kala jamun recipe

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Ingredients

for khoya / kova / mawa:

• 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup thickened cream ( optional )
• 1 cup milk powder

for sugar syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 cardamom, powdered
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

for kala jamun:

• ½ cup paneer, crumbled
• 1 cup khoya / kova / mawa
• ¼ cup maida / plain flour / all-purpose flour
• pinch baking soda
• 1-2 tbsp water / milk, as required
• oil for deep frying

for stuffing:

• 2 tbsp almonds, chopped
• 2 tbsp cashews, chopped
• 1 tbsp saffron water
• pinch red food colour (optional)

Instructions ( 1 cup =255 ml)

1. firstly, in a large mixing bowl take crumbled paneer.
2. mash the paneer till it forms a smooth dough.
3. mash till the paneer forms a smooth dough without any paneer particles.
4. now add prepared khoya and mash well.
5. furthermore, add maida and combine with paneer khoya mixture.
6. add a pinch of baking soda and water or milk if required to get moisture.
7. mix gently to form a smooth dough.
8. also prepare stuffing by mixing dry fruits and saffron water, colour with prepared dough. make balls.
9. firstly, take a small ball sized dough and make ball.
10. and place the prepared dry fruit ball in centre.
11. cover and seal the ball.
12. heat the ghee on low flame and when the ghee is moderately hot, fry the jamuns.
13. fry till the balls turns black.
14. immediately, drop the hot kala jamuns into hot sugar syrup.
15. cover the lid and rest for 2 hours.
16. finally, serve kala jamuns when doubled in size.

spicy shakarpara recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 cup maida / all-purpose flour / plain flour
• 1 tbsp semolina / bombay rava / sooji
• ¾ tsp chilli powder, add as per your spice level
• 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
• ¾ tsp sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp ghee / oil, hot
• water as required, to knead dough
• oil for deep frying

Instructions ( 1 cup =255 ml)

1. in a large mixing bowl take 1 cup maida.
2. to that add 1 tbsp rava, chilli powder, jeera, sugar and salt to taste.
3. mix all the dry ingredients well.
4. now pour hot ghee / oil over the flour. this helps to make shankarpali crispy.
5. crumble the ghee with dough well. rub with your hands. be careful as the ghee will be very hot.
6. now add water slowly and start to knead the dough.
7. knead the dough 5 minutes or till form stiff and tight dough.
8. cover with moist cloth and rest for 20-30 minutes.
9. knead again and pinch a large ball. flatten them as you do with chapathi ball.
10. now grease the rolling base and rolling pin, roll them into round / square shape making slightly thick than chapathi.
11. take a knife / pizza cutter and cut them into diamond or square shapes.
12. drop the shankarpali into hot oil.
13. flip over so that it cooks on both sides.
14. fry them to nice golden brown on low-medium flame.
15. drain them on kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
16. allow them to cool to room temperature and store them into an airtight container.

10 hollywood Celebrities Who Blossomed After Puberty

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Today they are famous and beautiful. Some of them are recognized good dressers and others represent iconic fashion brands. People talk and write about them all the time and you see their faces on the covers of magazines.
   

Megan Fox

Chris Pratt

Jake Gyllenhaal

Zooey Deschanel

Tom Cruise

Rashida Jones

Julia Roberts

Nicole Kidman

Zac Efron

Taylor Swift

5 Summer Foods That Can Help in Weight Loss

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Today, we would be talking about summer foods that can help you to lose weight easily. Before the summer heat chips in, we shall focus on fruits and veggies that can help to speed up the metabolism and accelerate weight loss. Shedding weight in summer days is quite simple because sweating happens naturally, but consuming these foods can satiate your cravings and make you feel full for a longer period of time thus, speeding up the weight loss process.
1. Watermelon:

Watermelon is one of the staple foods to be consumed in summer and it helps to lose weight. This juicy fruit contains a lot of fibre and fats that help to speed up the metabolism in the body and cut down the unnecessary fat from the body. Also, due to the high amount of water content present in watermelon, it helps to keep your body hydrated for a long period of time.

