EGG CHETTINAD

Chettinad cuisine uses variety of spices. The dishes are made with freshly grounded masalas. This cuisine is one of the spiciest and most aromatic in India. So this time I was tempting to have something which gives a touch of chettinad flavour when I came across one interesting site. So here it goes.
This is the tried recipe from Swasthi's kitchen which is just drooling one. This delicious curry is prepared with freshly ground coconut with number of spices. It goes perfect with rotis, appam, idiappams or with simple steamed rice as well. Jump in to get the recipe Here

RIDGE GOURD PEEL KHEER

Yeah you heard in right guys :) If we can make Ridge gourd peel chutney then why can't a dessert? This is a simple cum yummy kheer which can be prepared in jiffy. Peel of ridge gourd is a rich source of dietary fiber and low in calories and other health benefits. So whenever you bring this veggie, make sure to utilise the same to the fullest :)

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Chopped Peel

1 Liter Milk

1/2 Cup Sugar ( more or less)

Cardamom powder

1 tbsp Ghee

Dry fruits

METHOD

Heat ghee in a pan. Fry the peel till you get a nice aroma or until raw smell goes off. Grind them to a smooth paste adding little water and keep aside. Heat milk in another pan and bring it to boil. Lower the heat to the medium flame and keep stirring and scraping the sides of the pan for every 10 min. Cook the milk till it reduce to quarter. Once you get that stage, add sugar, peel paste and cook for another few min.The consistency of the kheer depends according to your choice. Sprinkle with cardamom powder. Garnish with dry fruits and serve hot or cold according to your taste.

ENJOY!!

JACKFRUIT ICECREAM

Jackfruit season is going on and how come not trying of Icecreams?  I just love them and most of the time I prefer having these when I visit Naturals Icecream parlour :) Infact I also love them to have during Monsoon times as well ;) This is simple and quick dessert  with natural flavours of Ripe jackfruit with no eggs nor artificial flavours. Its a treat for Jackfruit lovers :)

INGREDIENTS

10 Ripe Jackfruit

1/2 Tin Condensed Milk

1/2 cup Heavy cream

Jackfruit chunks

NOTE: Sugar can be added to increase the sweetness. If so add them while making jackfruit puree.

METHOD

Grind jackfruit into a smooth paste in a blender. Keep it aside. Take a bowl, add cream and beat it well using hand mixer or whisk it till it becomes foam thick consistency. Add condensed milk and mix well followed by the Jackfruit puree. Add the jackfruit chunks and mix well again. Transfer them into the airtight container and freeze them for about 8 to 9 hours.

Delicious icecream is ready to serve:)

Enjoy!!