Monday, February 5, 2018

Instant khoya recipe/ instant khoya using milk powder/ instant khoya step by step images and recipe video.

Instant khoya using milk powder
Instant khoya using milk powder


Khoya also known as mawa is a dairy product made of either dried whole milk or milk thickened by heating in an open iron pan. It is lower in moisture than typical fresh cheeses such as ricotta.

Instant khoya using milk powder
Instant khoya using milk powder

 
A very easy technique to make khoya from milk powder instantly and maintain the traditional mawa taste which can be further used to make many sweets like burfis, halwas, gujias, gulab jamuns and many more.

As the traditional method is very lengthy so I usually opt for this instant way of making khoya as it has the same taste and it is less time consuming. It goes perfect for all kinds of sweets and also other khoya recipes.

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Ingredients:

1 Cup Milk Powder

¼ cup Milk

1 tbsp Ghee

Method:

Take a bowl.

Put in 1 cup of milk powder and keep it aside

Instant khoya using milk powder
milk powder in a bowl


In a pan heat ¼ cup milk along with 1 tbsp ghee.

Instant khoya using milk powder
milk and ghee


Bring it to boil on high heat.

Instant khoya using milk powder
boil


Pour it on to the milk powder.

Instant khoya using milk powder
pour on milk powder


Mix well with the spoon. If the mixture is dry add in more milk start adding 1tsp at time. If the mixture is very moist add in some milk powder. Anyhow for me the mentioned quantity was enough.

Instant khoya using milk powder
mix well


Then combine and give it a shape with your hands. Khoya is ready to be used.

Instant khoya using milk powder
khoya done


If you want to use it later on then store it in air tight container in the frigde.

When needed grate it and use.

Instant khoya using milk powder
grate and use


Tips:

Use milk powder and not dairy whitener.

If the mixture is dry add in more milk start adding 1tsp at time. If the mixture is very moist add in some milk powder.

Store it in air tight container in the frigde.



Try out this very instant recipe of making khoya and make your sweet dishes food-a-licious..



Friday, February 2, 2018

Instant dhokla recipe/ dhokla recipe video/ instant dhokla recipe with step by step pics.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
Instant Dhokla Recipe

 
Dhokla is an instant gujrati snack a little sweet in taste made from besan(gram glour) with some leavening agent and then steamed and tempered to form a delicious bite which can be enjoyed with green chutneys in anytime of the day.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
Instant Dhokla Recipe


My today’s recipe would provide you the instant method of making dhokla also I would give you some important tips which you need to follow to get a soft and spongy dhokla.

The most important ingredient in our recipe is the eno. You need to use fresh eno as if you use an old one then your dhokla would not rise leading to a flat and non spongy dhokla.

Secondly beat and mix the batter before adding eno, after adding eno just mix it lightly, do not over mix again it would lead to a flat dhokla.

Moreover do not put in more of turmeric powder add only a pinch, if added in excess it would react with eno and would turn the dhokla red in color.

Other tips you would find in my tips section after the method do not miss it.

Serve this instant besan dhokla with mint chutney or coriander chutney. Children also prefer them with tomato ketchup.

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Ingredients:

For Batter

1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)

A pinch of turmeric

2 tbsp Semolina (suji/ rava)

1 tbsp Sugar

1 tbsp Oil

2 tbsp Lemon juice

A pinch of Asafoetida

1 cup Water (or as required)

2 tsp Eno

Salt

For tempering:

2 tbsp Oil

1 tsp Mustard seeds

6 to 8 Curry Leaves

2 Green Chillies (cut lengthwise)

2 tsp White sesame seeds

¼ cup Water

1 tbsp Sugar

Other:

2 cups water (or as required)

Oil for greasing

Coriander (chopped) for garnishing

Method :

Take a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan), A pinch of turmeric, 2 tbsp Semolina (suji/ rava), 1 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, A pinch of Asafoetida and salt. Do not add more turmeric powder it would react with eno and make the dhokla red in color.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
Take the mentioned ingredients in bowl


Mix well and then add 1 cup of water. Add water in parts and mix well to get a lump free batter. The consistency should be a pouring consistency so add water accordingly.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
lump free batter


Now take a pan and keep a stand in it. Put 2 cups of water and bring it to boil.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
place stand and add water in pan


By the time the water comes to a boil we will grease a dish in which dhokla has to be steamed. Grease it nicely else the dhokla would not come out of the dish easily and would break into pieces.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
grease a dish


Once the dish is greased and the water begins to boil add 2 tsp Eno in the batter.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
add eno


