Sultanpur Style Sooji ka Halwa

Indian Egg less Sweets Special

Himachali Cuisine

Sultanpur Style Sooji ka Halwa

Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

Clarified Butter (Ghee)- 3 Cups

Semolina (Sooji)- 1 Kilogram

Sugar- 1 Kilogram

Dry Coconut- 1 Cup

Cashew & Almonds- 1 Cup each

Raisins- 1 Cup

Water- 4 Litres

Method:

In a Wide Mouthed Wok (Metal Kadhai preferably), Heat Ghee

Add Sooji in the Ghee Stir Continuously till it is Light Brown (Process of Bhuna)

This process is important so Stir constantly till the Rich, Nutty Flavours are released

Add Sugar & Keep Stirring

Add Dry Coconut & Stir

Add Cashew & Almonds & Stir

Add Raisins & Stir till the Raisins Swell up

Add Water & let the Starch in the Semolina Gluttonize (means the filling up of water molecules so that the Sooji swells)

Keep Stiring while the Sooji & Water Boils

Check to see if ready (the Halwa should be thick)

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We tasted one of the best Plum Cake this year around in Christmas here

Valentine Day’s Cake:

My B'Day Cake- German Black Forest

Blueberry Mousse

 

Chocolate filled Bun, Cinnamon Raisins filled Bun (Cinnabon), Croissants,

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Whole Wheat Bread Upma

South Indian Vegetarian Snacks Special

Whole Wheat Bread Upma
Serves 2

Ingredients:

Whole Wheat Bread- 10 Slices, Cut in Cubes & Roasted

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 2 Tbsp.
Onions- 1 No., Finely Sliced

Tomatoes- 2 Nos., Finely Sliced

Ginger- 1 Inch, Finely Sliced 

Green Chillies- 2 Nos., Slit

Turmeric Powder- a big Pinch

For Tempering:

Raw Peanuts- 1 Tbsp.

Chana Dal- ½ Tsp.

Urad Dal- ½ Tsp.

Mustard Seeds (Rai)- ¼ Tsp.

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ¼ Tsp.

Fresh Lemon Juice- To Taste

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 1 Tbsp., Finely Chopped

Method:

 

Serve Fresh with Tomato Ketchup!


Variation:
Another version is to make this Upma as a Quick Version Snack (just without the Turmeric Powder, Tomatoes or any other Veggie like Beans, Carrot etc.)

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Bengali Style Fried Potato & Cauliflower (Alu Phulkopir Torkari)

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Bengali Cuisine
Bengali Style Fried Potato & Cauliflower (Alu Phulkopir Torkari)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Cauliflower- 1 Medium, Cut in Florets

Potatoes- 2 Medium, Peeled and Cubed

Mustard Oil (Kacchi Ghani Sarson Tel)- 3 Tbsp. each Frying & 3 Tbsp. for Cooking

Dried Red Chillies- 3 No’s,

Bay Leaves- 2 No’s

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ½ Tbsp.

Ginger Paste- 1 Tbsp.

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- ½ Tsp.

Red Chilli Powder- ½ Tsp.

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder- ½ Tsp.

Coriander Powder- 1 Tsp.

Cumin Powder- ½ Tsp.

Salt- ½ Tsp.

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 1- ½ Tbsp.

Method:

In a Wok, heat about 3 Tbsp of Mustard Oil till the Smoking Point

Add the Cauliflower, cover & Fry on Medium Flame

Check to see if need to Sprinkle some water after about 10 Minutes

Fry the Florets till Cooked & are Golden Brown in about 20 Minutes

Check to see if the Florets are cooked by piercing the Stem with a Knife (if not done, continue to Fry for some more time)

Drain Florets & Keep Aside

Repeat the Same Method as above for Potatoes

Remove and set aside

In the same Wok, Heat ½ Tbsp. Oil till Smoking Point

Add Red Chilli, Bay leaf, Cumin Seeds & Sauté till they turn Darker

 

Add the Ginger Paste, Masalas dissolved in Water (Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, coriander Powder & Cumin Powder) & Stir carefully on Low Flame

Stir continuously till the Oil stats to separate

 

 

Add Fried Potatoes-Cauliflower Florets; mix them well with the Spices & sprinkle some Water if needed

Add Sugar & Sauté on Medium Flame for 10 Minutes

 

Tips:

Wash, Cut the Cauliflower in Big Florets (excluding the Thick Stem & Greens)

Make sure to fry the Potatoes and Cauliflower Florets separately as both have different time to get that Crispy Fried Texture along with being cooked

Frying together may get the Cauliflower Florets Mushy & Overcooked

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Cucumber Raita with Onions

Cucumber Raita with Onions

Cucumber
Green Chillies

Onion
Tomato
 Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- 
Dried Pomegranate Powder (Anardana)-
Salt-
Whipped Curd/Plain Yoghurt-

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