Amazing Carrot Dates Cake Recipe

Amazing Carrot Dates Cake

 Ingredients:

• maida /all purpose flour - 1 cup ( 140 g )
• baking powder - 1 tsp ( 4 g )
• salt - 1/4 tsp

• grated carrot  - 1.5 cups ( 140 g )
• chopped dates - 1/4 cup ( 30 g )
• chopped cashews - 1/4 cup ( 30 g )
• cinnamon powder - 1 tsp

• eggs - 2 ( 100 g )
• sugar - 1/2 cup ( 100 g )
• oil - 1/2 cup ( 90 g )
• vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp

 for the caramel 

• sugar - 4 tablespoons ( 60 g )
• hot water - 4 tablespoons ( 60 ml )

 Method

• to prepare the caramel, add the sugar into a sauce pan and cook on medium heat until the sugar dissolves
• swirl the pan often to ensure even distribution of heat
• gradually the color will become dark brown
• when it begin to froth , reduce the flame and add pour hot water slowly to melt the caramel
• turn off the heat and allow it to cool 

• to prepare the dry ingredients mix together flour, baking powder and salt
• to prepare the wet ingredients beat together eggs and sugar until creamy
• then add oil, vanilla and prepared caramel
• mix well

• now mix together carrot, dates, cashews  and cinnamon powder
• add half of the flour mix and carrot mix into the egg mixture and fold in gently
• then add the remaining flour mix and carrot mix and fold in gently
• pour this into a 7 inch square tin lined with parchment paper
• tap the pan 
• bake in a preheated oven at 170 degree Celsius for 40 minutes
• then take out from the oven and remove from the tin
• allow this to cool down completely
• the flavor  develops as it sits
• then slice it and enjoy!!

3 Ingredients Butter Cookie Recipe

Butter Cookies

 Ingredients :

• sugar - 50 g ( 3 tbs + 1 tsp )
• butter - 100 g ( 1/2 cup )
• maida / all purpose flour - 150 g ( 15 tbs )

 Method

• cream together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy
• add the flour in 2 batches and combine gently
• make small balls from the dough and press gently with the palms
• arrange them on a baking tray lined with baking paper
• bake in a preheated oven at 180 degree Celsius for 25 - 30 minutes ( baking time may vary depending on the type of oven )
• the cookies will be soft when just out of oven, but will become crisp as they cool

Christmas Fruit Bread Recipe

Fruit Bread 

 Ingredients :

 For the dough

• maida /all purpose flour - 2 1/2 cups ( 350 g )
• warm milk - 220 ml
• sugar - 3 tbs ( 45 g )
• butter - 3 tbs ( 45 g )
• instant yeast - 1 tsp ( 4 g )
• salt - 1 tsp ( 7 g )

 For fruit mix

• tutti frutti ( candied papaya ) - 1/4 cup ( 30 g )
• black raisin - 1/2 cup ( 60 g )
• golden raisin - 1/4 cup ( 25 g )
• glaced cherry  - 1/2 cup ( 60 g )
• cardamom powder - 1tsp
• cinnamon powder - 1/2 tsp
• nutmeg powder - 1/4 tsp
• pine apple essence - 1/4 tsp
• vanilla essence - 1tsp
• orange zest - 1 tbs

 Method

  Prepare dough

• mix all the ingredients for dough and knead for 6 - 7 minutes
• transfer into a greased bowl
• cover and let it rest until double in size
• when it is ready gently press and degas the dough
• combine together all the ingredients for fruit mix
• incorporate the fruit mix with the dough in batches
• then shape this into a rectangle
• further roll it into loaf shape
• transfer into the greased loaf tin ( tin size 8 x 4.5 x 4 inches )
• cover and rest until almost 80% of the tin is full ( around 75 minutes )
• now brush the top with egg or milk

 Baking

• bake this in a preheated oven at 190 degree Celsius for 40 - 45 minutes 
• if the top become more brown before completing the baking, cover the top with an aluminum foil to prevent over browning
• make sure that the bread is perfectly baked; under baked bread will have yeasty flavor.

 Cooling

• once baked, take it out from oven
• remove from the tin and allow it to cool down completely
• the flavor develops as it sits
• it it better to cut it on the next day
• then slice and enjoy !!

