COCONUT COOKIES

   WOW! Thats something which every children love to have as an Evening Snack or in their tiffins.

If you prepare at home thats gonna be healthy for kids as its free from baking soda ..

Cookies  holds an important place as Evening snack for  adults and for guests too which they love to munch with Tea or Coffee.

 ENJOY this Crunchy , Crispy and delicious COCONUT COOKIES 

 Baking Time : 20 mins at 180 degree celsius 

                                                       COCONUT COOKIES 

INGREDIENTS : 

115 GMS - SOFT BUTTER

55 GMS -  POWDERED / CASTOR SUGAR 

170 GMS - ALL PURPOSE FLOUR (MAIDA)

25 GMS- DESSICATED COCONUT 

1 TSP - VANILLA ESSENCE

JAM FOR FILLING 

BUTTER FOR GREASING 

ICING SUGAR FOR DECORATION

METHOD:

1) BEAT THE BUTTER AND SUGAR VERY WELL UNTIL LIGHT , FLUFFY AND CREAMY.

2) ADD VANILLA ESSENCE AND BEAT AGAIN.

3)ADD THE FLOUR AND DESSICATED COCONUT. MIX THEM VERY WELL.

4) MAKE A DOUGH OUT OF IT. THEN MAKE SMALL FLAT AND THICK  BALLS FROM THE DOUGH.

5) TAKE A BAKING TRAY .GREASE WELL WITH LITTLE MELTED BUTTER . ARRANGE THE PREPARED BALLS ON THE GREASED TRAY.

6) PRESS THE THUMB ON THE CENTRE OF EACH BALLS AND MAKE A DENT.

7) BAKE ON A MODERATE OVEN AT 180 DEGREE CELSIUS FOR 20 MIN 

8) LET THE BISCUITS TO COOL DOWN.

9) PUT JAM IN THE CENTRE OF EACH COOKIES.

10) PIPE THE ICING ON THE BORDER OF EACH COOKIES 

11) THE COOKIES ARE READY TO SERVE. CAN BE STORED IN AIR - TIGHT CONTAINERS ALSO.

QUICK TIP:      PREHEAT THE OVEN BEFORE BAKING ANYTHING. THAT WILL MAKE COOKING EASIER , SAVES TIME.

CAKE AND COOKIES COME OUT NICELY ...

#SNACK ATTACK - PANEER CORN SANDWICH

PANEER CORN SANDWICH 

PANEER CORN SANDWICH is a very healthy n yummilicious dish made for everyone from young to old ..Every one will relish this as a delicious Morning Breakfast or as a Evening snack . This dish is loaded with highly nutritious food ingredients like Paneer, sweet corn , cheese , green chutney which is enough to quench your severe hunger thus satiating it . So , do try it and be sure to watch your guests happy faces saying "DIL MAANGE MORE"

PREPARATION TIME: 10- 15 MINS

COOKING TIME         : 8 MINS

SERVES                        : 2 

   

  

INGREDIENTS:

4           -  SLICES OF BREAD

2TBSP -  GREEN CHUTNEY(CORIANDER LEAVES CHUTNEY)

1/2 CUP - BOILED SWEET CORN KERNELS

2TBSP    - GRATED PROCESSED CHEESE (OPTIONAL)

75 GMS  -  CRUMBLED PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE)

1 TSP      - FINELY CHOPPED GREEN CHILLIES

1 TSP      - FINELY CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES 

SALT AS PER TASTE

BUTTER FOR GREASING

METHOD:  

1) IN A BOWL MIX ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED INGREDIENTS , CHUTNEY AND SALT TOGETHER. NOW THE STUFFING IS READY 

2)TAKE TWO SLICES OF BREAD .APPLY BUTTER ON ONE SIDE OF BOTH THE BREADS.KEEP A TBSP OF STUFFING ON THE BUTTERRED SIDE OF ONE BREAD AND CLOSE IT WITH THE OTHER BREAD WITH THE BUTTERED SIDE FACING DOWN.

3)BUTTER THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE BREAD SLIGHTLY AND KEEP THE SANDWICH IN ELECTRIC TOASTER OR NON-STICK TAWA .

4)WAIT TILL THE BREAD TURNS INTO RED-BROWNISH IN COLOUR.YOUR SANDWICH IS READY.

5)CUT IT INTO DIAGONALLY OR IN SQUARES AS YOU MAY LIKE.

6)SERVE HOT WITH TOMATO KETCH-UP, SCHEZWAN SAUCE OR GREEN CHUTNEY.

7)ENJOY IT WITH MORNING/EVENING TEA OR WITH CHILLED MILKSHAKES .

Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce   

Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce is an Italian Dish which is  relished by one and all in family because its very Cheesy , yummy and deliciously tasty .. Its loaded with lots of Cheese , tomatoes and prepared in Olive Oil which makes this dish healthy and Sumptuous .. It can be prepared easily within few minutes by a learner too .. Something that can be prepared instantly and satiate your hunger at all times .. Do prepare and start licking your fingers

Prep Time : 11-15 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Serve : 4

       

INGREDIENTS:

• Penne Pasta boiled(MIX VARIETIES)   -   2 cups

• White Sauce                                          -   1 cup

• Tomatoes (chopped)                              -   4 medium

• Tomato puree                                         -   1 cup

• Tomato ketchup                                      -   4 teaspoons

• Olive oil                                                   -    2 teaspoons

• Garlic (chopped)                                     -    2 tablespoons

• Crushed red chillies( Chilli flakes)           -   2 teaspoons + for garnishing

• Salt to taste

• Fresh basil leaves roughly chopped        -    6-7 + for garnishing (Optional)

• Parmesan cheese (grated)                      -    2 tablespoons

• CAROM SEEDS                                                       -      a pinch 

FOR WHITE SAUCE :                                              - 2  tablespoons butter

                                                                                      - 2  tablespoons all purpose flour(Maida)

                                                                                      - 1 cup milk 

Method For preparing White sauce   

1) Melt the butter in a saucepan

2) Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

3) Take the pan off the heat and gradually stir in the milk to get a smooth sauce. Return to the heat and, stirring all the time, bring to the boil.

4) Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes and season with salt and white pepper.

Method

1) Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan, add carom seeds for aroma and flavour .Then add garlic and sauté for two minutes.

2) Add crushed red chillies and mix. Add tomatoes and tomato puree and mix well.

3) Add salt and roughly chopped basil leaves, mix well and cook till the tomatoes turn pulpy.

4) Add white sauce and mix well.

5) Add penne pasta, mix well and cook for two minutes. Adjust salt if required.

6) Add Parmesan cheese and mix well 

7) Garnish with crushed red chillies and basil leaves.

8) Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with Garlic Bread or you can have like this .