Steamed egg pudding/Ramadan Recipes

Steamed egg pudding is very simple and something like the caramel pudding too. We usually like non fry items ..but at least I want to cook something sweet always and we try to incorporate new dishes for everyone during Ramadan . Speaking of the Holy month we are all going through mixed feelings and this is not good as the situation is very different now with the covid virus, increasing patients in all parts of the world. ..I hope we try to get on track and free of this problem by the time of Ramadan at least .\

Coming to this recipe , lets see ..this includes a lot eggs and the taste is like caramel pudding ..but instead of the caramel there is the nuts topping the pudding .. It's easy and very good option to make for this upcoming Ramadan .

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 4 tablespoon sugar powdered
• 5 tablespoon condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2 tablespoon cream
• 3 cups full cream milk

Method

• Beat the eggs and sugar .
• Add rest of the ingredients gradually .
• Take two medium pans and pour this mixture onto it.
• Steam cook till done .
• Flip only after cooled completely or else it will break into pieces.
• Serve cold

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Crispy chicken balls

I think this recipe is dear to me as this is my first YouTube channel recipe video ! And I was working towards this for many months. But you can say I was scared a bit. Whether I can handle it all . Work and home is always a bundle and handful . I started making some recipe for the blog and YouTube side by side. 

This recipe is very crispy and serving warm is best .It dries up fast but still the taste is lovely.
As Ramadan is hardly away for few weeks only,I am stocking some recipes for the blog too.

Here's the recipe

Ingredients

• 250 gms shredded chicken
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 packet fresh bread slices (large )

Method 

• Take a bowl , add all the ingredients except for the bread , and mix well .
• Dip bread in water and press with both hands.
• Excrete all the water out . And pat dry .
• Take a ball of the chicken masala and place into the bread  and roll into a ball.
• Fry them in medium heat oil.
• Dry well in kitchen towel.
• Serve warm crispy chicken balls with spicy ketchup or sauce .

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Basic brownie recipe

These brownies are my favorite bakes . And who doesn't love a brownie . But there are so many variations to it . I have made these many times and it's one of my favorite no fail recipes. But to reach this far it's difficult. To get the perfect one is even more difficult. I don't like the smell of the cocoa or even coffee . As by now you will know I am not a coffee lover from this recipe homemade iced coffee recipe that  I posted long time back . But kids all love BROWNIES and which kid doesn't .  Some like it fudgy and some like  that rocky road types that you get in malls . 

There are so many endless versions nowadays. Aj loves with nuts and chocolaty chips added into it. I just take  a small bite . He asks me why not omit the coffee if you don't like it that much ? ..but the truth is the coffee addition is the real secret to this recipe . As I said we have so many recipes and each are very discreet in it's ingredients and the product.  So omitting coffee is not a good idea though . This recipe has some pointers . Do not over mix the batter. Gently fold in the ingredients and don't waste time in grabbing your ingredients . .so in other words just lay out them right in front of you, so you can easily add them one at a time . Batter should be done soon as it is ready.  My oven took 25 to 30 minutes ...some may take 10 minutes more. So check it out as you bake in course of time . Also the chocolate chips , I wpuld suggest you top it on the batter after you pour it in the pan,otherwise it will sink to bottom . As the batter is smooth ,not a thick one , they tend to lay in the bottom of the pan. I enjoyed this basic brownie recipe and it is a real keeper . I think brownies are really eats to assemble and bake as you just need a bowl and spatula to do your job well. I would advise not to use the egg beater as the whole process is gentle and smooth task involved only. 

Ingredients

• 140 grams chocolate bar , roughly chopped .
• 1/2 cup butter , unsalted,cut into pieces at room temperature .
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder.
• 1 cup sugar , powdered
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon coffee powder , I used nescafe.
• 3 eggs , large ones
• 3/4 cup plain flour ,sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cups chocolate chips

Method

• Preheat oven, 180 degree
• Take chocolate chopped pieces and butter in a glass bowl. Place on top of simmering water  It will melt gradually and take off the steamer and whisk gently.
• Next add the sugar, vanilla essence,cocoa powder,coffee powder. Whisk gently incorporating well within.
• Next add the eggs each at a time . Carefully combine well. You don't want raw eggs to appear within too. So combine well .
• Next step will be to add the flour ,salt ,chocolate chips .
• Bake for 25 minutes at most.
• Once the time is up insert a toothpick . You will see tiny crumbs attached to it. This is the correct baking point to remove the brownie from the oven and place on wire rack to cool completely.
• You can freeze and chill them perfectly.
• Have it with a nice dallop of ice cream .

