Fresh Sugarcane Juice

Fresh Sugarcane Juice~

Apart from your quickly refilling your body sugar and fluids, sugarcane juice also

provides an instant burst of energy that keeps you active :D

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of sugarcane; skin peeled and chopped in to small pieces,
• 1 cup of water,
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice,
• ½ inch ginger; chopped.

Directions:

1. Transfer the sugarcane chunks in to the blender. 
2. Add water, lemon juice, chopped
3. ginger and grind well. 
4. Filter the juice using a cloth sieve remove the husk from the clear juice. 
5. Discard the husk and serve the juice with ice :) :)

Barfi

Barfi~

Barfi is a popular dessert. Traditional barfis are made from mawa. There are various types of barfis, which are available in every household. Milk powder barfis are similar to fudge and is very soft, sweet and rich. It is one of the quickest and easiest desserts to cook. The main ingredients are milk powder, sugar and butter.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk powder,
• 1¼ cup of sugar,
• ½ cup of butter,
• ½ cup of water,
• 1 pinch of yellow colour,
• 10 pieces of pistachios.

Directions:

1. Grease a plate with ghee or butter and keep aside. 
2. Chop the pistachios and keep aside for garnishing. 
3. In a pan add butter, milk powder and sauté for 2-3 minutes in medium flame. 
4. Turn off the fire and transfer it to another plate. 
5. In a same pan, add sugar and water, keep the gas in simmer and let the sugar melt completely by stirring well. 
6. When the sugar dissolves, let it boil in a low flame and stir. 
7. Add the milk powder and mix well. 
8. Keep stirring till the mixture slightly thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan. 
9. Remove from pan and pour it into greased plate.
10. Spread it into a plate. 
11. Garnish with chopped pistachio and press it well. 
12. Allow it to cool down.
13. Cut into desired shapes and serve :) :)

Pan Fried Scallops with Pesto Glaze

Pan Fried Scallops with Pesto Glaze~

It’s just wonderful with crispy seared scallops! Seared scallops with ...pesto glaze over the scallops...its just yummy :D :D

Ingredients:

• 3 pieces of scallops
• olive oil according to need
• salt according to taste
• pepper according to need

Ingredients for pesto:

• basil leaves according to need
• pine nuts according to need
• olive oil according to need

Directions:

1. Marinate the scallops in olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Sear the scallops before frying them on a pan.
3. To make the pesto, blend the basil leaves, pine nuts and olive oil together.
4. Pour the pesto over the scallops before serving :) :)

Bombay Ice Halwa

Bombay Ice Halwa~

Bombay halwa is an unique halwa recipe. Learn to make this simple, tasty and mind cooling bombay ice halwa. This halwa is one of my favorite :D :D

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of liquid milk, 
• ¼ cup of semolina, 
• ¼ cup of clarified butter, 
• ½ cup of sugar (or according to taste), 
• ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder, 
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 
• ¼ cup of chopped pistachios & almonds, 
• 1 tablespoon of CMC, 
• 1 drop of yellow food color.

Directions:

1. Mix the milk with semolina and boil it, stir it occasionally and then pour the sugar & cardamom powder.
2. Pour the clarified butter on the mixture and stir it when the mixture is thick. Then pour the CMC and stir it continuously when it is dense you take it out.
3. Now mix the yellow food color on the mixture properly and section it into 2 parts.
4. Place the one portion of yeast on a large & long-foil paper and cover it with the plastic wrapper and roll it to make thin flat bread.
5. Sprinkle the chopped nuts and cinnamon powder and roll it again then cut into squire shape and keep aside for 24 hours.
6. Now make the same way to another portion of yeast and cut the parchment paper of the same size.
7. Then place the halwa on the paper one by one and keep in the refrigerator for cold and serve the bombay ice halwa in a serving dish :) :)

Grilled Angus Fillet Steak

Grilled Angus Fillet Steak~

Discover this wonderful recipe with me which is one of my favorite :D :D

Ingredients:

• 120 g of angus fillet,
• salt according to taste,
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper,
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil,
• ½ cup of mashed potato,
• ¼ teaspoon of white pepper,
• 2 tablespoons of milk,
• salt according to taste,
• 1 piece of cauliflower,
• 2 pieces of broccoli,
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.

Ingredients for sauce:

• 2 pieces of sliced mushrooms,
• 1 teaspoon of garlic paste,
• 1tablespoon of butter,
• 4 tablespoons of beef stock.

Directions:

1. Marinate the fillet with the salt, pepper & olive oil and keep it ½ an hour.
2. Then grill the marinated fillet for a few minutes until it is tender.
3. Mix mashed potato with the butter, white pepper, milk & salt, fry it some time on a pan and keep aside.
4. Fry the cauliflower & broccoli with little butter on this pan and place it on the serving dish.
5. Make for the sauce; sauté the sliced mushrooms in garlic & butter and add the beef stock and stir it, reduce it until saucy thickness is reached.
6. Pour the sauce over the grilled steak and garnish with chopped parsley on the serving dish and serve with the mashed potato under the steak :) :)

Orange Panna Cotta

Orange Panna Cotta~

This orange panna cotta is simple and refreshing dessert, light and delicate. It has an exquisite flavor and the color is beautiful.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of orange juice, 
• 3 tablespoons of gelatin, 
• 1 cup of condensed milk, 
• 1 cup of cream, 
• ½ cup of sugar.

Directions:

1. Boil the milk with the sugar for some time, take it out and keep aside. 
2. Then mix the gelatin with orange juice and cook it some time and take it out and let it rest for cool. 
3. Then mix all the ingredients together properly and keep in the refrigerator. 
4. Now take it out after 4-5 hours and serve the orange panna cotta.

Moroccan Mint Tea

Moroccan Mint Tea~

It is believed that green tea known locally as gunpowder- tea was first introduced by the English into the Maghreb in the 18th century. The serving of mint tea can take a ceremonial form, especially when prepared for a guest. 

Traditionally in this region, women prepare the meals whilst the men make tea. The beverage is a symbolism of hospitality and prepared by the head of the family. Mint tea is served not only at mealtimes but also through the day. It is consumed socially, in tea bars as.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups of boiling water,
• 1 tablespoon of green tea leaves,
• 2 tablespoons of sugar,
• A handful of fresh mint leaves.

Directions:

1. Boil the water and pour a small amount in the teapot, swishing it around to warm the pot.
2. Combine the mint, green tea and sugar in the teapot, and fill it with hot water. Let the tea brew for 3 minutes.
3. Set the teapot over the stove and simmer under low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the fire and pour a glass of tea into the cup.
5. Pour it back into the pot and repeat this process a few of times.
6. Pour the tea into the cups from a higher distance to create foam.
7. Now simply enjoy :) :)