Apple Halwa Recipe | Seb Sheera | Easy Halwa Recipe

Apple Halwa, seb halwa or seb sheera is easy, delicious halwa made with minimal ingredients and this halwa taste so yum and guess what it's made from only 1/2 tsp ghee and less than 2 tbsp of sugar, of course sugar quantity depends on how sweet you like. Not only during normal days but we can also make this apple halwa for fasting or vrat too or if you look for quick dessert then this apple halwa fits the bill perfectly.

Papaya Apple Juice Recipe | Summer Drink Recipes

In our home papaya in form of juice or smoothie is more preferred than eating the fruit as it is so normally I will make smoothie, milkshake or juice and before doing it I will keep the papaya 3-4 days outside to let it ripe well so I don't have to add extra sugar or add very minimal and not to mention the beautiful color we get it always looks so pretty.  Also Papaya Juice are normally very filling which can last you for longer time compare or other juice.  I added along apples and it make the juice thick plus more nutrition.

Apple Banana Carrot (ABC) Juice Recipe | Summer Drinks Recipes

ABC Juice or Apple Banana Carrot Juice is one thing you can find in all fruit juice stalls in Singapore and it's one of the popular juice, some place sell ABC as Apple Beetroot & Carrot juice too. It's quite a filling juice and taste delicious, I mostly pick ABC or watermelon juice if I am not drinking tea. I mostly make this for breakfast along with sandwich for a delicious and satisfying meal. Now a days Singapore is just too hot it's getting unbearable and I am skipping tea and making juice or milkshake mostly, I guess it's happening with most of us facing this summer.  Before moving to recipe Wishing Happy Tamil New Year and Vishu to those celebrating, have a great festive time.

Apple Milkshake Recipe

 

Apple Milkshake is one easy recipe that can be done in jiffy, most of the times it’s breakfast for us as I can do this on 2 minutes and we can finish it off in a minute :), I do add some other fruits and nuts like in my Fruits and Nuts  milkshake.  If I want to finish of batch of apples then this milkshake recipe comes as savior and the best thing is there are so many variations we can play with.  Also popular during fasting, have this apple milkshake to keep you hydrated.  You can find other Navratri and Vrat recipes here.

Ingredients: [ Serves 2]

Apple - 2
Milk - 2 Cups
Sugar - To Taste
Cinnamon Powder - 1/2 tsp [optional]
Ice Cubes - 5-6


Method:

1. Wash, core and chop apples, not need to peel.
2. Place all ingredients in a blender or mixer and blend until smooth.  Pour in individual glasses and serve.


Variations

~ You can add almonds, walnut to give a nutty taste.
~ Add a scoop of ice cream for a creamy milkshake.
~ Add little roasted oats to make it wholesome.

Have a nice day ~~

Seb Suji ka Halwa |Apple and Semolina Pudding

Apple Suji Halwa or Apple Kesari whatever we might call it but the one thing remain same is the wonderful taste this simple dessert has.    I wanted to try rava and apple combination for a long time and at last I made it when in-law’s were here.  It’s so easy and quick to prepare and something change from usual suji halwa/rava kesari.   I didn’t added any food colour but if you wish you can add to make it more attractive.

Ingredients: [Serves 4]
Apple/Seb - 1 large
Suji/Semolina/Rava - 1 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 3/4 cup heaped [to taste]
Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp
Chopped Fry Fruits - 2 tbsp [I used almonds, raisins, cashews]
Water - 1 1/2 cup



Method:

1. Wash, peel, core and dice apple. Roast suji/semolina until raw 2-3 minutes or until raw light golden brown, transfer in a plate and keep aside.



2. In a wok or pan heat ghee, add apple and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until apple is almost cooked. 



3. Add semolina and fry until it starts to change colour.



4. Add water and sugar and mix well, cook in medium flame until water is soaked fully. Add cardamom powder, dry fruits and mix well.  Cover and cook for 2 minutes and off flame.



