Soft And Spongy Idli Recipe

super soft spongy idli

ingredients

• idli rice 1 1/2 cup 
• urad dal - 1/2 cup
• fenugreek seeds  - 3/4 tsp
• salt -3/4 tsp

method

• rinse the rice thoroughly  for 3-4 times and soak  in  enough  water  for 4 hours 
• rinse  the  dal once  and  soak for 4 hours ( I usually refrigerate the dal for the last 2 hours because it helps to grind the dal without getting hot )
• similarly  soak  the fenugreek seeds also
• then grind the dal along with salt  and enough water until  soft and fluffy (I use  the dal soaked  water for grinding dal and rice as it speeds  up the fermentation )  While grinding the dal, don't allow it to become  too hot .You can add some ice cubes also .
• grind the rice and fenugreek seeds using the  dal soaked  water into a fine  paste
• mix this with the ground dal and  stir  with your hands for 10 minutes .
• the batter must be of correct consistency ,not too thin,not too  thick.
• let the batter ferment for 10-12 hours . 
• do not use an air tight container for fermenting the batter 
• stir the fermented batter very gently 
• ladle out the batter into a greased idli tray and steam cook for  10 minutes .
• after removing from the steamer allow them to cool for a couple of minutes and then remove from the tray
• serve the idlis with chutney and sambar.

Mouth Melting Butter Cake | Pound Cake Recipe

Butter Cake

 Ingredients :

• all purpose flour / maida - 1 1/2 cup [200g]
• soft unsalted butter - 1 1/4 cup [225g]
• sugar powdered - 1 1/2 cup [200g]
• eggs - 3 [150g]
• yogurt - 3 tbs [160g]
• baking powder - 1tsp
• vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
• pinch of salt

 Method

• prepare a 7 inch square tin or an 8 inch round tin by applying butter and line with parchment paper
• preheat oven at 160 degree Celsius
• sift together flour,salt and baking powder and keep aside
• into a mixing bowl add the butter and beat until loosened
• add sugar into it and beat until light and fluffy[ for 5-6 minutes]
• add the eggs one at a time
• beat for about two minutes after each addition of eggs
• add vanilla and mix well
• add the flour mix in three batches and combine well
• add yougurt and mix well
• pour this batter into prepared tin and tap three - four time to expel big air bubbles
• bake in the preheated oven at 160 degree Celsius for 50 - 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted at the centre of the cake came out clean
• once it is done take out from the oven 
• remove from the tin after 10 minutes
• slice the cake when it is completely cool
• enjoy with tea or coffee

Easy Homemade Milk Chocolate Recipe Without Freezing

Easy Homemade Milk Chocolate

Ingredients:

• milk powder - 3 1/2 tbs [35g]
• cocoa powder - 2 tbs [12g]
• sugar - 4 1/2 tbs [75g]
• unsalted butter - 20g [1tbs +1tsp]

 Method

• sift together the milk powder and the cocoa powder and set aside.
• add the sugar into a sauce pan and add three table spoons of water.
• boil the sugar until one string consistency.
• when it reaches the desired stage, keep flame on the lowest and add butter.
• allow the butter to melt completely.
• add the cocoa-milk powder mix in three batches and combine very well.
• quickly transfer this mix into a mould or a tin lined with parchment paper.
• allow this to cool completely at room temperature,no need to refrigerate.
• once it is cool your mouth melting milk chocolate is ready to eat.

Fluffiest Glazed Donuts Recipe | Homemade Doughnuts Recipe

Glazed Donut

 Ingredients:

• maida/all purpose flour - 2 cups ( 280 g )
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• nutmeg powder - 1/4 tsp
• milk- 1/2 cup (125 g )
• instant yeast - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 ( 55 g )
• butter - 2 tbs ( 30 g )
• sugar - 2 tbs ( 30 g )

 For the glaze

• powdered sugar - 1 cup
• butter -2 table spoons
• vanilla essence -1 tsp
• milk -1/4 cup or as needed

 Method

• mix together flour, salt and nutmeg
• in a mixing bowl add milk , yeast and sugar 
• mix well until dissolved
• add rest of the ingredients and flour mix
• once everything is combined well knead for at least 8 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic
• place the dough in a greased bowl 
• cover with a plastic wrap and let this sit until doubled in size
• once ready, punch the air out and transfer on to a lightly floured surface
• roll into 1/3 inch thickness
• cut the circles using a 2.5 inch cutter and cut the holes with 1/2 inch cutter
• transfer them onto a floured tray
• let them rest for 20 minutes
• then fry them in moderately hot oil;
• once ready drain and let them cool for 10 minutes
• meanwhile prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar, butter ,vanilla, and milk as needed; I have used 1/4 cup of milk to get the desired consistency
• dip the warm donuts in the glaze and arrange in a wire rack until dry
• delicious soft and fluffy donuts are ready.

Super Soft Dinner Roll Recipe | Milk Bun Recipe | Ladi Pav Bread Recipe

Soft Dinner Rolls

 Let's see how to make pillowy soft and delicious dinner rolls.

