Kaju Barfi Recipe - M.M.Mithaiwala

Kaju barfi or Kaju Katri is an Indian subcontinent dessert. It is enjoyed by everyone during festivals.

Ingridients : 

400 gms Sugar

1 tbsp Rose water

500 gms Cashewnuts (kaju)
A pinch of Saffron (kesar) strands
Little milk
Silver foil

 

Preparation :

1. Soak the cashewnuts in 1 litre of water for 2 to 4 hours.
2. Drain and grind them into a paste in a grinder.
3. Add the sugar and cook the mixture on a slow flame until of dough-like consistency. Add the rose water if the mixture is too hard.
4. Warm the saffron in a small vessel, add a little milk and rub until the saffron dissolves.
5. Cool the dough mixture slightly and add the saffron mixture. Mix very well.
6. Spread the mixture evenly on a smooth surface.
7. Spread the silver foil over it.
8. Cut into diamond shaped pieces and serve.

 

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Best Sweet ~ Jalebi in just 7 easy steps - M M Mithaiwala

Jalebi - M M Mithaiwala

 

The Best Sweet for all your special occasion !!

Ingredients

• Refined flour (maida)1 cup
• Yogurt1/2 cup
• Sugar3 cups
• Milk1 tablespoon
• Saffron (kesar)a few
• Gheefor deep-frying

Method 

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk refined flour, yogurt and sufficient water to a smooth and pouring consistency batter. 

Cover and keep in a warm place to ferment for 24 hours.

Step 2

Beat the batter with your hands again for 15 minutes. 

Cook sugar with 2 cups water in a deep non-stick pan on high heat, stirring continuously, till the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Add milk & when the scum rises to the top, collect it with a ladle and discard.

Step 4

Add saffron and cook, stirring, till the syrup reaches one string consistency. Keep the syrup warm. 

Heat sufficient ghee in a kadai on medium heat.

Step 5

Pour some batter onto a jalebi cloth, gather the edges and make a tight potli.

Step 6

Squeeze round spirals into the hot ghee and deep fry, turning them over gently a few times, till they are evenly golden & crisp.

Step 7

Drain and soak in sugar syrup for 2-3 minutes. 

Take them out of the syrup and serve hot.

MM Tip  - Try sprinkling cinnamon powder or drizzle melted chocolate over the Jalebis for a creative touch.

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Recipe - Make Flaky,crispy,spicy,fried Kachoris in just 8 easy steps !

Khasta Kachori - M M Mithaiwala

Kachori, a word that conjures lot of lovely memories spent during college days.

Khasta Kachori is a delicious, spicy, fried puff , great as an appetizer or as part of a festive meal for any occasion.

Here is how to make this Flaky & crispy Kachori’s is just 8 easy steps :)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
• 1 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tbsps oil
• enough cold water to knead the maida
• salt to taste
• oil for deep frying

8 Easy Steps

1. Mix one cup of white flour (all purpose or plain flour), 1 tablespoon of rice flour, 2 tablespoons of oil and salt. Make a dough. Knead the dough well, using cold water.
2. Divide the dough into small balls. Keep them covered with moist cloth for 20 – 25 minutes.
3. While the dough is resting, soak ¼ cup of mung bean and ¼ cup of black gram for 3 hours. Drain the water and allow it to dry.
4. Add the oil to a frying pan. Add crushed cumin seeds and asafoetida. Wait until it turns brown. Now add the ginger and green chilli paste, gram flour and spice powders of your choice. Sauté them for a minute or two.
5. At this stage, the fillings for the kachori are ready. Place the fillings on a plate.
6. Take out the balls (of flour). Roll the balls using a rolling pin and roll into a thick poori. Add the kachori fillings in the center. Enclose the kachori fillings with the outer part of the poori to make a pocket. Make the same with the other balls.
7. Add oil to the frying pan and heat on medium flame for frying the kachoris.Add the kachoris to the oil and fry them until they're properly cooked and their colour turns to golden–brown.
8. Transfer the Khasta Kachori onto a plate. They're now ready to serve!

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