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                                                            This glorious treat is usually reserved for a special occasion considering its extraordinary richness and exotic taste. Traditionally,  this pudding is steamed in an aluminum pudding basin and dipped into a large pan half-filled with water. However, you can also bake it in a Pyrex dish in the oven which is easier and less time-consuming.   If you fancy the original taste, do not hesitate to steam it. Either way, you will come to love it! I made this pudding using Maggi coconut milk powder which I found the best choice in the absence of fresh coconut milk also, the texture of the pudding comes out much firmer allowing you to cut it into dainty squares. So, give it a try today! What you will need; Ingredients                   Quantities Maggi Coconut p         6tbsp Jaggery                            1round Brown sugar                  2tbsp Nutmeg-grated              1tsp Salt Eggs                                  5 Water     

Don’t we all love Chinese food simply because of its unique mouthwatering flavours and the most uncomplicated techniques of making them? It’s just a matter of chopping all and dropping all into a pan and giving a quick toss and a turn, pouring in sauces and, voila! job done! It is that easy and the taste is supreme too. The generous amount of vegetables used in this recipe makes it much healthier and more versatile. While stirfrying the veggies I tried my best to keep their original colours intact which in turn made this dish look absolutely delightful with such an exotic assortment of colours blended together! I bet, you will stop buying this dish from takeaways once you start making it at home because the homemade chicken in black bean sauce with all the colourful and crunchy veggies will become an instant favourite of your family and friends. There are many brands of black bean sauce available in supermarkets but I have always been loyal to the Blue Dragon brand which has the right

Kids’ will go wild with excitement when they come to know that these crunchy chocolate cookies are made with their all-time favourite Nutella spread! I guarantee that even adults cannot resist a crunchy bite of these perfect cookies. You start with one and finish with several of them! So, beware! You could easily become addicted to them. You can create more excitement at home by inviting kids to join you in making these. The whole process is very easy and straightforward, so they will not leave an almighty mess in the pantry. I am sure they will be delighted to taste the crunchy cookies made by their own little hands.  No need to emphasize that a cup of warm hot chocolate will beautifully complement the cookies! Store them in an air-tight jar if anything is left! You'll need the following ingredients;  Ingredients                         Amounts                                        Nutella spread 125 g Plain flour 200 g Sugar 180 g Butter 125 g Egg 1  Chocolate chips   60 g Bakin

This is indeed a feast with just everything in one pot!  When you need to fix a quick lunch for your family, this recipe is the best! I recommend this as a great choice for someone who is looking for a healthy version of a meat-free special rice dish for lunch.  Also, the aroma and the flavours of pilchard fish, tomatoes, and sauces will deliver a very satisfying meal indeed! Make sure you buy Pacific pilchard in tomato sauce for this recipe as it is the ideal choice to give the best results. Get  ready with these items:   Ingredients                      Amounts Rice (cups) 1  1/2  Ginger &garlic  1 tbsp Coriander leaves 1 cup Tomato 1 juicy Onions 1 large Fish sauce 1 tbsp Soy sauce 2 tbsp Ketchup 2 tbsp Potatoes                          2 Cumin seeds  1 tsp  Salt  1/2  1 tin of Pilchards in tomato sauce Let’s Make it; First, wash the rice until the water runs clear.   Drain water and keep it aside Chop onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic and cube potatoes.  Open the tin of pilch

There is no better way to spice up your dishes than adding your home-made curry powder to your cooking; on one hand, you know for sure what goes in it; on the other hand, it will measurably enhance the taste, appearance, and aroma of the dishes that you love to make. Once, experienced the obvious difference, you will never go for the ready-made packets in stores. The good news is that it will only take about half an hour for the whole process of making it and you only have to be careful not to let the spices burn up while roasting them in the pan. You'll need the following whole spices :  Coriander whole 2 cups Cumin whole 1 & 1/2 cups Cloves 1 tbsp Cardamoms 1 tbsp Dried red chili whole 6 Black pepper whole 1 tsp Cinnamon quills 4 broken into small pieces Raw rice 1 tbsp Curry leaves and Pandan leaves A handful each Let’s make it; Heat up a wide pan on medium flame and add coriander; slowly, dry roast while constantly running a wooden spoon through.  When the colour changes to

This exotic dish, inspired by the Chinese culinary sense, is passed on to my husband by a friend who runs his own restaurant. All thanks to his genuine recipe, we have been enjoying this dish ever since.  The soft, flaky trout fish and spring onions sizzled on smoky hot oil produce such a delicate oriental taste to relish and remember forever.  The best news is that this is very easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes, goes well as a perfect healthy version of lunch or dinner. A piece of this fish on a dome of piping hot basmati rice, along with some greens and Chinese chilli paste on the side, will make a filling and satisfying meal for someone who is very hungry. Recipe video You will need the following ingredients; Rainbow Trout – whole fish 1 Spring onion  – Class A a bunch Root ginger and garlic 5 slices each Soy sauce 2/3 tbsp Sesame oil – Blended 2 tbsp Salt 1/2 tbsp Oil 2 tbsp Green Chillies                             2 red or green  Ingredients Let's Make;  Step-by-step

                    Equipment for baking cakes Ingredients for baking a simple butter cake The whole process of baking a beautiful cake is indeed therapy! From measuring ingredients to sticking the batter in the oven, the whole process requires your undivided attention and of course, Love! Never bake cakes when you are under stress or in the middle of a hundred chores as something can always go wrong, making you utterly disappointed. It could be very discouraging. Hence, choose your free time so that you will not get distracted until the cake is safely out of the oven! I have mentioned here, crucial tips and techniques for baking a flawless cake and I am sure they will be helpful. If anyone is interested in baking this might be the first cake to get right. Once, you master this basic pound cake, baking all other fancy cakes will become a “piece of cake” 1) Use the right equipment Kenwood Electric Hand Mixer and Pyrex mixing bowl To cream up the cake batter, use an electric hand mixer

Even a beginner can try this silky chicken curry without messing it up. I must confess that the smooth and rich texture of the gravy is all due to a couple of tablespoons of yoghurts and coconut milk added in the cooking process. Give it a try and you will come to love it! You'll need the following ingredients; Ingredients          Amounts Chicken thighs     300g Onion                         2 Ginger/garlic          2tbsp Garam masala p.    1/2tsp Plain yoghurt          2tbsp Green chilli               2 Tomatoes                    1 Salt                         1/4tsp Lemon juice      Turmeric  powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, garam masala powder -  1/4tsp each Maggi coconut milk powder - 1tbsp How to make: Shallow fry Grate onions Heat 2 – 3 tbsp of oil in a wide pan and fry the grated onions until golden brown Add ginger-garlic paste. (grate both for more flavour and aroma) Add slit green chillies and salt. Add chicken pieces and stir fry gathering everything together. Toss

This is my mum’s signature dish which she poured a generous amount of love into while making it, so, needless to say, it always came out the best!  However, she only made it on special occasions or on Sundays as a special treat for the family or friends who stopped by. Unlike the usual biryani dishes, the cooking process is very simple and easy; any novice could come out with mouthwatering results on his/her first attempt. Mint chutney and chicken gravy are the best accompaniments for this dish and mint, being a medicinal food digester can work wonders. Recipes for these are given below; So let’s make this real winner of hearts for today’s lunch! Ingredients required for 4 very hungry people; Ingredients     Amounts Chicken            350g Basmati Rice    2cups Plain yoghurt     1/2cup Knor chicken      1cube Garam masala    2tbsp or Roasted curry p. 2tbsp Ginger/garlic        1tbsp Onion                     2 Green chillies     1 Cloves                    4 Peppercorns          4 Card