Thengai Thiratti Paal / Coconut thiratti pal

 Thiratti pal is a dessert, made by cooking the milk, for hours stirring on n off till it gets thick, then sugar is added and cooked again till thick.

Ingredients and Method

Dry roast 1/4 cup moong dal into golden brown colour. 

Grind it into fine powder. 

Add 2 cup grated coconut with the ground moong dal powder, 

1/2 cup grated jaggery , 

1 tbsp rice flour, 

1/2 tsp cardamom powder and little water in a mixer jar. Grind it into fine paste. 

Heat 2 tbsp ghee and add the ground paste. Keep stirring in medium flame in between add 2 tbsp ghee and mix until the mixture into glossy texture. Add roasted cashew and mix.

 

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Classic Cassata Upgraded with a Cheesecake Layer

Indulge in this luxurious twist on the classic Cassata, featuring layers of vanilla sponge, mango ice cream, strawberry ice cream, and a rich cheesecake layer. Topped with roasted nuts, this dessert is a delightful combination of creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors.

Ingredients:

Vanilla Sponge:

¼ cup yogurt or curd

2 tbsp oil

½ tsp vanilla extract

3 tbsp sugar

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp baking powder

⅛ tsp baking soda 

 

Simple Syrup:

 1 1/2 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp water

3-4 drops lemon juice 

 

Ice Cream:

500 grams mango ice cream

500 grams strawberry ice cream 

 

Vanilla Cheesecake:

¾ cup cream cheese

¼ cup icing sugar

½ cup whipped cream

½ tsp vanilla extract 

 

Roasted Nuts:

1 tbsp cashews, slivered

1 tbsp almonds, slivered

1 tbsp pistachios, slivered 

 

Instructions:

 Vanilla Sponge:

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8x4 inch loaf tin.

In a bowl, beat together the sugar, yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.

Sieve the flour, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet ingredients. Fold to mix evenly.

Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 20-22 minutes. Let the sponge cool completely.

For the simple syrup, heat the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice.

Soak the cooled sponge with the simple syrup.

 

 Vanilla Cheesecake:

Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.

Gently fold in the whipped cream and vanilla extract. Refrigerate until needed.

 

 Roasted Nuts:

Dry roast the cashews, almonds, and pistachios in a saucepan until browned. Set aside.

 

 Assembly:

Line an 8x4 inch loaf tin with foil, leaving overhangs to help lift out the dessert later.

Layer the soaked vanilla sponge at the bottom of the tin.

Spread the mango ice cream evenly over the sponge layer, followed by the strawberry ice cream.

Add the chilled cheesecake mixture on top of the ice cream layers.

Sprinkle the roasted nuts over the cheesecake layer.

Cover with foil and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

 

 To Serve:

Remove the cassata from the tin using the foil overhangs.

Slice and serve immediately, enjoying the beautiful layers and flavors!

 

 

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DIY Your Own Fruit Leathers

Fruit leathers are delicious, chewy, rolled up, dried fruit snacks that you can make yourself. They are made by pureeing your chosen fruit and laying it out on a flat surface to dry. Making your own fruit leathers allows you to save money, cut down on sugar, and have great fun rolling out such delicious healthy snacks. These healthy fruit leathers are perfect for diabetics, since you will not be adding any sugar, while most of the fresh fruit’s nutritional value will remain.

You may use canned fruit (well drained), frozen or fresh fruit to make your leathers. For best results use the highest quality fresh, organic fruit. Plump for either ripe or slightly overripe fruits. Wash them thoroughly, and remove the stem and seeds. Any fruit will do. Popular examples include: strawberry, peach, apricot, blueberry, apple, raspberry, mango, pineapple and others.

Instructions (for roughly 20 1" strips) 

 

1. Place racks in the lowest and highest thirds of your oven. Heat to 170°F (76.6°C). Using silicone baking mats (or parchment paper), line two big sheet pans. 

