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Feb 5, 2012

SPICY BEANS



SPICY BEANS
KIDNEY BEAN 1 CAN
OLIVE OIL 2 TBSP
ONIONS 2 CHOPPED
CARROTS 2 CHOPPED
CHILLY POWDER  1 TO 2 TSP
DASH OF TABASCO SAUCE 
GOOD PINCH OF BLACK PEPPER POWDER 
BOILED EGGS 2
HEAT OIL ADD THE ONIONS ,CARROTS AND CHILLY POWDER ANS SAUTE STIRRING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES,ADD BEANS SAUTE WELL REMOVE FROM THE HEAT STIR IN THE TABASCO SAUCE AND PEPPER .SERVE WITH BOILED EGGS AND GARLIC BREADS..

Feb 2, 2012

DATE CHEESECAKE





Date cheesecake
  I got this recipe from Nestle .I decided to try this out because of date flavor. Got obsessed with Nestle's picture ,,so here I m sharing with you all .so enjoy your cheesecake with date flavor ,Happy weekend.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tea biscuits or 100 g, crumbled (I used graham choco crackers)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup sugar or 100 g
  • ½ cup water or 125 ml
  • 1 cup dried dates or 200 g, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup liquid cream or 250 ml, chilled
  • 1½ cups cream cheese or 300 g
  • 1 tin NESTLÉ® Cream or 170 g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1½ tablespoons gelatine powder, dissolved in 4 tablespoons hot water
  • For the date jelly topping:

  • 1 tablespoon gelatine powder
  • 1/3 cup boiling water or 85 ml
  • ¼ cup date syrup or 65 ml
  • 1/3 cup water or 85 ml, cold

Preparation

Combine biscuit crumbs, butter and honey. Rub the ingredients using fingertips. Press the biscuit mixture over the base of 20cm loose bottom cake pan.
In a small saucepan, place the sugar, water and the chopped dates and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes then set aside to cool to a room temperature.
Whip the fresh liquid cream for 5-6 minutes or until it is almost firm and set in the fridge.
Beat cream cheese, NESTLÉ® Cream , vanilla and the cooled date mixture until they are well combined. Add the whipped cream to the cheese mixture and mix to combine all.
Pour the dissolved gelatin over the cheesecake mixture with constant stirring.
Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the prepared base and place in the fridge for ½ hour or until its almost firm.
Strain and pour the date jelly topping over the top and set in the fridge for 3 hours minimum or until its firmed and easy to slice.
To make date jelly topping: Place the gelatin and the boiled water in a mixing bowl, stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add the date paste and the cold water and stir.

Jan 26, 2012

BUN BOWL PIZZA


DINNER ROLLS [BUN]-  6
PIZZA SAUCE               -  6 TBSP
CAPSICUM   YELLOW ,RED &GREEN  CHOPPED-1/2 CUP
ONION    1 CHOPPED
TOMATO  DICED -1/2
BLACK OLIVES     3TBSP
OREGANO    1/2 TSP
MOZZARELLA CHEESE  3/4 CUP
PEPPER  POWDER  ,2 PINCH
 SLICE OFF TOP OF  EACH DINNER ROLLS AND CORE INSIDE ,BRUSH PIZZA SAUCE INSIDE THE ROLLS .MIX ONION,TOMATO,CAPSICUM,OREGANO, PEPPER,CHEESE ,BLACK OLIVES .FILL THIS MIXTURE TO ROLLS. TOP WITH SOME MORE CHEESES IF DESIRED. BAKE FOR 10 MINUTES AT 180.

Jan 23, 2012

NUTELLA MUG CAKE

http://tasteofpearlcity.blogspot.com/2012/01/any-one-can-cook-series-40.html
Today morning I was very lazy because of the cold. I hid in my blanket with my laptop and started searching food blogs, suddenly I hit on this mug cake  and got obsessed . I ran to my kitchen but my nutella jar was empty. Sigh! My little ones Maher & Fatima like to lick nutella off a spoon. So the jar was empty .I returned to my blanket.  Now I had to wait till one of my elder sons came back. After a very long wait, I finally got to try out this exciting recipe.This is a really easy cake that anyone can make.Cake should be baked in a microwave set to high power and in three minutes, Ta-Da! :D
I was really happy at the idea of a three-minute cake and  That  I can make chocolate cake at anytime .
The only problem? The Nutella jar being full. :P
If all recipes were this easy, how awesome would it be? :D.



Ingredients
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons Nutella
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Whipped Cream Topping (if desired)
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a large coffee mug. Whisk well with a fork until smooth. Microwave on high for 1½– 3 minutes. (Time depends on microwave; mine took 3 minutes.)
Add heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium-high speed until almost stiff. Add sugar and beat until heavy cream forms stiff peaks. Top Mug Cakes with whipped cream and a little chocolate sauce, if desired.

Jan 21, 2012

JEERA ALOO



•   Potatoes,boiled [BABY POTATOES]
Oil4 tablespoons
Cumin seeds1 teaspoon
Saltto taste
Red chilli powder1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds,crushed1 tablespoon
Roasted cumin powder1 teaspoon
Dry mango powder (amchur)1/2 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves2 tablespoons
Method
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and sautĂ© till it changes colour. Add salt and stir. Add red chilli powder, crushed coriander seeds, roasted cumin powder and dry mango powder. Add potato cubes and stir carefully till the masala covers all the potato cubes well. Add coriander leaves and stir. Serve hot. 

RECIPE COURTESY ; SANJEEVKAPOOR


Jan 18, 2012

Taste of Pearl City: Any One Can Cook: Series 38

CREAMY PUDDING MILKSHAKE





3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding[I used Danette vanilla pudding ]
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Directions

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend for 20 seconds or until smooth and frothy.