BREAD FRUIT COCO KAJU HALWA

Halwas are sweet confections served widely in different varieties.We all are familiar with the common halwas made from Carrot, Pinapple,Milk etc.Bread Fruit Coco Kaju Halwa is the one of the most tastiest halwas.I am preparing this for the first time and it came out really well.I am sure you all would have prepared curry or chips with the  Bread fruit.But today I am sharing with you all a different recipe using bread fruit.I hope you all will give a try.So watch my step by step preparation....


                                                           INGREDIENTS

• Bread fruit                                       - 300 gm
• Cashew powdered                           - 80 gm
• Milk powder                                   - 20gm
• Sugar                                              - 3/4 cup
• Dried coconut                                 - 50 gms powdered
• Nestle condensed milk                   - 1/2 tin
• Ghee                                               - 3 to 4 dessert sp
• Cardamom powder                         - 1/2 tsp

                                                       METHOD

•  Clean the  Bread fruit and cut into pieces.Cook in a pan with some water , a pinch of salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.

•  Powder the cashews and keep it aside.

•  Powder the dried coconut and take 1/2 tin condensed milk.Keep them aside.

•  When it is cooked, mash it well to avoid formation of lumps.

•  Then add sugar to it.Let it combine well.

•  Mash it with a masher to get a smooth paste.

• Add dried powdered coconut and mix it well. 

•  Add  milk powder to it and stir well.

•  Add  condensed milk to it.

• Add cashew powder now.

•  Stir well.

•  Cook well on medium flame.When it starts becoming glossy add ghee little by little to it.Stir well continuously.

•  Add 2 drops of pineapple essence to it and stir again.

•  When it start tightening add little ghee to it .

• Add cardamom powder to it.

• After some time it becomes thick and leave out from the sides.When oil starts to come out, turn off the flame and transfer the mixture to a greased tray.

•  Remove this halwa to a greased plate.

•  Level it with a bottom greased plate.

• Decorate with cashews and when it cools cut into required pieces.

                          Serve it on plate and Enjoy the yummy Halwa !!!!

GREEN GRAM & CHEESE BREAD ROLL

Vegetable Bread Roll is a snack item and a Ramadan Iftar dish too.It can be prepared with different fillings.Here instead of vegetables I have used green gram masala and cheese as the filling.Green gram is rich in fiber and nutrients.This can be served hot along with sauce for children after their school.It is always better to prepare snacks for children in our own kitchen than buying from outside and giving them.Let us see the preparation method .

                                                    INGREDIENTS

• Green gram                          - 1/2 cup soaked
• Onions                                 - 1/2 cup chopped
• Black pepper powder          - 1.5 tsp
• Capsicum                            - 1/2 portion chopped
• Coriander leaves                 - 1/4 cup chopped
• Turmeric powder                - 1/4 tsp
• Garlic chopped                   - 1 tbsp
• Cheese chopped                  - 3 tbsp
• Bread slices                        -  as required
• Egg                                     -  2 beaten
• Bread crumbs                     -  as required
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For maida paste

• Maida                            - 2 tbsp
• Water                             - as required. 

Mix these both well and make a fine paste.

                                             METHOD

• Cook the green gram in a bowl with some salt and keep it aside.

•  Heat a kadai and pour some coconut oil.Add chopped onions, chopped garlic, chopped capsicum and chopped stem of coriander leaves.

•  Saute it well and add the pepper powder to it .

•  Now add the turmeric powder to it and saute well.

•  Add cooked green gram to it.Combine well.Then turn off the flame .When it cools add cheese to it and mix well.If needed add salt to it.

•  Add chopped coriander leaves to it.

•  Combine well.

• Take a piece of bread slice and roll it to a thin slice with a roller.Place one tbsp of green gram masala to one side of the bread.

• Apply maida paste on the three edges.

                            

• Roll it tightly using the fingers.

• Arrange the rolls in a plate.

• Beat the egg and keep this aside.

• Dip the rolls in beaten egg.

                           

• Roll it on the bread crumbs and press it tightly.

                           

• Arrange the rolls in a plate to fry.

•  Heat a kadai and add some oil.

• Fry all the rolls till golden brown.

   Serve it on a plate and enjoy the yummy Bread rolls!!!!!!

NEW STYLE BLACK FOREST CAKE

Black Forest Cake is a German layered cake.Usually this cake is decorated with Fresh cream, chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.For all special occasions and Birthday parties Cake has become mandatory.Here for a different look I have modified the Black forest design.So let us see how I have prepared this cake.....

                                                 INGREDIENTS

To make cake balls

• Maida                                       - 1 cup
• Cocoa powder                          - 3 tbsp
• Baking Powder                        - 1/2 tsp
• Baking Soda                            - 1/4 tsp
• Butter                                       -1/3 cup
• Sugar powder                           -1/4 cup
• Condensed milk                       -1/2 tin
• Vanilla Essence                        - 1 tsp
• Milk                                         - 3 tbsp
• Warm water                             - 1/4 cup

For Black Forest Cake

• Black Forest Cake powder      - 250 gms
• Egg                                          - 125 gms
• Water                                       - 65 gms
• Refined Oil                              - 20 ml

For Icing

• Whipping cream                  - 400 to 500 ml
• Powdered sugar                   - 1/4 cup

For dipping cake balls

• Chocolate cream type syrup  -  1/2 cup

                                                         METHOD

• Soften the butter and powdered sugar to a fine foam.

• Add 1/2 tin condensed milk to it.

• Sieve the maida, cocoa powder, baking powder and soda powder together 2 times.

• Add this to the beating mixture.

• Add milk to it.

• Add warm water little by little.The mixture should be in a folding form.

• Grease a tray.

• Layer butter paper on it and bake in a oven for 30 mins or till it is done.It is recommendable to prepare this cake one day before the use .

• Next day, crush the cake and powder it.

• Make small balls out of it.Keep this aside.

• To prepare the cake, first beat egg,water and oil together.Then add the Black Forest cake ready to mix powder(this is available in market).Bake this on a greased tray for 30 mins.Now keep this on a wire rack to allow it to cool.
• Whip the whipping cream and sugar powder to a fine smooth paste.After continuous whipping it will become like a snow foam..
• Do remember that icing should be done only after cake gets cooled.

• After cooling divide the cake into 2 or 3 layers. I divided the cake into 2 layers only.First take a plate or a card board ,take a spoon of whipping cream and place it  in the center of the plate or card board.Then place the top layer of the cake and apply beaten whipping cream frequently.

• Next place the bottom part upside down .We keep it upside down for a cleaner look.

• Now apply all the cream all over the cake level it and smoothen the sides.

                            

• Dip all the Cake balls in Chocolate liquid cream .

• Now arrange it on the bottom layer.

• Then arrange them on the top corners.

• Fill the center portion with grated white chocolate, then silver balls and sugar candy.I have used violet color candy you may use these  as per your taste.

                 Here is the yummy special Black Forest cake!!!                                                            Enjoy!!!!!