Recipes by Smita (Page 9)
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Dil Khush"Dil Khush" typically means "a happy heart"...but that's the name of the dish of which am sharing a recipe here. It's commonly found in most bakeries back home. I'm sure many of you might remember eating this from your local bakery.My memory is of when we went to visit my grandmother in Kerala & my cousin bought a few yummy treats… |
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Eggplant in coconut milk gravyIngredientsMethodWash & dry the baby eggplant. Cut into four pieces.Mix together all the dry spices & salt. Coat the eggplant pieces with 3/4 of the spices & 1 tbsp of oil.Bake in a 425F pre-heated oven for 20 - 25 mins.Meanwhile prepare the gravy - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Saute the garlic for 2-3 mins. Add the chopped onions &… |
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Traditional Kerala Christmas CakeThis cake is found in most bakeries across Kerala during the Christmas Season....loaded with dry fruits & nuts. Christmas is not complete without these yummy cakes known as "Plum Cake". Plum cakes are baked in many homes during this season & shared with friends & family.A few important things to remember while baking this cake..* The… |
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Christmas Snacks - Achappam & KuzhalappamThere are some special snacks that are prepared in Kerala during the Christmas season. Achappam & Kuzhalappam are some of the special snacks made during that time. These are some of my favorites and I decided to try making them this Christmas.ACHAPPAMIngredients2 cups rice flour1 cup coconut milk1 egg3/4 cup sugar1 tsp black sesame… |
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Carrot SoupIngredientsMethodSaute sliced onions in 1 tsp of oil till they are transparent. Add the chopped carrots, all spice & saute for a few mins. Cover & cook on a medium heat for about 5 mins.Add the stock & cook till the carrots are tender. Turn off the heat & let it cool down.Blend this in a food processor till you have a fine… |
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Spanakopita - Spinach & Cheese TrianglesIngredients1 pkt of phyllo sheets (thawed)For the fillingMethodTo prepare the filling: Heat some oil in a pan. Saute the minced garlic for 2-3 mins. Add the chopped onions & saute for a few more mins.Add the chopped spinach. Cover & cook for a few mins till the spinach has wilted. Add the italian seasoning, salt & pepper & turn off… |
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Mini Eggless QuicheIngredientsFor the crust/shellMethodGrease a muffin pan. Drain the shredded potatoes on a paper towel. Toss them in melted butter, salt & pepper. Press this to form the crust of the quiche into the cups of the muffin pan.Bake this in a 450F pre-heated oven for 20-25 mins till the crust is golden brown.While the crust is baking,… |
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Apple TartInspired by Ina Garten's recipeIngredientsMethodSlice the peeled & cored apple into thin slices.Spread a puff pastry sheet ( I used a store bought pastry sheet) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.Arrange the apple slices straight across the pastry sheet overlapping till the whole pastry is covered with the apple slices.Mix… |
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Mysore PakIngredientsMethodIn a thick bottom pan, add 2 cups sugar & 1 cup water. Bring to a boil to make sugar syrup.In another pan, heat the ghee till it melts completely. Strain the besan well to remove all lumps. Then slowly add the besan to the melted ghee stirring continuously.Cook the besan (stirring constantly) in the ghee on low heat… |
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ThattaiIngredientsMethodSoak the channa dal for 15-20 mins in warm water.Sieve together besan, rice flour & maida. Add all the other ingredients including the channa dal & knead into a firm dough without using too much water.Heat oil in a frying pan. Divide the dough into small lime sized balls.Grease your palm with some oil. Place a ball of… |
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