 

2. Use a food processor to puree 1½ lbs. fruit (if using berries, hull and stem; stone fruit should be pitted) and ½ cup of unsweetened applesauce. Taste. If you require, add some honey for extra sweetness. 

 

3. Pour out the puree into the middle of both sheet pans. With a spatula, spread the puree evenly to make a 1" border. Make sure that the edges are a little thicker than the rest (edges dry quickest, so this will prevent them from cracking). 

4. Place the trays into the oven. Cook/dry out for between 4 and 6 hours, until the puree looks like leather. It should be firm but a little tacky (though this depends on how watery the fruit was). Now turn off the heat and let it sit in the oven until room temperature is reached. 

 

5. Top with a sheet of wax/parchment paper and turn over onto a counter. Carefully remove baking mat; roll up wax paper and fruit leather together. 

 

6. Using kitchen shears, cut the rolls into 1" segments. Now keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks at room temperature.

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How to Use Overripe Fruit Before They Spoil

Fruits are not only a tasty and sweet snack, but also a healthy alternative to many candies, which is why many people prefer them over industrial, processed, and sugar-filled products. The fruits we buy allow us to enjoy their wonderful taste as well as their benefits, but often, especially on hot days, they tend to over-ripen and sometimes even rot before we have had a chance to eat them. In order for you to fully utilize all the fruits you purchased without throwing them away when they are ripe, it is recommended to try the following 12 surprising and delicious methods. With these tips, you can enjoy healthy and tasty snacks, and prevent waste of fruits that seem like they are about to become inedible in a short time.

1. Make quick baked snacks 

When fruits like pears, bananas, or apples begin to over-ripen, you can make a tasty, warm, and healthy snack in just a few minutes. All you need to do is peel and chop the fruits you want to use, place the pieces in a bowl, add a little cinnamon, and microwave for up to 5 minutes, or until cooked to your taste. The snack you prepare will fill you up and enrich your body with vitamins and minerals, while also preventing the waste of a valuable product. 

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2. Freeze them as puree 

One of the best ways to preserve overripe fruits for a long time is to freeze them as puree. Simply place the fruits that are about to spoil into a food processor or blender, blend until smooth, divide into sealed bags or ice trays, and place in the freezer. You can use the frozen purees to make cocktails or healthy and tasty smoothies, or as an addition to soda water or oatmeal.

3. Make naturally sweetened pancakes  

There’s nothing like tasty, fluffy pancakes for breakfast, but they often contain quite a lot of sugar, which is recommended to reduce, especially in the morning. To make this beloved dish healthier, use puree from ripe fruits instead of adding sugar to the pancake batter, or spread it on the finished product instead of sugar-rich syrups that may harm your health. 

 

 4. Bake moist brownies 

 Ripe fruits are an excellent and especially tasty substitute for oil or eggs in various baked goods, such as brownies, and you can use them when you want to make the beloved chocolate treat. To make the brownies with an oil or egg substitute, use the same amount of mashed fruits such as bananas, apples, or any other sweet fruit in place of the ingredient you're replacing, pour the brownie batter into the oven, bake, and enjoy a moist dessert with an addictive texture that you'll want to make again and again. You can also use this oil and egg substitute when preparing other baked goods and enjoy unique flavors while saving some money along the way.

5. Dry them 

Ripe fruits that are about to spoil, such as grapes or pears, present a perfect opportunity to make soft dried fruits at home. To make this beloved snack, slice the fruits and spread them on a baking sheet, place them in the oven at a low temperature between 100-120 degrees Celsius until they reach the desired texture. You can keep the roasted or dried fruits in the fridge and use them as a tasty addition to yogurt, oatmeal, or even in salads you prepare. 

 

6. Make healthy popsicles 

Summer days are getting hotter every year, and many of us are tempted to eat tasty, frozen popsicles to cool down. There’s no better way to enjoy them than to make them at home and give the whole family a sweet and healthy treat. To make popsicles, blend ripe fruits you love in a food processor, strain them or leave them as is, pour into popsicle molds, place in the freezer, and patiently wait for the refreshing treats.