2. Kale:

Kale is everything that a body would need during summer days. Kale is one of the healthiest veggie available and it can benefit your body in several ways. Due to the high content of fibre and antioxidants present in kale, it can help to cut down the extra fats in the body. Also, due to a high level of water content present in the kale, it helps to keep your body hydrated and cool on hot summer days.

3. Tomatoes:

Juicy red tomatoes are one of the best foods to be consumed on hot summer days. Due to a lot of antioxidants present in tomatoes, it can help to cut down the extra fats in the body. Also due to the high amount of lycopene present in the tomatoes, it helps to reduce the puffiness and inflammation in the body. As it is loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants, it helps in burning the fats and also keeps your body hydrated.

4. Cucumbers:

The main reason to include fruits and veggies in your diet during summer days is because your body needs a lot of water. You should include fruits and veggies that are high in water content, as it can keep your body cool for a longer period of time. Also, due to essential nutrients and vitamins present in cucumber, it can help to keep your stomach filled for a long period of time thus, preventing unhealthy food cravings.

5. Spinach:

Spinach is a house of vitamin C, Vitamin A and folic acid which helps to benefit your body in several ways. According to a study, due to a large amount of fibre, it can help to curb hunger and craving in a person. If not spinach, you should try to drink a smoothie made of spinach or spinach juice. They are both healthy and nutritious to be consumed in summer days.

paneer methi malai recipe

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Ingredients

to soak methi leaves:

• 1 bunch methi leaves / fenugreek leaves, washed and finely chopped
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 cup water

for methi malai paneer:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
• 1 bay leaf / indian tej patta
• 4 cloves / lavang
• 2 pods cardamom / elachi
• 1 inch cinnamon stick / dalchini
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder / lal mirch powder
• 1 green chili, slit length wise
• 1 tsp coriander powder / dhaniya powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
• 1 cup tomato pulp / puree of 2 large tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup milk
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup malai / fresh cream
• ¼ cup water, add as required
• 11 cubes paneer / cottage cheese
• ¼ tsp garam masala powder

Instructions ( 1 cup =255 ml)

1. firstly heat oil and add cumin seed, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. saute.
2. additionally, add ginger garlic paste, green chili and onions. saute.
3. now add spice powder like chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder. saute.
4. also add tomato pulp and saute till it thickens.
5. also saute till the masala start to release oil.
6. now add sauted methi leaves.
7. additionally add sugar and salt.
8. saute for a minute.
9. now add milk, cream and water.
10. also add paneer cubes and give a gentle mix.
11. additionally add garam masala.
12. cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
13. finally, serve methi malai paneer with chapathi or paratha.

pasta recipe in white sauce

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Ingredients

for white sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp maida / plain flour / all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ tsp pepper, crushed
• ¼ tsp red chilli flakes
• salt to taste

for boiling pasta:

• 1 cup penne pasta / any pasta of your choice
• 5 cups water or as required to boil
• salt to taste

for pasta:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ½ green capsicum, finely chopped
• ½ red capsicum, finely chopped
• 10 florets broccoli
• 3 tbsp water, or as required
• ¼ tsp pepper, crushed
• salt to taste
• few basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ tsp red chilli flakes
• 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions ( 1 cup =255 ml)

white sauce for pasta recipe:

1. firstly, in a large vessel add butter and saute garlic.
2. also saute maida.
3. furthermore, add milk in 3 batches and whisk 2-3 times.
4. continue to whisk till a thick paste is formed.
5. further, add pepper, red chilli flakes and salt.
6. mix well and get the sauce to a boil. keep aside.

cooking pasta recipe:

1. firstly, in a large vessel add water, pasta and salt.
2. cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes.
3. finally drain the pasta and keep aside.

white sauce pasta recipe:

1. firstly, in a large pan heat butter and saute onions.
2. also saute vegetables.
3. then add prepared white sauce and saute well.
4. also add little water.
5. further, add boiled pasta.
6. then season with salt and pepper.
7. give a good mix and add basil leaves, chilli flakes.
8. further mix and transfer to a serving bowl.
9. finally grate parmesan cheese and serve.