wheat flour halwa/fudge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• 1/4 cup ghee
• few almond & cashew fried ghee

Method

• In a glass bowl, combine the wheat flour and ghee and mix well.
• Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes. Mix well.
• Add the sugar, cardamom powder and 3/4 cup of water and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Mix well.
• Serve hot garnished wih almonds and casew roasted in little ghee.

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Almond halwa(Fudge)-Microwave

Almond halwa-Microwave

  Ingredients
Almonds-1cup
Sugar-1cup
Ghee-3-4tbsp
Milk-1/4cup
Elaichi powder-1/2tsp

Method:

Blanch almonds and remove skin

Grind the blanched almonds with milk into a coarse paste.

Add sugar mix well,put in amicrowave proof glass bowl.
Micro HIGH for 4 minutes,stirring once in between.

Take out add ghee and colour,mix well.

Microwave HIGH for another 5-8 mins until it forms into a thick solid ball.

 The time is approximate as it depends on the wattage and model of the oven.

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How to blanch almonds

Blanching almonds help to remove the skins easily. 
Take required amount of almonds in a bowl.

Pour boiling water over it and let it sit for about a minute or two.
Alternately you can micro HIGH for 2 mins. 

Take care not to let it soak for a long time, since it will make the almonds soft and not crispy.
Drain and rinse lightly with cold water so that you can handle the almonds.
The skin will be loose when it is blanched well.
Rub in between your fingers and the almond will pop out.

Be careful and use a deep bowl otherwise you won't know where it flew.
You will have to search the whole place every time.
Or you peel a little bit of skin with your nail and it will slide smoothly.

Now proceed with any recipes you like with these blanched almonds.

You can slice when the almonds are still wet to make slivers easily and dry completely.Store in air tight container and use when needed in salads and other dishes.

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CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

http://ezeecook.blogspot.com/2010/01/cream-of-broccoli-soup.html

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MICROWAVE WHITE SAUCE

Making white sauce is simple in a microwave oven since you don't have to worry about scorching, sticking or overcooking. Occasional stirring prevents lumping.

 

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl
• Melt on High for 15 to 30 seconds.
• Stir in the flour until blended and micro High 30 seconds or till bubbly.
• Stir in the milk, salt and pepper.
• Microwave on high for about 2 minutes.
• Stir and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes more or until thickened

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CHOCOLATE FONDUE

CHOCOLATE FONDUE
Cooking Time : 5 mins. 30 secs.Serves 6.
Ingredients
100 grams plain or milk chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons cocoa (approx.)*
200 grams beaten cream
4 to 5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
stewed or fresh fruit, marshmallows, cake pieces for dipping
Method
Put the butter in a glass bowl and add the flour. microwave on MEDIUM for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring twice in-between after every 30 seconds.
Add the milk, chocolate pieces, cocoa, cream, sugar and 1 teacup of water Microwave on medium for about 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture becomes thick, stirring in-between after every 30 seconds.
Put the mixture in a heatproof dish. Stir in the vanilla essence and brandy.
Serve by dipping fruit, marshmallow or cake pieces in the hot mixture.

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WHITE SAUCE

• White sauce
  Inredients:
  1 tablespoon butter
  1 tablespoon maida(all purpose flour)
  1 cup Milk
  salt and pepper to taste.
  Direction
  Put the butter in a glass bowl and microwave on HIGH for about 10 seconds.
  Add the flour and microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds, stirring once in-between after 10 seconds.
  Add the milk and microwave on HIGH for about 20 seconds. Do not boil.
  Add salt and pepper to taste
  Healthy version:
  Use oil instead of butter and skimmed milk.

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Chocolate walnut cake

Chocolate walnut cake
Ingredients:
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup flour (maida)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ cup milk
½ cup oil
½ tsp vanilla essence
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Method
Grease the dish.
Sift flour with baking powder and cocoa. Keep aside.
Mix 1 tsp. of flour with the chopped walnuts and keep aside.
Add essence and oil. Mix well.
Fold in the flour gradually till all the flour is used. Add milk to get a slightly thinner than soft dropping consistency. Beat gently
Pour into the dish and Micro high uncovered for 4 minutes.
Let stand 4-5 minutes.
Let stand 5-10 minutes before removing from baking dish.

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TIPS

To powder cardamom spread it in a glass plate and microwave on high for 30seconds.Powder in a blender/mixie and you will get a smooth powder without any fibre.
Soften a chilled or frozen stick of butter by reducing power to 50% and heating for approximately 40 seconds.
Melt chocolate squares by heating at full power for approximately 45 seconds per ounce of chocolate
Soften rock-hard ice cream by heating at 30% power for approximately 20 seconds.
Toast coconut by spreading into a thin layer and heating on high power for approximately 2-3 minutes. Stop and stir after 1 ½ - 2 minutes
To dry lemon and orange peel, place grated rind in small microwavable container and heat on high power for approximately 30 to 60 seconds
Microwave lemons and other citrus fruits for approximately 20 seconds to help get more juice when squeezed. Just before cutting the fruit, roll it against a countertop or cutting board surface, applying pressure with the palm of your hand, until softened.
Crisp stale chips, cookies or crackers by microwaving them at full power for approximately 10 seconds.
Blanch nuts by placing them in boiling water and heating on high up to one minute. Remove skins by rubbing between paper towels
Roast nuts by spreading evenly in a single layer and cooking on high for approximately 2 ½ – 3 minutes.
Veggies can be steamed in the microwave in just a few minutes with no added fat. Simply chop vegetables as desired, place in a microwavable container with 1 to 2 Tbsp. of water and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Cook on high until soft.
Make great corn on the cob by rinsing ears in cold water with the husks on. Heat in the microwave on high for up to six minutes for two ears and up to eight minutes for four.

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