Falooda.

 

Ingredients:

Pistha ice cream                      500 ml.

Sliced fruits                               2 cups

Sugar                                           1 spoon

Raisins & cashews                    1 cup

Almonds (sliced)                      1 spoon

Basil seeds                                 4 spoons

                           

Soak basil seeds for fifteen minutes. After swelling, drain water. Keep aside. Mix sliced fruits with sugar and allow to cool. Take a long glass.Layer one scoop pistha icecream. Layer one spoon sliced fruits. Then layer soaked basil seeds. Then layer one scoop pistha ice cream. Then add raisins and cashews. Repeat the layers again. Garnish with green seedless grapes on the top.

Orange Cake.

 

Ingredients:

Orange.                                  1 kg. 

Maida.                                     100 gm.

Sugar.                                       100 gm (for cake)

                                                   100 gm (for Sugar syrup,Orange syrup & Orange glaze sauce.)

Eggs.                                          3 

Sunflower oil.                             50 ml.

Vannila essence.                       1 teaspoon 

Baking powder.                          1 teaspoon 

Baking soda.                               1 teaspoon

Vinegar.                                        1 1/2 teaspoon 

Cornflour                                      2 teaspoon.

Whipping cream.                          200ml.

Orange colour.                               4 drops.

Take juice from 400 gm oranges.Add 4 tablespoon sugar, one cup water and boil to make syrup in honey consistency.

Take pulp from 300 gm oranges,add two tablespoon sugar,boil 2- 3 minutes,keep aside to cool.

Take juice from the remaining 300 gm oranges,add 1 cup water, 4 tablespoon sugar,2 teaspoon corn flour, Orange colour, and boil.Stir continuously  to make a loose thick Orange glaze.(Do after the cake is baked and  icing is finished.)

Beat eggs,add vanilla essence,add 100 gm sugar powder,add sunflower oil, add half of the orange syrup ( 50 ml), beat well.

Mix maida, baking powder,1/2 teaspoon baking soda,and add to the batter.Beat well.

Mix vinegar with the remaining baking soda to make it fluffy and add to the batter.

Pour the batter to a greased baking tray.Bake for 42 minutes in 180° pre heated oven.

Layer the cake into three.

Apply sugar syrup,Orange syrup, whipping cream and orange pulp one after the other.

Repeat the process.Cover the cake with whipping cream.

Refrigerate to set for one hour.

Pour orange glaze syrup over the cake.

Garnish with orange pulp and sugar balls.

Refrigerate one more hour before use.

Grapes Cake.

 

Ingredients:

Maida.                                  150 gm 

Sugar.                                    150 gm 

Eggs.                                      3 

Vanilla essence.                   1 teaspoon.

Sunflower oil.                        50 ml 

Seedless grapes.                  750 gm 

Baking powder.                     1 teaspoon 

Baking soda.                          1/2 teaspoon 

Vinegar.                                   1 teaspoon 

Whipping cream.                    200 ml 

Cornflour.                                1 teaspoon.

Beat eggs.Add vanilla essence and beat again.

Add sugar powder,beat again.

Add sunflower oil,beat again.

Juice 200 gm grapes,add 1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoon sugar.Boil to make a loose paste. Add to the batter,stir well.

Mix maida, baking powder, baking soda.Add to the batter and mix well.

Add vinegar.Beat all the ingredients well.

Bake in a 180 ° pre heated oven for 40 - 45 minutes.

Juice again 200 gm grapes,add 1/2 cup water, 2 teaspoon sugar,boil to make grape syrup in a honey consistency.

Beat whipping cream to thick peaks.

Layer the cake.Spread grape syrup,apply whipping cream.Repeat the process.Cover the cake with whipping cream.

Juice the remaining grapes,add 1/2 cups water,2 teaspoons sugar,1 teaspoon cornflour and boil to make a thick but spreading consistency syrup.Allow it to cool. Top the cake with this thick syrup.Refrigerate to set.

Decorate with seedless grapes & sugar balls.

Red velvet cake.

 

Ingredients.

All purpose flour.            150gm.

Sugar.                                150 gm 

Egg.                                     4 ok

Sunflower oil.                      50 ml.

Curd.                                      50 ml.

Vanilla essence.                    1 teaspoon.

Baking powder.                       1 teaspoon.

Baking soda.                            1/2 teaspoon.

Red colour.                                 5 drops.

Frosting:

Whipping cream.                      200 ml.

Sugar syrup.                               50 ml.

Crushed cake( red).                  50 gm.

Beat eggs,add powdered sugar,beat well.

Add vanilla essence & beat well.

Add curd, beat.

Add sunflower oil,beat well.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda. Sieve.

Add this to the batter and stir well.

Add colour.Apply butter in a cake bowl.Place a butter paper.Pour the batter.Bake  180°/45 minutes.

Beat whipping cream to thick peaks.Layer the cake into three.

Crush some of the bits of this cake.(Top,sides,got while levelling.)

