Showing posts with label Desserts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Desserts. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

* Coconut Burfi

The south Indian version of the popular burfi: Relish the unique taste of sweet squares made from fresh coconut in milk.

Serves:- 15-20 Pieces.
Calories: 200 cal/piece.
Cooking Time: 21 mins.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Fresh grated coconut.
  • 1 Cup Dried whole milk(Grated Khoya)
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1sp Cardamom powder.
  • 1 Silver leaf to garnish.

Method:

  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine grated coconut, sugar, cardamom powder and milk and microwave at 60% power for 10 mins. Or till the mixture is thick
  • Add grated dried whole milkto it and microwave at 60% power for 5 mins. Stir it occasionally.
  • Add 1 tbsp ghee to the mixture and mix it.
  • Grease a thali with little ghee and spread the mixture on it. Garnish with a silver leaf.
  • Cool it and cut into desired shapes.

Friday, January 18, 2008

* Fish fingers

These delicate flavoured fish fingers are a healthy alternative to the fried version. Serve hot with tangy dip or sauce
Serves 4.
Calories per saving 180.
cooking time 15- 20 mins.

Ingredients:

  • 500 gms Boneless fish ( Cut into 1cm thick fingers )
  • 1 Egg
  • 50 gms Bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp Plain flour.

For Marinade:

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chat masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
  • Oil for brushing

Method:

  • For the marinad, mix chat masala, garam masala, red chilli powder, salt and lemon juice.
  • Apply the mixture of fish fingers and keep aside for 1/2 an hour.
  • Make a paste of the beaten egg, flour and salt.
  • Dip the marinated fish fingers in this paste. And roll them in the bread crumbs. Preheat the oven on convection at 230"C. Keep the fish fingers on nonstick tawa* microwave safe flat dish on the high rack
  • Bake at 230"C for 15-20 mins. Till golden. Change the position in between. Also brush with oil.
  • Serve hot with your favourite dips and sauce.