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Crab masala

Crab masala recipe is spicy and a thick gravy like consistency dish  . It has a load of pepper and fish masala taste added to it. I love to prepare crabs this way or otherwise I would rather dry it out. My kids love seafood and thank God for that . Too much chicken and meat is not the kind of food I would want my kids to have for lunch and dinner . And just because of this I tend to make meat/ chicken only as snacks for them . I first tasted fried crabs when I went to Malaysia. They served extremely spicy crabs that the meat within was so tasty too. I took one crab for my plate whereas An day right in front of it. He loves fish and it's partners..no wonder my kids follow suite . He was fuming heat after having them and to this day he would say it was the best ,he ever had in life . My one brother would not touch it just by saying that it's too much effort having them .. leaving behind the fact that he loves to meat very much . 

I prepare crabs the normal Malabar method . Cooking it in coconut milk and after it's done I usually get a thick gravy like texture and that too preference always goes to mailing such curries in chattis , earthen pots making it even more tastier . That's a favorite and addition of kudampuli to it gives the curry a nice medley of rich spices too.
So here's  the recipe ...

Ingredients

• 1 kilo crabs , cleaned
• 4 large onions, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes,sliced
• 1 green chill chopped half
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon fish masala
• 1 spring Curry leaves
• 1/2  teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon jeera powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder.
• 2 tablespoon coconut oil

Method

• Heat oil , add the onions and curry leaves .
• Saute till soft
• Next add the gi her garlic paste and cook for 5 minutes under low flame .
• Add tomatoes and cook till mushy.
• Next add all the spice powders and salt
• Cover cook for one minute.
• Add the crabs , 1/4 cup water .
• Cook till done . 
• There should be a little gravy , add water accordingly.
• Serve with rice .

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Tomato Rasam/South Indian soup

Tomato Rasam is something ,so lovely to have on empty stomach . I carefully choose what I eat . As I am gradually picking out my schedule and what I should eat in a day, it helps me fix my mind first. Rasam is actually called a South Indian soup and it's rich in liquid content and whatever veggies you would add in it is in due course to be a very precise calorie taker for you. This in particular is Tomato Rasam which   is rich in vitamin A and K, also not to forget folate and potassium . It is said to be a big fighter in tackling diseases like cancer and heart related diseases.
I would occasionally make this recipe for my family or at least I try to indulge in myself for a week diet which includes Rasam and dal chawal only. As I said I am slowly coping with trim body outdo for my health ,hoping to be in shape before Ramadan starts also I have few receips that I would do for upcoming Ramadan too.

Adding garlic to tomatoes is essential as it gives that tangy taste a boost. I added Rasam powder to this recipe but you can add your own  homemade Rasam powder,which of course is also the best choice. Another ingredient that is important to add is the pepper corn as a whole . Adding them gives a heating effect to the dish . And while drinking this so called Indian soup , you will realise the heat that flows inside. I have this Rasam whenever I have throat infection too. My son who lives tomatoes, has always recovered  quickly from throat infection quickly ..I add a little more pepper to heal the pain faster .
Here's the recipe ...

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 spring Curry leaves
• 1 green chilli slit
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper pods
• 1 teaspoon of pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
• 3 glass water
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon Rasam powder

Method

• Take a pressure cooker . Add all the ingredients. Squeeze them with hand .
• Add one glass water and pressure cook for three whistle. Off and let the pressure go.
• After 10 minutes open the lid and boil .
• Temper by heating 1 teaspoon coconut oil ,1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 red chilli slit.
• Pour to the Rasam. Stir well.
• Serve warm.
• Have your Rasam first before meals , it will help with digestion.

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