Pineapple upside down with carrot, coconut and chocolate.. "wow cake "

Pineapple upside down with carrot, coconut and chocolate.. "wow cake "

 
Ings : FOR THE CAKE..
1 CUP FINE FLOUR,
2-3 TBSP OIL,
2-3 TBSP MILK,
2 TBSP CURD,
1\4 CUP GRATED CARROT,
2 TBSP CHOCOLATE CHIPS
OR GRATED CHOCOLATE,
1\4 CUP CONDENSED MILK,
1\2 TSP BAKING POWDER,
1\2 TSP BAKING SODA,
1\ 4 CUP DESICCATED COCONUT,
1\2 TSP VANILLA ESSENCE,
1\2 CUP POWDERED SUGAR,
4-5 TBSP BOTTLED SODA,
FOR THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN..
6-7 SLICES OF FRESH PINEAPPLE,
1 TSP HONEY,
1\2 TSP SUGAR,
1 TSP BUTTER.
METHOD :
PUT A PAN TO HEAT, ADD BUTTER ADD 

THE CUT SLICES OF PINEAPPLE, SPRINKLE 

HONEY AND SUGAR, TURN THE SLICES . 

IN A GREASED BAKING DISH LINE ALL THE

PINEAPPLE SLICES, EVEN THE BOTTOM.
MIX OIL, FLOUR, SUGAR, CARROT AND 

THE REST OF ALL THE CAKE INGREDIENTS.

PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 180 DEGREES. 

POUR THE CAKE MIXTURE ON THE 

PINEAPPLE SLICES AND PUT IN OVEN 

FOR 30 MINUTES. CHECK IN BETWEEN,

IF DONE. WHEN BAKED, ALLOW
IT TO COOL. WHEN DE-MOLD 

' THE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN ' CAKE

WILL COME OUT..

A simple masala chaas recipe...4 this summer..

INGREDIENTS..

1 CUP YOGURT | CURD,

1 CUP CHILLED WATER,

6-7 CURRY LEAVES,

A PIECE OF GINGER GRATED,

1 GREEN CHILLY CUT,

1\2 TSP CUMIN POWDER,

1\4 TSP CHAAT MASALA,

1\8 TSP BLACK SALT,

1 TBSP CORIANDER LEAVES CUT,

SALT TO TASTE.

TEMPERING...

1 TSP OIL,

1\8 TSP MUSTARD SEEDS,

1\8 TSP ASAFOETIDA,

1-2 CURRY LEAVES,

HALF OF THE GINGER N CUT CHILLY.

METHOD ... PUT THE YOGURT | CURD IN A 

MIXER JAR, IN THIS ALSO ADD HALF OF 

THE GRATED GINGER, HALF OF THE CUT 

CHILLY, FEW CURRY LEAVES, SALT,

CHAAT MASALA, BLACK SALT, CUMIN

POWDER AND THE CUT CORIANDER

LEAVES. CHURN WELL. ALSO ADD FEW

CUBES OF ICE, IF WISH TO SERVE CHILLED.

MAKE A ' TEMPERING'...

PUT A PAN TO HEAT, ADD THE OIL,

ADD THE MUSTARD SEEDS, ASAFOETIDA, HALF

OF THE GINGER AND HALF OF THE CUT CHILLY, 

FEW CURRY LEAVES.

MIX THIS TEMPERING IN THE CHURNED 

CHAAS. A TASTY MASALA CHAAS IS READY.

SERVE IN GLASSES OR CHILL AND SERVE..

What is Buttermilk?

What is Buttermilk?  Does buttermilk contain butter?

You might be surprised to learn there is no butter 

in the buttermilk, and it is lower in fat than sweet milk. Old-fashioned homemade buttermilk is the slightly sour, residual liquid which remains after butter is churned,

milk from the butter or buttermilk.

Buttermilk refers to a number of dairy drinks.

Originally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after

churning butter out of cream. In other words it is a 

slightly sour liquid left after butter has been churned,

used in baking or consumed as a drink.

The flavor of buttermilk is reminiscent of yogurt.

The buttermilk is known as 'Chaas'  is a salted 

drink like lassi;but  chaas contains more water

than lassi and has the butterfat removed, so its 

consistency is not as thick as lassi. Salt and cumin 

seedsare normally added for taste and sometimes

even fresh coriander.

Fresh ground ginger & green chillies may also

be added as seasoning.

Chaas is popular in  the Indian Punjab regions 

and in the Indian states of  Gujarat and Rajasthan,

where it is drunk with the main meal..

It is known to aid digestion and is an excellent 

coolant in the  Indian summers.  

Buttermilk is lower in fat than regular milk, 

because the fat has been removed to make butter

It is also high in potassium, vitamin B12, calcium,

and riboflavin as well as a good source of phosphorus.

Those with digestive problems are often advised to

drink buttermilk rather than milk, as it is more 

quickly digested. Buttermilk has more lactic acid

than skim milk.

Irish folklore claims a glass of buttermilk will

cure a hangover, and whenheated with a clove

of garlic, it was sure to cure any variety of ailments.

A HEALTHY TIP...