Perfect Milk Mysore Pak Recipe | Soft Mysore Pak recipe

Mysore pak 

 Ingredients

• milk powder - 100 g ( 10 tbs )
• maida - 2 tbs (20 g )*
• sugar - 300 g ( 1 1/2 cups )
• ghee - 150 g ( 1/2 cup + 2 tbs )
• oil - 150 g ( 1/2 cup + 2 tbs )*

 Method

• grease a 5x5 pan and line with parchment paper
• in a bowl mix together milk powder, maida and 3/4 cup of ghee - oil mix
• add sugar into a heavy bottomed vessel
• add 3/4 cup of water
• turn on the flame and stir until the sugar get dissolved
• now allow it to boil until it reaches one string consistency (boil for about 5 minutes on medium heat )
• you can check the stage of sugar syrup by dropping it  in a bowl of water; when you drop a little syrup, if it dissolve immediately ,continue boiling; if the drop of sugar syrup settles at the bottom of bowl ,it is the correct stage.

• when the sugar syrup is ready add the milk powder - ghee mix in it and stir well until bubbles appear
• divide the ghee oil mix into 4 portions and add 1/4 portion of ghee - oil mix and stir well
• stir until the ghee get absorbed
• again add 1/4 of ghee - oil mix and stir until it got absorbed
• again add 1/4 portion and stir well
• now stir until the mix got a light golden shade ( about 5 minutes )
• now turn off the heat and add the remaining ghee - oil mix
• stir again for 2 minutes until 
• now transfer into the prepared tin and level the top
• allow it to cool completely at room temperature
• when it is cool slice it and enjoy!

Note :

• instead of maida you can use roasted besan
• you can make this exclusively with ghee

Cotton Soft Swiss Roll Recipe | Jam Roll Recipe

Swiss Roll

 Ingredients

• eggs - 4 ( separate whites and yolks )
• all purposeflour / maida - 3 tbs ( 30 g )
• corn flour - 3 tbs ( 30 g )
• sugar - 5 1/2 tbs ( 80 g )
• oil - 2 tbs ( 30 ml )
• milk - 2 tbs ( 30 ml )
• salt - a pinch
• vanilla essence - 1 tsp ( 5 ml )
• lemon juice - 1 tsp ( 5 ml )

 Method

• line a baking tray ( size - 14 inches x 11 inches ) with parchment paper
• preheat oven at 180 degree Celsius
• take the egg whites in a large clean dry bowl
• add salt and lemon juice
• beat the whites ; when begin to froth start adding sugar ( powdered 40 g ) in batches
• continue beating until the whites reach stiff peaks and keep aside ( this is called meringue )
• combine the remaining sugar ( 40 g ) , egg yolks, vanilla, oil and milk
• combine flour, corn flour and salt and sift into the yolk mixture
• now add the meringue into this mixture in 3 batches; mix gently after each addition
• pour this on to the prepared tray and level it evenly
• tap 4-5 times to remove large air bubbles
• bake in the preheated oven at 180 degree Celsius for 30 - 35 minutes ( baking time varies depending on the type of oven )
• when it is baked, remove from the oven
• tranfer on to a wire rack cover with a sheet of baking papaer and flip the cake
• now peel off the baking paper which was used while baking and allow it to cool for 15minutes
• then apply jam  ( or any desired filling ) over it
• now roll it and keep aside for atleast 30 minutes
• after 30 minutes of rest cut it and enjoy :) 

Bazlama Turkish Flatbread Recipe | Pita Bread Recipe

Bazlama

 Ingredients :

• all purpose flour / maida - 500 g
• instant yeast - 1 tsp
• warm milk - 150 ml ( 1/2 cup + 2 tbs )
• warm water - 150 ml ( 1/2 cup + 2 tbs )
• sugar - 1 tbs ( 15 g )
• olive oil - 1 tbs ( 15 ml )
• salt - 1 tsp ( 8 g )
• to brush on top - melted butter, coriander leaves , chilly flakes

 Method

• combine milk, water, yeast and sugar
• add flour and then salt
• mix everything very well and knead for 1- 1 1/2 minutes
• add oil and knead until combined well
• cover and keep aside until double in size
• then degas the dough and divide into 6 pieces
• shape them into balls
• roll out each balls into a circle of 1/4 inches thickness
• cook them on hot skillet on medium heat
• brush butter on top and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and chilly flakes