Ingredients

• all purpose flour / maida - 350g [2 1/2 cups]
• warm milk - 235ml
• instant yeast - 1tsp
• sugar - 2tbs
• salt -1tsp
• soft butter -1/4cup[50g]

Method

• Add warm milk, yeast and sugar into a bowl and let the yeast dissolve.Remember very hot millk will kill the yeast,and the yeast will not be active if the milk is too cold.
• Add sugar,and butter into it
• Mix flour and salt and add into the above mix
• Knead the dough very well for ten minutes.The dough may be sticky in the beginning,but as you knead it will become non sticky.
• After ten minutes of kneading let the dough rest for ten minutes.
• Again knead for another five minutes and again let the dough rest for ten minutes.
• Now the dough will be soft,non-sticky and elastic.
• Divide and shape the dough into equal sized balls
• Arrange  them on  a greased baking tin
• Cover and let these balls rise until double in size [one hour]
• When they are proofed,brush their top with egg or milk
• Place the tin in a preheated oven.Bake them at 190 degree Celsius for18 - 20 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown.
• Take out from oven and remove from the tin.
• Allow them to cool.
• Super soft ,delicious dinner rolls are ready

Say Goodbye To Shop Bought Bread,You Can Make The Best Bread At Home | Super Soft Bread Recipe

SOFT BREAD

Ingredients:

• all purpose flour /maida - 300g
• instant yeast - 1tsp
• sugar - 1tbs
• salt - 3/4tsp
• luke warm water - 180 ml
• soft butter/ghee - 2tbs[30g]

Method

Prepare dough

• into a clean bowl add in water,yeast,sugar,salt and butter/ghee
• add in the flour and combine very well
• transfer the dough into a clean work surface and begin to knead;after about one minute of kneading you can feel that the dough is very sticky;you may tempted to add more flour,but don't do that;because whatever flour you add,the dough will absorb it,then you will add more and more flour;eventually the bread won't be that soft;instead of adding extra flour continue kneading,in between scrape and turn the dough
• after about 10minutes of kneading cover the dough and let it rest for 10minutes
• to check whether the dough has been kneaded enough you can do the window pane test;if the dough is ready you can stretch it into a thin mebrane without tearing;if there is break continue kneading for another 5-6 minutes,until the dough has become soft and elastic;repeat the window pane test after 10minutes of rest;the bread will be soft even if does not pass this test,but if it passes the test ,it is guaranteed that the bread will be super soft and fluffy.

First proofing

• grease a bowl with oil
• place the dough in it and turn it so that the dough is coated with oil
• cover the bowl with a plastic wrap
• keep this in a warm place until the dough has become double in size;it may take around 1 1/2- 2 hours

Shaping

• transfer the fermented dough into a lightly floured surface;press gently to degas the dough
• then roll into a rectangle shape;then fold the bottom third towards the center and bring upper third over it
• now spread into a long rectangle;then roll it tightly and seal the edges

Second proofing

• grease the loaf tin and place the shaped dough in it;[tin size 9x4x3 inches] 
• cover it and let it rise for about 45 minutes or until 90% of the tin is filled

Baking

• bake in a preheated oven at 190 degree Celsius for 32-35minutes;after about 25minutes of baking the top of the bread may become brown;you can cover the top with an anumilium foil to prevent over browning and continue baking
• after baking remove from oven and take the bread out from the tin
• to check the doneness of bread tap or scratch the bottom of it, and you can hear a hollow sound;underbaked bread will have an yeasty smell
• to make the crust soft you can brush some butter on it
• slice the bread only when it is completely cool

Soft Coffee Marble Cake Recipe Without Egg Smell

COFFEE MARBLE CAKE

 Ingredients

• maida/all purpose flour - 1.5cups[185g]
• eggs - 4
• sugar - 3/4cup[180g]
• refined oil - 1/4 cup
• milk - 1tbs
• instant coffee powder - 3tsp
• baking powder - 1tsp
• salt - a pinch
• vanilla essence - 1/2tsp
• warm water - 3tsp

 Method

 step 1: prepare tin

• grease an 8 inch round tin with butter or oil
• line the bottom with a baking paper and dust the sides with some flour and remove the extra flour and keep this aside

step 2: prepare batter

• mix together flour,baking powder and salt
• sift two times and keep aside 
• beat together eggs and sugar for 5-6 minutes, until creamy and fluffy
• add oil and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds
• add the flour mix 1/ 3 portion at a time and fold in gently
• before adding the last portion add 1 tbs of milk to loosen the batter
• transfer half portion of batter into another bowl
• issolve coffee powder with warm water and mix gently with one portion of batter
• now we have two batter-vanilla batter and coffee batter
• spoon both batters alternatively into the prepared tin until all the batter has been finished
• when you finish pouring all the batter,tap this on a surface 2 - 3 times to expel  large air bubbles if any

 step 3:baking

• bake this in a preheated oven at 180 degree Celsius,for 30- 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the centre of the cake comes out clean
• once the cake is done remove from oven and take the cake out from the tin after 15 to 20 minutes
• cut this and enjoy