL LEMON, PEELED AND SEEDED

1/4 TSP. SALT

1/4 TSP. CELERY SALT

1/4 TSP. ONION SALT

1 CUP DICED COOKED BEETS

*
PUT 1.3/4 CUP SOUR CREAM INTO MIXER CONTAINER.
ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS.
COVER AND PROCESS AT PUREE UNTIL SMOOTH. SERVE ICY COLD .
GARNISHED WITH REMAINING SOUR CREAM.


HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : PENNSYLVANIA RED CABBAGE .

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : PENNSYLVANIA RED CABBAGE .




1 MEDIUM HEAD OF RED CABBAGE -BLENDER CHOP

1/2 TSP. CARAWAY SEEDS (SPICY SEEDS USED AS FLAVORING)

1/2 CUP VINEGAR

1/2 CUP WATER

1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR

1.1/2 TSP. SALT

PINCH  - DASH OF PEPPER

2 MEDIUM APPLES - CORED AND CUT IN QUARTERS

2 TBSP. SALAD OIL

*
TAKE A SAUCEPAN.PUT IN CHOPPED RED CABBAGE.
ADD CARAWAY SEEDS.
PUT THE REMAINING  INGREDIENTS IN TO THE MIXER CONTAINER. COVER AND PROCESS AT CHOP, UNTIL APPLES ARE COARSELY CHOPPED.
POUR OVER CABBAGE. SIMMER FOR 1 HOUR.





HEALTHY SPICE RECIPE : QUICK STRAWBERRY PIE (FILLING)

HEALTHY SPICE RECIPE : QUICK STRAWBERRY PIE (FILLING)






1/2 CUP BOILING WATER

1 PACKAGE STRAWBERRY FLAVORED GELATIN

1 CUP SLIGHTLY THAWED FROZEN STRAWBERRIES

2 TBSP. LEMON JUICE

2 TBSP. NON FAT  DRY MILK POWDER

1/2 CUP CRUSHED ICE

PREPARED PIE SHELL

PUT BOILING WATER AND GELATIN IN TO MIXER JAR..

COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL GELATIN IS DISSOLVED.

MIX WELL.

REMOVE COVER AND GRADUALLY ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS. 

POUR INTO PIE OR TART SHELLS.

TOP WITH TINTED WHIPPED CREAM AND GARNISH WITH WHOLE STRAWBERRIES 

YOU CAN PUT IT OVER CAKE AND OTHER BAKED ITEMS.







Thursday, 6 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : CABBAGE POTATO PARATHA

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : CABBAGE POTATO PARATHA




*FOR STUFFING :

100 G. CABBAGE GRATED ( NOT CHOPPED )

3 NOS. POTATO MEDIUM SIZE -GRATED
                                        ( OR BOIL - THEN SMASH )

2 NOS. ONION - GRATED

2 NOS. GREEN CHILLY - CHOPPED

1 INCH PIECE GINGER - GRATED

1 TBSP. GARLIC PESTE

3 TBSP. CORIANDER LEAVES - CHOPPED

PINCH CUMIN SEEDS

PINCH PEPPER POWDER

SALT AS PER TEST

OIL FOR COOK AS NECESSARY

*
FOR DOUGH :

4 CUP WHEAT FLOUR

3 TBSP. OIL TO MIX WITH FLOUR

JUICE OF VEGETABLE

WATER AS NECESSARY

PINCH BLACK PEPPER

PINCH CUMIN SEEDS

PINCH HING

1 TBSP. CORIANDER LEAVES - CHOPPED

*MAKE STUFFING :

TAKE A MIXING BOWL.GRATED CABBAGE, SMASH POTATO, AND GRATED ONION PUT IN BOWL.
ADD SALT.
MIX WELL TOGETHER.
AFTER 5 MINUTES, SQUEEZE OUT SOME OF JUICE LIGHTLY. ( NOT ABSOLUTELY ).
PUT ASIDE VEGETABLE JUICE FOR KNEADING DOUGH.
THEN ADD CHOPPED CHILLY,GRATED GINGER, GARLIC PEST, CUMIN SEEDS AND CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES.
MIX WELL.ADD REST OF SALT AS PER TEST, BLACK PEPPER POWDER AND CUMIN SEEDS.MIX WELL.


*MAKE DOUGH :

*  MIX WELL ALL THE INGREDIENTS AND KNEAD IN TO SOFT DOUGH, ADDING VEGETABLE JUICE AND WATER AS REQUIRED.
GIVE REST 5 MINUTES TO DOUGH.
THEN DIVIDE THE DOUGH IN TO 20 EQUAL PORTION, -OR AS YOU WANT.
ROLL OUT ALL THE PORTION THINLY.
SPREAD 1.1/2 TBSP. VEGETABLE MIXTURE ON ONE PORTION.
THEN LIGHTLY MOISTEN BORDER OF THE PORTION, WITH WATER.
THEN PUT OVER OTHER PORTION.
THEN PRESS THE BORDER TOGETHER FIRMLY IN DESIGN WITH A FORK.
REPEAT WITH OTHERS.

