Ingredients3 eggs1 cup semolina1 cup sugar2 cups fresh grated coconut1 cup butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsBeat eggs, sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Set aside for 4 hours.Bake for 20 - 25 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350 F, or until done. Let it cool, cut into pieces and serve.
Ever since I had my house blessing ceremony, I had 2 coconuts, which I religiously broke opened and grated, and froze the shredded coconut. I love doing such things, and its always a treat for my coworkers and friends when I take this burfi to work.My mom says use equal amounts of shredded coconut and sugar, but I use 2/3rds amount of sugar. This dish takes some time to make, about 45 minutes, but it cooks on its own and you need to stir it every 5 minutes. Ingredients4 cups shredded coconut (fresh, from the Indian store, or grate a fresh coconut yourself)3 cups granulated sugar6 cardamom pods, muddled1 cup whole milk1/2 cup khoya (unsweetened milk solids) OPTIONAL, this will...
Make this dal (lentil) recipe with toor dal only. Curry leaves are a MUST and are only available at Indian grocery stores.Ingredients1 cup split pigeon pea/ toor dal1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped7-8 curry leaves, each torn in 21 jalapeno, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons ghee1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, whole1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 pinches aforesaid/ hing OPTIONAL3 cloves of garlic1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 large tomato, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, finely choppedSalt to tasteInstructionsIf you do not have a pressure cooker, don't worry. Soak lentils (after washing it once in cold water) in 2 cups water, preferably overnight.In a 5 qt pot, add soaked lentils with any left over water and 3 cups of water, turmeric, jalapeno...
Beetroot Raita is unique, the natual red / pink color of beetroot colors and flavors this raita. Beetroot and its leaves are very healthy, look it up for its health benefits.Ingredients1 cup peeled, grated beetroots (if using canned, then thinly slice)4 cups low fat plain yogurt1 scallion, finely choppedInstructionsIn a mixing bowl, whisk yogurt for a minute. Then add the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for a couple of hours and serve cold.
Pulao is pilaf in Hindi. My Dad's favorite pulao recipe, this recipe tastes best during the winter season, when cauliflower and peas are sweeter than what they are throughout the year. Cook this rice in winter, and your family and friends will appreciate your effort even more...Ingredients 2 tablespoons ghee WHOLE SPICES:1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 dried bay leaves6-7 black peppercorns4 green cardamom pods, muddled (use seeds and skin)1 cinnamon stick, broken into two1 medium-size red onion, sliced1 teaspoon of sea salt2 cups cauliflower florets, broken in 2-inch pieces1 1/2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed under cold running water, drained and set aside1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1 teaspoon of ground garam masalaInstructionsHeat ghee over medium heat in a 5 qt saucepan, preferably...
