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Honey Brie Proscuitto Upside Down Tarts Ingredients1 sheet of puff pastry4 tbsp honey8 mini brie rounds8 strips of prosciutto1 egg, whiskedParsley, to garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.Roll out the puff pastry and cut 8 rounds, set aside.On the prepared baking tray, dollop 1/2 a tablespoon […]
Chocolate Kataifi Chocolate Burfee IngredientsKataifi topping30g ghee or unsalted butter150g kataifi pastry300g white chocolate, melted Pistachio Burfee180g castor sugar280ml water50g ghee or unsalted butter80g pistachio paste400g full-fat milk powder1.5 tsp ground elachi200g ground roasted pistachios Methodfor the Pistachio BurfeePrepare a 23×23 cm baking tin with baking paper and set aside.In a large saucepan on medium […]
Burfee Popcorn Ingredients300g caramel popcorn, store bought150g white chocolate3 tbsp Klim1 tsp elachi powderNibbed almonds, to garnish MethodPlace the caramel popcorn on a baking tray prepared with baking paper, and set aside.Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 15-second intervals until fully melted.Add the Klim and elachi powder to the melted chocolate and […]
Wedding style soji Ingredients 250g Butter 180g semolina 1 litre full cream milk 250g condensed milk, adjust sweetness to your liking 1 tsp elachi powder 1 large cinnamon stick 1 tsp egg yellow powder To serve 1 tin Nestles Cream Slivered almonds Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a large pan on medium heat, add […]
Crispy Potato Bhajias with Spicy Salsa IngredientsFor the potato bhajias300g chickpea flour1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp fenugreek leaves, crushed1/2 tsp chilli powder1 red chilli, minced2 tsp salt220 ml water1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped4 large potatoes500ml oil for frying For the salsa1/2 cup chopped onion4 jalapeno, diced400g canned crushed tomato1/4 […]
Bombay Crush IngredientsMilk Jelly250ml water125ml milk1 tbsp china grass powder/agar agar Bombay crush4 cups vanilla ice cream, plus extra for serving1.5 cups milk1-2 tbsp rose syrup, or more if needed1/2 tsp ground cardamomPinch nutmeg1 tsp basil seedsCrushed pistachios, for serving, optional MethodMilk JellyAdd the water, milk, and china grass powder, and whisk into a saucepan. […]
Burfee/ Barfi Ingredients500g klim milk powder, sifted160g nestles cream60g ground almonds1 tsp ground cardamom500g icing sugar, sifted¾ cup milk6 tablespoons butter ghee1 tsp vanilla extract or rose waterToasted almonds or pistachios to decorate MethodPrepare a 32cm baking dish with baking paper and set aside.Add Klim to a large mixing bowl along with the ground almonds […]
Coconut Ice Ingredients600g fine desiccated coconut350g icing sugar, sifted60g Klim milk powder1 tsp ground cardamom770g condensed milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp rose syrupPink food colouring MethodPrepare a 32 cm rectangular dish with baking paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl add the desiccated coconut, icing sugar, Klim, and cardamom, and mix till combined. […]
Curry Butter Ingredients 1 head of garlic2 tbsp olive oil250g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature, plus extra for frying 1 shallot, finely sliced1 sprig of curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 red chillies, deseededSalt to taste Method Preheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic […]
Puri Ingredients240g cake flour, plus extra for kneading2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1.5 tsp baking powder3/4 cup lukewarm milkPinch of salt500ml vegetable oil, for frying MethodAdd cake flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl. Add in the melted butter and mix.Add in the warm milk and mix till combined, add more flour if needed […]
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