APPLE AND UBE SALAD

required:curry powder-2 pinches,turmeric pd-2 pinches,ambrosia apple-1 diced,baked ube cubes-few,black sesame roasted-a pinch,chocolate granola or any other granola-1/2 tsp,cream cheese or paneer[optional]-small amount,chaat masala-2 pinches.

method

mix curd,turmeric pd,chaat masala,curry pd. grind the curd with paneer or cream cheese for thickening the curd and spices.place the apple,ube on a plate,spread the curd mixture evenly on top.sprinklesesame seeds,crushed granola.to avoid cheese use hung curd.use mixed variety pears instead of ube.

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FLAXSEED LADDU

required:flaxseeds-2 cups,grated jaggery 1&1/4th cups,ghee-3 to 4 tbsp for binding

method

dry roast the flaxseeds until they are very crunchy.grind the flaxseeds in a mixie jar.mix the flaxseed powder with jaggery and use warmed up ghee to make round shaped laddu's

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APPLE HALWA

required:2&1/2 tbsp ghee,ambrosia apples-2,sugar-2 tbsp or 2&1/2 tbsp,almond slices-few,cardamom pd-2 pinches,saffron-a pinch

wash and peel the apples.remove the seeds and grind to a puree.heat a thick bottomed pan.pour the ghee and add the apple puree to it.keep mixing on low heat until the apple changes colour.add the sugar,cardamom pd,saffron. mix well until the sugar is completely absorbed.keep mixing and when the mixture starts to feel light in weight turn off and remove to a bowl.fry the almond slices in ghee and add

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COCONUT MILK FLAN

required:thick coconut milk-400 ml,grated jaggery 3/4th cup,eggs-3,cardamom pd-2 pinches

method

melt jaggery and make a thin syrup.mix coconut milk,cardamom powder,beaten eggs,jaggery syrup.mix everything well and strain.put this mixture in a lined dish.take a thick bottomed bigger vessel or a pressure pan and pour water into it.when the water starts getting lukewarm put the smaller vessel with lid into it. steam cook for atleast 40 minutes covered.put in the friz for 3 hours after it comes to room temperature and cut to serve

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SEMIYA[VERMICELLI] KESARI

required:roasted semiya-1 cup,water-little more than 2&1/2 cups,ghee-4 tbsp,sugar-3/4th cup,cashews-few,raisins-few,cardamom powder-2 pinches

method

heat the ghee in a pan.fry the vermicelli in ghee for 30 sec and then pour water and cook covered.when all the water is almost evapourated add the sugar,cardamom pd and mix lightly.keep mixing until almost the melted sugar water disappears.heat a tsp of ghee and fry the cashews,raisins.when the raisins puff up add to the kesari.

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STUFFED DATES

required: mejdool dates-few,cream cheese,readymade caramel sauce,pecans or anyother dry fruits.

method

cut the mejdool dates.open them and flatten them so that they sit on the plate.fill them up with cream cheese.top them with chopped pecans.drizzle caramel sauce on top

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GULKAND PINWHEELS

required:readymade crescent roll which makes 8 danish,cream cheese-1&1/2 tbsp,lemon juice-2 tsp,gulkand or rose petal jam-6 tsp,white sugar-1 heaped tsp,1 beaten egg-to brush

method

mix softened cream cheese with sugar and lemon juice.pat the crescent dough into one big layer by pinching all the triangles together.roll with a rolling pin if necessary.spread cream cheese in a thin layer across the dough.roll into a log and cut into equal parts.flatten the rounds so that they form a slight dent in the middle.put the jam in the middle.lightly grease the baking tray with butter.put the pinwheels little apart from each other on the baking tray and refrigerate for half an hour.apply the egg wash over the pinwheels.meanwhile preheat the oven at 350f and place the baking tray on the top shelf. keep checking after 10 min.it takes about 12 -13 min.when they form a golden crust remove the baking tray from the oven.

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URADDAL LADDU

required:uraddal or split blackgram dal-2 cups,grated jaggery-1&3/4th cups,melted ghee-as needed

method

dry roast the blackgram dal on low to medium flame until golden in colour by constantly moving the dal around in the pan.grind the uraddal after it comes to room temperature.to this add the jaggery and mix well.add enough melted ghee to this mix to make it little wet.trying making roundballs and if the shape doesn't hold add little more ghee and shape them again

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STEAMED RICE DUMPLINGS WITH BLACK EYED BEANS

required:1 cup-black eyed beans,water-4 cups,riceflour-4 cups,salt-1/4 th tsp,punjabi sakkar or grated jaggery-3 cups,water-2 cups for beans,melted ghee-little

method

soak the black eyed beans in double the amount of water for 1 hour 45 min and cook them in the pressure cooker with salt for 1 whistle.

now pour water in a thick bottomed vessel heat it up.add jaggery when the water starts boiling.add the black eyed beans,riceflour and mix well until it forms a thick paste.turn off and let it come to room temperature.apply ghee to hands and roll this mixture into even sized balls.flatten them and put them in a steamer or greased idli stand for 7 to 8 min on a medium to low flame.

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DAL PAYASAM

required:moongdal-3/4th cup,water-3 cups[to cook dal],coconut milk-1/2 cup,jaggery-1/2 cup,salt-a pinch,ghee-2 tsp,chopped dry coconut pieces-few,water-1/4th cup[to make syrup]
method
fry the coconut pieces in ghee and remove to a plate.prepare somewhat thick syrup by combining water and jaggery and strain.fry the moongdal until nice aroma emanates and wash the dal.cook the dal in a heavy bottomed vessel with water until soft.lightly mash.add the prepared jaggery syrup to the dal and when it comes to a boil add coconut milk,salt and after two boils turn off.tip in fried dry coconut pieces along with ghee.

