KULFI

Kulfi is the most popular dessert from the indian subcontinent. The preparation does not involve any whipping or equipment. It has similarities to ice cream in taste and appearance; however it is denser and creamier. Kulfi can be made by different method. The more traditional ones are cream, saffron and cardamom. Kulfi is derived from a persian word which means "covered cup". 

This is the easiest and simplest method of making kulfi. So, let's get started ;)

INGREDIENTS:

1: Milk : 1 litre

2: Condensed milk: 2 cups

3: Sugar: 6 tbsp

4: Khoya / Mawa / Dried whole milk : 1 and a half cup

5: Pistachios: 6-7 tbsp ( coarsely chopped and save some for garnishing)

6: Saffron/ Zafran : 2-3 strands

7: Corn Flour: 3 tbsp

8: Cardamom: 1 tsp

METHOD:

1: In a deep pot, pour the milk and bring it to boil.

2: When it starts to boil add the sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.

3: At this stage of boiling, add khoya / mawa / dried whole milk and keep stirring until it dissolve completely and add saffron.

4: Now add condensed milk, give it a good mix.

5: Turn the flame low and cook for 5 minutes. ( keep stirring or else the mixture will stick to the pot).

6: Mix 3 tbsp of corn flour with 2 tbsp cold milk in a separate cup or bowl.

7: Now add the corn flour mixture into the milk mixture gradually and keep stirring.

8: When it starts to thicken up turn off the flame, add the cardamom at this point and mix well.

9: Let the mixture cool down at room temperature. ( keep stirring after every 5 minutes)

10: When the mixture cools completely, pour the mixture in ice pop molds or cupcake tray. You can use any molds you have. 

11: Freeze for atleast 9-10 hours.

12: When serve, garnish with pistachios.

HAPPY WEEKEND FOODIES (;

Achar Gosht

Achar Gosht is a very popular dish in Pakistan and India. It's pickled flavor make this dish different from other curry's. Different versions of achar gosht can be made but the main spices to make this dish is nigella seed (kalunji), fenugreek seeds (meethi dana) and cumin (zeera).The recipe is inspired by my mom and its super easy.

Ingredients:

1. Chicken: 1 kg.
2. Yogurt: 1/2 kg.
3. Tomato Paste: 2 cups.
4. Cooking oil:1 cup
5. Red chili powder: 2 tbsp
6. Salt: to taste
7. Nigella seed (Kalunji) : 2 tbsp
8. Fenugreek seed (meethi dana) :  1 tbsp
9. Turmeric (haldi ): 1 tsp.
10. Cumin (zeera):2 tbsp.
11. White vinegar: 3 tsbp
12. Green chili: 3-4

Method:

1. In a small sauce pan boil the tomato paste until no water is left in it.
2. Now take a bowl add yogurt, oil, vinegar, and all the spices ( red chili powder, salt, nigella seed, fenugreek seed, cumin and turmeric powder).
3. Mix well all the ingredients.
4. Now add the chicken into the mixture, mix well and marinate it for about 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, put the marinated chicken in a cooking pan and let it cook on high flame for 15 minutes.
6. When it starts to boil turn the flame on medium-low.
7. Add the tomato paste in chicken and let it cook for another 25 minutes on low flame.
8. Now turn the flame off and add the green chillies.
9. Garnish with ginger and lemon.
10. Chicken achar gosht is ready to serve.

 

BON APPETIT ;)