Easy way of Baked Murukku

                               Ingredients

 

1/2 cup rice flour(chawal ka atta)
1 tsp oil                                                                             

1 tbsp low fat curds(dahi)

a pinch of asafoetida(hing)

salt to taste
Other ingredients

oil for greasing

 

Method

1.  Combine the rice flour, oil, asafoetida and salt in a bowl and mix well.
2. Add the curds and a little water and knead into a soft dough.
3. Put the mixture into a chakli press and press out round whirls of the dough onto a greased baking tray, working closely from the centre to the outside to the whirl (approximately 50 mm. (2") diameter). You will get about 12 chaklis.
4. Bake these chaklis in a pre-heated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 10 to 15 minutes. When one side of the chakli turns golden brown in colour, gently flip over the chakli using a flat spoon and bake till they are light brown in colour.
5.  Store in an air-tight container.

					Nutrient values per murukku Amt Energy Protein Cho Fat Vit A Vit C Calcium Iron F. Acid Fibre 6 gm 21 kcal 0.4 gm 0.4 gm 0.4 gm 3.8 mcg 0.0 mg 2.2 mg 0.0 mg 0.4 mcg 0.0 gm

Super Easy Bread

                                   

This is the easiest one-loaf yeast bread you will ever bake. The Super Easy Bread for Beginners recipe produces a soft crust and a moist center using the most basic ingredients that can be found in most kitchens.

Prep Time: 3 hours

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, approximately

Preparation:

1. In large bowl, add the warm water. Slowly stir in dry yeast. Continue to stir until yeast is dissolved.
   
   
2. Add salt, sugar, shortening, and milk to bowl. Stir.
   
   
3. Mix in the first 2 cups of flour.
   
   
4. If needed, begin adding more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough chases the spoon around the bowl.
   
   
5. You do not need to use up all the flour called for in this recipe, or you may need more flour than called for. The amounts vary depending on many factors, including weather, which is why most bread recipes only give an approximate amount of flour needed.
   
   
6. Turn dough out onto floured board and knead, adding small spoonfuls of flour as needed, until the dough is soft and smooth, not sticky to the touch.
   
   
7. Put dough in buttered bowl, turn dough over so that the top of dough is greased. Cover and let rise in warm spot for 1 hour.
   
   
8. Punch down dough. Turn out onto floured board and knead.
   
   
9. Preheat oven at 375 degrees F.
   
   
10. Form dough into loaf and set in buttered bread pan. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
    
    
11. Score dough by cutting three slashes across the top with a sharp knife. Put in oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
    
    
12. Turn out bread and let cool on a rack or clean dishtowel

Almond Sheera

Almond, an age-old brain food is here to do wonders for your child. It is rich in 

beneficial fats, protein, iron and vitamin B2... nutrients that boost brain power. 

Make it often to keep your kids mentally agile!

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Makes 4 servings

 

Ingredients

1 cup blanched almonds(badam)
3/4 cup milk

 1 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom(elaichi)power
A few saffron(kesar) strands mixed with 1 tsp warm water

 2 tbsp almond(badam), silvers for the garnish

Method

1. Combine the almonds along with ¼ cup of milk in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
2. Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan, add the almond paste and cook over a medium flame while stirring continuously till it turns light pink in colour.
3. Add the remaining milk and ¼ cup of water, mix well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron mixture and cook, while stirring continuously till the sugar dissolves and the ghee separates.
5. Serve hot garnished with almonds.