Trifle Pudding

Scrumptilious ain't it ?? This is the easiest dessert to make and the ingredients are quite easy on the pocket too.... too good to be true? :D

Ingredients

Sponge cake/Marble cake

Condensed Milk - 1 tin

Cream - 1 tin

Strawberry Jam/mixed fruit jam to spread over the bread

Jelly and/or Vanilla Custard to use in the layers [I usually use custard, but didn't use it this time]. If you use these options, then there's no need of using the jam and condensed milk.

Tinned fruits or fresh ones, whichever you prefer. I used peaches and pineapple... you could alternatively use even mangoes, they are a delicious option

Chocolate syrup

Bananas, sliced, to garnish

Method

Delicately slice the cake into layers. On each layer apply cream and jam and layer the fruits. Cover with custard/condensed milk and a dash of chocolate syrup. Continue this layering until the cake has been used up or you have made an optimal quantity. Garnish with bananas. You can also add assorted nuts of your choice, although I prefer it without nuts.

This dessert is best made a day prior to your party/gathering so that the cake is moist enough. Enjoy !

Aloo- Methi

Methi [fenugreek leaves] is my most favourite leafy vegetable. I love methi theplas, aloo methi or any other dish that can utilize these lovely leafies.

Ingredients:

Potatoes, diced [about 6]

One medium onion, chopped fine

One medium tomato, chopped fine

1 or 2 green chillies slit lengthwise

Two medium sized bunches of methi leaves, plucked and washed [if you like, you could chop them]

Method:

Splutter zeera in a bit of oil. Add the onions and wait till they are browned. Then, add the tomatoes and chillies. Saute together well.

Add the potatoes, add salt+haldi+coriander powder and mix well. Sprinkle a bit of water and let the potatoes cook . Once they are 75% done, you need to add the methi leaves. Mix together and let it be on a medium flame for about 5-10 minutes.

Serve hot with rotis ! :)

MAsala MAngo and orange popsicles

Yesterday was an eventful and exciting day! I started a new venture called " Masala Popsicles". and In celebration of having done that, decided to actually make some yummy popsicles. This is an easy and yummy recipe, that anybody will love , especially kids...!
Enjoy!!!

MAsala Mango And Orange Popsicles

Ingredients
2 Cups of Chopped Mango (Fresh or Frozen)
1 Cup Orange Juice
2 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp of Lemon juice 
a pinch of aam choor ( dried mango powder)
1 tsp of Chat Masala
Kulfi, or popsicle moulds ( available in any plastic store, or Tupperware)


Method
Combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth. ( except chat masala)

Spoon equal amount of the popsicle puree into each mould. Freeze until solid, about 4 hours or overnight.
Sprinkle a little bit of chat masala all over the popsicle once, ready to serve. 
Enjoy!!!!

Palak tamatar dal!

Ingredients

Palak/Spinach- 1/2 bunch

Tomato- 1 medium

Onion- 1 small

Green chillies- 3

Toor dal- 1 cup

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds- 1/2 sp

Mustard seeds- 1/2 sp

Red chilli 1

Curry leaves 4

Garlic clove 1

Udad dal 1sp

Oil 2 sps

Method:

Wash palak throughly and chop the leaves.

Cut onion and tomato to medium pieces.

In a presser cooker sauté the onions till golden brown, Add green chillies, sauté another 2 mins, add tomatoes, washed dal and chopped palak.

Allow it to cook in the pressure cooker, for about 5-6 whistles ( if the dal is not cooked, you may have to keep it for a few more whistles, but make sure to add enough water) 

Once the dal is cooked remove and mash the dal.

 For the tempering - Take in small kadai 2 tsps oil , add cumin, mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chilli, urad dal and the chopped garlic.

Now add this to dal and serve with rice or roti

Yummy!