Serve hot or cold and enjoy the halwa



Note:
1. You can add 1 cup sugar or to taste
2. Add food color if preferred.

Have a nice day ~~

7 Links Game

Hope everyone had a great Diwali celebration, it’s time to take break & relax now and I am just going to do the same.  It’s been long I am tagged by Prathibha and Prema for this 7 link games and it’s time for me to look through the blogging journey.    Thank You guys for tagging me, here I go

My Most Beautiful Post: Apple Compote Financiers.  I think you all will agree with me on this one, don’t you?  The name is complicated but the recipe is very simple and the end result you see for yourself.  I have received lot of compliment for this post and few people did try this too. 


My Most Popular Post: Prawn Masala. This recipe was 1st non-vegetarian recipe on my blog which was done by Sis and BIL, so far this is one post that tops high number of hits for each month and top in search too.  This is one recipe where I got maximum feedback from readers, few have commented in blog and lot of people mail me with full appreciation for this recipe.  Some times simple things makes big difference and this masala prawn is true example of that.


The Post I Am Most Proud Of: Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie, These cookies I baked for my nephew, after eating these cookies my BIL, Sis and nephew declared I am good baker it’s so difficult to get compliment from them. Them n my colleague both said these cookies taste just like shops one’s, what else to make me happy.  Few of my friends tried it and loved too. 


Most Useful Post:  Chawal Ki Roti.  This is one of the best use to use leftover rice and prepare a tasty dish.  Most of the time I do this,  lot of readers and friends has tried this and loved it.


Surprise Success Post:  Aloo Gobi Ki Sabji.  One of my another popular post, it’s easy, delicious and very authentic recipe.  And this is one recipe for which I get lot of compliment every time I make this.  Again received good feedback for this recipe too. 


Another post surprise successful post is Murkku Sandwich.  I never expected to get the huge response I received from this post, lot of query and lot of people tried it.  


Most controversial post: None so far


Post Which Deserves Attention, But Did Not Get As Much:  I have lot of posts which needs attention If I have to point now I would say Marmer Cake, It’s a very simple recipe with a tasty result, it looks so pretty still didn’t get much needed attention !



I would like to tag Lubna, Ramya, Indrani, Ramya Bala, Sapthna, Faith & Priya.

Have a nice day ~~

Fruit Trifle | Trifle Pudding Recipe

I find planning a menu time consuming task and last few days I had back to back hosting guests, every time to decide new menu with new recipes can be difficult and one of those days Prathibha gave me the idea to try Fruit Trifle/Trifle Pudding for dessert. 


The good thing about this trifle is one can make this recipe as per their taste and requirement and it’s so simple to make. If you have lot of work for get together or party then this trifle can be very handy as everything can be put together in less than 20 minutes provided having some cake in hand.  Just make the custard, arrange the trifle, keep it in fridge and forget about it until it’s time to serve and wow your family, friends and guests with this delicious and attractive trifle.

Try this recipe during this festive season for a sweet surprise to your near and dear ones, how about using eggless cake to make this trifle pudding and serve this for Diwali dinner dessert for a change?  Sounds interesting rite? 



Ingredients: [Serves - 6]
Cake - 1 1/2 cup chopped [ I am using marmer cake here]
Banana - 2
Apple - 1
Strawberry - 18-20 pieces
Whipped Cream - For garnishing [optional]
  
For Custard
  Custard Powder - 3 tbsp
  Milk - 500ml
  Sugar - 4 tbsp [to taste]
 


Method:

1. We can start with making the custard, boil milk, meanwhile in a bowl take custard and add 50ml from the boiling milk or just enough milk to mix with custard.  Make sure there is no lumps formed. 
2. Add sugar in milk and let it simmer for 2 minutes.  Now add the custard milk mix and stir non-stop on low flame, milk will start to thicken this takes 3-5 minutes. Custard has to be thick with pouring consistency, keep aside.



3. While the custard is getting ready we can work on chopping the fruits.  You can use any fruit of your choice like orange, pomegranate, peach etc.  Wash well and chop all the fruits, keep aside.


