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Carrot Cake Recipe
Some recipes that are very famous in the West are not that common in India and Pakistan. Even if the ingredients are easily available, but still these delicious recipes never gained much popularity in our region. However, things are changing now with the arrival of internet and all the technology that we have available today. People want to try the taste and flavors of other countries and culture. Cakes are specially getting popularity in my country, where 24/7 cooking channels are the main cause of making them popular. I am among the people who would prefer to buy their cake from a bakery than make it home. But recently I decided to make cakes myself and both my girls loved them. I am sharing with you my carrot cake recipe; … Read entire article »
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Iftar Recipes: Apple Cream Pie
Even though Apple pie is considered a Western recipe, but who says we can’t use it as a dessert in our Ramadan recipes? So this Ramadan when you are bored of the traditional Ramadan dessert recipes, give Apple cream pie a try. It will be a surprising new addition to your Iftar menu. Apple is probably the most commonly used and loved fruit. Apple Cream Pie is a refreshing dessert and children are specially going to love it. Ingredients1 cup white sugar 4 cup sliced Apples 1 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp all purpose flour 2 tsp cinnamon powder 2 cups cream 4 tbsp butter 1 tbsp ground sugar for garnishingMethod Place apple in the pie shell. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together and then sprinkle this mixture over apples in the shell. Melt the butter or margarine and stir into cream. Pour this … Read entire article »
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Easy Date Square
Dates are a very commonly used fruit in many Middle Eastern and Arab Countries. There are a variety of recipes where fresh or dried Dates are used as an ingredient. Date is also culturally significant in Muslim countries. During the holy month of Ramadan, dates are used to break the fast in the evening. It is a very healthy fruit with lots of carbohydrates and natural fiber. This Date Square recipe is an easy to make recipe prepared in a traditional Arabic style. Ingredients1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch saltDate Filling:2 packages (16 ounces) chopped dates 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extractMethod In a saucepan combine all filling Ingredients and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is thick. Set aside to cool. Mix Flour, … Read entire article »
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Mango Shake – Mango Milkshake
Mango is called King of All Fruits in South Asia. It is called sweet gift os summer. In India and Pakistan there are many kinds and flavors of mango. Mango is a very juicy and tasty summer fruit. Mango Shake or Mango Milkshake or Mango Lassi are very popular summer drinks in India and Pakistan. It is very yummy and refreshing summer drink. It is easy to make recipe. Kids like mango shake because its very sweet. Ingredients2 Mangoes 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp fresh cream 4 cups milk 1/2 cup ice cubesMethod Boil the milk and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Peel the mango, Cut mango pulp is small pieces. Put Mango pieces in a mixing jar, Add sugar, fresh cream, milk and ice cubes and grind for 1-2 minutes. Mango shake is ready to serve, pour in a tall glass and garnish … Read entire article »
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Ras Malai Recipe
Ras Malai is a very popular dessert in South Asia particularly in India and Pakistan. It is usually served at special occasions. Ras Malai is a milk based dessert. It is not an easy to prepare dessert, specially if you do not have an authentic recipe. But the Ras malai recipe that I am going to share with you is very simple and easy to make. You can make Ras Malai for parties and formal dinner along with your main dish and your guests will surely enjoy this delicious treat. Ingredients1 cup powder milk 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp condensed milk 2 pinches baking soda 1 eggIngredients for syrup2 kg fresh milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp green cardamon seeds powderFor Garnishing1 tsp chopped pistachioMethod Boil fresh milk with sugar and cook on lower flame till milk remains … Read entire article »
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Strawberry Cream Dessert
Everyone likes Strawberries, specially children love strawberry and strawberry flavored Ice cream, Strawberry cake, Strawberry desserts, and Strawberry trifle. My daughters love Strawberry flavored ice cream and desserts, so I am always trying recipes where I can use strawberries. My Strawberry dessert recipe is made keeping young children in mind. It is full of cream and sweetener. This Sunday I made it for my daughters, you try it too and let me know how your children liked it. Ingredients3 cup strawberry cut into 2 pieces 1 can condensed milk 1 cup pineapple (cut into small pieces) 1 cup strawberry syrup 1/2 cup sugar syrup 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup strawberry floured jelly (cut into small pieces) 1 8oz package cream cheese-softened 2 cups heavy creamMethod In a bowl, combine sugar syrup, Strawberry syrup, lemon juice. Mix well. In a … Read entire article »
Jalebi Recipe
Simple easy Jalebi recipe to prepare the popular sweet at home. Jalebi is a very famous dessert or sweet in South Asian cuisine. In India and Pakistan Jalebi is known as a celebration sweet. People distribute jalebi in on special occasion like wedding parties, birthday parties, on someone’s success at job or education, and so on. It is probably the most popular and common sweet in Pakistan. Jalebi is a fried sweet, It is made by milk, sugar syrup, flour and food color. Jalebi can be served by dripping warm. It has some what chewy texture with a crystallized sugary crunch. Jalebi is commonly sold in Pakistan and India, and it is available in every sweet shop. Children specially love Jalebi. It is considered some what difficult to prepare at home. … Read entire article »
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Kulfi Recipe – The Indian Ice Cream
Kulfi is the most famous ice cream in South Asian cuisine, there are many varieties of kulfi like Mango kulfi, pista kulfi, khoya kulfi, badami kulfi, chocolate khulfi and many more. Kulfi was traditionally prepared by evaporating sweetened and flavored milk by slow cooking, with almost continuous stirring to keep milk from sticking to the bottom of the vessel where it might burn, till its volume was reduced by a half, thus thickening it, increasing its fat, protein and lactose density, It has a distinctive taste due to caramelization of lactose and sugar during the lengthy cooking process. The semi-condensed mix is then frozen in tight sealed molds that are then submerged in ice mixed with salt to speed up the freezing process. … Read entire article »
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