Strawberry Pudding

Two weeks back , I visited Mahabaleshwar. Well for those who don't know about Mahabaleshwar, its a hill station in Maharashtra,  located in western ghats. It is a popular holiday and honeymoon spot. Splendid climate and many streams make this place special.  After 3hours of drive, we reached our destination and we were so happy to see our resort...Forestvalley Resort , as d name suggests this place gave us a true nature experience...we stayed in a wooden cottage and could hear d birds chirping always and the sight of little streams was awesome..From d resort we can have a walk to d nearby strawberry n mulberry farms..This place is famous for strawberries and honey. So how can I go without buying?? Did little shopping in market and  got few friends over there...This trip gifted us many breathtaking sights. Enjoyed every moment of it...

 

 

  Recipe for strawberry pudding...

Ingredients  :

6-8 no Fresh strawberries 
Strawberry crush (optional)
2tbsp sugar
4tbspCondensed milk
1/2 cup milk
1 cup bread crumps
 

 Method :

1. Boil milk in a saucepan , add sugar and stirr well.
2. Add condensed milk and bread crumps. Cook for 2mint.
3. Cut strawberries into small pieces. Take a separate pan and cook strawberries with little amount of water. add strawberry crush and cook for about 5mint.
4. Once strawberry gets cooked, add strawberry syrup to milk and stirr well.
5. Transfer to a bowl and keep in refrigerator for about 2hours.

Note : Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve...
 

 

Peach Delight

Looking forward to this weekend because we are planning for a trip to Mahabaleshwar, land of strawberries... Hopefully I will bring a box of strawberries from there.. So expect a strawberry recipe next week :)

 When I got some fresh peach , first I didn't have any idea what to make.. Eating as such is not a bad idea... Because I like eating that way, but for M I had to think something different ..I put my thinking cap on and started preparing jam out of it...In the middle I was struck with a new idea and I named it as Peach Delight coz this made me smile:)

 

Really so soft, fluffy , so tasty and so delicious.... Best for your sweet cravings , I will say that...especially on a heavy rainy day ( like today) sipping a hot coffee and having a piece of Peach delight.. I can't ask for more...I love the aroma of cardamom and added a pinch of crushed cardamom in to that.. Heavenly aroma of cardamom filled in my kitchen... I am loving  this !!!!

This is a really simple recipe, but I am sure it will definitely awake your sweet buds:)

Ingredients :

1cup Fresh Peach , sliced
Powdered sugar 2 and 1/2 cup
All purpose flour  2 cup
Baking powder  1tbsp
Eggs 2
Butter 2 tbsp.
oil 1tbsp
Crushed cardamom 1tbsp
Chocolate syrup (Optional)

Method :

1. Put the flour in to a mixing bowl . Add butter and mix well. Add 1tbsp oil also.
2. Break eggs in to it and beat well.
3. Add 1 and 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1tbsp baking powder and beat well. add crushed cardamom also.
4. Keep it aside for 10 mint.
5. Heat a pan and add little water and sliced peach. Cook for 5mint. Now add remaining sugar and melt it. Cook until you get a jam like consistency.
6. Take a deep pan and grease it with butter . Pour half of the flour mixture slowly in to pan.
7. Now layer peach sugar mixture on top of this and cover with  rest of the batter .( If you want make circles with chocolate syrup, this will give a better appearance).
8. Close with a lid and cook for about 10 mint.

 

Icecream Pie on Mango Coconut Crust

 

 

I like to call it " fusion dessert" ...Really it was an instant idea n i am proud to share this recipe with you all..It was yummy!!!! I prepared it within 10 minutes...Though i made it as a dessert , we finished it before that:) Hubby loved this and asked me " when are you going to  make more?"

I usually make juice or milkshake with mangos..But this time i gave a twist and mango coconut crust tasted like real mango halwa..I was so in to the taste and i am going to make more:)

Ingredients:

Ripened mangoes - 2
Shreded coconut   - 2 cup
Butter                    - 1tsp
Sugar                    - 2tbsp
Icecream               - 1 scoop
Cherry (garnish)

Method:

1. Take the mango pulp by blending (dont add water)
2. Heat a pan and add 1tsp butter and then add the coconut and sugar ,roast well. (since the mangoes are fully ripened ,  no need to add more sugar).
3. Add mango pulp in to this caramalized coconut and cook for about 5minutes.
4. Spread the thick mango coconut mixture on a serving plate n refrigerate it for 30mint.
5. While serving , add a scoop of icecream and cherry on the top.


 

Watermelon lemonade

 

Gorgeous, pink colored refreshing drink from watermelon!!!!! Give a touch with lemon...This watermelon lemonade is very easy to prepare n tasty also...We need more fluids in our body to beat summer heat... One has to drink atleast 8 glasses of water per day...Proper hydration will keep our summer activities more safer and enjoyable...I made this refreshing drink yesterday n it was so good..

 Ingredients :

Watermelon (medium size)  
Lemon           -  2
Honey            - 2tsp
Salt               - 1tsp
Cold water    - 1cup

Method :

1. Cut watermelon in to small cubes. Put them in to a blender n make thick puree.
2. Take lemon juice and mix with 1tsp honey.
3. Pour lemon juice- honey mixture in to watermelon puree n mix well.
4. Add cold water n very little salt. mix well. Don't add more water.

I am sure, you will love this...

Banana Pancake....( without egg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It can be served as a healthy breakfast and tasty evening snack ( Can serve with honey or maple syrup or nutella)

 Ingredients:

 1 cup all purpose flour (maida)
1cup milk
2banana (mashed)
... 2tbsp baking powder
1/2tbsp salt
1tbsp veg oil
2tbsp white sugar

 

Method :

 Mix flour n baking powder ..Add milk n mashed banana, salt n sugar n mix well. Heat a lightly oiled frying pan and pour 1/4 cup of batter on to pan. Cook until the pancakes becomes golden brown on both sides. Serve hot...