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Eggless Chocolate Mousse | Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe | 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

May21

Chocolate Mousse is a “to-die-for French dessert” which has occupied a very special place in almost every American restaurant now. Chocolate Mousse is amazingly light, soft, fluffy, and airy in texture and absolutely delicious in taste.

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There are so many variations of Chocolate Mousse recipe and they all are truly amazing in taste. I have been looking for a tried and tested recipe for Chocolate Mousse with no fancy ingredients and raw eggs as I can’t stand the smell or taste of a raw egg, AT LL! Though to be frank, I have never felt any smell or taste of raw egg at any restaurant’s Chocolate Mousse but I was a bit skeptical about trying that recipe at home. So, to be on the safer side I tried Eggless Chocolate Mousse and trust me, just like any other Mousse recipe this too came out pretty well, fluffy and with nice airy texture.

Traditionally mousse was made using fine quality dark chocolate and also it tastes best when dark chocolate is used while making this. Feel free to use dark/ semi-sweet/ or milk chocolate or a mix of both. I have used 3:1 ratio of dark and milk chocolate as I like the mousse to be on a bit sweeter side. I have used heavy whipping cream in my recipe but many recipes call for heavy cream too.

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You need only a handful of ingredients and you are all set to prepare this super easy dessert. No fancy ingredients have been used while making this still it can easily please a crowd with its fancy look. ❤  This dessert can be made ahead of time so, the next time you are hosting a house party make this dessert beforehand and serve to your friends and guests.

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Eat this Chocolate Mousse as it is or layer it on a cake, ice-cream cake, or brownies cake. This classic French dessert is so versatile that you can use this in your dessert recipes. Do share your ideas of using this Chocolate Mousse other than just eating it as it. 😀

Serves 4

Ingredeints:

Note- you can use only dark chocolate morsels. I prefer my mousse to be a bit on the sweeter side that’s why I have used the combination of dark and milk chocolate morsels 

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Recipe:

Step 1-  In a saucepan take 1cup heavy whipping cream and just when it starts to simmer turn off the flame. In a bowl take chocolate morsels and pour the simmered heavy whipping cream and using a spatula mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30-40mins

Step 2- Take the rest 1cup of heavy whipping cream and sugar (optional) in a deep bowl and using an electric hand mixer beat for 3-4mins on high speed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30mins

Step 3- Take out both the bowls from the refrigerator. Using the electric hand mixer give the chocolate mixture a nice whisk and gently fold with whipping cream

Step 4- Using an ice-cream scoop fill the dessert bowl/ glass with mousse. Cover each bowl/glass with cling wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for 1hr at least to set. Serve and enjoy

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Eggless Vanilla Cupcakes | Vanilla​ Choco Chip Cupcakes With Chocolate Fudge Frosting | Eggless Cupcakes

May18

I have been on a serch for a simple dessert recipe where I can use my open can of condensed milk before I use the whole can in making tea. 😛 And what’s better than a soft, moist, vanilla flavored mini cakes/ single serving cakes…Yeah! I mean cupcakes! 😀 Vanilla cupcakes are the most basic cupcakes recipe and the best to start with. Nothing fancy about them yet they are delicious and addictive. ❤ Just a handful of ingredients and you are good to go.

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I have used condensed milk in my recipe, though you can replace condensed milk with sugar and instead of using milk and vinegar mixture use 1cup buttermilk. Top and decorate these vanilla cupcakes with your choice of frosting and enjoy. Well, I like to eat them as it is. To me, they taste even better without any frosting.

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Serves 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp corn flour
  • 1 Tsp baking powder
  • ¼ Tsp baking soda
  • ¼ Tsp salt
  • 1 Cup milk + 2tbsp white vinegar
  • ¾ Cup + 2tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil
  • ¾ Cup Cup condensed milk or as desired
  • A handful of choco-chip
  • 1 Can chocolate fudge frosting
  • Cupcake sprinkles

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Recipe:

Step 1- Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a bowl take milk and add white vinegar. Leave it for 7-8mins and it will curdle

Step 2- Meanwhile, In a mixing bowl take all-purpose flour, corn flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and whisk

Step 3- In another bowl, take oil and condensed milk and using an electric or hand mixer, mix until well blended. Add the vanilla essence and whisk

Step 4- Add the flour mixture and crudled mix in parts and mix it until well combined and make sure no lumps are formed

Step 5- Add the choco-chips and gently fold the batter. The batter will be thick yet flowing

Step 6- Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and using a scoop fill the liners with the batter. Pour 2/3rd mixture into every cupcake liner. Place the muffin tray in the heated oven and bake for 16-17mins or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean from the center. Remove tray from the oven and let the cupcakes cool down

Step 7- Top the cooled cupcakes with your choice of frosting and sprinkles

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Cookies | Whole Wheat Choco- Chip Cookies | Whole Wheat Cookies

May3

These are a bit crunchy and a bit soft textured cookies. I guess these are one of the best cookies I have made so far. Healthy, guilt-free and Oh-so addictive. ❤

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There are many ways to make choco-chip cookies, with eggs or eggless, with all-purpose flour or with whole wheat flour, or by mixing both of them, with or without cocoa powder etc…etc…and etc. 😀 So make your own version of cookies with your favorite dark/ light or white choco-chips and enjoy. You can bake these cookies right after making dough though I recommend refrigerating for 30-40mins as this helps the cookies to stay in shape without spreading out all over the baking tray.

