MICROWAVE FRUIT CAKE | INDIAN PLUM CAKE IN MICROWAVE

Christmas is around and still I have not yet started to bake . I was too lazy to do something , but today I landed in  quick and a simple Plum cake recipe made in microwave . Thanks to aarthi fo the recipe .  This is one of the easiest and the quickest cake made in the microwave and it taste soft and Yum . so now off to today's post Microwave fruit cake recipe .

MICROWAVE FRUIT CAKE | INDIAN PLUM CAKE IN MICROWAVE

Microwave Fruit cake - Ingredients

Preparation Time - 15 minutes | Cooking Time - 3 minutes 

Cuisine - Indian | Serves - 3  | Recipe category - Dessert

• All Purpose flour - 1 cup
• Cocoa Powder - 3 tablespoon
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Oil - 1/4 cup
• Demerara syrup - 1/4 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup 
• Raisins - Few
• Tutti fruity - Few , as needed

 

MICROWAVE FRUIT CAKE | INDIAN PLUM CAKE IN MICROWAVE

 

Method :

• Take a microwave safe bowl . Add water  and microwave for 1 - 2 minutes . Add the raisins and tutti fruity to the water and set aside for 10 minutes.

• Take a flour in a mixing bowl , add the cocoa powder and baking soda .

• Mix them well .Set aside .

• In the meantime , the fruits have been well soaked in hot water . Now add the sugar .

• Now add the oil and Mix well.

• Add the Demerara syrup and Mix well .

• Transfer the wet contents to the dry ingredients .

• Mix well .

• Grease the microwave safe bowl with some oil or spray .

• Add the cake mix to the bowl .

• Now its time to bake . Microwave the cake for 3 - 4 minutes . Mine took only 3 .50 minutes . Done !

• Allow them to cool down completely . Invert them on to a plate .

• Slice them .

• Microwave Plum cake is ready to serve .

• Enjoy this quick , Fast Microwave Plum cake Recipe ..

Notes :

• Do not cook the cake for long time as they become rubbery .
• Cooking time varies from Microwave oven to Oven .
• Demerara syrup can be replaced with honey , Dates syrup or Molasses 

 

Check out the Other Bakes in my blog below .

• Mango Banana Muffins 
• Orange Cake 
• Eggless Chocolate cake  
• Vanilla Muffins 
• Pumpkin Muffins 
• Eggless Dates Cake 

 

 

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SORAKKAI KOOTU | BOTTLE GOURD CURRY

This is a simple and a quick curry made with Sorakkai AKA Bottle gourd with some authentic Indian ground masala and spices . Any squash could be used if you cant find a Bottle Gourd . This Sorakkai Kootu pairs well with Steamed Rice and roti recipes . So now off to Today's post Sorakkai Kootu or Bottle gourd Curry Recipe .

SORAKKAI KOOTU | BOTTLE GOURD CURRY 

Sorakai Kootu - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian  | Serves : 4 

 

• Channa dal - 1 cup
• Sorakkai or Bottle gourd  - 1 number , Skin Out and Diced
• Tomato -1 number ,  chopped
• Onion -1 number ,  chopped
• Hing -1 pinch
• Curry Powder -1tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
• Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
• Water - As needed
• Green Chilli - 1 number , Slit
• Salt-to taste

To Temper :

• Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - Few , Chopped ( Optional ) 

To Grind :

• Coconut - 1/2 cup , grated
• cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• water - As needed

 

SORAKKAI KOOTU | BOTTLE GOURD CURRY 

 

Method :

• Skin out the bottle gourd aka sorakkai and dice them in to cubes .

• Take the grated coconut and cumin seeds in a blender . Grind them in to a paste  by adding water and set aside .

• In a pressure cooker add the channa dal, tomato,onions,squash,turmeric powder , Curry powder ,and hing .

 

• Add some water and mix .

 

•  Cover with the lid and pressure cook the contents  for 2 hisses .

• Now add the Ground Coconut and Cumin paste and bring the contents to a boil . 

• In a pan add oil,  add the mustard seeds and allow it to pop ,add urad dal , and coriander leaves and allow it to sizzle .

 

• Transfer the tempered contents to the pressure cooked contents , add salt and mix-well .

 

• Done !

• Yummy Sorakkai Kootu Or Bottle gourd curry is ready to be served . This Bottle gourd Curry or Sorakkai kootu could be served with Steamed Rice , Idly , Dosa , Parathas .

Note :

• Red Chilli Powder and Coriander powder in a ratio 1:1 that is one tea spoon of red chilli powder and one tea spoon of coriander powder  could be substituted for Curry Powder  .

Check out the Channa Dal Recipes Posted in the blog below .

• Channa Dal Chutney
• Masal Vadai ( Lentil Fritters )
• Channa dal Banana Curry
• Channa dal squash curry
• Dal Tadka ( Using Channa Dal )

Check out the squash recipe in the blog below:

• Yogurt Curry using squash 
• Channa dal squash curry

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TANDOORI GOBI | HOW TO MAKE TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

Tandoori Gobi is an Indian recipe made with cauliflower marinated with spiced masala and then baked in Tandoori Oven. This recipe is a Zero oil recipe and its very healthy . This Tandoori Gobi recipe is a similar recipe to my Tandoori Chicken Recipe . So now off to Today's recipe Tandoori Gobi Recipe .

