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Anar Tres le ches cake



We all love the trending Tres le ches cakes, also Called the milk cake. This was a pure experiment that has been on my mind since a long time now. Ever since I have been seeing the famous Shabosphere's Classic Milk cake I wanted to try this makeover! No don't get terrified thinking of baking a cake. It is the easiest recipe and a piece of cake! Even if you don't have an oven you may do it over a stove top like how we do Kayi pola (click here to see instructions on how to prepare cake in a pan on stove top). 


A dessert with a Mexican origin, classic vanilla sponge cake (super fluffy and light) is soaked in three milks namely Evaporated milk, condensed milk and fresh milk. And finally finished off with a whipped cream layer that makes it creamier and adds to softness. And to give it a makeover I have tried incorporating Anar into this milk cake. Since Anar is known for how pretty, sweet and jewel like it looks I have always wanted  to try this combination. Though I did not achieve the desired color in the Tres le ches as the pome arils that I got were light in color. And the best ones with the best color is always of Indian Anar. Somehow this last time I could not get the good colored ones. I urge you to try with really nice red pome arils so that you can aquire the desired purple color. My 3 milk turned out be little dull than expected. But tasted delicious. If you love Anar milk - milkshake you are in for a treat!


To bring out the flavors of Anar I made a Compote using Anar juice and added pome arils to it. As anar (Pomegranate seeds) doesn't have a very strong flavor, it complements the cake very well. I love how you get little flavor Burts from the topping of pome arils while you enjoy the light and luscious cake. So I planned to make this Anar Tres le ches for Eid Al Adha. I am sure this Anar Milk Cake will be a show stopper!  Without further a do let's get started.


Ingredients :

  • 1 cup Cake Flour/ All purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup any no flavor vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Sugar (powdered) 
  • 4 Medium eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 
  • 1 small can rainbow Evaporated milk
  • 1/2 can condensed milk
  • 1 cup fresh milk
  • Nectar of one whole Anar
  • 1 sachet Dream whip (prepared according to package instructions) 

Anar topping

  • 1 small bottle Anar bottled juice
  • 1 tbsp Corn Flour (mixed in little Anae juice) 
  • 1 cup pome arils (Pomegranate seeds) 

Instructions :

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 
  2. In a bowl sift flour and baking powder and set aside. 
  3. Next beat the eggs and powdered sugar for around 4 minutes until pale, light and airy. 
  4. Next add in your vegetable oil and vanilla Essence. And beat until just combined. 
  5. Now slowly add your flour and baking powder mix 2 tbsp at a time and fold in gently.
  6. Now into a buttered baking tray pour the batter and bake for 35-40 minutes or until Toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
  7. Next prepare the milk by combining the Evaporated milk, condensed milk, fresh milk and your freshly pressed Anar nectar. (blitz the red pome arils in a mixer and strain to get the nectar). 
  8. Make holes using a skewer and pour the prepared milk once the cake has cooled.
  9. And allow to soak in the refrigerator at least for 6 hours. 
  10. Finally prepare the Anar Compote by mixing pome juice with cornflour and cooking on medium heat. Once almost cooled add in your pome aril seeds. 
  11. Prepare your whipped cream topping according to the package instructions. 
  12. Spread a nice layer of the whipped topping. 
  13. Finally drop in spoonfulls of the Anar Compote over the milk cake.
  14. And your Anar milk cake is ready to devour. 


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Butterfly Chicken Tray Bake 



Do you know what is the best thing about a tray bake? You don't have to slog in the kitchen and stand in front of the stove to cook it. I feel like it's similar to ordering a pizza. Just marinate it at least for 3 hours or overnight, dump the chicken into a foil aligned tray and place it in the oven, do all your tasks and voila! Your dinner is ready! As simple as that. 

But to make any chicken delicious it has to be marinated well using a delicious marinade. And this was my instant-throw in everything - trial. Like literally! I kept adding in spicess and condiments till it satisfied me. And kept it to marinate well, to my surprise it tasted so delicious. 

Every Friday it is the Biryani ritual, so I thought why not give it a change by making this tray bake. Oh boy was I relieved! I felt so glad that food for ready by the time I went in to the kitchen after my chores. More like an off day😁 and who doesn't like an off day. All I had to do was remove the foil and broil in between. 

