Milk Sherbet

                    Drinking milk everyday is frankly very boring and getting children to drink milk is a tedious task for every mother. Benefits of milk are immense and known to everybody. Rich in Calcium and a good source of protein Milk also contains other essential nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus and vitamins like A, D, B 2, B 12 and B 3.

                    As  a kid even I troubled my mom a lot when it came to drinking milk and she used all sorts of tactics to get me finish that glass full of goodness. One of her fail proof plans was Milk Sherbet, the recipe that I am going to share today.

                    Milk Sherbet takes up the goodness of milk a few notches up as it is filled with protein and vitamin E rich almonds, and a pinch of super powered Cardamom powder that aids in digestion and blood circulation in the body apart from many other benefits that it gives, and to enhance the flavor and aroma a drop of Vanilla essence is added and that's completely optional. The recipe is so simple and easy to make that you can make it almost every other day and within five minutes just remember to store the slivered almonds in an air tight box and refrigerate. You can also add a few chopped cashew nuts if you desire. Now, let's begin...

Ingredients :

1. Milk - 1 glass
2. Almonds (slivered) - 2 to 3 tsp
3. Cardamom powder - a pinch
4. Sugar - 2 tsp
5. Vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp (optional)

Method:

• Soak almonds in water for a couple of hours. 
• Drain the water and peel the almonds and cut them as finely as you can.

                       

• Now to a glass of boiled milk add all the ingredients one by one.
• Stir well.
• Garnish with a few more almonds. (However, the almonds will get to the bottom of the glass unless they have been fried so you can fry the slivered almonds first and then add them to the milk)
• Serve hot.

   

  

  You may also like to try other drinks like Pista milk, Badam milk, Mango milkshake, Dry fruits milkshake and Carrot milkshake from My Mom's Kitchen.

      

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Lemon Seviyan

                      A simple recipe with not much drama and minimal ingredients is what most of us prefer for our breakfast the Lemon seviyan recipe that am sharing today is one such. A variation of the South - Indian breakfast Seviyan upma, Lemon seviyan is a simple dish with tangy tomatoes and a hint of lemon drizzled as lemon juice towards the end of preparation.

          You can have Lemon Seviyan for breakfast, brunch or also pack it in your tiffin box for lunch. Though it can be eaten by itself a pickle can be served along as an accompaniment.

Ingredients:

1. Vermicelli - 200 gms
2. Tomato - 2 large
3. Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Cinnamon sticks - 2 to 3 nos
6. Lemon - 1 no
7. Green chilies - 4 nos
8. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
11. Salt - to taste
12. Oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Add in the chopped tomatoes.
• Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and ginger garlic paste.
• Lower the flame and cook till tomatoes soften.
• In another vessel cook vermicelli according to the package instructions. Just add the cinnamon sticks and slit green chilies in addition to the oil and salt mentioned on the cover.
• Drain the vermicelli.
• Now add the tomato mixture to the cooked vermicelli and mix well.
• Add lemon juice and stir well.
• Cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
• Serve hot.

You may also like to try Lemon rice, Kheema seviyan biryani, Macaroni, Tomato chutney and Spring onions and moongdal wadi from My Mom's Kitchen!

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Jeera biscuits

                           Biscuits are a snack that everybody loves to munch on. With a huge variety to choose from biscuits can give endless possibilities to try. Biscuits with a particular flavor are my favorite ones. The Jeera biscuits recipe that I am sharing today is an easy and simple recipe with a particular distinct flavor of Jeera or Cumin seeds.


                           Cumin seeds aid in digestion and are rich in antioxidants, calcium, iron and magnesium. Since they are used in very less quantities hardly about a teaspoon in a dish this form of biscuits is a nice and interesting way to incorporate the seeds in our diet. 

Ingredients:

1. Butter - 100 gms
2. Powdered sugar - 2 tbsp
3. All purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
4. Baking soda - 1/4 tsp
5. Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Milk - 2 tbsp
7. Salt - 1 tsp
8. Cumin seeds - 2 tbsp

Method:

• In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
• Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cumin seeds.
• Add milk and form a dough using your hand.
• Leave aside the dough for 10 mins.
• Take half portion of the dough and roll it out using a rolling pin. While rolling you can sprinkle some more cumin seeds if you wish to.
• Cut the biscuits into desired shape using a cookie cutter.
• Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
• Grease a baking tray and arrange the biscuits. 
• Bake them at 160°C in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes. (I turned my biscuits over after 10 minutes) Keep an eye on biscuits while baking 'coz every oven is different.
• Serve warm.

           

                     The biscuits turned out to be crisp with a lovely texture and a distinct flavor of cumin seeds. Since Christmas is just around the corner I also cut a biscuit in the Christmas tree shape while for the rest I preferred small hearts.

                    You may also like to try Chocolaty coconut bites, Tutti frutti biscuits, Kaju badam cookies and Almond cookies from My Mom's Kitchen!!!