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These homemade cookies are healthy as they are made with whole wheat flour and instead of using white sugar I have used brown sugar here. You can replace butter with sugar oil to make it more healthy. SO there is no need to feel guilty about enjoying those extra cookies from the jar. 😉

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Enjoy these cookies with some warm milk or a cup of coffee. 🙂 Store in an airtight jar and enjoy any time of the day.

Serves 20 Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 Cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Egg white
  • ½ Tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ Tsp salt (if using unsalted butter or olive oil)
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tsp baking powder
  • ¼ Tsp baking soda
  • ½ Cup choco-chips

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Recipe:

Step 1- In a mixing bowl take melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg white. Using a whisk or spatula mix very well. Add the Stir in whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt (if using), cocoa powder, and choco-chips

Step 2- Mix everything with a spatula and then gather the whole mixture to form a dough. Do not knead the mixture. Divide the mixture into two equal parts an make logs out of it. Roll them in a parchment paperRefrigerate the mixture for 30-40mins

Step 3- Pre-heat the oven at 375ºF. Take out the rolled dough from the fridge and cut them into round cookies, ¼inch thick cookie. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 12-14mins

Step 4- Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies cool down completely before storing in an airtight container

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Malai Kulfi | No Cook Malai Kulfi | Kulfi Recipe

Mar12

The most popular as well as an economical frozen dessert of India- Creamy, a bit crunchy, and chilled “Malai Kulfi”. A delicious Indian ice-cream that everyone from every age group relishes during summer.

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Years have passed but my love for Kulfi is either the same or have increased for sure. Just looking at these Kulfi’s brought so many memories from the childhood. I miss how I use to have Kulfi every single day during our stay at grandmother’s home. 😀 This recipe is dedicated to my love for Kulfi. ❤ If it’s between ice-cream and Kulfi then obviously without any second thought I would love to have Kulfi any-time. 😀 ❤

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Years have passed and somehow the authentic taste is gone and they taste full of artificial flavors. Few vendors are still keeping that taste alive but here in the USA, it’s hard to find the true Malai Kulfi. The traditional method of making Kulfi requires a lot of time and attention. The full-fat milk was cooked on low flame until it reduces to half and then nuts and sugar were added to the reduced milk. I decided to skip the cooking part and made this no-cook Malai Kulfi to soothe my craving. Try this no-cook easy-peasy Malai Kulfi recipe and I am sure you too will going to love this recipe as much as I did. 🙂

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Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Whole full-fat milk
  • 1 Cup milk powder
  • ½ Cup condensed milk
  • ½ Cup heavy cream
  • ¼ Cup almonds or any nuts for crunchy bites (optional)
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • ¼ Tsp salt or a pinch of salt (as required)

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Recipe:

Step 1- In a blender, take all the ingredients and blend for a good 4mins on high speed.   Pour the mixture into kulfi/ popsicle moulds and freeze them for at least 7-8hrs before serving

just before serving, take water in a large bowl and let the kulfi mould sit in the water for 1-2mins and then serve the kulfi and enjoy chilled. 🙂

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Gulab Jamun With Milk Powder Recipe | Festival Sweet

Mar1

Festivals and Sweets go hand-in-hand in India or Indians living anywhere in the world. No festival or celebration is complete without a box full of sweets. It’s HOLI! A festival of colors, love, joy, happiness, and of course another reason to make a batch of sweets and Savory dishes.

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As far as I know, there is no Indian who don’t like Gulab Jamun and in case you are one of them then I am sure you should consult with a doctor first. 😛 Just Kidding! Gulab Jamun, a simple and easy to make sweet which has a huge fan following all over India. This recipe is as easy as it looks. You just have to keep few things in mind while making Gulab Jamun so that you get the perfect taste and texture. Take care of the ration of every ingredient. While making the balls make sure there are no cracks otherwise they will fall apart. Add the deep fried gulab jamun to the syrup while it’s still hot though not very hot.

