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January 31, 2021

Swiss Raclette with Pickles - Just delicious!


Famous for its cheese and chocolate, Switzerland is the home of gourmet cheeses and perhaps the best chocolate in the world.  
 Not to be missed, of course is the Swiss Raclette, a signature Swiss dish that has a block of the semi-firm cow’s milk cheese, Raclette, heated in front of an open fire to melt the surface, and then the melted cheese is scraped onto diners’ plates and served with potatoes, bread & pickled onion and cucumber. The Swiss Raclette at Seven Corners, which I tasted, had the cheese served with fried potato wedges, mini pickled onions and slices of pickles. 



Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Swiss raclette cheese, cut into slices

Side dishes

  • Pickled cucumber
  • Pickled onions
  • Bread
  • Raclette spice powder


Method :

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1.  Melt the cheese slices in a pan. 

2.  Meanwhile, spread the bread slices & pickles in the plate.

3.  Once the cheese is melted, spread it over the bread slices.

4.  Sprinkle some raclette spice mix over the bread.



Serve immediately.

January 30, 2021

Solar System Cake | Planets Cake

 

Solar System Cake | Planet Cake !
For an out-of-this-world centrepiece, our Solar System cake is perfect for children's (or big kids) parties. This cake boasts three layers of vanilla sponge and a vanilla freshcream and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

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Happy Baking.

January 27, 2021

Dinosaurs in Volcanic Island

 

You'll be a legend in your child's mind if you surprise them with a fully-formed, beautiful- looking dinosaur cake. If your kids love dinosaurs


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🦕, this is the perfect cake for their birthday.




January 26, 2021

Prawn Biryani - Restaurant style !!


This king prawn biryani is the perfect weekend treat. It takes a little time to cook but the end result is so worth it! Plus it leaves your whole house smelling absolutely delicious! Don’t be put off by the number of ingredients – most of them are spices and there is actually only a small amount of prep or chopping involved.
 



Ingredients :

  1. Prawns -750 g
  2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  3. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
  4. Salt to taste
  5. Basmati rice - 2 cups
  6. Oil - 2 tbsp
  7. Ghee - 2 tbsp 
  8. Garlic - 7 pods
  9. Ginger - 1 inch
  10. Shallots - 10 nos
  11. Green chillies - 2 nos
  12. Red chillies - 3 nos
  13. Coconut pieces - 1 tbsp
  14. Coriander leaves
  15. Mint leaves
  16. Bay leaf
  17. Cinnamon stick - 1 no
  18. Cloves - 3 nos
  19. Cardamom - 2 nos
  20. Sliced onion - 2 medium sized
  21. Coconut milk - 2 cups
  22. Tomatoes - 2 medium sized
  23. Coriander powder - 1 tsp


Method :

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1.  Mix cleaned prawns, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, chilly powder & salt.  Marinate the prawns for at least 30 mins.

2.  Clean & soak the basmati rice in water for 30 mins.

Biryani paste :

3.  In a  a mixer, add garlic, ginger, shallots, red chillies, coconut pieces, green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves & grind them smoothly using little water.  Keep aside.

4.  Heat 1 tbsp of oil & ghee in the pressure cooker, add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom & sliced onions. Sauté till golden brown.

5.  Add spice paste, marinated prawns & coconut milk.  Mix and cook for few mins.

6.  Meanwhile, in a separate pan add 1 tbsp of oil, chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves, mint leaves & salt. Cook them till mushy.

7.  Now add the tomato mixture to the prawn masala.

8.  Add salt to taste, coriander powder & water(if required).  Mix

9.  Pressure cook the biryani for 10 mins on high and 5 mins on low flame or until the biryani is done.



Serve with raita.

January 25, 2021

MUSIC NOTES CAKE

 

Not sure what to get the music lover for thei special day?

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Our musical note cake is the answer! Help add a little sweetness to their day with this cake that tastes as good as a symphony sounds.


Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. Tastes heavenly.


HAPPY BAKING !

January 22, 2021

Tandoori Chicken without Oven


Tandoori chicken 
is named after tandoor in which the dish is traditionally prepared.  Tandoori Chicken is marinated in curd and other spices , then grilled in tandoor after few hours, which gives a mesmerizing and lip smacking flavor to the chicken making it dry and juicy at the same time.

Though Tandoori Chicken is preferably cooked in tandoor or in oven, but here the recipe which I am presenting  and have followed since ages is cooked in a non stick pan and then grilled on gas stove for the grilling effect. Make Tandoori Chicken Without oven & without hassle.


Ingredients :

  1. Chicken pieces - 750 gms
  2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  3. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
  4. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
  5. Yoghurt - 1/2 cup
  6. Salt to taste
  7. Tandoori masala powder - 1 tbsp
  8. Oil 
  9. Unsalted butter - 1 tbsp



Method :

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1.  Mix and marinate the chicken with turmeric powder, chilly powder, ginger garlic paste, salt, tandoori masala & yoghurt for at least 1 hr.  Preferably 4 hours or overnight is best.

2.  Heat grill pan or heavy bottomed frying pan, add marinated chicken pieces and drizzle some oil around.

3.  Now spread the unsalted butter over the chicken pieces and cook them for 15 to 20 mins or until the chicken pieces are well cooked on either sides.



Serve warm.

