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Eggless Red Velvet Cake

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  Eggless Red Velvet Cake Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon red food coloring For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth out the tops. Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the c...

Pista (Pistachio) Cookies

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  Pista (Pistachio) Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and chopped pistachios and set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and salt and mix until well combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix until just combined. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press the cookies down slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let the cookies cool...

Homemade Brown Oats Bread

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  Homemade Brown Oats Bread Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup rolled oats (for topping) Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining rolled oats on top. Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove the bread from the oven and l...

VEGETABLE KORMA

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VEGETABLE KORMA Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 inch piece of ginger, grated 2 tablespoons korma curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and peas) 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup water Salt, to taste Fresh cilantro, for garnish Instructions: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the mixed vegetables and stir to coat in the spice mixture. Cook for a few minutes, until the vegetables start to soften. Pour in the coconut milk and water, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the korma simm...

CHOCOLATE MIRROR GLAZED CAKE FOR CHRISTMAS 🎄

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INGREDIENTS FOR CHOCOLATE CAKE: ▢ 1 cup oil ▢ 1½ cup buttermilk ▢ 2 cup sugar ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract ▢ 2 cup maida ▢ 1 cup cocoa powder ▢ ¼ tsp baking soda ▢ 1 tsp baking powder ▢ ¼ tsp salt ▢ 1 tsp coffee powder FOR FROSTING: ▢ 2 cup whipping cream ▢ 1 cup icing sugar ▢ 1 cup cocoa powder ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract FOR MIRROR GLAZE: ▢ 200 grams dark chocolate chips     100 grams whipping cream, hot INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO MAKE EGGLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE IN COOKER: firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup oil, 1½ cup buttermilk, 2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. using the whisk mix well until the sugar dissolves completley. place a sieve and add 2 cup maida, 1 cup cocoa powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tsp coffee powder. sieve the flour making sure there are no lumps. using a spatulla, mix gently using cut and fold method. if there are still lumps in batter, then with the help of whisk break gently. prepare a smooth lump free batter adding wat...

Mohan thal recipe

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Mohanthal Recipe Ingredients 250 gms flour (besan) 1 tbsp ghee 3 tbsp milk (mixed to a crumbly consistency) 50 gms khoya 200 gms sugar 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 150 gms ghee For garnishing: Almonds Pistachios Method Put sugar and half a cup of water over low heat and stir till sugar dissolves (do not let it come to a boil). When it dissolves let it boil and cook till hard ball consistency. Drop a drop into cold water and it should form into a hard lump. While sugar is cooking, cook khoya over low heat, stirring all the time, till crumbly. Heat ghee and add the gram flour mixture and saute till a light brown. Add cardamom, mix well and remove from heat. Add syrup and stir gently to mix well. Transfer to greased thali, pat to level, garnish with almonds and pistachios. Cool and cut into squares and store into air tight containers.

kaju kati recipe

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Zafrani Kaju Katli Recipe Ingredients 1 tsp saffron 100 gm cashew nuts, broken 6 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder 2 sheets silver varq Method Grind cashew nuts into a fine powder. Heat sufficient water in a non-stick pan. Add sugar and saffron, mix and cook till syrup thickens. Add cardamom powder and mix well. Add cashew nut powder and mix well, cook for about 3 minutes. Spread the mixture onto a thali and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer mixture onto a worktop and knead a little. Spread the mixture into a burfi tray, garnish with silver varq and let it set. Cut into squares and serve.

soya chunks fry recipe

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups soya chunks 3 tsp oil 1 tsp cumin / jeera 1 medium sized onion, finely  chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 inch ginger, finely chopped 1 capsicum, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric powder / haldi 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder / lal mirch  powder ½ tsp coriander powder / dhaniya powder ½ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder salt to taste ½ tsp aamchur powder / dry mango powder 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS firstly in a kadai heat oil and add cumin seeds. saute till the cumin seeds turn aromatic. further add finely chopped onions and continue to saute. also add garlic, ginger and saute till the raw smell disappears completely. additionally add finely chopped capsicum and saute for a minute. now add finely chopped tomatoes and saute. saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. you can alternatively use tomato pulp to make slightly gravy. also add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin...