Arrange the layer.Spread sugar syrup, spread whipping cream.Repeat the process.place powdered cake on the top.

Refrigerate for two hours.

Sunrise.

 

It is amazing to watch the moments of sunrise in the Palkonda hills, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Every sunrise is a new hope. In the dawn' s twilight, the sky appears as a canvas where crimson, orange, red, yellow and grey colours mix to make the sunrise vibrant.The birds chirping is heard, a cool breeze whistling and whispers, leaves move silently in the morning.Slowly slowly, the sun appears in the horizon and rises strengthening it rays towards everywhere.

Carrot - Drumstick Leaves Thoran.

 

Ingredients.

Drumstick Leaves.                   200 gm.

Carrot(grated).                          100 gm.

Grated coconut.                        50 gm.

Sliced onion.                              2 tablespoon 

Chilli powder.                             1 teaspoon 

Turmeric powder.                       /4 teaspoon.

Salt.                                              enough to taste.

Oil.                                               2 teaspoons 

Water.                                          2 teaspoon.

Heat  oil in a pan.  Add onions,fry.Add chilli and turmeric powder,stir.

Add coconut,stir.

Add carrot,stir to cook.Add drumstick leaves,salt. Sprinkle water, stir amd cover with a lid to cook for one minute.

Remove from heat.Serve hot.

Gulab jamun.

 

Ingredients: Gulab jamun.

Milk powder.                      250gm 

Maida.                                 3 tablespoon 

Cornflour.                            2 tablespoon 

Baking powder.                  1/4 teaspoon 

Baking soda.                       1/4 teaspoon 

Milk.                                      3 tablespoon.

Oil.                                         2 cups.

Knead all  ingredients (except oil ) well.Make small balls.Heat oil and fry till golden brown.

Sugar syrup:

Sugar.                            500 gm 

Water.                            3 cups 

Lemon juice.                1/2 teaspoon 

Cardamom powder.    1/2 teaspoon. 

Mix all together.Boil to make in a honey consistency.

Add gulab jamuns.Keep two hours before serving.(in fridge or room temperature.)

Falooda.

 

Ingredients:

Pistha ice cream                      500 ml.

Vanilla ice cream                     500 ml.

Sliced fruits                               4 cups

Sugar                                           1 spoon

Raisins & cashews          1 cup

Almonds (sliced)                      1 spoon

Basil seeds                                 4 spoons

Jam                                             4 spoons

Cherry                                         5

Tutti frutti                                  2 spoons

Soak basil seeds for fifteen minutes. After swelling, drain water. Keep aside. Mix sliced fruits with sugar and allow to cool. Take a long glass. First add one scoop vanilla ice cream. Then add one spoon jam. Next layer one spoon sliced fruits. Then layer soaked basil seeds. Then layer one scoop pistha ice cream. Then add raisins and cashews. Add tutti frutti. Repeat the layers again. Garnish with cherry and almonds on the top.

          

Pineapple cake.

 

Ingredients:

Pineapple.                           400 gm 

Sugar.                                   250 gm 

Vanilla essence.                  2 teaspoons 

Egg.                                       3

Sunflower oil.                       50 ml 

Milk.                                        50 ml 

Maida.                                     150 gm 

Baking powder.                      1 teaspoon 

Baking soda.                          1/2 teaspoon

Whipping cream.                   100 ml 

Yellow colour.                         1 drop 

Sugar syrup.                            3-4 tablespoon 

Slice pineapple.Heat a pan,add pineapple,100 gm sugar,1 teaspoon vanilla essence and cook.Allow to cool.Grind.Keep aside.

Beat eggs.Add 150 gm sugar,beat well.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla essence,beat again.

Add sunflower oil, milk and beat well.

Add maida,baking powder, baking soda,beat well.Add half of the cooked,grind pineapple to this and mix well.

Bake in a 180° pre heated oven for 40-45 minutes.

Beat whipping cream to stiff peaks.

Add yellow colour.

Layer the cake into three.Apply sugar syrup,cream and spread cooked pineapple.

Repeat the process.

Cover the cake with cream.Decorate with sutable nozzles.

Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Ramakkalmedu.

 

Ramakkalmedu, in Idukki,  which stands tall in the western ghats at a height of 3,500 ft.  is a beautiful hill destination known for its mist-covered mountains, lush greenery and refreshing waterfalls. 

The area is surrounded by forests and rolling hills.The place is also noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills which is very much attractive.

The ecosystem of the area consists largely of grass land Shola forest type which is laced by thick bamboo forests.

Constant wind is an important characteristic that sets Ramakkalmedu apart. The area experiences a consistent wind speed of approximately 35 kilometers per hour year-round, regardless of the season or time of day.

 A lot of windmills are here which is an amazing experience.

Ramakkalmedu, the name of the place, literally means "Land of Rama’s Stone" or "Land where Rama set his foot". Rama is a Hindu deity in the epic Ramayana whose wife is Sita.