Pineapple Fresh Cream Cake - Best Celebration Cake


 Pineapple Fresh Cream Cake - Make your day special !!


Best cake to enjoy for any special occasions or delicious dessert after meal.

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All time favorite cake & just one word to describe this beauty ‘Delicious’.



Happy Baking.


January 21, 2021

POPCORN CAKE - Perfect Movie Themed Party Cake


POPCORN CAKE !!

Are you looking for movie themed cake, what can be more appropriate than popcorn cake.


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Chocolate layers with fresh cream frosting & fondant for decoration.
Best cake to celebrate with family watching the movie in this pandemic.



 Happy Baking.

January 18, 2021

FOOTBALL THEMED CAKE - Celebration Cake


Football cakes are a great favorite among ardent lovers of the game. Whether it is the celebrations of a birthday, or an office event, or the winning of a game, football cakes are sure to spice things up with a dash of action and adrenaline. 



These cakes are always cool to look at and as a result they often serve as interesting conversational pieces for your party.

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Happy Baking.


January 17, 2021

Green Apple Thokku | Chutney - Perfect with rice !!


Green Apple Thokku | Chutney -
 a spicy, tangy lip-smacking south Indian relish or chutney made with apples! With this gorgeous fruit in full season, this thokku is the perfect spicy way to enjoy fall flavors! 


Ingredients :

  1. Green apple, medium sized - 2 nos
  2. Oil - 4 tbsp
  3. Salt to taste
  4. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  5. Sambar powder - 1 tbsp
  6. A pinch of Hing
  7. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  8. Spice powder - 1 tsp (Roast & grind together 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and 1/4 fenugreek seeds)


Method :

1.  Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the pan.  Add chopped green apple, turmeric powder, hing, salt & sambar powder.  Sauté for 5 mins over medium heat.

2.  Bring the cooked apples to room temperature & grind them coarsely.

3.  Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the same pan, add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds.  

4.  Add grounded apple paste & cook over medium heat for 10 mins or until done.

5.  Once the chutney starts separating from the pan, add spice powder.  Sauté for few mins.



Serve with rice.

Kindergarten Sprinkles Cupcake

 


Best cupcakes for birthday celebrations in Kindergarten.



Have you ever tried a Sprinkles Chocolate Cupcake then I have the feeling you will agree with me when I say… they are the best cupcakes ever.

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They are fluffy, ultra-moist, and perfect just like Sprinkles & chocolate frosting.



January 15, 2021

MINIE MOUSE CAKE

Surprise your little princess & guests with a beautiful Minnie Mouse cake inspired on her pink and white polka dot dress.



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Vanilla cake on the bottom & chocolate cake on top. Frosted with fresh cream - Just pretty & delicious!!


Happy Baking !

January 14, 2021

PALM JAGGERY | KARUPPATI SWEET PONGAL

 


Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. The enthusiasm and the zeal of Tamilians comes alive during the four day festival. Pongal literally means "boiling over". This festival is the biggest event of the year.

The four day festival consists of Bhogi-Pongal, Surya-Pongal, Mattu-Pongal and Kanyapongal.

Pongal is a unifying festival in my family. On this day, we prepare atleast two varieties of pongal & exchange it to all my friends & neighbours near by. Pongal is all about spreading small amount of love and joy in the neigbouring homes and enjoy the festival with family and friends.



Ingredients :
  1. Rice - 1 cup
  2. Palm Jaggery | Karuppati - 2 cups (as per ur taste)
  3. Milk - 2 cups
  4. Water - 1 plus 1/2 cup cups 
  5. Cashewnuts
  6. Crushed Cardomoms - 5 nos
  7. Edible camphor - a pinch 
  8. Ghee - 1/4 cup 
  9. Raisins (kishmish) - 1 tbsp


Directions :

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1.  Pressure cook the rice with 2 cups of milk & a cup of water for 3 to 4 whistles.

2.  Melt jaggery in 1/2 cup of water over a medium flame.  Dissolve the jaggery completely.

3.  Smash the cooked rice & add them to the jaggery water.  Mix well without any lumps. Cook the pongal will it separates from the sides of pan. It takes around 10 mins over medium heat.

4.  Fry the cashew nuts, cardamom, edible camphor and raisins in the ghee & add it to the sweet pongal.

Mix well.



Happy pongal !!!

January 5, 2021

Chettinad Fish Fry - Super Delicious !!


Chettinad Fish Fry Recipe
 is a delicious and spicy preparation of fish made in the Chettinad region of South India. You can use any type of firm fleshed fish to make this recipe.  You can serve this with steamed rice or as starter. 


Ingredients :

  1. Fish slices (Cleaned) - 10 nos
  2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  3. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
  4. Rice flour - 1 tbsp
  5. Salt to taste
  6. Tamarind paste - 1/4 tsp
  7. Chopped coriander leaves
  8. Cooking oil


Method :

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1.  Clean the fish slices.

2.  Add and mix turmeric powder, chilly powder, rice flour, salt, tamarind paste & chopped coriander leaves with little water (if required) to the fish slices.  

3.  Marinate the fish for at least a hour.

4.  Heat griddle or pan over the medium heat, add the marinated fish slices & fry them either sides.  Drizzle some oil around.

5.  Continue to fry till the fish gets cooked and crisp. The fish will appear flaky when it’s cooked.



Enjoy.

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