TANDOORI GOBI | HOW TO MAKE TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

Tandoori Gobi - Ingredients

Preparation Time :1 hour  | Cooking Time : 1 hour
Recipe Category: Starters  | Recipe Cuisine:  Indian

• Cauliflower -1 number ,separated in to florets and blanched
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
• Yogurt - 1 tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
• Lemon juice- 1/4  teaspoon
• Paprika powder - 1 teaspoon (It gives the natural red color)
• Chilli powder or Curry Powder  - 2 teaspoon (  Click here for the recipe )
• salt - As per taste

 

Method:

• Bring a water to boil in a pot . add some salt .  Add the cauliflower and let them stay for 2 minutes . Drain the water and set aside the florets .  This process is called blanching .

• Take the Cauliflower Florets in a Mixing bowl . Add the ginger garlic paste , Yogurt , Lemon juice , Paprika powder , Curry powder or Red chilli powder and salt  .

• Mix them well and set aside the marinade for at least an1 hour .

• Line the Baking Tray with aluminum foil .Preheat the oven at 375 F . Drop the marinade cauliflower florets in the Baking Tray .

• Bake them for 30 minutes . Flip to the other side and Bake them for another 30 minutes . Cook till the cauliflower becomes Golden brown in color .

• Tandoori Gobi is ready .

• Enjoy this healthy tasty tandoori Gobi as a starter .

Check out some similar Cauliflower Recipes below :

• Gobi Manchurian
• Gobi 65 
• Gobi Chole Masala
• Cauliflower Carrot Bean Fry Recipe 
• Cauliflower Peas Curry
• Aloo Gobi Masala
• Cauliflower Bajji
• Cauliflower Poriyal

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BADAM BURFI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE ALMONDS BURFI

Badam Burfi or Almond Burfi is a quick sweet recipe that can be made in a jiffy . Badam Burfi can be a great substitute to the cashew burfi or Kaju Katli recipe . My kids absolutely loved these burfis . The Burfis tasted too good and soft and they melt in the mouth with a bite of badam burfi . So now off to today's post Badam Burfi recipe .

BADAM BURFI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE ALMONDS BURFI

Badam Burfi - Ingredients

Recipe Cuisine: Indian  |  Recipe Category: Sweet
    Cooking time: 30 minutes    

• Badam / Almond - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1 1/2 cup
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Milk - 1/2 cup
• Ghee - 1 tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )

BADAM BURFI RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE ALMONDS BURFI

Method :

•  The first step is to blanch the almonds , Badam . Bring some water to a boil in a heavy bottom pan . Add the Almonds . Let them stay in hot water for 5 minutes .

• Strain the water . Peel the skin of the Almonds and discard the outer skin .

• Transfer them to a blender . Add 1/2 cup of milk and grin them to a smooth paste .

• Meanwhile , take a wok and add sugar and 1/4 cup of water in it . Bring them to a boil till it reaches one string consistency . 

• Now add the ground Badam paste to th sugar syrup and Mix well .

• Mix them well so that no lumps are formed .

• Add ghee and mix them well . Cook till the burfi starts leaving the ends of the wok and till it becomes a thick mass . Transfer them to a greased plate .( I lined my bowl with Aluminum foil and greased them with ghee so that i can flip over the foil easily)

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• Allow them to cool down . Once cooled slice them well .

• Badam Burfi or Almonds Burfi is done .

 

• Enjoy these  burfis on a Festive Occasion or on a special day .

Notes :

• Water can be  used for grinding the Badam instead of Milk

• One string consistancy of sugar syrup can by checked by holding the syrup between the thumb and index finger and form a single thread .

• Adding ghee could also be skipped .

Check out the other Indian Sweet , dessert recipes Posted in the blog below .

• Pumpkin Halwa
• Badusha 
• Pineapple Kesari 
• Ladoo Recipe
• Melting Mysore Pak 
• Semiya Kesari 
• Rava Ladoo 
• Maida Burfi 
• Palkova Recipe , Milk Sweet 
• Rava Kesari
• Poli Recipe
• Beetroot Halwa  

Click here to view all the other Dessert recipes in the blog .

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METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai is a simple subzi made with Peas ( Matar ) and methi cooked in a creamy rich sauce . This recipe pairs well with Naan and roti recipes . So now off to today's post Methi Mutter Malai recipe with step wise photos .

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai - Ingredients 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian  | Serves : 4

• Peas - 1 cup , ( Use Fresh or Frozen )
• Methi Or Fenugreek leaves - 1/2 bunch leaves, ( Leaves removed from stem and chopped )
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garam Masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Butter - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cream - 1/4 cup ,  ( Click here for the recipe )
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

To Roast and Grind :

• Green Chilli - 2 numbers , slit
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon   ( Click here for the recipe )
• Onion - 1 number , Diced
• Tomato - 1 number , slit 
• Cashew - 5 -6 pieces 
• oil - 1 teaspoon

 

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Method :

• Heat a wok or a heavy bottom pan . Add oil . Add in the onions and cook till they become soft . Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away . Add the tomatoes, green chilli and cook till the tomatoes become mushy . Allow them to cool down .

• Transfer the contents to a blender . Add the cashew nuts .

• Blend them in to a puree . set aside .

• Melt Butter in a wok . Add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle .

• Add the peas and stir fry them for few seconds .

• Add the methi leaves and mix .

• Add the turmeric powder , Garam Masala Powder , salt and mix them well .

• Transfer the ground contents from Blender to the contents and mix them well .

• Bring the contents to a boil . 

• Finally add some fresh cream to the gravy .

• Once the fresh cream is added switch off the flame .Methi Mutter Malai is done !

• Enjoy the Methi Mutter Malai Gravy with some naan  and other Roti and parathas , Rice .

Check out some of the similar Recipes in the blog below 

• Kadai Chicken Recipe 
• Kadai Paneer Recipe 
• Butter Chicken 
• Butter Paneer

 Check out the other side dishes for roti by clicking here .

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