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Since I am not a huge fan of sweets, still soft and spongy Gulab Jamun makes me drool anytime and also it’s my brother’s favorite too hence, it was always prepared by mommy at home rather than buying from stores. And of course, nothing can beat the taste of home and mom made. ❤  This sweet delicacy is my Husband’s favorite too so I learned the recipe for making these ultra spongy Gulab Jamun at home.

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Serve them warm or cold or with a scoop of ice-cream or with a bowl of Gajar Halwa. Enjoy as you like. Do give it a try and hope you too will love this recipe as much as I do. 🙂

Serves 28-32 Gulab Jamun

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cup milk powder
  • 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp semolina/ sooji (unroasted)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp ghee
  • 1 Tsp baking powder
  • ¼ Tsp baking soda
  • ¾ Cup milk
  • Oil for deep frying

For Sugar Syrup

  • 2 Cups sugar
  • 3 Cup water
  • 4-5 Green cardamom
  • Few strands of saffron

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Recipe:

Step 1- In a mixing bowl, take milk powder, semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ghee. Mix it well using your fingertips. Add milk in steps and knead to a smooth dough. Cover it with a wet kitchen towel and set aside for 20mins

Step 2- Meanwhile prepare the sugar syrup. In a pan take all the syrup ingredients and bring it to a boil. Turn the flame to medium-low and boil it for 14-15mins until you get a single thread consistency. DO NOT make it thick. Discard the cardamom pods

Step 3- In a bowl take few tsp of oil and rub some on your palm. Divide the dough into small 28-32 balls and gently roll all into smooth balls. Make sure there are no cracks in the ball otherwise they will fall apart while deep frying

Step 4- Heat oil in a deep pan. When the oil is hot add the dough balls and deep fry them on medium flame until brown. Gently stir them so they don’t stick to bottom

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Step 5- Add them to the syrup when the syrup is still hot. Leave them in the syrup for 3-4hrs before serving

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Thandai Recipe | Festival Drink

Feb28

Thandai is a traditional drink which is mainly served on the occasion of Holi and also during Shivratri with a hint of Bhaang in it. 😉 This drink has many benefits as it is prepared with dry nuts, whole spices, saffron, and milk. A perfect refreshing drink for summers.

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There is readymade Thandai powder available in the market but to avoid any preservatives and artificial colors or flavors I made at home with all the ingredients available easily at home. Make this delicious Thandai and serve your family, friends, and guests this Holi. Thandai is best served chilled so make sure you refrigerate it for at least 4-5hrs before serving.

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Click here for homemade “Thandai Masala”

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 Cups whole milk (1cup = 235ml)
  • ½ Cup sugar or as required
  • 1 Cup homemade Thandai masala
  • 1 Tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon powder
  • Few drops of rose water

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Recipe:

Step 1- Bring milk to boil in a pan. Add nutmeg, cinnamon powder, thandai masala, and sugar to the milk. Let it boil for 12-15mins on low flame

Step 2- Turn off the flame and allow it to cool down completely. Starin the milk in a container and refrigerate for 4-5hrs before serving. You can refrigerate without straining and just before serving strain it and serve

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Add few drops of rose water and ice-cubes while serving and enjoy. 🙂

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Thandai Masala | Homemade Thandai Masala

Feb27

Thandai is a traditional drink which is mainly served on the occasion of Holi and also during Shivratri with a hint of Bhaang in it. 😉 This drink has many benefits as it is prepared with dry nuts, whole spices, saffron, and milk. A ready to use Thandai masala at home which is far superior and flavorful than the store bought ones.

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Only 2days are left for Holi and I am still struggling with what sweets and snacks to prepare for the occasion. 😦 Yesterday, I was searching for the Thandai masala in the store but no luck. So I thought of giving it a try at home and sharing with you all this coolest drink recipe. 🙂 And yayyy…I am at least ready with one drink to serve on Holi. 😀 This recipe is so simple and ready in no time. Make Thandai or Thandai kulfi or Thandai Cake or Thandai bread using this masala and enjoy the burst of flavors in your mouth. Store this in an airtight jar and use within 35-40days.

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Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • ¼ Cup almonds
  • ¼ Cup cashew nuts
  • ¼ Cup pistachio
  • 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 Tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 Tbsp green cardamoms
  • 1 Tsp black peppercorns
  • Few strands of saffron
  • 1 Tsp of nutmeg powder*
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon powder*

*you can skip adding nutmeg and cinnamon powder while storing and add while boiling the milk. Whichever way you prefer

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Recipe:

Step 1- Dry roast everything except poppy seeds and saffron. Once the nuts start releasing the aroma add the poppy seeds. Roast for a minute or two and turn off the flame. Let them cool down completely

Step 2- Take a grinder jar, add all the roasted ingredients to the jar and grind to a fine powder. Sieve and grind the coarse powder again. Transfer to an airtight jar, add saffron strands, nutmeg powder, and cinnamon powder. Mix it nicely and store it

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