The Most Horrifying Halloween Cake Ever!

Yea, I know what you're thinking. Not posting for so long and I come back with this gruesome photo of a scary edible cake that looks so, uhm, terrifyingly delicious! I ran across this edible work of art in Deviantart, and I just can't help but share this with everyone! It's  made by ohnoono from DA, and she calls it the Dead Man's Farm Cake.
Just look at the detail! I'm pretty sure I'll be

Read more »

Rich Badam Halwa (Almond Dessert)

(Click image for enlarged view)

This weekend we had invited some friends for dinner and I wanted to make something easy and special to celebrate with them. I bookmarked this recipe long back from Ayeesha and got a chance to prepare it today.Thank you Ayeesha for sharing this wonderful recipe.

This badam halwa is basically rich in texture with a mild sweetness. Grinded almonds are simmered in some creamy milk with a touch of cardamom flavor. Its got a divine taste and I am sure you will enjoy it.

Preparation Time: 10 time

Cooking Time: 13 min

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup badam (almonds)
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup full fat milk
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 4 to 5 finely chopped almonds for garnishing

(Click image for enlarged view)

Cooking Procedure

Soak almonds for 1 hour. Then make a fine smooth paste with some milk as required.

Take a large a microwave safe bowl, mix all the above ingredients except ghee with this badam paste, stir nicely. Microwave on high for 10 min. Stir every 3 minutes. After 10 min once it begins thick add the ghee and stir nicely. And microwave for 3 min stiring it every 1 min.

Then transfer it to a serving bowl, granish with chopped almonds and put it in refridegerator. Serve chilled. Your badam halwa is ready.

Note:

1. I did not remove the skin of the badam it is optional.
2. I used brown but if you are using normal then adjust to your taste buds, as normal sugar is sweeter.

I am sending this recipe to the event

MEC Festive Events hosted by Smitha and started by Srivalli

'Cooking for Kids' event by Sharmi , guest hosted at Veggieplatter

Along with this I am also sending Shahi Rabri to these 2 wonderful events

____________________________________________________

Tags: Almonds, Dessert, Halwa, Sweet

Read more »

Tangy Mango Dal

(Click image for enlarged view)

Raw mango is available in abundance during summer. It is a classic dal prepared in Andhra, the raw mango lends a unique flavor to the dal, a perfect tangy lipsmacking dal that will leave everybody at home asking for more .... specially my FIL : ) he truely enjoys it. He even claims he can have this dal everyday of the week !!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup toor dal
• 1 cup diced raw(unripe) mango
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 green chilli sliced
• 2 red chilli
• 1 pinch hing (asafetida)
• salt to taste
• 3 cups water

(Click image for enlarged view)

Cooking Procedure

Wash the mango,peel it and dice it into small chunks of pieces leave some chunk of mango still stuck with the seed. Keep aside the diced mango pieces with the seed.

Wash the dal with normal water n keep aside.In a pressure cooker heat 1 tsp oil add urad dal,mustard seeds,cumin seeds,hing,turmeric powder n stir till mustard seeds splutter.Then add onion,garlic,curry leaves,green chilli,red chilli n fry for a min.

Now add the dice mango pieces n dal let them fry one more min.Then add three cups of water, salt n close the lid, pressure cook for 3 whistles.Then off the flame.Once it cools open the lid mix it well.Add 1 cup water n let it boil for 5 min. Your dal is ready.

The mango seed chunk can be served with curd rice. Kids will love to hold it and bite a little tangy mango off it.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tags: Mango, Raw Mango Dal

Read more »