Last weekend one of the items on my to-do list was cleaning up of the pantry. So I ransacked the pantry pulled out stuff one by one and tried different ways to re-use them albeit a healthy, creative way. One among them was a packet of Tabouli wheat. We have always loved Tabouli salad and this time I wanted to try something different. Since I did not know a whole lot about Tabouli wheat, I decided to consult my Know-It-All friend about Tabouli. Viola! I found that it is nothing but cracked Bulgur wheat and the first thing that…
Microwave Carrot Halwa/ ( Gajar Halwa, Carrot Pudding)
Going down the memory lane Carrot Halwa usually for me conjures up images of Moms toiling and moiling in the kitchen for hours, grating, stirring etc. Nevertheless the end product was a sinfully decadent; finger licking and scrumptious dessert good to the last spoon. Years later after the cooking mantle was handed to me, I would feel the Halwa beckon me all the time. Yet I resisted the temptation and stayed clear of venturing into making such a tedious and loaded dessert proclaiming lack of time. However one fine sunny morning, about 4 years ago, I found this recipe on…
Sabudana Vermicelli Kheer/Shavige Payasa
An easy, yummy and guilt free dessert which can brighten up a dull day! 3/4 cup roasted Vermicelli 1/4 cup sago/sabudana 3 cups milk (2%) ½ cup fat free condensed milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp ghee 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder 5-10 cashew pieces 10-15 raisins Preparation: v Soak the Sago/sabudana in enough water for about 3 hours. Method: v Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat and fry cashews till golden brown, next add raisins and fry until they plump up. Keep them aside. v Fry the roasted vermicelli for a little while, making sure that it…