Do try the recipe and spread the joy of taste with your loved ones...

Happy Cooking..!!! 

P.S. It's the 50th Post on Blog! ☺✌

Tomato Soup

          Winters have crept in and we are trying to warm ourselves in every possible manner with food, clothing and shelter. Three basic necessities which unfortunately millions are deprived off. So today apart from the recipe I request you to help today someone, somewhere in need and remember good actions never go in waste but, if you are unable to do so because of some reason atleast be the reason someone smiles today! :)


          I'm sure everybody will love the idea of having a warm bowl of soup on a winter evening all by themselves relishing the taste and being lost in thoughts. Well, that's how I love to spend my winter evenings and as for the soup Tomato Soup tops the list.


         Tomato Soup is a very basic dish a beginner level one and this recipe is so simple and easy to prepare it will tempt and motivate you to get off your chair and make yourself a bowl right now. You just have to assemble the ingredients (which I'm sure will be present in everybody's kitchen), a little chopping, boiling and blending and that's done...

                                                  
     
               I added croutons as my dad loves them very much infact he complained that he was served less croutons while he was given the maximum :D and coming to the soup he praised and praised it for an entire day till I was bored but then the inner me got greatly satisfied :)

Ingredients:

1. Tomatoes - 5 to 6 large
2. Carrots - 2 nos
3. Onion - 1 large
4. Cornflour - 2tbsp
5. Milk - 1/2 cup
6. Salt - to taste
7. Pepper powder - to taste
8. Bay leaf - 1 no (optional) 

Method:

• Chop the tomatoes into cubes
• Slice the onion and grate the carrots.
• Place about 10 cups of water to boil.
• Add bay leaf followed by tomatoes, carrots and onions. Boil till cooked.
• Discard the bay leaf and blend the mixture.
• Strain the soup.
• Add salt and boil the soup for around 10 mins.
• In a bowl mix corn flour and milk. Stir so that they have no lumps.
• Add the corn flour mixture, pepper powder to the soup and mix well.
• Serve hot with croutons.

You may also like to try Tomato chutney, Tomato rice, Dum ke tamate, Sutriyan and Besan from My Mom's Kitchen.

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Aloo matar tikki

                  Aloo (potato) and matar (green peas) is an evergreen combination. A combination that never fails. They together are used in variety of dishes and Aloo matar tikki is just one among them.

              Aloo matar tikki makes perfect for an evening snack. The Nigella seeds (kalonji) used for tempering along with cumin seeds will fill your kitchen with lovely aroma.

              You might also like to try Aloo palak tikki, Kheema cutlet, Dahi vade, Onion fritters and Corn fritters from My Mom's Kitchen!

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes - 2 large
2. Green peas - 1/2 cup
3. Cumin seeds - 1tsp
4. Nigella seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Red chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp
6. Amchoor powder - 1 tsp
7. Corn flour - 1 tbsp
8. Salt - to taste
9. Oil - as required

Method:

• Boil the potatoes peel them and mash.
• Boil green peas and keep aside.
• In a pan heat about a tablespoon of oil. 
• Add cumin seeds and nigella seeds. Switch off the flame once the seeds crackle. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add all the ingredients one by one potatoes, peas and other ingredients from 5 to 8.
• Divide the batter into equal portions.
• Take a portion and flatten it keeping it in between your palms.

                                                

• Heat a griddle with oil place the tikkis add more oil if required from the sides. Cook the tikkis till they change to light brown from both sides.
• Serve hot with ketchup.

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Corn fritters

       

          My Mom's kitchen was filled with lovely aroma as I fried Corn pakodas/fritters for an evening snack.  Corn is a good source of pantothenic acid, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fiber, manganese and vitamin B6 so I love to include them in our diet. The fritters made for a perfect evening snack -delicious and crunchy is how I can describe these fritters now it's upon you to try and find out the right words for it.

It is a super easy snack that can be done under 15 mins. I used fresh corn so I cooked them till tender you can also use frozen ones. 

You may also like to try Sweet corn curry.

Ingredients:

1. Corn kernels - 1 1/2 cup
2. Onion - 1 no (small)
3. Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp
4. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Gram flour (besan) - 3tbsp
6. Rice flour - 3 tbsp
7.  Curry leaves - 1 to 2 sprigs
8. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
10. Salt - to taste
11. Oil - for frying

Method:

• In a bowl add all the ingredients except oil. Adjust salt as per taste. (If your batter feels too thick add little water to make the batter of running consistency)
• In a pan heat oil for frying.
• Make small portions of the batter.

                                   

• Fry them one by one or in batches till golden brown. Drain them to kitchen towel.
• Serve hot with tomato ketchup or any chutney you'd like.

                          

Also try other snacks like Pyaaz ki pakodi (onion fritters), Aloo palak tikki, Kheema cutlet, Dahi vade and Gulgule from My Mom's Kitchen. 

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