apple halwa recipe

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INGREDIENTS 4 apple 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter 8 cashew, halves ¼ cup sugar, add more if required ¼ tsp saffron food colour 1 tsp  vanilla extract ¼ tsp cinnamon powder INSTRUCTIONS firstly, cut the apples and grate. you can alternatively blend to smooth paste. in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and roast 8 cashew. roast to golden brown on low flame, keep aside. add in grated apple and mix well. keep stirring until the juice from apple is released. continue to cook until the mixture thickens and softens. further, add ¼ cup sugar. you can increase the amount of sugar to your choice. also, add ¼ tsp saffron food colour and mix well. keep stirring and the sugar dissolves. cook on medium flame, until the halwa thickens. further, cook until the halwa separates from the pan. now add 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp cinnamon powder and fried cashews. mix well. finally, enjoy apple halwa garnished with more cashew.

chocolate biscuit ladoo recipe

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INGREDIENTS FOR LADOO: 40 dark chocolate choco  fills 2 tbsp cashew / kaju, chopped 2 tbsp almonds / badam, chopped 2   tbsp   powdered sugar ½ cup fresh cream or chilled beaten malai FOR COATING: 200 grams dark  chocolate 5 cashew / kaju, powdered INSTRUCTIONS firstly, break 40 biscuits of dark chocolate choco fills. pulse and blend to crumbly texture in mixi. add 2 tbsp cashew, 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp powdered sugar and ½ cup fresh cream. mix well making a moist dough. now prepare small ball sized ladoo. freeze the ladoo for 30 minutes or until its well set. now in a saucepan heat 3 cup water and place a glass bowl. make sure the water doesn't touch glass bowl. add 200 grams dark chocolate and allow to melt. stir and melt until it turns silky smooth texture. after freezing for 30 minutes, the ladoo will be set. insert a toothpick and coat ladoo with melted chocolate. sprinkle little powdered cashew and hold for 30 seconds to set completely. finally,...

dry mushroom sabzi recipe

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INGREDIENTS 4 tsp oil ½ tsp mustard ½ tsp cumin / jeera few cur ry leaves 3 clove garlic, sliced 1 green chilli, slit 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tomato, chopped 500 grams mushroom,   slice ½ tsp salt ½ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp kashmiri chilli powder ¼ tsp garam masala ½ tsp pepper, crushed 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS firstly, in a large kadai heat 4 tsp oil and add ½ tsp mustard, ½ tsp cumin, few curry leaves. also, add 3 clove garlic and 1 green chilli. saute and splutter. further add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger paste and saute well. additionally, add 1 tomato and saute till tomatoes turn soft and mushy. furthermore, add 500 grams of sliced mushroom and ½ tsp salt. saute for 2 minutes and cover and simmer for 10 minutes. now add ½ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp pepper. saute for a minute till masala gets cooked well. now add 2 tbsp coriander leaves and 1 tbsp lemon juice. mi...

cheesy stuffed mushroom recipe

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INGREDIENTS MAIN INGREDIENTS: 8 mushrooms  / kumbh 1 cup panko bread crumbs or any of your choice oil for deep  frying 4 toothpick to secure mushrooms FOR STUFFING: 1 potato, boiled and peeled ¼ onion, finely chopped ½ inch ginger, finely chopped few coriander leaves, finely chopped ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded ½ tsp kashmiri chilli powder ¼ tsp chaat masala ¼ tsp dry mango powder / amchur powder salt to taste salt to taste FOR BINDING PASTE INGREDIENTS MAIN INGREDIENTS: 8 mushrooms / kumbh 8   mushrooms / kumbh 1 cup panko bread crumbs or any of your choice 1   cup   panko bread crumbs or any of your choice oil for deep frying oil for deep frying 4 to othpick to secure mushrooms 4 to   othpick to secure mushrooms FOR STUFFING: 1 potato, boiled and peeled 1   potato ,  boiled and peeled ¼ onion, finely chopped ¼   onion ,  finely chopped ½ inch ginger, finely chopped ½   inch   ginger ,  finely chopped few...

