Coconut Laddus

khopre ke laddu

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Hello there, How is everyone doing? As most of you know that I am expecting and its become a little difficult for me to cook and blog. The other day I was
craving for a quick sweet treat. I browsed around to find this quick but immensely tasty Coconut laddu recipe. So lets get started...

Ingredients :

dessicated coconut (dry) - 3 cups
Sweetened condensed milk - 1 small can (14 0z)
Mixed nuts ( I used almonds, pistachios, cashews and raisins) - 1/2 cup chopped finely

Method :

In a nonstick pan slightly roast dessicated coconut. Now add all the mixed nuts and slowly add the condensed milk little by little , mixing constantly.
This will form a consistency where you can make laddus. Let this mixture sit for a few minutes and start making laddus with still warm mixture. Roll these in some extra dessicated coconut. Keep the laddus in fridge for an hour ( Although I doubt you will be able to resist them for so long).
Enjoy!!

MIA for a while

Hello Everyone! I know I have not been blogging for a while now and thanks to all those who sent me messages asking me my whereabouts. I promise to be back very soon.Just taking a long break :)

Eid Mubarak !!!

May Allah bless all of us and guide us to the right path.Aameen

Murg Malai kebabs

Heavenly Chicken Kebabs/kabobs - Murgh Malai kebabs
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Firstly I need to apologize to be MIA as I been really busy with work and all the allergies and flu.
I was looking for a quick treat. I felt like eating juicy , moist kebabs and that is exactly what I found on Nabeela's blog. She has an amazing list of treats that I am definitely going to try soon. I have not made much of changes to her recipe. I just prefer the broil method for making my kebabs. If you like to roast them then you can follow her recipe as is.Hats off to Nabeela for this amazing dish.





Ingredients:
Boneless chicken cut into medium size pieces - 2 lb
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
2 tbsp fresh ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil





Procedure:

Make the marinade by combining salt, yogurt, sour cream, cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala and red chilli powder in a medium bowl. Mix well. Rub chicken pieces all over with lime juice. Add them to the marinate and coat well. Let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Soak 10-12 wooden skewers in water(soaking them overnight truly ensures no burning and flare ups in the oven). If you're using metal skewers, skip this step. The next day, when you're ready to serve, take out chicken 30 minutes before roasting. Preheat the oven on broil mode to High. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers keeping 5 piece to each. Lay them on an oiled roasting rack on an Aluminium foil lined pan. Broil for about 5-7 minutes, turning it a few times in between. Check on the chicken often to ensure it's not overcooked or undercooked. Enjoy!!

Papdi Chaat - Street food

Papdi Chaat
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There are many version of Papdi Chaat. Papdi is crispy rectangles of flavored dough. There are no specific ingredients to it as well. Many people like sev or green chutneys etc in it. This is how I made it and you can add anything to it as in the end all that matters is to make food which satisfies our cravings right?

(NOTE: I have used chole from my previous recipes)

Ingredients for Papdi :

All purpose flour (maida or plain flour) - 1 cup
semolina flour (sooji) 1/4 cup
oil 2 tablespoons
salt 1/2 teaspoon
water to knead.



Method for papdi:

Mix all ingredients except water. Now slowly add water and knead like chapati/roti dough.Take small portions and roll them out. Now cut them into rectangles (see pictures to understand better).Heat oil for deep frying. Now add these rectangles one by one and deep fry them till golden brown.Remove on a paper napkin so that oil is absorbed and these rectangles become crisp. Keep aside


Chole:

Follow the recipe here for chole (Masala chick peas). Make the chole a little bit loose in consistency.

Other ingredients:
Red Onion : 1 chopped
Coriander leaves : handful
sour cream - 3 tblsp
tomatoes - 1 finely chopped
I also used Aalu from my recent cajun style potatoes. (Optional).

Method:
Take a serving bowl. add chole. Now add all other ingredients like red onions,coriander ,sour cream,tomatoes etc.crumble the papdi a little and add on top. What else? Just dig in now!! Enjoy!

Award time!!

Rahin of Lazzat has showerd me with awards. She is an awesome awesome blogger who always inspires me. Rahin, thank you for the lovely awards and You rock!!!









I would like to pass these awards on to Syeda, Muneeba and Priya

Cajun style Potatoes

Quick and Delicious Crispy Potatoes
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I love Potatoes...seriously. Fries, chips ...who does not like them?. Here is another style of potatoes with a Indian twist. They are crisp and very flavourful.Can be made in 10-15 minutes. Ideal for parties or even for a quick snack.

A quick shout out to Seema (smani) who personally called me and appreciated my blog. Thank you Smani!

I am sending this entry to Four events.


1. To Srivalli For her Kids Delight! Event
2. To Nithya and Pavitra fom Garnish the Dish Event
3. To EC for her WYF:Light Food Event
4. To Priya and Sunita for there Think Spice - Think Coriander Event.

Ingredients :
Potatoes : 500 gms(1 pound) cut into cubes
Coriander Powder : 1-1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Dried red chillies - 2
Mustard seeds (Rai) - 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder - 3/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 3/4 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 8-10 leaves
Coriander Leaves - handful
oil - 3-4 tblspn

Method:
Heat 3 tblsp oil in a nonstick pan. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Saute a little. Add dried red chillies broken into half and ginger garlic paste. Add coriander powder and red chili powder. Saute well. Now add the microwaved potatoes ,salt and curry leaves. Do NOT add water. Fry the potatoes they get crisp.If its gets dry add a little more oil. Garnish with Coriander Leaves.Hmm yummy!!. I have decorated the dish using a tomato rose and capsicum , the red and the green gives a nice pop of color.

Family Rating : 8.5