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CRACKED WHEAT PORRIDGE OR PAYASAM

required:brown wheat rawa-1/2 cup,grated jaggery-4 to 5 tbsp,cardamom pd-1/4 th tsp,melted ghee-1 tbsp,coconut milk-250 ml,water-1&1/2 cups,salt- a pinch

method
melt the jaggery and strain to remove any impurities.fry the rawa in ghee and when the smell emanates from the rawa add water and cover to cook.now add coconut milk and stir.cook until the coconut milk heats up and tip in cardamom pd,jaggery,salt.mix well and turn off

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MINT FLAVOURED BUTTERMILK

required:mint leaves-a cup,salt-2 pinches,thin buttermilk-3 cups
method
grind the mint leaves and then add curd to the same jar and grind on the whipper mode or blend in a juicer until well combined. pour into the glasses or strain and pour

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COCONUT LADDU

required:coconut grated-450 g,grated jaggery-300 g
method
mix both coconut and jaggery and cook on medium flame for about 15 min until this starts forming little lumps and turn off.make laddus when warm.grind the coconut for a smoother texture

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BEETROOT HALWA

required:beetroot finely grated-2&3/4 th cups,sugar-1/2 cup fine granulated sugar,cardamom pd-1/2 tsp,almond flakes-few or cashew bits,ghee-1 cup melted,already boiled whole milk-2 cups
method
add half of the ghee to a thick bottomed vessel and fry the almond flakes or cashew bits until they slightly change colour.to the same vessel add the beetroot and fry on medium for 2 minutes.pour the milk and let it cook on medium until the milk is completely absorbed.add the sugar,remaining ghee,cardamom pd now.sugar will melt and the mixture will loosen up.turn off when the mixture appears to be turning dry.

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BLACK RICE PAYASAM

required:coconut milk-400 ml[store bought],black rice[ready to eat from costco]-240 g, sugar-8 tsp, cashews-few,kissmiss-few,melted ghee-3 tsp,water-1&1/2 cups
method
mix coconut milk, water,black rice and water.cook in a deep bottomed pan until the colour of the rice has steeped into the milk and add sugar.mix well and turn off after a min.fry the cashews and kiss miss in ghee and add to the payasam
alternatively soak the black rice in water for an hour and cook in a pressure cooker for 3 whistles.for 1 cup of black rice use 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.use this instead of the instant rice.

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CHEWY COCONUT COOKIES

required:dessicated coconut-40 g,maida or all purpose flour-60 g, baking pd-1/8 th tsp,icing sugar-40 g, salted butter-30g,milk-4 tsp
method
if using unsalted butter add 2 pinches of salt to the dough.butter should be in room temperature.cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with a spatula.sieve the maida and baking pd.add desiccated coconut to the sugar mixture.also add the flour to the same bowl.make a dough by adding milk.divide the dough in equal portions.make round balls and flatten them.dust them with desiccated coconut.put them on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 180 c or 302 F for 10 min.

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DRY COCONUT AND SESAME LADDU

required:dry coconut pieces-2 cups, jaggery-1 &1/2 cups, roasted chanadal-1/4 th cup, roasted white sesame seeds-1/2 cup[store bought],melted ghee-as required
method
instead of using the store bought roasted sesame fry the sesame seeds in little ghee until they pop and  roasted smell emanates from them.grind the dry coconut coarsely and measure.put it in a vessel.now grind the grated jaggery,chanadal and sesame seeds into an almost smooth mixture and add to the same vessel.make laddu's with melted ghee by pressing the mixture well to bind.

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CRANBERRY JUICE

required:cranberries-7,cinnamon pd- pinch, sugar-2 tsp,water-250 ml
method
put the cranberries in a deep bottom vessel and cook until mushy on medium flame.now add the water, cinnamon pd, sugar and cook for a min.turn off strain this by pressing down the cranberries nicely with a spoon.seRve chilled or warm

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BROWNIE WITH AVACADO

required:avacado-1 seeded and mashed well,baking pd-3/4 th tsp, sugar-1/2 cup,maida or all purpose flour-1/4 th cup,cocoa pd-1/4 th cup,dark chocolate chips-100g,eggs-2,1/2 tsp- vanilla essence
method
beat the eggs,vanilla essence and sugar well with a whisk.sieve the flour and baking pd.put the chocolate  chips in a microwave safe bowl and melt them in the microwave for a min. add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and mix well.little by little add the flour to the eggs.also add the cocoa pd and mix.now mash the avocado and add to the batter.take a cake tin and line with a parchment paper.pour the batter and bake in a pre heated oven at 350f or 180 c for 28 min.

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FRUIT PAYASAM

required:banana-3/4 th large sliced,mejdool dates-3 deseeded and roughly chopped, cardamom pd-1/2 tsp, cashews-few,kissmiss-few,guava-1/2 large[not the variety with many seeds and not ripe],ghee-3 tsp,thin coconut milk-2 cups, thick coconut milk-1 cup, red seedless grapes-1 cup, grated jaggery-4 tsp
method
heat the ghee in deep bottom pan and fry the cashews and kiss miss.now tip in the guava pieces and then grapes, dates.when they soften a little, pour the thin coconut milk and let it come to a boil.lastly add the banana, cardamom pd, jaggery, thick coconut milk and turn off.instead of two types of coconut milk just add the store bought coconut milk at once and cook

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