eggless banana cake recipe

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INGREDIENTS 3 banana ¾ cup 150 gm sugar ¼ cup 70 gm curd / yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup 100 gm olive oil 2 cup 310 gm wheat flour / atta 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp cinnamon  powder pinch of salt ½ cup chocolate chip Or chocolate pieces INSTRUCTIONS firstly, blend 3 chopped banana and ¾ cup sugar. furthermore, add ¼ cup curd, ½ cup olive oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract. further, add 2 cup wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp cinnamon powder and pinch of salt. sieve all together making sure there are no lumps. mix well. furthermore, add ½ cup chocolate chip and fold gently. transfer the batter to the cake tray or bread mould. pat the tray twice to remove the air incorporated into the batter. top with few more chocolate chip to look more attractive. place the cake tray into the preheated oven. bake the cake at 180 degree celsius or 356 degrees fahrenheit for 60 minutes. further, allow the cake to cool completely and later cut into...

cheese masala toast recipe

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INGREDIENTS 2   tsp   oil ½ onion, finely chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1 tomato , finely chopped ¼ capsicum, finely chopped ½ carrot, grated 2 tbsp corn ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder 1 tsp chaat masala ¼ tsp pepper, crushed ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp tomato sauce 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped 3 slices bread, white / brown 3 tsp butter ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated 3 tsp green chutney INSTRUCTIONS firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tsp oil and saute ½ onion, and 1 green chilli. also saute 1 tomato for a minute. also saute ¼ capsicum, 2 tbsp corn and ½ carrot. cover and cook for 5 minutes or till vegetables turn soft yet crunchy. now add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, ¼ tsp pepper and ¼ tsp salt. saute well. further add 2 tbsp tomato sauce and mix well. finally add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well. masala is ready. spread ½ tsp of butter of each side of bread and toast golden. flip over and spread 1...

Mawa malpua recipe

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Ingredients 1 powder tsp Cardamom 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds 1/2 cup Maida / all purpose flour 9 Saffron thread 1 Salt - small pinch 8 1/2 tbsp Sugar 1 chopped almonds Cooking oil or ghee to deep fry malpua 7/8 cup Milk 1 cup: Water Sugarless Khoya / Mawa - 1/4 cup METHOD 1. To make malpua batter, take crumbled khoya in a bowl. 2. Add 1/2 cup warm milk. 3. Whisk without lumps. Add maida, fennel seeds, sugar and salt. 4. Mix without lumps and make a smooth batter.Set aside for 15 minutes. 5. Make sugar syrup by boiling for few minutes. 6. Add cardamom powder, saffron threads. 7. Heat oil or ghee to deep fry malpua. 8. Cook both sides till golden. 9. Remove and dunk in sugar syrup. 10. Soak for 2 minutes by flipping it once. 11. Arrange in a plate and garnish with chopped nuts. 12. Top with rabri if you wish

Bread chaat recipe

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Ingredients for roasting the bread : 4   slices   whole wheat bread 2   tsp   butter 1/2   tsp   chat masala for the chaat : 1/4   cup   boiled potato chopped 1/4   cup   onion finely chopped 1/4   cup   tomato finely chopped 1   green chilli finely chopped 1/2   cup   whisked curd 1/4   cup   nylon sev 1   tbsp   green chutney 1   tbsp   tamarind chutney 1/4   tsp   black salt Salt to taste 1/2   tsp   roasted cumin powder 1/4   tsp   red chilli powder 1/2   tsp   chat masala Instructions roasting the bread: Collect all the required ingredients. Take a bread slice and cut into small cubes using a pizza cutter. Heat 2 tsp butter or ghee, and 1/2 tsp chat masala. Then add the bread cubes. Roast them for 3-4 minutes on low flame or until light brown and crispy. Once done, remove the pan from flame. making bread chaat: Transfer these t...