Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Yummy Shrikhand Recipe


Shrikhand




Ingredients:

2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp rose water
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Dash of ground nutmeg
Few threads of saffron
4 teaspoons finely chopped green pistachios

Recipe:

Place yogurt in a clean muslin cloth and hang from a hook to let all the liquid drain. This will leave you with a thick, cheese-like mix.
Transfer this to a bowl. Mix in sugar, rose water, cardamom, nutmeg and saffron. Mix vigorously till the sugar dissolves.
Refrigerate till chilled, at least 2 hours.
Top with pistachios and serve.

WISH You ALL HAPPY HOLI and have Fun of Holi Food

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Stuffed Baingan Recipe


Stuffed Baingan




Ingredients:

6 Brinjals
2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup ghee / vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp aniseeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
Recipe:
 
Clean the baingan and slit them lengthways without halving them. Dry roast coriander, aniseed, cumin and fenugreek seeds together till they give off aroma. Cool and grind them to powder. Add the turmeric, salt, lemon juice and green chilies to make a stuffing.


Stuff the mixture in the baingan slits and secure with thread. 


Heat oil in a large frying-pan and fry the onions until light brown. Add the brinjal and cover tightly.
Leave to cook turning occasionally until cooked for about 20-30 minutes.Serve hot.