HOT CHOCOLATE

HOT CHOCOLATE

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Curl up indoors with this wickedly irresistible hot chocolate !!

 

1 cup whole milk

4 oz dark semi sweet chocolate pieces

splash vanilla extract

Whipped cream

 

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In a sauce pan combine milk,  and chocolate pieces and vanilla extract, bring to simmer. Be careful not let the milk come to boil. Turn the heat off and pour the hot chocolate into the mug. Serve with whipped cream and enjoy.

 

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CARAMEL POPCORN

CARAMEL POPCORN

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Irresistible, wickedly good caramel popcorn.

1 cup corn cornels

2 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

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Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Place the kernels and the salt in the pan,cover the lid. Once the popping starts, gently shake the pan. Once the popping  just stops, turn the heat off and remove the popcorn in a large bowl. Set  aside.

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syrup

1 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes (optional)

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In a deep sauce pan combine brown sugar ,butter, maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to  low and let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes or until ember color, without stirring.  Turn the heat off and add baking soda to the mixture. ( be carefull not to over cook the mixture)  Drizzle  the mixture over popcorn and mix the popcorn using two large greased spatulas, until  well coated. Spread  popcorn on greased baking tray and bake for about 40 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven sprinkle pepper flakes and let cool completely. Once cooled, break apart. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Place the popcorn in a large bowl and set aside in a large bowl. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and mix with 2 large spatulas until well coated. Spread the popcorn on the baking tray and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven, let it  cool and enjoy.

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE

These adorable treats are great for holiday parties and home made gifts.

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1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup white chocolate chip ( optional)

candy cane ( crushed)

silicon mold

 

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Melt the chocolate over a double boiler, stirring  occasionally just until the mixture is smooth. Once the chocolate is melted fill the piping bag and set aside. Sprinkle pinch of crushed candy, nuts or place your choice of filling . Fill each cup to the top with piping bag. Tap lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles. Allow the chocolate to completely set at the room temperature. Once the chocolates are set, pop them out of the mold.  Enjoy peppermint candy with hot coffee!

 

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Note : can fill the molds with spoon as well.

 

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BUTTERSCOTH SQUARES

BUTTERSCOTCH SQUARES

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You are going to love a batch of these butterscotch squares packed with flavor’s.

 

1 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 stick unsalted butter melted

In a large bowl, combine melted butter and the crumbs mix well. Set aside

 

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For the filling

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

In a bowl, place the condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest and whisk until well combined. Set this aside.

 

1 cup shredded  coconut

1 cup coarsely chopped nuts

1 cup semisweet chocolate

2 cup butterscotch chips

 

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease  baking dish  with butter and pour  the crumb mixture into the greased dish and press firmly. Pour half of the condensed milk over the crumbs and sprinkle the chocolate chips, nuts, coconut and butterscotch chips over the milk mixture. Pour the remaining half  milk over the filling and press  with spatula again. Back for about 30 minutes minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Cut into squares with sharp knife.

 

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ROTLA

ROTLA

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Here are  few different ways of enjoying rotla. Its not just simple to make but its   healthy too. Oh it’s soooo good!!

2 cups millet flour

2 tablespoons wheat flour

water ( as needed)

Ghee

Rotla, khichdi, shak, papad, athana

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In a bowl, combine millet and wheat flour. Knead soft dough adding little water at a time, till the dough is nice and smooth. Divide the dough into 6 equel parts, set aside.  Dust little wheat  flour on the rolling board and place the dough , gently roll with rolling pin until desired thickness. Place the prepared rotlo in the preheated tawdi / skillet and cook for about  30 seconds. turn over gently with spatula and let cook for about 30 seconds. Press the rotlo gently with hand towel , rotlo will puff up. Allow to cook evenly. Remove from the heat apply little ghee and enjoy

 

Lilu lasan waro rotlo

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Rotlo, ghee, god, marcha

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Wagharelo Rotlo

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Rotlo, lasan chatli, makhan, chash

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Rotlo, raitu dungri

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