Til Ke Ladoo

Til Ke Ladoo

 

 Sesame seeds are extremely rich in essential minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Seasame/ til ke ladoo is very famous sweet for the festival of Makar Sakranti. So, enjoy this delicious recipe on this auspicious occasion of sankranti.

Ingredients:-

1 cup jaggery

200 gms til - white sesame seeds

3/4 cup grated coconut

2-3 tbsp crushed peanuts (Or cashews/ almonds)

1/2 tsp cardamom powder

1/2 tbsp ghee 

How to make Til ke Ladoo:-

·         Dry roast sesame seeds in a pan on medium heat; till pale/light brown about 4-5 mins. Remove and set aside.

·         In same pan, roast coconut till light brown. Remove and then roast peanuts. Keep aside.

·         Heat saucepan and add jaggery to it. Let it cook till it melts completely. Stir in between. Once melted, add ghee and remove from heat. Remember not to let it get burnt.

·         Add roasted sesame, coconut, peanuts and cardamom powder to it and mix well. Let it cool slightly.

·         Once cool enough to handle by hand, take small lumps of mixture and make balls of it with the help of your palms. 

·         Til ke Ladoo is ready.

 

Bajra Roti Recipe

Bajra Roti Recipe

 

 Bajra, is comparatively high in proteins and has a good balance of amino acids. Thus, keeps the good metabolism. Including it in the daily diet in the form of chapatti/ roti keeps you healthy.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:-

2 cups bajra flour (black/pearl millet flour)

1/4 cup wheat flour

2 cups hot water

Salt to taste

2 tbsp ghee

 How to make bajra roti:-

·         In a mixing bowl, combine the two flours and salt.

·         Add enough hot water, a little at a time, and mix into a soft dough.

·         Heat a flat nonstick (tava). Divide the dough into 8 portions.

·         Make a ball with one of the portions, and on a floured surface, roll it into a thin circle about 5-6 inches in diameter. Sprinkle with flour as necessary while rolling.

·         Place the roti on the tava, and cook for a couple of seconds on medium high heat, until light brown spots form on the underside. Flip it over and cook on the other side until light brown.

·         Remove from the tava and brush with ghee or butter. Repeat with the remaining dough.

·         Serve the bajra roti hot, with a lentil and gravy dish of your choice.

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

 

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

 

 Mousse ranges from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. When you a make a mousse with chocolate, this will make your dinner perfect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:-

½ cup Dark chocolate (melted)

½ cup white chocolate (melted)

¼ cup Fresh cream

½ cup Whipped cream 

How to make chocolate mousse:-

·         Warm the fresh cream in a microwave (medium) for two minutes.

·         Pour the dark and the white chocolate into separate bowls. Add half the warm cream to the dark chocolate and remaining to the white chocolate and mix well.

·         Fold in half the whipped cream into the dark chocolate and remaining into the white chocolate and mix well.

·         Fill in two piping bags, one with dark chocolate mousse and another with white chocolate mousse.

·         Take a glass – small or big as per your choice.

·        On one side pipe in dark chocolate mousse and on another side pipe in the white chocolate mousse. You can serve it at room temperature or chilled.