Apple Shaped Mithai

Apple Shaped Mithai

Apple Mithai is easy to make sweet. Diwali is on the corner and I am going to make apple mithai. Apple Mithai made from cashews but I used milk powder. This dessert made with milk powder in sugar syrup and with a hint of cardamom then shaped it into an apple and a clove is put on it. Then they are lightly coloured using red food colour. The process is quite easy does not need much attention These not only looks super adorable but With its attractive shape, shiny surface, smooth texture it taste so delicious that you cannot stop with just one. I decided to give it try. My family loved it.

 Ingredients:

Sugar – 1/2 cup

Water – 1/2 cup

Milk powder – 1.5 cup

Ghee – 1 or 2 tbsp

Soaked saffron strands

For garnish

Cloves

Red food colour

Pistachio

Method:

1. Heat pan then put sugar and add some water. Mix it well.

 2. Cook on low medium flame. Once the sugar melts into the water .Once the sugar dissolves, let the mixture boil till we get one string consistency of sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder once the mixture starts boiling.

3. Now reduce the heat and add milk powder in parts. Cook it for 5-6 min on low medium heat till the mixture becomes soft dough. Then add ghee and kesar milk into the mixture so the mixture will become softer.

 4. Switch off the flame and transfer the mixture into bowl and Let it cool down slightly.

 5. Make small balls, press it gently with the help of your finger and shape them like apple. Place cloves in the centre.

  6.Now in a small bowl mix red food colour in 2 tsp sugar water and with paint brush and give red shade to the apples.( You can also mix red food color with little water. but adding it with sugar syrup will give a glossy finish.)

7. Garnish with pistachios. Delicious apple mithai is ready to serve. Apple Mithai is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta is a very popularNorth Indian vegetarian dish where balls (kofta) made of potato and paneer are deep fried and served with a creamy and spiced tomato based curry. In this recipe, koftas are made with Potato and paneer, stuffed with paneer, cashew, raisins, anddunked in a creamy, smooth, scrumptious, lightly sweet onion tomato based gravy!

This rich curry is one of my family’s most favourite dish.It pairs very well with Tandoori roti and Naan!

Ingredients

 

For Kofta:

Boiled and mashed potatoes-1 cup

Grated paneer-1 cup

Ginger and green chilies-1tsp

Corn flour-2 tbsp

Chopped raisins-1 tbsp

Chopped cashew-1 tbsp

Oil for deep frying

Ingredients

For gravy :

Chopped red tomatoes-1 cup

Chopped onions-1 cup

Ginger, garlic and green chilies-1tsp

Cashew- few

Water-1/2 cup

For Malai kofta 

Butter- 1 tbsp

Oil- 1 tsp

Garam masala-1 tsp

Coriander powder-1 tsp

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Redchill powder- 1 tsp

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Kasuri methi- 1 tsp

Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, green cardamom)

Sugar- 1 tsp

Other ingredients

Cilantro and heavy cream for garnishing

 

Method:

1.First, make the gravy. Take onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cashew nuts and water in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat till Onions and tomatoes become soft.

2.Then make a smooth puree out of using a blender and make tomato onion into smooth paste. 

3.Use a strainer and strain the puree into another bowl. This makes sure the gravy is really smooth.

4.Put the same pan on medium heat again. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 1tsp oil. Let the butter melt.

5.Once hot add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick, fry for few seconds.

6.Add in the pureed gravy and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the coriander powder, kashmiri red chili powder, salt, sugar and garam masala.

7.Let the curry cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add crushed kasuri methi and then cream.

8.Cook for additional 2 to 3 minutes on medium-low heat. Mix well. Turn off the stove.  The gravy is now done. Set aside and make kofta.

Make the Kofta:

 1.Boil the potatoes using a pressure cooker  ;Once the potatoes are boiled, let them cool a bit then peel and mash them.

2.To a large bowl, now add all ingredients for kofta- boiled and mashed potatoes, grated paneer, finely chopped ginger, cilantro, green chili, cashews, raisins, cornstarch, salt,  Mix everything together with your hands to form a dough.

3.Start making koftas from the dough. Take some part of the dough and roll between your palms to make it round.Similarly makes all the koftas.

4.Heat enough oil to fry in a kadai on medium-high heat. Make sure oil is hot,Drop koftas in hot oil and fry until golden brown from both sides.

5.Remove the fried koftas on a paper towel.

Serve the Malai Kofta:

1.To serve place koftas on plate and top with the gravy. Garnish with cream and cilantro Or you can also place the gravy first on the serving plate, drizzle with cream and place koftas on top.

Enjoy malai kofta with naan/ roti  or rice!

Eggless Mango Muffins

This is an easy and tasty egg free mango cake recipe made with fresh mango puree, butter and condensed milk. These tantalizing and spongy muffins are prepared with mild sweetness. Adding condensed milk to muffins gives a spongy texture. Easy and simple to prepare enjoy the taste of luscious mango in every bite of this muffins with hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients:

Maida- 200 grams (1 cup)

Baking soda - 1/2 tsp

Baking powder - 1 tsp

Cardamom - 1/2 tsp crushed

Condensed milk-1/2 cup

Butter - 50 grams

Mango pulp - 1/2 cup

Milk - 1/2 cup

Dry fruits for topping

Method:

1.Sieve maida, baking soda and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl and stir well to mix. Keep aside.

2.Then blend butter to creamy and add condensed milk and mango pulp.Stir till mix well

3.Gradually add dry ingredients and blend until well combined.

4.Add vanilla essence and milk. Fold and mix to a dropping consistency.

5.Preheat an oven at 180°C for 10 minutes.

6.Grease muffin mould and pour batter into each cup up to half.

7.Preheat an oven at 180°C and bake for 15 to 20min or until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

8.Cool slightly, remove from the pan, and serve.