I also dumped in cauli and Brocolli florets and a few cherry tomatoes as the Mister is on keto. You may add in chopped potatoes or small potatoes with skin on. It's Dhul Hijjah and I am fasting while I type this, like literally my stomach is growling when I think of this yummy traybake😍😍😍

The only effort you need to take is cut the chicken on the breast side into half, forming the chicken into a butterfly. The chicken is super tender, fully cooked with lip smacking flavors. I urge you try this super simple tray bake on your lazy days! Also this makes a great Keto recipe as it is low in carbs and high in fat. I guarantee you its the best!😍



Ingredients :

  • 1 kg Whole Fresh Chicken
  • 4 tsp Red chilli
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1tbsp gg paste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 2 cheese triangles
  • 1 tsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Coriander leaves
  • Salt, as required (around 1 tsp and a little more) 

Instructions :

  1. Cut the unwanted parts of the chicken  (the down part of the chicken, the end of the wings and the feet.
  2. Now cut the chicken into half vertically on the middle of the breasts.
  3. Wash the insides well, and give cuts on the legs and thighs (for better absorption of the marinade).
  4. Mix the ingredients well using a whisk and apply all over the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  1. Preheat the oven on 180°C.
  2. Now in an aluminum baking tray place a sheet of foil paper and place the chicken with veggies and squirt olive oil over the veggies and some salt and pepper.
  3. Finally close the tray with another piece of aluminum foil and cook for about 60 minutes.
  4. Now, remove the foil and broil for about 30 minutes. ( you may remove the vegetables and chicken broth that oozed out at this stage but all the flavor of the chicken is in the broth).
  5. And allow to rest for 5 minutes before you dig in.
  6. Your easy peesy and delicious Butterfly Chicken Traybake is ready! 😋

Notes:
  • The Chicken takes around 90 minutes to cook well. 
  • With the juice that is comes out of the chicken, do not discard that, reserve it for later, for stews soups etc or use it in Tomato rice etc for extra flavor. 


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Oceans Salad


A couple of weeks ago I was watching food series on YouTube when I suddenly happened to watch this delicious dressing that Gordon Ramsay made. Dressing is what takes a salad to a whole new level. Initially I was hesitant to try as the dressing had fish sauce in it, and I was skeptical on how fish sauce would go in a salad dressing. Weird as much it may sound, I was super curious to try the flavors, and thought to post this recipe only after I try and if it is a success! Oh boy! Was the dressing yum, I could not accept the fact that the dressing would turn out so yum.

Summer is all about less cooking and more nutritious food to keep our body healthy and hydrated. This Salad is high in protein and low in carbs, which is super great if you are on KETO too! In my oceans Salad I have used prawns as my protein you may swap with any protein like fish, Crab meat, squid etc. For that mallu in me, I love frying prawns Kerala Style, flavors are always the best. So I combined a naadan touch to this very Thai inspired dressing that uses fish sauce and red chili paste. 


Even though I like to call this salad oceans salad, as the hidden ingredient consists of fish sauce, I like to use any leftover roasted  chicken shreds for the salad, works just fine! The zing that pops in from the lemon juice and / lemon zest brings in so much freshness and flavor, and it amazes me how such a simple salad can be prepared in no time and bring out such yum flavors.

Salad is my best friend when it comes to lazy cooking on a summer day, it is healthy, nutritious and delicious. I love how happy it makes me when I have salad, as it's light and refreshes! Perfect for a late lunch or a simple dinner. I have used deseeded cucumbers, Lettuce and purple Cabbage for that pop of color. You may use any green, leafy vegetables that fancies you.
Without further a do, let's make some salad!

Ingredients :

  • 150 gms prawns (cleaned and deveined) 
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri Red chilli powder 
  • Salt, as required 
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
  • Few Romaine Lettuce, chopped 
  • 2 Cucumbers (deseeded and chopped) 
  • 1 cup purple Cabbage 

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 - 2 tsp Red Chilli sauce
  • 4 tbsp thick yogurt 
  • 1/2 sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon squeeze 
  • Salt, if required 

Instructions :

  1. In a fry pan, pour coconut oil and fry the prawns marinated in Turmeric, chilli powder, garlic paste and salt. 
  2. In a Mason jar, add all the ingredients under dressing and close with a lid and shake well. 
  3. In a large salad bowl, add in your chopped veggies, fried prawns and add your dressing and mix well and enjoy! 
  4. Alternatively, you may plate anyhow you like it. 


