Recipes by Swapna (Page 6)

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	Avalose podi / A Traditional Fried Rice Powder of Kerala by Swapna Avalose podi, a traditional Kerala snack which can be eaten either by mixing little sugar and banana, or can be transformed into Avalose unda another famous snack of Kerala or Churuttu a famous delicacy of my home town!!! Avalose podi, an evening snack (nalumani palaharam) back home is very filling…and those days I preferred Meat…	1 vote 398 views
	Dinner Roll Knots by Swapna Makes- 12Ingredients:1 egg beaten with 2tsp water, to glaze.Poppy seeds, for sprinkling (optional)Method:In a large bowl, stir together the milk, butter, sugar and yeast. Leave for 15 minutes to dissolve and for the yeast to become frothy.Stir in the egg yolk, slat and 275g/ 2 1/2 cups of flour. Add half the remaining flour and stir…	1 vote 442 views
	Chocolate Truffles by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized stainless steel bowl. Set aside. Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Immediately pour the boiling cream over the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. If desired, add the liqueur (I used…	1 vote 487 views
	Night Sky Cookies by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Place butter, sugar and almond essence in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg.Sift together flour and baking powder. Fold flour mixture and milk, alternately, into butter mixture and mix to form a soft dough.Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 5mm/1/4 in thick. Using a star and a…	1 vote 422 views
	One-Bowl Chocolate Buttermilk Cake by Swapna Prep: 10mints Bake: 35 to 40 mints Serves:12Here's a cake that's made for a party. Kids will love the chocolate chip icing, but this cake is also delicious served plain.......Ingredients:Method:Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Beat in butter with an…	1 vote 453 views
	Paningil (Meen Mutta) Varuthathu / Deep Fried Fish Eggs by Swapna A very tasty cocktail snack!Ingredients:Method:Wash fish eggs and tear the membrane or sack and scoop out eggs from it.Add chopped shallots, green chilies, ginger, beaten egg, flour and salt to taste.Mix well and drop a tea spoon of mix to medium hot oil and deep fry till golden brown.Serve hot with sauce	1 vote 428 views
	Purple Cabbage Salad by Swapna I tried this wonderful salad from Elanas Pantry . You can see the original recipe here with the stunning photo...Thank you Elana for this really tasty and colourful salad recipe....Purple Cabbage Salad RecipeSource ~ Elanas PantryServes 4Ingredients:½ head purple cabbageI also added half tea spoon sugar.Method:Slice the cabbage as…	1 vote 630 views
	Lime Pickle / Naaranga Achaar by Swapna Ingredients:Method:Sauté the limes till soft in 2tbsp of oil. Wipe the outside with a piece of cloth or kitchen tissue and cut each lime into 4 pieces and keep aside.Heat oil in another thick bottom pan, fry mustard, then add ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté till golden brown.Reduce heat and add all the powders one by one…	1 vote 630 views
	Allipidi by Swapna Allipidi, a sweetened rice dumplings cooked in coconut milk is a classic Kerala breakfast or an evening snack/ nalumani palaharam. I usually make this for breakfast on weekends. So yesterday when I made this I thought of taking some fresh pictures and reposting. A perfect gluten free and vegan recipe from Kerala Christian…	1 vote 439 views
	Mango Yogurt Panna Cotta by Swapna I made this dish in full compliance with Deeba's directions......Here is original. The pictures & recipes posted by her are truly stunning! Thanks Deeba for this lovely dessert!Ingredients:Method:Sprinkle the gelatin over the cup of cream & allow to stand for 10-15 minutes or till it softens. Whisk well & strain into a big bowl.Add…	1 vote 452 views