7. Make a tasty meat marinade 

Sour fruits like kiwi and pineapple contain enzymes that break down meat, making them ideal for tenderizing it and creating special marinades. Marinating meat pieces in half a cup of fruit puree with two tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper to taste, and a bit of apple cider vinegar will make them particularly tender and tasty. You can roast them in the oven immediately or after a few hours to create an incredibly delicious meal. 

 

8. Blend a tasty smoothie  

 

Healthy smoothies that contain fruits and vegetables will give your body a much-needed energy boost in the morning and reduce your hunger pangs during lunch hours. Ripe fruits are in perfect condition for making smoothies since their sweetness is highlighted at this stage, so you won’t feel the need to add sugar to the mixture. Simply blend the ripe fruits with your favorite vegetables and prepare a tasty and healthy energy drink that will do you good and sweeten your day.

9. Dry them to make fruit leather  

Fruit leather is a dried snack made from fruits and can be eaten as is or added to meat dishes or oatmeal instead of dried fruits. Ripe fruits, or even those on the verge of spoiling, are excellent raw materials for making tasty homemade fruit leather that you can't buy in any store. The recipe for fruit leather is basic for all fruits, requiring you to mash the fruits in a food processor, pour a thin layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place it in the oven at 75 degrees Celsius for 3 hours.

10. Make sun-dried tomatoes  

 

There’s an ongoing debate among many about tomatoes – are they considered a fruit or a vegetable? Well, the answer is that tomatoes are part of the fruit kingdom, and you can also make delicious treats from them for future use. The best way to preserve overripe tomatoes is to dry them and use the product in salads, sauces, and dishes, or even as a healthy snack. Slice the ripe tomatoes into slices or half slices, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place them in the oven on convection mode at a temperature of 60-100 degrees Celsius for 12 hours. You can store the sun-dried tomatoes in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy them whenever you want.

11. Spice up your salad  

Salad dressings make them especially tasty, and with ripe fruits, you can easily and quickly make your own sweet-and-sour dressing. To make fruit dressings, place pieces of the fruit you want in a food processor with olive oil, vinegar, your favorite herbs, a little salt, and pepper, and blend everything together. Drizzle the dressing over your salad, and it will become incredibly and naturally delicious. 

 

12. Make tasty jam  

In the past, fruits were preserved by adding a lot of sugar to them, which gave birth to the beloved jam that we all know today. Ripe fruits, especially if there’s a large amount of them, can be used in an especially tasty way to make homemade jams without preservatives. Basic jam cooking requires combining fruits and sugar in equal weight and cooking them on medium heat for a long time until the desired thickness is reached. You can use the jam in a variety of tasty dishes, and it will help you preserve the fruits in a sweet and delicious way instead of throwing them away.

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No cook Dates- Figs Fudge

How nice it is to make a dessert without spending hours in the kitchen stirring for a dessert. I always prefer to make something quick, without stirring for long.

All those who want quick, healthy, protein fiber rich dessert will love this one.

INGREDIENTS

seedless dates 1 cup ( washed and soaked in hot water for an hour and drained)

figs 1 cup  ( washed and soaked in hot water for an hour and drained)

nuts  1/2 cup +

melted ghee  1/4-1/2 cup

gulkhand 1 tbsp

dried rose petals for decoration

nuts chopped for decoration

METHOD

In a food processor  add dates, figs, nuts, gulkhand, some rose petals, blend, add melted ghee, blend till it all comes together.

Spread the mixture on a greased tray with butter paper sprinkle nuts and rose petals on top, press it down well. Keep it in the fridge for 2-3 hours to set.

To cut, dip the knife in hot water to cut. As the fudge is sticky, after each cut, dip in hot water, just shake the water from the knife, then cut.

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