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

 

Good afternoon folks! I have been craving for cheesecakes so bad in the recent times that I just bought half a dozen tubs of cream cheese yesterday. #sorrynotsorry I just can't get over the luscious and soft texture that has to a cheesecake. My favorite has always been a no bake Blueberry cheesecake. I always felt that blueberries had no particular taste until I tried the Blueberry cheesecake. The Blueberry Compote that accompanies the creamy cheesecake is just out-of-the-world good.

No other flavors have ever made an impact as much as Blueberry has given to a no bake cheese cake. Last eid, for Eid Al Fitr, I happened to make this yummy dessert for the Eid Table, ever since I have been receiving a lot of requests on how to make Blueberry cheesecake. So I thought why not post it now as you guys could try it too, as Eid al Adha is around the corner. It is the easiest dessert you could make and it is even better than any puddings. My mom detests anything chocolate Flavored, and Blueberry cheesecake is among her most favorites. And I love it when she happily indulges when I pass a plate of this yummy goodness.


I am super excited to share my no fail - no bake Blueberry Cheesecake. Last Eid as I began the preparations for the cheesecake I realized I had no heavy cream in the refrigerator. So since I had some dream whip ( Whipping cream sachets) with me, I thought I had to give it a go. Maybe a flop or win-win. So as I began Whipping up some whipped cream in despair and hopelessness to my wonder and joy, the cheesecake turned out so good that no one would make out the difference from the real deal.

Usually commercial no bake cheesecake contain gelatin, but I detest gelatin as I have always heard that gelatin is not something that is good for the body, well, I like to indulge in my desserts without any guilt. So the next option is China grass or agar agar (it is said to be healthy and has many health benefits) . Though it doesn't come out as perfect and has a slight grainy feel to it, it does the job of setting well. I personally do not like to add any of these setting agents if I were preparing it for us. So it is upto you to decide if you want gelatin in your cheesecake or agar agar.

A no-bake Blueberry cheesecake basically consists of a base layer of crushed biscuits with butter and set in the freezer, while the cheesecake layer is prepared and poured over the biscuit layer. And set in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours or allowing it to sit to set overnight is the best. And finally a thin layer of Blueberry Compote is smothered all over the cheesecake, as easy as that. Without further a do, let's prepare this droolsome dessert.


Ingredients :


  • 10-12 Mcvities Digestive biscuits
  • 100 gms butter
  • 2 cups Whipping cream /1 dreamwhip sachet
  • 200 gms pick cream cheese
  • 10 gms China grass/ Gelatin (*optional - prepare according to package instructions) 
  • 1 cup Icing sugar /1/2 cup if using dream whip*
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 

Blueberry Compote 

  • 125 gms Blueberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Icing sugar
  • 2 tsp corn flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 
  • A squeeze of lemon juice 

Instructions :



  1. Crush the biscuits in a food processor until you have even fine crumbs. 
  2. Next pour the melted butter and pulse until incorporated. 
  3. Next into a springform pan, dump the biscuit mixture and press down using the help a glass and make sure it firmly packed. 

  4. Place in freezer while we prepare the rest of the cheesecake. 
  5. Beat Whipping cream in a bowl* and set aside.  
  6. In another bowl combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla essence.
  7. Combine the whipped cream and the cream cheese mixture by slowly folding in. 
  8. In a sauce pan, prepare the China grass / gelatin and when slightly cooled add to the cream cheese mixture and fold everything well *
  9. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared and set crust and allow to refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight. 

Blueberry compote:

  • In a pan, add your blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water and allow to come to a boil. 
  • Add in your corn flour slurry (corn flour mixed in 1 tbsp water) and combine well immediately or else it will form lumps. 
  • Switch off the flame, add vanilla essence and give a final mix. The Compote thickens as it sits. 

