Tag: Chilled

Bahala Bhaat | Mosaru Shavige | Curd Vermicelli

Creamy and cooling, curd based shavige or Karnataka special bahala bhaat
08/03/2019 3:21:59 PM vindhyadesai

On some mornings when you are short on time and do not have idli or dosa batter on hand, simple breakfasts come in handy. But upma/uppittu or avalakki can be boring sometimes and their turn for the week is up then we need some more ideas up our sleeve. One such recipe is my favourite Karnataka special bahala bhaat or mosaru shavige.
Bahala bhaat or mosaru shavige is a cooling shavige/vermicelli dish. It is loaded with fun things like cashews and raisins and of course the main ingredient is cooling mosaru/yogurt/curd. In my experience most vermicelli varieties take about 3-4 minutes to cook or 5 minutes tops! This can be then quickly cooled and mixed with cool mosaru/yogurt/curd. ... “Bahala Bhaat | Mosaru Shavige | Curd Vermicelli”

Banana Dates Milkshake | Banana Dates Smoothie | Milkshakes

Smooth and tasty, banana dates milkshake or smoothie, for breakfast or beverage
07/28/2019 9:30:56 PM vindhyadesai

Banana and dates, what a sweet combination! They have the most delicious naturally occurring sugars. So imagine the both of these sweet fruits in a thick milkshake, for me, it is nectar. A sweet milkshake going down your throat sounds like a great idea anyday. So it is banana dates milkshake as today’s recipe.
Banana dates milkshake provides instant energy and the best part is no external sugar is required to make it. I have also thrown in a little oats to make it into a fibrous smoothie. So you can have this for a quick breakfast too. Use soft pitted dates so you will get a creamy milkshake. ... “Banana Dates Milkshake | Banana Dates Smoothie | Milkshakes”

Rose Milk With Sabja | Rose Milk | Summer Recipes

A chilled drink to beat the summer heat with mild pink hues, rose milk with sabja
06/04/2019 8:02:52 PM vindhyadesai

As a kid I always used to buy different kinds of cold flavoured milks like kesar badam, pista, rose milk etc. These flavoured milks loaded with sugar and the cooling effect always used to soothe my gut and make me feel energetic. Nowadays neither can I buy those flavoured milks here nor do I want to consume a lot of sugar. So rose milk with sabja seeds was made for Ram Navami this year.
For this simple rose milk with sabja seeds I have used boiled and cooled milk. Basically heat the milk on low flame till it rises up, switch off the flame and allow it cool till room temperature. Then store in the refrigerator for atleast 2-3 hours till chilled. Use authentic rose water to make rose milk. See notes to refer to what you can do in case you do not have good quality rose water or extract. ... “Rose Milk With Sabja | Rose Milk | Summer Recipes”

Peach And Blackberry Crostata | Dessert Recipes

Homemade rustic Italian style pie, perfect for summers, peach and blackberry crostata
05/29/2019 9:25:10 PM vindhyadesai

Summer season in many places is the season of fresh sweet berries and fuzzy peaches and nectarines. I am no expert in making fine desserts nor do I like them very much. I prefer rustic handmade desserts which feel more wholesome and homely. Italian cuisine definitely is all for such dishes. So this peach and blackberry crostata is the answer to represent those dishes.
Peach and blackberry crostata is basically a simple and rustic pie filled with the most fun filling. The best part is making the crust and the crumble topping. It’s a very nice process and tastes oh so delicious because of the butter 🙂 The important part to remember is to use cold butter and cold water to get a flaky crust. ... “Peach And Blackberry Crostata | Dessert Recipes”

Blueberry Lassi | Lassi Recipes | Beverage Recipes

Chilled blueberry lassi with fresh lemon zest, sweetened with luscious honey
05/15/2019 9:48:03 PM vindhyadesai

The sweltering heat makes you do funny things or constructive things. Just breaking out into a mad dance to cool off the sweat (or not) or come up with a blueberry lassi idea. The other day I opened the refrigerator door when there was a big heatwave around here, found some blueberries and yogurt. So blended all of these into a chilled blueberry lassi.
Blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants and yogurt has good bacteria for your gut! So that’s a very good combination. Blueberries and lemons are the best of friends, they are inseparable. So why wait, go blend yourself a fancy blueberry lassi which is lip-smacking! ... “Blueberry Lassi | Lassi Recipes | Beverage Recipes”