Homemade Milky Bar Recipe | How To Make White Chocolate without Freezing

Homemade Milky Bar

 Ingredients :

• milk powder - 50 g
• sugar - 50 g
• butter - 20 g
• vanilla essence - 1 tsp (optional )

 Method

• heat the sugar along with 2 tbs water 
• when the sugar dissolves add vanilla essence
• boil the syrup until it reaches the 'gathering stage.'
• to check the consistency drop a little sugar syrup in a bowl of water;if it settles at bottom and you can gather it with your fingers, it reached the disired consistency (gathering stage).
• now add butter and let it dissove completely
• next add the milk powder in two batches and stir  until combined well;it is better to use a silicon spatula at this time
• quickly transfer the mix into a chocolate bar mould and allow it to cool completely
• it will set within 20 minutes at room temperature
• now you can enjoy the easy homemade sweet.  

The Best Homemade Pasta You'll Ever Eat | How To Make Pasta Without Machine

Homemade Pasta

 Ingredients :

• whole wheat flour / atta - 1 cup ( 140 g )
• egg - 1 ( 50 g )
• water - 3 -4 tbs (45 - 60 ml )
• olive oil - 1 tbs ( 15 ml )

 Method

• combine all the ingredients and make a dough
• knead for 6 - 7 minutes
• allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes
• after 30 minutes roll out the dough into a very thin sheet
• when you lift the dough you should be able to see your hands through it
• cut the dough sheet into desired shape 
• I made bow tie pasta ( butterfly shaped pasta ), for that cut the dough into 2 - 3 cm long strips, and press at the centre

 How to cook homemade fresh pasta

• boil 2 litres of water
• add 1tsp salt
• add pasta and cook
• this homemade pasta doesn't need much time to cook,it will take approx  2 - 3 minutes only
• when it is done add directly into the sauce and mix well

 How to make sauce for homemade pasta ?

  I made Indian style masala pasta.

Ingredients 

• onion - 1 (100 g )
• ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• green chilly - 2
• tomato -2 medium
• carrot chopped - 1/4cup
• capsicum chopped - 1/4 cup
• coriander leaves - 2 tbs
• red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
• turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• oregano - 1/2 tsp
• tomato ketchup - 2 tbs
• red chilly sauce - 1 tsp
• cheese - 2 - 4 tbs

 Method

• saute onion until transparent
• add ginger garlic paste and green chilly
• saute until the raw smell gone
• add tomatoes and saute until mushy
• add carrot and capsicum
• cover and cook for 1 minutes
• add chilly powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, oregano, coriander leaves, tomato ketchup and  red chilly sauce 
• mix well and add cooked pasta
• add cheese and pasta cooked water ( 1/4 cup )
• mix well and serve hot

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe | How To Make Professional Ice Cream At Home

Vanilla Ice Cream

  Ingredients :

• full fat milk - 1 litre
• sugar - 100 g
• butter - 100 g
• milk powder - 50 g
• glucose syrup - 50 g
• cmc powder - 1/4 tsp
• gms powder - 4 tsp (15 g )
• vanilla extract - 2 tsp

 Method :

• boil the milk
• once it is boiled reduce the flame and simmer it until 25% is reduced. Stir occasionally so that it doesn't get burnt; it may take around 30 miutes on low flame to reach the desired consistency
• when it is ready transfer 1/2 cup of milk into another bowl and allow it to cool
• add cmc powder,gms powder and milk powder into the cool milk and pour this mix into the previous milk 
• add sugar,glucose syrup and butter 
• turn on the flame and bring this to a slight boil
• then turn off the heat and the ice cream base is ready now
• allow this to cool down copletely
• when it is cool pour into a freezer safe container and keep in the freeezer until partialy set
• the whipping capacity of the mix will be more when it is cool
• take out from the freezer and pour the cool mix into a bowl 
• add 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• beat this for 6 - 7 minutes until the volume increases to 50 - 75 %
• pour into the container and keep in freezer for 8 hours
• delicious homemade icecream is ready to serve
• you can add different flavours to the ice cream base according to your taste

The Best Burger Buns You'll Ever Make

Burger Bun

 Ingredients :