Finally pour in the prepared Compote right before serving/ to slightly set cheesecake. 
Enjoy your super easy and delicious comfort dessert ever! 



Notes :

  • I prepared my cheesecake using 1 cup Whipped cream, as I ran out of it. And used 1 cup Icing Sugar for sweetness in the cream cheese. You may add more or less Icing sugar.
  • If using dream whip, prepare according to package instructions.
  • Do not keep the China grass or gelatin to cool down for too long, it hardens and sets easily at room temperature. 

Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

General Tso's Chicken 




Good day greetings my dear folks. This time it is all about my general tso's chicken. As per the poll on my Instagram I have decided to share this recipe with you guys, based on the majority votes for savory, stove top and continental recipe.

General tso's chicken is a North American Chinese main course that is the easiest that you can prepare! I have been wanting to share this recipe with you guys since a long time now, because if you ask me what is my favorite Chinese dish and that you can cook in jiffy? Then it is definitely the general tso's chicken.

You might wonder what's with this name. Even I had thoughts about the same the first time I heard about this dish. It is said to have been named after a military leader, who loved eating this dish, I mean who wouldn't? It is known by many other names; General T's chicken being one of them. Also to pronounce the name of this dish, you don't say the T, so it's basically "general so's chicken ". If you look closely this dish definitely has a similarity with orange chicken. Though orange chicken is more on the sweeter side whole General tso's chicken is more savory. It is one of the most favorite and popular Chinese take away dishes. 

I loooove sticky orange chicken, but my family detests the combination of chicken being sweet, while me and my mom loves such combinations. So to keep me sane while I crave for Orange chicken I always keep my cravings at bay with this yummy recipe. So the family and myself are content.

General tso's chicken is basically batter fried chicken tossed in a slightly sweet and spicy gravy with a kick of garlic. This is best had when it is right from the pan as the more the chicken sits in the gravy the more chances the coating gets soggy.

General tso's chicken is normally served with Brocolli and carrots but I like to have it with my garlic fried rice (psst psst.. also because I had no Brocolli in my fridge 🙈) or any other Chinese main course. It is so flavorful that you can actually munch in these and feel all that garlic flavor popping along with the tender fried chicken that makes it insanely delicious! The best part is that the gravy/sauce takes you less than 5 minutes and the whole dish gets done in a jiffy! A perfect crowd pleaser 👌 

With a few ingredients you can make this better than take away general tso's chicken at home! The easiest Chinese dish with minimal dishes to clean 😁

Without further a-do, let's get started! 


Ingredients :

  • 250 gms tender chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder 
  • 1 large egg/2 small eggs
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Corn Flour 
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Corn flour
  • 1 tsp white vinegar 
  • 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds

Instructions :

  1. Marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, all purpose flour, corn flour and your eggs and mix until all the water from the chicken absorbs the batter well and set aside. 
  2. Next prepare your sauce by mixing 1 cup chicken stock, soy sauce, corn flour, brown sugar, and white vinegar. 
  3. In a deep small pot, deep fry the coated chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes in small batches. Once cooked, drain on a kitchen towel. 
  4. In a wok, pour your vegetable oil and add your minced garlic and crushed chilli flakes. Toss for a few seconds and pour in your sauce prepared earlier. 
  5. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and add in your fried chicken and toss well, dally add in some white sesame seeds and you are done! 
  6. Serve with white steamed rice or my roasted garlic fries rice. 



Notes :

  • Traditionally the chicken is prepared with boneless thigh pieces, I have used tender breast pieces instead. 
  • I have used 2 medium eggs for the batter. 
  • Do not over crowd while frying the chicken. 


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Greek Salad with grilled Halloumi and Mangoes

Everytime you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body.

-UNKNOWN

                      


It's summer here in Dubai. And we all know how hot it can get here. Anything refreshing works during summer. For me, a bowl of Greek salad and a Turkish Pide makes a perfect breakfast or late brunch on a summer day.

If you know me, I love salads that have Mayo and anything that makes it creamy. But for the zest in your summer salad it's all about this simple dressing that goes with this Greek Salad. The dressing simply consists of extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and seasonings like salt, pepper and paprika. As simple as that. Sometimes less is more.


Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki generally consists of tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper and onion. But I haven't added bell pepper and onions, instead added in purple Cabbage for that extra pop of color and the Balade Labneh balls acts as Feta cheese but the flavors coming in from the labneh balls are amazing. Greek salads doesn't necessarily contain Lettuce. Since I had some Lettuce with me and to fill in the void of green bell peppers I used romaine Lettuce.  The chewy and Juicy grilled Halloumi cheese takes it to a next level.

Just to jazzen it up (is that even a word? Haha) I also grilled some Mango slices that are about ripen and served with a pinch of chilli powder and salt, which added a tropical touch to this refreshing Greek salad. I also always love how pome arils (Pomegranate seeds) gives that burst of sweetness while you much on the salad.
I like to pair this salad with Cilbir or my Turkish pide for a heavy lunch. Click them to get redirected to these yummy recipes.



So in short, this isn't the authentic Greek salad, but the way I like it! 😍 

Ingredients : Makes for 3

  • 4-5 leaves of Lettuce romaine 
  • 2 Cucumber (deseeded, and chopped) 
  • 1/4 part of purple Cabbage, sliced finely
  • 4-5 Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 package Balade Halloumi Cheese, sliced equally
  • 1 Mango (about to ripe) 
  • 6-8 Balade Labneh Balls (Original) 
  • 6-8 Balade Labneh Balls (Chilli) 
  • 2-3 tbsp Sliced black olives
  • 2-3 tbsp Pomegranate seeds

Dressing:

  • 2-3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper as required 
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (optional) 

Instructions :

  1. Chop the vegetables as mentioned above. 
  2. Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients under dressing. 
  3. Meanwhile, slice the halloumi into equal portions. 
  4. In a grill pan, pour some olive oil and grill the halloumi for 3 minutes each side or until golden. And in the same grill pan, grill your sliced mangoes. 
  5. In a Salad bowl add in your chopped veggies, olives, pome arils and dressing. Mix well. 
  6. Finally while serving add in your labneh balls, grilled Halloumi cheese and grilled mangoes with a dash of salt and Chilli powder. 
  7. Your refreshing and flavorful Greek salad with grilled Halloumi and mangoes are ready to devour! 


Ps: Consume the salad as soon as prepared, the halloumi might get harder as it stays. The grilled Halloumi tastes best when it is right off the pan.

Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Chocolate Ganache tart cake / Basic Chocolate cake recipe




Aaand it's Chocolate day today, which better day to indulge. I looooove Chocolate... To its limits. Too much chocolate can take me to a state of sugar struck, so I do enjoy chocolate moderately.

Ever since I woke up today morning I see these chocolate posts everywhere and I have been drooling all day.  I wanted to indulge so bad! So I immediately whipped up myself a cake, not an ordinary shaped cake, this is my chocolate tart cake with chocolate Ganache filling. I didn't want to overdo or innovate much this time as this was a quick idea for indulgence. This is my basic chocolate cake recipe, my got-to chocolate cake recipe. I remember my mom used to kill me when I used to experiment cakes using 5-6 eggs and finally end up with a dull cake lol. But the best part is this just requires 2 eggs and voila and yummy spongy chocolate cake! 

I made a luscious pourable chocolate Ganache to top or fill my chocolate tart cake. The chocolate Ganache is prepared by taking equal parts of chocolate chips and heavy cream. The heavy cream is bought to a boiling point and before it actually boils, pour the hot heavy cream to your chocolate chips and set aside, undisturbed for five minutes. After the almost unbelievably-long-torturous five minutes, mix well using a whisk, I just gape at how beautifully the white cream changes to a light brown and then slowly changes to darker shades of brown, until all of it is mixed well and  finally add in some butter that has been in room temperature and your luscious chocolate Ganache is ready!

 

Making cakes in a tart pan can get anxious, I mean if it gets stuck somewhere, you are done for! So the basic rules for the cake to fall off easily from the tart pan is to simply grease the tart pan well using butter, inside every nook and corners. Next bake them exactly when the toothpick inserted comes out completely clean and next allow them to cool down well for about 20 minutes at least, I am sure if you follow these steps you don't have to worry about your cake sticking to your tart pan. It works for me always! 