Rice Kheer | Chawal Ki Kheer | Kheer Recipes

A delicious thick creamy dessert, North Indian style rice kheer or chawal ki kheer
04/22/2019 7:00:21 PM vindhyadesai

A creamy rice kheer is pure bliss! It can be dessert, a sweet, sometimes a light lunch or snack. Ok, don’t tell anyone, it is absolutely to die for! Once in a while, rice kheer or chawal ki kheer for lunch is fine, yes let’s say it is 🙂
For this rice kheer, I have made it North Indian style using fragrant basmati rice. Rice is slowly cooked in milk and then sweetened with sugar. It is then simmered until rice cooks completely and the sugar gets fully absorbed. ... “Rice Kheer | Chawal Ki Kheer | Kheer Recipes”

Banana Vanilla Custard with Custard Powder | Banana Custard

Creamy banana vanilla custard with custard powder, the most luscious custard
04/07/2019 3:48:42 PM vindhyadesai

A creamy banana vanilla custard with custard powder is my go to soothing dessert. I love this so much that I sometimes eat it for breakfast too. A little secret to let you in on, to make it breakfast’y I add some powdered oats and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Next morning, breakfast’s ready! Would you do that, I just love this luscious banana vanilla custard with custard powder.
Use fully ripe bananas to make banana vanilla custard with custard powder. It does make a lot of difference, all the sweetness just mixes well and custard tastes really good. To add to the richness I generally add some cashews and raisins, makes it even richer and luxurious. ... “Banana Vanilla Custard with Custard Powder | Banana Custard”

Basundi | Homemade Basundi | Sweet Recipes

Creamy Basundi with lightly crunchy dry nuts and delicate saffron
03/25/2019 3:45:55 PM vindhyadesai

This month, March’19 Food Of Interest completes 3 full years. I did post the 1st post on March 4th 2016 but I would like to think March and April 2016 were the founding months of FOI. It laid the foundations, setting up the website, finding a nice format for the posts, easy to read and make recipes, indeed it is a special month! With over 15K users per month I thank my readers for trying my recipes 🙂 So here it is and to make it even more statistically special, the 400th post on FOI, on a sweet note with “Basundi“.
Creamy milk sweets are too good to ignore. Imagine thickened sweetened creamy milk loaded with pistachios, almonds, cashews, with subtle fragrance of elaichi. Makes you go into a different world, a world filled with creaminess of milk and nuttiness of rich nuts! This rich introduction is for a traditional Maharashtra and Karnataka special sweet dish, “Basundi”. ... “Basundi | Homemade Basundi | Sweet Recipes”

Badam Kheer | Badami Payasa | Kheer Recipes

Blanched chopped nutty almonds in fragrant, smooth and thick milk, badam kheer
10/15/2018 10:44:47 PM vindhyadesai

Anything that involves dry nuts and milk is a sure-shot hit combination. Dry nuts like badam/almonds or cashews add richness and a lot of crunch to a dish. Especially if it is a sweet dish like this badam kheer. Badam kheer has a rich base of badam/almonds of course. Read-on what goes into this kheer and don’t forget to try it 🙂
So, as I was saying badam kheer has badam and along with that, it has kesar/saffron and elaichi. They make this badam kheer really flavourful and you do not need a lot of sugar at all. It’s best to use full cream milk and not skimmed milk. The fats in the milk are definitely required to make the badam kheer thick and flavourful. ... “Badam Kheer | Badami Payasa | Kheer Recipes”

Mixed Grape Juice | Grape Juice | Juice Recipes

Refreshing and cool, one for the summer, mixed grape juice
06/19/2018 4:07:02 PM vindhyadesai

A glass of fresh fruit juice is a saviour on hot summery days. Mixed grape juice and lemon juice are the most served juices in Indian households especially during big gatherings like weddings or other functions. It’s easy to prepare and the tangy taste helps to activate those taste buds! Moreover mixed grape juice also provides the necessary fibre and helps in digestion.
It is very easy to prepare this mixed grape juice, just find yourself a bunch of sweet grapes. I always prefer organic seedless grapes, it’s easy to clean and you don’t have to sieve the juice to get rid of the seeds. A small glass of this wonderful nectar will re-energize you quickly. ... “Mixed Grape Juice | Grape Juice | Juice Recipes”