• all purpose flour (maida ) - 300 g ( 2 cups + 2 tbs )
• salt - 3/4 tsp ( 4 g )
• instant yeast - 1 tsp
• luke warm milk - 130 ml ( 1/2 cup + 1 tsp )
• soft unsalted butter - 2 tbs ( 30 g )
• sugar - 2 tbs (30g )
• egg - 1 (50 g )

 Method

• mix together flour and salt and keep aside
• into a mixing bowl add all other ingredients except butter and mix well
• add flour into this and combine everything very well
• now knead the dough for 6 - 7 minutes
• allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes
• now add butter into it and mix until the the butter is completely absorbed by the dough
• then allow the dough to ferment until double in size ( about 1 - 1 1/2 hours )
• once it is ready ,degas the dough by pressing it
• divide the dough into 6 equal parts and shape into balls
• arrange them on a baking tray
• cover and rest the balls to puff up ( 45 minutes )
• give egg wash and sprinkle some white sesame seeds
• bake in preheated oven at 190 degree Celsius for 20 - 22 minutes
• take out from oven and allow them to cool completely
• soft burger bun is ready to use

The Best Homemade Pizza Recipe

Homemade Pizza

 Ingredients :

  Pizza Sauce

• fresh tomato - 1/2 kg
• garlic - 6 -7 cloves (5 g )
• onion - 1 small ( 50 g )
• dried basil - 1 tbs
• dried oregano - 1 tsp
• kashmeeri red chilly powder - 2 tsp
• pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• sugar - 1tsp
• olive oil - 1/4 cup

   Pizza Base

• all purpose flour ( maida ) - 400 g (3 cups - 2 tbs )
• salt - 1 tsp
• instant yeast - 1 tsp
• olive oil - 20 ml ( 1 tbs + 1 tsp )
• sugar - 1 tbs ( 15 g )
• warm milk - 1/2 cup ( 125 ml )
• warm water - 160 ml ( 1/2 cup +2 tbs + 1tsp )

  How to make Pizza Sauce

• chop and blend the tomatoes
• heat up olive oil in a pan
• saute finely chopped garlic for 4 seconds
• add onion and saute until translucent
• add tomato puree and cook for 4 minutes
• add chilly powder,oregano,basil,salt,and sugar
• mix well and cook on low flame for 20 - 25 minutes
• turn off the flame and store in an air tight jar when it is completely cool
• you can store this upto 1 week in the refrigerator
• it is better to use the sauce at least after 8 hours of preparation

  How to prepare pizza base

• mix together flour and salt and keep aside
• combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl
• add flour into this and mix well
• the dough will be very sticky at this stage  
• cover the bowl with a cling wrap and allow the dough to rest for 20 minutes
• after 20 minutes you can see that the dough is less sticky because of the gluten formation
• knead the dough fo 6 - 8 minutes, until the dough becomes soft and smooth
• grease the bowl and place the dough in it
• cover the bowl and allow the dough to ferment until double in size ( about 2 hours 0
• then press the dough gently to remove the air out
• divide the dough into 2 or 3 or 4 pieces 
• shape them into balls 
• arrange the dough balls  in a greased tray and allow them to ferment again until double in size  ( 45 minutes )
• now transfer the dough ball onto a lightly floured surface and stretch into a circle of 10 inch diameter
• transfer this into pizza pan and aply some olive oil 
• spread pizza sauce and your favourite topings ( I used sliced onion , capsicum ,carrot,mozarella cheese and cheddar cheese )
• preheat oven at maximum heat for 30 minutes
• bake the pizza at maximum temperature for 10 - 12 minutes
• take out from oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes
• now cut the pizza and enjoy
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls

 Ingredients for the dough :

• all purpose flour ( maida ) - 300 g ( 2 cups + 2 tbs )
• salt - 3/4 tsp
• milk - 140g (1/2 cup + 1 tbs )
• sugar - 30 g ( 2 tbs )
• soft unsalted butter - 30 g ( 2 tbs )
• instant yeast - 1/2 tsp
• egg - 1

 Ingredients for filling 

• brown sugar - 80 g ( 1/2 cup )
• cinnamon powder - 1 tsp
• butter - 45 g ( 3 tbs )

 Ingredients for cream cheese glace

• butter - 30 g ( 2 tbs ) 
• cream cheese - 60 g ( 1/2 cup )
• powdered sugar - 90 g ( 1/2 cup )
• milk - 1 tbs
• vanilla - 1/2 tsp
• pinch of salt