Curds and buttermilk can be used as electrolytes during diarrhoea.

Probiotics present in curds can facilitate faster recovery.

Lassi is a popular and traditional Punjabi yogurt-based 

drink of India .It is made by blending yogurt with water 

or milk and Indian spices. A traditional ' lassi ' is a savory

drink sometimes flavored with ground roasted cumin, 

while sweet lassi on the other hand is blended with sugar

or fruits instead of spices.

some fun facts..and health tips..

U KNOW WHAT??? 

ANTS CAN LIFT 50 TIMES THEIR BODY WEIGHT..

"Mageiricophobia" is the intense fear of having to cook.."

 

A HEALTHY TIP  : Adding garlic and onions to your 

daily cooking will keep your cholesterol levels low and 

your blood pure.

TIP : Try to have smaller meals at regular intervals

rather than large meals .

NACHO CHIPS ...the tortilla chips

NACHO CHIPS are triangle shaped chips made from 

corn flour, vegetable oil, salt and water.

A tortilla chip is a snack food made from corn

tortillas ( rolled out rotis type ).

which are cut into wedges and then fried. 

The triangle shaped tortilla chips are often

seasoned with herbs and spices.

Although they are now available worldwide. 

They are typically served with a dip,such as 

salsa or guacamole.

A more elaborate dish using  the tortilla chips

or the  nachos, which consists tortilla chips

served with melted or shredded cheese, 

although often other toppings are added

or substituted, such as meat, salsa , refined 

beans, guacamole, sour cream, diced onions,

olives, and pickled jalapenos.  More  often nacho

chips are  baked for a short period oftime to warm

the tortillas and melt shredded cheese.

Salsa  refers  to any type of sauce.

In American English, it usually refers to 

the spicy, often tomato based, hot sauces 

typical of Mexican and Central American 

cuisine, particularly those used as dips. 

The typical ingredients of Salsa  include

tomato, onion, and spices, the thicker 

sauces often contain avocado also.

A dip or dipping sauce is a common 

condiment for many types of food.

Dips are used to add flavor to a food, 

such as pita bread, dumplings, crackers,

cut-up raw vegetables, seafood, cubed pieces

of meat and cheese, potato chips, tortilla chips,

and ' falafel.'

Dips are commonly used for finger foods, 

appetizers, and other easily held foods.

Salsa is a fresh or bottled sauce based on 

tomato, with various chilly,  onions, and herbs.

Used most often with tortilla chips.

A dip is usually made from mayonnaise, 

sour cream, blue cheese, milk, vinegar, 

onion powder,dry mustard, and garlic powder.

It is commonly used as a dip.

Guacamole is an avocado-based dip which

originated in Mexico.

 It is traditionally made by mashing ripe 

avocados, with salt, tomato, onion, garlic, 

lime juice and seasonings.

COOLING FOODS 4 THE SUMMER.....

IN THE PIC ARE  'SABJA SEEDS.'.

COOLING FOODS 4 THE SUMMER..

In the summer months the environment is filled 

with heat and energy. So we need the healthy 

summer foods as  the heat outside is increasing,

then increase intake of cooling foods. 

Like the Barley water that  has ahuge reputation 

of being a cooler of internal heat.

The ' thumb rule'  is very simple, if  in doubt about

any food, throw it out.

This means if something doesn't taste fresh, the milk

seems sour, or the date has expired on a food product,

throw it away rather than take a  chance.

 In the  summer's  the  vegetarian food is best to 

prevent your body from heating up.

Also try to  eat  food at room temperature.

 Eat fully ripe sweet fruits like mango, cherries, 

avocados & watermelon are good to cool your body.

Eat more of the green leafy vegetables, cabbage, 

lettuce, cucumber, pumpkin & beans.

Even Celery and cucumber are cooling foods for the body.

If you drink their juice, it will lower your body temperature.    

Even increase the intake of milk & white butter as they help

in reducing heat from the body.

The best known substance that reduces body heat is

Sabja seeds, also called as 'Tukmaria'. They are popular

by the name of '  Falooda seeds' which are known variously

as sabza, subza, takmaria, tukmaria, selasih . Sabja or

Tukmaria are called basil seeds in English. 

They are the tiny black seeds which swell when soaked 

in water.When soaked in water, the seeds of several basil varieties become gelatinous, and are used in Asian drinks

and desserts such as falooda or sherbet.  

Sabja seeds are soaked in water for sometime and added 

to milk with rose syrup. This drink is called 'Falooda ' 

and it cools down your system instantly.

These seeds cools the body in summer. 

They are very good for digestion in a hot climate. 

They are used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda.

The falooda seeds should be firm and without any stone 

or debris or dust.

Sabja seeds or falooda seeds are taken in sherbets as 

they produce a cooling sensation within the stomach.

Sabja reduces the nauseous feeling and controls vomiting

also.

Food safety tips..

Food safety tips.. 

Keep a clean kitchen. i e after each meal or useof the kitchen.
Hot foods should be hot.i e..hot food should be smoking hot.
Cold food should be cold. i e Things like cold cuts, puddings, cheeses, sauces, and even  beverages should be kept cold to protect health.