4. You can use cake of your choice, if you have any leftover it works perfect.  Chop cake in small pieces, even brownie or muffin will work here.  I am used marmer cake.
5. For assembly, in serving glass add chopped cake pieces until 1/4 of glass.  You can use a large serving bowl or plate and arrange the cake pieces. 


6. Pour 3-4 tbsp of custard, then layers of fruits.  I kept apple, banana followed by strawberry. 


7. Our fruit trifle is ready, cover it with cling wrap or aluminium foil and chill in fridge for 2-3 hours or until ready to serve. 



Garnish with whipped cream and top it with strawberry or cherry before severing.  Isn’t that easy?  Make this a day before (don’t use banana in that case as it will change colour) or in the morning before your party.



Variations
~  If you don’t have any leftover cake in hand no problem, try this with jelly.
~ Use any flavour custard, I used pista flavour.
~ Choice of fruit is up to you whatever you can lay your hands on.  You can also use canned fruits but personally I like to use fresh ones.
~ You can do layering as per your choice like starting with cake/jelly, fruits and then custard.  In this case you have to let the custard set first. 

Have a nice day ~~

Apple Rabdi | Rabri

   Wish you all Happy Navratra, enjoy the festive with fun, food and dance, here am starting the Navratri on a sweet note with Apple Rabdi.   Apple Rabri is one of those desserts which is very simple to prepare but taste divine.  It’s a pity that I ignored this wonderful dessert for so long but then I have my own reasons for it.  You see I always assumed that making apple rabdi is a tough job!

Apple Banana Dates and Almond Milkshake

I had apple to use before it's give up hope and one and then the idea stuck me to make milkshake along with almonds, dates and I made my plan to try it next day. But by then I had fresh batch of banana and thought of adding it along.  This shake is very good as it has high nutrition value of dates and almond and goodness of apple, banana.   We really don't have to add any sweetener as dates does the job perfectly but then if you have sweet tooth add little sugar or honey whatever you prefer.

Apple and banana along with dates taste delicious and almonds adds a wonderful crunch.  I simply loved this shake and now it has become a regular drink for me.  It's very filling making it perfect as breakfast or evening drink.  Enjoy this guilt free drink and relish the goodness. 

Serves - 2

Ingredients:

Apple - 1

Banana - 1

Dates - 6

Almonds - 6

Milk - 2 Cups 

Pista - 2 for garnishing [optional]

Sugar/Honey - To taste [ I didn't use]

Ice Cubes - If required

Method:

1. Let's gather all the ingredients, our friends for the day.

~ Yes, I did missed the milk here :)

2. Peel, chop apple and banana.  Chop almonds, dates and add in a blender or mixer. 

3. Blend for a minute and then add milk.

4. Blend for a minute again.  If required add sugar or honey.

Serve chill or with ice and garnish with chopped pista.   Glad to send this to Lubna's Joy from fasting to feasting IV.

Have a nice day ~~

Apple Compote Financiers

Apple Compote Financiers, does the name sounds complicated to you? No? It sure did to me but then when I get to know the recipe I was surprised with it’s simplicity. While I was waiting for other to get ready and browsing few magazines at KL hotel I found this one, got attracted to the beautiful pictures, and gain the knowledge about financiers :) So you see it’s good to read.

The recipe was so simple and attractive that I quickly clicked pictures of the recipe on my phone for my reference. All the spices used here gives very aromatic flavour, while I was clicking the pictures of financiers it was smelling so good that I wanted to eat it right away :D This financiers is also very soft in texture, though I have used a egg here but I guess this is one of perfect recipe to make egg less. Just use apple sauce or apple puree instead of egg and enjoy it, don't let that egg stop you from trying this. I have plans to make this egg less next time too.

I followed the recipe as it is but next time I am going to make few changes, like instead of just adding the compote slice on top of the muffin, I think if we mix 1/4 of compote slices with muffin/financiers batter it's much better as we also get to bite apple in the muffin.