Many stories are there in this epic and one story suggests that Rama, accompanied by his younger brother Lakshmana, set his foot at the top of Ramakkalmedu in search of his wife Sita, who had been abducted by the rakshasa king of Lanka, Ravana.

During the monsoon, the streams become lively,  with plenty of cristal water cascading down the rocky slopes and creating a peaceful natural view.

The waterfall area offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Kerala’s hillside beauty and serene and cool mountain atmosphere.

Ragi -wheat chapathi & Cauliflower curry.

 

Ingredients:

Ragi powder.                     100 gm.

Wheat flour.                       100gm.

Salt.                                      A pinch.

Mix all ingredients,add light warm water and knead well.Make small balls.

Spread into chapathies,cook in a pan.

Cauliflower Curry

Cauliflower                                        : 1 of

 Tomato                                              : 1

 Onion                                                 : 6

Chilly powder                         : 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder                  : ½ teaspoon

Pepper powder                                 : ½ teaspoon

Salt                                                      : accordingly

Oil                                                        : 2 desert spoons

Mustard                                              : ¼ teaspoon

Garam masala powder                     : 1/4 teaspoon

Curry leaves                                        : accordingly

       Separate cauliflower petals. Soak in hot salt water for half an hour and steam. Mix chilly powder, coriander powder, pepper powder and salt. Marinate steamed cauliflower with this mixture. Keep aside for twenty minutes. Heat oil in a pan. Fry mustard and curry leaves. Add tomato and onion. Add marinated cauliflower. Stir well and cook. Add garam masala powder. Serve hot.

Oats-vegetable omlet.

 

Ingredients:

Oats.                                        50 gm 

Carrot,Tomato,capsicum,

onion(sliced).                          50gm.    

Green chillie.                             1

Curry leaves.                             2-3

Salt.                                            A pinch.

Egg.                                            1    

Oil.                                               2 teaspoons.

Rost oats and grind.

Beat egg.Add vegetables,salt,curry leaves.Add ground oats,mix well.

Heat oil, pour the mixture and cook 2-3 minutes.

Turn upside down to cook both sides well.

Serve hot.

Oats- vegetable Upma.

 

Ingredients:

Oats.                           100 gm.

Sliced vegetables(carrot, cabbage, capsicum,Tomato,).     100 gm.

Grated coconut.            2 teaspoons.

Ginger.(grated)              1/2 teaspoon

Green chilli.                    1

Sliced onion.                    2 teaspoons.

Salt.                                     Enough to taste.

Water.                                 50 ml.

Oil.                                        1 tablespoon.

Roast oats in a pan, keep aside.

Heat oil,fry onion,ginger,sliced green chilli.

Add vegetables,fry.

Add water and salt.

Add roasted oats,fry.

Close the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat,spread grated coconut.

Serve hot.

Vancho cake.

 

Recipe:

Vanilla cake & Chocolate cake.

Egg.                          3

Sugar.                      150gm.

Oil.                           50 ml.

Vanilla essence.      1teaspoons.

Baking powder.      1 teaspoon.

Baking soda.             1/2  teaspoon 

Vinegar.                      1 teaspoon.

Maida.                        150 gm.

Milk.                             50 ml.

Cocoa powder.            1 teaspoon.

Beat eggs.Add sugar powder,beat.Add vanilla essence,beat well.Add oil,beat.Add milk and beat well again.

Sieve maida and baking powder.Add to the batter and mix well.Mix baking soda and vinegar.Add to the batter.

Divide the batter equally into two parts.

Add cocoa powder to one part.

Bake two cakes,each in a 180° pre heated oven for 40- 45 minutes.

Layer each cake into two parts.

Whipped cream frosting.

Take 100 ml whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar powder.Beat well to make stiff peaks.Refrigerate to cool.(1 hour.)

Dark Chocolate cream frosting.

Make dark chocolate ganash - Melt 50 gm dark compound ( chocolate) with 25 ml fresh cream. (Double boil / microwave 1 minute.)Allow to  natural cooling.

Add this to 50 ml  beated whipped cream.Beat well to make stiff peaks.Refrigerate to cool.(1 hour.)

White chocolate ganash.

White compound.(chocolate)  150 gm.

Fresh  cream.                               50 ml.

Melt white compound and fresh cream.(Double boil / microwave 1 minute.) Allow natural cooling.

Sugar syrup.

Sugar.             50 gm.

Water.              1 tablespoon.

Mix water and sugar, boil to make the syrup.

Assembling VanCho Cake.

Place a vanilla cake layer first. Apply sugar syrup. Spread whipped cream.Place a chocolate cake layer over it,  apply sugar syrup, spread chocolate whipped cream.Repeat the process, assembling vanilla and chocolate cake layers and two  creams alternatively.

Finally cover the cake with whipped cream.

Refrigerate to set.(1 hour)

Top up with white chocolate ganash.

Decorate with Dark chocolate ganash.

Again refrigerate to set. (1 hour.)

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