I love how hot chocolate and ice cream combines to do wonders to a normal chocolate cake. The chocolate tart cake is enjoyed with this hot chocolate Ganache and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Super delicious, just the same feel you get from your favorite chocolate Cafe! 😋😋

I'd like to wish all my lovely readers a very happy chocolate day and get indulging! 😉😁


Ingredients :


Chocolate cake:

  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 100 ml milk 
  • 1 1/2 cup All purpose flour /Cake flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 
  • Salt, a pinch

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions :

  1. Preheat oven to 170 ° C. 
  2. Beat the eggs and sugar using a hand mixer until fluffy about 3-4 minutes. 
  3. Next add in your wet ingredients (milk, vegetable oil, vanilla essence)
  4. Using a sieve add in your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt). 
  5. Beat everything until well combined. 
  6. To a well greased tart pan (using butter) pour in your chocolate cake batter. 
  7. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until skewer inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool for 20 minutes at least least before flipping the cake unto your serving dish. 

Chocolate Ganache :

  1. Heat the heavy cream just before it comes to a boil.
  2. Pour the hot heavy cream to your bowl of chocolate chips and keep it undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk slowly , and add 1 tbsp butter to give it that glossy effect.
  4. Fill your chocolate tart cake with this chocolate Ganache and indulge!🤤

Notes:

  • If you don't have a tart pan you may use your normal cake pan for this. 
  • To thicken your ganache, keep your ganache at room temperature for 15 minutes. 


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

French Shrimp Bisque



I love seafood, and my favorite after the cream of seafood and Seafood Chowder is this yummilicious French Shrimp Bisque. Basically it is a super creamy soup, and super smooth that is made from the broth of any shellfish like lobster, crabs, Shrimps etc. The broth from any seafood is super addictive, to top that this creamy base that is made from onion, garlic, carrot, tomatoes (mirepoix) etc gives it that different flavors from other seafood soups.

These mix of vegetables are called Mirepoix, that are added to stocks, sauces, soups etc.as a basic flavoring to bring in that distinct flavoring. You may change the color and flavor of the soup/sauce by simply changing the vegetables in your mirepoix. 

Traditionally the mirepoix is boiled along with the shrimp shell and head and strained using a traditional French strainer. I have separately boiled and made the shrimp stock and made the mirepoix separately so that it is more filling,(as I need to feed my little one).


This super delicious soup makes you feel no less than enjoying a five star experience from a five star menu. This is the perfect soup for those weekend dinners where you need all the nutrients, yet it is super easy, healthy and comforting. What more does one need from a gorgeously appealing and satisfying soup.

I love how different the flavor of the soup is, as I also add tomatoes for the zing of umami that tomato brings in. Such a game changer! The creamy and smooth soup when accompanied by small bites of fried Shrimps makes it even more delectable. I love playing with textures. And I like to get the chunks of Shrimps while slurping the hot bisque. The intense flavor of seafood will make you want for more. My little one loves it. And I bet your family will love it too.!

I have added thick cream instead of heavy cream as I did not have it in my fridge. Use heavy cream for even better creamier effect. I also added half the Shrimps to the mirepoix so that it gives better seafood flavor. Also the authentic version uses alcohol, but this is a halal version of the French Bisque.

The other half of the Shrimps are sautéed in butter and a roux is made to which you add heavy cream, the Shrimp stock and the pureed mirepoix and seasoned well with pepper and salt. The roux helps the soup attain a thicker consistency. And finally cream is added to make it richer and smoother. And your vibrant, orangish, velvety smooth bisque is ready to serve!