Makes 6

Ingredients:

For Apple Compote Slices

Apple - 2 Big [ I used Fuji Apple]

Water - 300ml

Caster Sugar - 2 cups (200gm)

Green Cardamom - 4

Star Anises - 2

Cinnamon Stick - 2' piece
  
For Financiers

Plain Flour - 1 Cup+ 1tbsp (130gms)

Cinnamon Powder - 1/2 tsp

Baking Powder - 1/4 tsp

Brown Sugar - 1 tbsp (15 grams) [I used dark brown sugar]

Caster Sugar - 2 tbsp (30 grams)

Lemon Zest - 1/4 tsp

Egg - 1

Vegetable Oil - 2 tbsp (30ml) [ I used sunflower oil]

Milk - 4 tbsp (60ml)

Method:

1.  Wash, core and thinly slice apples, immerse in water until ready to use it.   We don't have to peel apples.

~ You can use slicer or a sharp knife, not sharp enough to hurt yourself :D ...I used knief and did pity decent job, what you say?  

 2. In a pan or sauce pan add water, sugar, spices, apple slices and bring to boil on high flame. 

3. Simmer in low flame until apples slices become tender or for around 20-25 minutes.  Drain apple pieces and keep aside to let it cool.

4. Keep simmering the sugar syrup and make it thick, this we can use it as glaze.  

5. Meanwhile we can start working on our financiers.  Sieve flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder and keep aside.

6.  In a bowl mix egg, sugar, oil, milk and lemon zest.  

7. Fold flour in batches and mix gently, avoid any lumps. 

8.  Preheat oven to 180C/320F and grease muffin tray or whatever you going to use to bake these.

9.  Spoon batter into prepared muffin tray until 3/4 filled.  Place the apple slices on top of each muffin in any design you prefer and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean inserted in the middle.  Mine was done in 22 minutes so do keep a eye after 20 minutes. 

 I tried flower design, things to note are:

~ Keep apple skin part on top and working with one slice at a time.

Take a slice of apple, roll it tight to make bud and place in the center of muffin,  now start doing the petals by placing one slice at a time around the bug to make it flower.  

Another way to do is, you make the flower and then place it on top of the muffin.  For this too we have to do the same thing, make a bud and start creating petals by arranging the apple slices around it, while making the flower hold it between your fingers so it won't fall apart.  Just be gentle and careful when you place the flower/apple slices on top of the muffin as the batter might overflow so make sure you fill only 3/4 of the tin.  If you think you have place less slices then arrange few more.

I found both the way of making flower easy, keep the slices straight on the muffin makes it little messy as we tend to touch batter.  And the 2nd style of making the flower and placing may overflow the batter, but in the 2nd method we can get better and clear flower design.    So you see the picture the left side 2 flowers are done in hand and then arranged in the tray and the right side one I used 1st method ie arrange the flower on the tray itself.

10.  Cool on a wire rack completely before glazing.  If you are not glazing then you want increase the sugar in the muffin as it's not very sweet. 

~ While unmolding if the muffins doesn't comes out then just use a knife or back of spoon and gently run over the edges as we don't want to scratch the tray or break the muffin.  The muffin will be out of tray so it's easy, don't panic like me :)

Note: 

~ You can make any muffin and top it up with apple compote.

~ Don't let the cooked apple slice stay out for long, it will start to change colour.

~ I kept the plate of cooked apple slice over a bowl of cold water to cool the apple slices and make it easy to handle while arrange it.

~ If you want to make it egg less, replace one egg with 1/4 cup of apple puree or any other fruit puree  OR 1/4 cup of apple sauce or even 1/4 cup of whipped tofu.

~ You may add 1/4 of compote slice to the batter then scoop it to tray and top it up with remaining slices. 

This last 4-5 days if refrigerated.  I'm happy to send this to Lubna's Joy from fasting to feasting IV.

Have a nice day ~~