* COOKING METHOD :

* COOK EACH PARATHAS ON BOTH SIDES, ON NON-STICK PAN, SMEARING A LITTLE OIL ON EACH SIDE, UNTIL BROWN SPOTS APPEAR ON THE SURFACE.

SERVE HOT WITH SPACEY CURD OR CHUTNEY OR PICKLES.










Wednesday, 5 February 2014

HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : DRY FRUIT-MILK DELIGHT


HEALTHY SWEET RECIPE : DRY FRUIT-MILK DELIGHT

2 LITER MILK

1/8 FATKADI - POWDER  (ALUM POWDER)

12 NOS.CASHEW NUTS - CHOPPED

12 NOS. ALMONDS BLANCH AND CHOPPED

12 NOS. PISTACHIOS - CHOPPED

1/2 TSP. CARDAMOM POWDER

170 G. SUGAR

2.1/2 TBSP. LIQUID GLUCOSE

1/2 TSP. NUT MAG POWDER

2 TBSP. DESHI GHEE

4 TBSP. WATER

2 SHEETS SILVER VARQ

PLACE THE MILK IN A THICK BOTTOMED BIG PAN.
ADD FATAKDI POWDER AND SUGAR AND MIX WELL.
STIRRING CONTINUOUSLY, TILL THE MIXTURE BEGINS TO THICKEN.
NOW ADD LIQUID GLUCOSE AND MIX WELL.
THEN ADD DESHI GHEE AND CONTINUE TO COOK.
STIRRING CONTINUOUSLY TILL THE MIXTURE THICKENS AND BEINGS TO LEAVES THE GHEE.
ADD WATER AND COOK IT TILL LIGHT BROWN.
ADD CARDAMOM POWDER AND NUT MEG POWDER.
MIX WELL.
TRANSFER TO A GREASED TRAY.
SPREAD THE CHOPPED CASHEW, ALMOND AND PISTACHIOS ON DRY FRUIT - MILK DELIGHT EVENLY IN THE TRAY.
GENTLY COVER WITH SILVER VARQ.
SLIGHTLY PRESS ON IT.
CUT INTO SQUARES OR DIAMONDS AND SERVE.











Monday, 3 February 2014

HEALTHY SPICE RECIPE : GARLIC GREENS CHUTNEY

HEALTHY SPICE RECIPE : GARLIC GREENS CHUTNEY




150 G. GARLIC GREENS - CHOPPED

1.1/2 TBSP. SALT

3 TBSP. RED CHILLY POWDER

1 TBSP OIL

1/2 TBSP.VINEGAR

1/2 LEMON JUICE

*
GRIND THE GARLIC GREENS IN GRINDER.
ADD SALT IN IT.
AGAIN  MORE GRIND ONE OR TWO ROUND.FOR BATTER MIXING,
ADD RED CHILLY POWDER IN IT.
GRIND IN A GRINDER TILL IT IS SMOOTH PEST.
ADD OIL AND LEMON JUICE.THEN MIX WELL IN MIXER JAR.GRIND FOR 3-4 ROUND.
CHUTNEY REMOVE FROM THE MIXER JAR.
STORE REFRIGERATED IN AN AIR - TIGHT CONTAINER AND USE AS REQUIRED.
YOU CAN SERVE CHUTNEY WITH BREAD, PARATHA, THEPALA, KHAKHARA AND SNAKES.






HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : BAKED - STUFF CHILLY

HEALTHY SPICY RECIPE : BAKED - STUFF CHILLY




6 NOS. SIMALA CHILLY -  DE SEEDS

2 NOS. TOMATO - CHOPPED

2 NOS. ONION  - CHOPPED

1 TBSP. CORIANDER LEAVES - CHOPPED

1/2 CUP SPAGHETTI ( PASTA MADE IN LONG STRINGS)
                                        BOILED

1 CUP WHITE SAUCE

1/2 CUP RICE

1/2 CUP POTATO BOILED AND  THEN SMASHED

6 TBS.P TOMATO SAUCE

3 TBSP. CHEESE -GRATED

1 TSP. BUTTER

SALT AS PER TEST

PEPPER AS PER TEST

1 TBS. OIL

*
CHILLY: CUTS IN MIDDLE PART, SO THAT YOU CAN STUFFED IT.
*
TAKE THE BIG MIXING BOWL.
MIX ALL THE INGREDIENTS LIKE: FINE CHOPPED TOMATOES, FINE CHOPPED ONIONS, CORIANDER, SPAGHETTI, RICE, SMASHED POTATO,SALT AND PEPPER -IN THE BOWL,
TO MAKE A SMOOTH STUFFING.
STUFF THE CHILYES WITH STUFFING.
GREASED THE BAKING TRAY WITH OIL.
PUT ON IT ALL STUFFED CHILLYES. POUR THE  WHITE SAUCE AND TOMATO CATCH UP OVER.
THEN SPREAD THE GRATED CHEESE OVER.
THEN PUTS ALL OVER PIECES OF BUTTER.
BAKE IN PREHEATED OVEN AT 180* 10- 20 MINUTES.
SERVE HOT WITH CHUTNEY OR SAUCE.