Mix evenly but do not over mix.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
mix evenly


Transfer the batter in to the greased dish. Tap it twice to remove the air if any.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
transfer to greased dish

Instant Dhokla Recipe
tap

As soon as you mix the eno place the batter dish in the pan on the stand. Do not wait for long as it would lead to flat and non spongy dhokla.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
place on stand


Cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes open the lid, insert a toothpick in the dhokla. If the toothpick comes out clean it means the dhokla is cooked, if it has some batter on it then cover and cook it for some more time.

cover and steam for 20 min

Instant Dhokla Recipe
check with toothpick


Now take out the dhokla dish from the pan and let it cool a bit.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
cool


With the help of a knife loosen the edges of dhokla.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
loosen edges


Take a plate and invert it on the dhokla dish.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
invert plate


Hold both the plate and the dish and flip.
Tap all over the dhokla dish to loosen the dhokla from the bottom.
Instant Dhokla Recipe
flip and tap

Lift up the dhokla dish and demould the dhokla.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
de mould


Now take a knife. Insert the pointy side of the knife into the dhokla and start cutting as we cut a cake. This way of cutting would give us beautiful square pieces.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
cut squares


Now we will prepare its tempering. For that in a pan heat 2 tbsp Oil and then add 1 tsp Mustard seeds to it. When the mustard seeds starts to splutter then put in 6 to 8 Curry Leaves followed by 2 Green Chillies. Saute till brown on low heat.

heat oil and add mustard seeds

Instant Dhokla Recipe
curry leaves and green chillies


Then add 2 tsp White sesame seeds and again fry it till the seeds changes it color. Do not turn it brown.

add sesame seeds


Next include ¼ cup Water and 1 tbsp Sugar. Mix well and bring it to boil. By the time the sugar will also get dissolved.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
add water and sugar

Instant Dhokla Recipe
bring to boil


Spread this tempering all over the dhokla evenly.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
spread the tempering


Garnish with chopped coriander.

Instant Dhokla Recipe
garnish with coriander


Serve with mint chutney or coriander chutney.. However you can use the dip as per your choice.



Tips:

Do not add turmeric in excess, else it would react with eno and turn dhokla red.

Add water in the batter as per required.

Grease the dish nicely else the dhokla would stick to it and break into pieces while de moulding.

Do not over mix the batter after adding eno.

After adding eno immediately keep it for steaming.

Grated fresh coconut can also be used for garnishing.



Do try this food-a-licious instant dhokla recipe and let us know your experience via comments.



Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Dates and almond milk recipe / Khajur aur badam dudh recipe/ Dates and Almond hot milk step by step images and recipe video.


Dates and Almond Hot Milk
Dates and Almond Hot Milk 

A very hale and hearty drink made from extremely healthy ingredients dates and almond and made specially in the winter season to be safe from the common winter illness.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
Dates and Almond Hot Milk 


Dates are rich in several vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The benefits of dates include relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anemia, diarrhea, and many other conditions. Dates also help for a healthy weight gain. On the other hand the health benefits of almonds are extensive, and they are frequently used as a healthy solution for relief from heart and brain disorders, diabetes, constipation, respiratory disorders, coughs, anemia, and impotence. They also help in hair, skin and dental care.

So let’s start with our recipe.

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Ingredients:

2 cups Milk

4 Dates (deseeded)

2 tbsp Almond powder

2 tbsp Sugar

½ tsp Cardamom powder

Method:

Take a pan.

Add in 2 cups of milk followed by dates and almond powder.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
add milk

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
add dates

add almond powder


Stir it well and bring it to boil on high heat.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
stir

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
bring to boil


After one boil simmer on low heat till the dates turn soft. It would take about 8 to 10 minutes.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
simmer


Once the dates turn soft as shown in the image below, now its time to add in sugar and cardamom powder.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
dates turn soft

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
add sugar

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
add cardamom powder

 
Stir well and cook for a minute so that the sugar dissolves completely and the flavor of cardamom powder would incorporate in the milk.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
cook for a minute


Pour it in a glass and garnish with some sliced almonds.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
garnish with sliced almonds


Serve hot.

Dates and Almond Hot Milk
Dates and Almond Hot Milk 

Tips:

After one boil simmer on low heat.

Stir at regular intervals.

Scrape the milk from the sides of pan at regular intervals.

You can remove the dates from the milk once done and then serve, however it tastes gud.


Adjust sugar as per your taste and can also be completely avoided and dates are also sweet.



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