Ingredients (makes for 2-3 people) :


  • 10-12 Shrimps, cleaned and deveined
  • Shrimp head and shell for stock
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or any cooking cream
  • 1 tsp white pepper powder
  • Salt as required

Instructions:

  1. To a deep steel vessel boil the shrimp heads and shells with 2-3 cups of water and allow to boil for 20 minutes to make stock, drain and set aside.
  2. In another deep vessel add in 3 garlic cloves, chopped onions, chopped carrots, half of the cleaned Shrimps, chopped tomatoes and add 1 cup water and allow to cook for 20 minutes.
  3. In deep vessel used to make soup, add in olive oil, butter and the rest of your Shrimps and salt as required. Fry for 3-4 minutes and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile make a puree of the mirepoix (vegetables).
  5. Scoop the fried prawns, set aside and to the same vessel which contains butter add in your flour and mix well without forming lumps to make a roux.
  6. Now slowly, add in your heavy cream, your Shrimps stock and your pureed mirepoix (vegetables).
  7. Allow to boil and scoop the residue layer that forms on the top and season well with white pepper powder and salt. 
  8. Finally add in a touch of thick cream or cooking cream and add in your chopped fried shrimp that was fried earlier. 
  9. Your velvety smooth French Shrimp Bisque is ready to devour with freshly made croutons! 😍 

Notes :
Please use fresh seafood to experience the best flavors! 
Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Thari Kachiyath/ Thari Kanji - Malabar Semolina Drink 


One of my favorite hot drink is Thari kachiyath. Also know as Thari Kanji, nombu Kanji, it is one of the most popular drinks in the Malabar region especially during ramadan. Thari kachiyath is simply prepared using milk and Thari (semolina), to form a thin porridge kind of drink mostly had when it's warm.

This is something that brings so much warmth and memories, especially during Ramadan.
I wanted to post my Thari kachiye recipe during Ramadan. But when you have too many recipes to post I kept it for later and could not shoot too. Finally, one day I had posted a story on the cooking scenes of Thari kachiye in Instagram and put up a poll to check how many liked it. To my surprise, there were many who didn't like it. Every time I try this semolina drink from anywhere outside, I never got this homely touch like how my mom used to make, that explains why most of them didn't like it.


So many messaged me asking why it was so good and how was it made. I thought since I love Thari kachiye, I must do a post on it on my blog. Thari kachiyat is also known as Thari Kanji or nombu Kanji in few other nearby districts from Kannur.

Now if you ask me what makes my Thari kachiyat stand out? Well, it is super simple, but if the proportions go a little wrong, for example if the drink turns too thick, or if it doesn't have enough sweet or when you don't add that pinch of salt to balance the flavors, it really changes the real impact of flavor, so all of these factors play an important role.

Finally that touch of ghee that has been infused in shallot/ onions, sautéed and added to the drink finally brings in that special aroma and taste that is indescribable. And the best part is, it gets done in a jiffy. Whenever I am short on time and I need a quick fix drink other than tea/coffee I immediately make this. It is so yumm and refreshing. Well, try this and let me know if your views on Thari kachiyath has changed. 😁
Fun fact : I hated Thari kachiyat, until I realized how delicious my mom used to make it compared to the others that I have tried before in my life. And now I loveeee it!

I made my Thari kachiyat for the first time without asking her for the recipe. And whenever I give her some, she always smiles and that makes me happiest. 

Let’s make some refreshing, warm and delicious Thari kachiyath.


Ingredients : (for 2-3 people)

  • 11/2 cup fresh milk*
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp roasted semolina (leveled)
  • 3-5 tbsp sugar, (around 3 tsp for 1 glass)
  • A pinch of cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp ghee*
  • 6-8 cashews and raisins*
  • 3 Shallots, sliced thin*

Instructions:

  1. In a deep small pan, pour in your milk and water and switch on the flame. 
  2. Right away add in your semolina and mix well immediately so that no lumps are formed and add your salt, sugar and cardamom powder. 
  3. While keeping an eye on the drink and stirring in between occasionally on Sim while you prepare your temper. 
  4. In a small pan, add in your ghee and Sautee your Cashew and/raisins until just about it, not too brown. Transfer to another bowl. 
  5. Now to the same ghee add in your shallots, thinely sliced and Sautee well and pour it into the drink that has been prepared and mix. 
  6. Check if salt or sugar is required and you are done! 

Notes:
*Use UHT milk for better results 
*You may use onions, cut thin and small if you do not have shallots with you, I do this a lot. 
*Do not use butter instead of ghee. 
*raisins are optional, Cashews need to broken into small bits before adding to the drink. 



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