MANGO JAM | MANGO JAM RECIPE

HOME MADE JAM WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE

Mango season is in full swing here. When it comes to mangoes, i love to eat it as it is even without cutting the mangoes. Yes just wash it and eat it full. So making recipes with mango is rare thing in my kitchen. To say it precise when i am saturated with eating mangoes i will make desserts with it. But this will never happen. I forcefully stop eating and make recipes for blog . One such recipe is Mango Jam, without any preservatives like pectin. This mango jam is a simple and easy recipe which you can try with simple 3 ingredients available at home in just 15 minutes. This mango jam turned out very well, and since i used the Alphonso Mango the color is dark. If use other variety colour will change.

INGREDIENTS: MAKES 1 CUP JAM

MANGO (SMALL SIZE)	2
SUGAR	1/4 CUP
LEMON JUICE	1 TBLSP
LEMON ZEST	1/2 TSP

METHOD:

• Wash and peel the skin of the mangoes and chop it finely.
• In a pan, add the finely chopped mangoes, sugar and lemon juice. Keep it aside for 15 minutes.
• This will help the mango to bring out its flavour nicely.
• No need to add water.

• Just switch on the flame and let it cook in a medium  low flame. Stir it . Add lemon zest too.
• Be careful not to burn it.
• It will slowly get cooked and turn into a glossy texture.

• When it reaches a semi solid consistency switch off the flame.
• Allow this to cool completely.

• Store this in a clean dry bottle or container.
• always use clean spoon or knife to spread the jam.

Note:

1. You can replace mangoes with strawberry too.
2. I added 1/4 cup of sugar as the mangoes were too sweet. Adjust the sweetness according to the variety of mango you use.
3. You can puree the mango and make jam to get a smooth consistency.

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VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS| HOW TO MAKE SPRING ROLLS–WITH VIDEO

Spring rolls are an easy to make starter, which can be made in advance too and kept frozen. When kids ask for quick snacks or when you have unexpected guests Spring rolls are  more easier and handy one. The filling for spring rolls purely depends on your choice. I made a simple vegetable stir fry filling for my spring roll and i wanted to make a video of making folding Spring rolls , so i have put a video too. the quality may be little poor as it was taken from my phone. I got the readymade Spring roll sheets(small one) from the local Fairprice Shop. Do check out the wrap for with egg and without egg sheets.

INGREDIENTS: MAKES 4-5 SPRING ROLLS

SPRING ROLL SHEETS	4-5
CABBAGE (SHREDDED)	3 TBLSP
CARROT (THINLY SLICED)	2 TBLSP
CAPSICUM(THINLY CHOPPED)	1-2 TBLSP
PEPPER POWDER	TO TASTE
SALT	TO TASTE
OIL	TO DEEP FRY + 1 TSP
SOYA SAUCE	1 TSP (OPTIONAL)

METHOD:

• Take out the spring roll sheets from the frrezer and thaw this for 45 minutes.

• In the mean time, let us make the filling for spring rolls.
• In a pan add the thinly chopped veggies and add the pepper and salt.

• If adding soya sauce, add at this stage. Saute for 2 minutes in high flame. Let the vegetables be crunchy. Do not over cook.
• Allow this to cool.
• Take a clean damp cloth ( i used kitchen tissue) and cover it to avoid the sheets from drying. Carefully take out one sheet.
• Place little filling on the one edge of the sheet.

• Roll this  till half of the sheet. Fold the sides and bring it to the center.

• apply little water on the edges and roll it tightly. If you feel it is not sealed properly, you can use corn flour paste. apply on the edges.
• Just watch the video of rolling the spring rolls in the video below.

How to make spring rolls

• Repeat the same for the rest of the filling.
• If you want to freeze place it in a ziplock cover and freeze it.

• Keep oil for deep frying. Place the spring rolls into the oil. Do not over load.

• Fry on both sides until golden brown. Drain excess oil in kitchen towel.

           Note:

1. You can add any filling of your choice. Even a potato filling will taste nice.
2. Always serve hot.

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JAL JEERA RECIPE | JAL JEERA DRINK

Jal jeera is a famous mint flavoured lemonade generally served as an appetizer and a very popular summer drink too. Though i have tasted this many times in restaurants, i never thought i can make this at home. I have used few store bought jal jeera powder but after trying jal jeera drink at home, i have decided not to buy any store bought jal jeera powder from shops.  This jal jeera drink is very easy to make and you will get addicted to this summer cooler.  Try out this easy jal jeera drink at home with easy available ingredients at home.

INGREDIENTS:MAKES 4-5 GLASSES

MINT LEAVES	1/4 CUP
CORIANDER LEAVES	1/4 CUP
GINGER	A  SMALL PIECE
CUMIN SEED POWDER	2 TSP
SUGAR	3 TSP
AMCHOOR POWDER	1/4 TSP
CHAAT MASALA	A PINCH
ROCK SALT	LITTLE
LEMON JUICE	2 TBLSP
WATER	4 CUPS

METHOD:

• Mix all the ingredients except lemon juice and water ,in a mixer and make it into a smooth paste. You can add little water while grinding.

• Filter this and add lemon juice.

• Add 4 cups of water and few ice cubes. Garnish with boondis and serve chilled.

     Note:

1. Instead of amchoor powder you can add little tamarind.
2. I used store bought cumin seed powder. You can add home made roasted cumin seed powder.
3. This water can be used to make PANI PURI.

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PINWHEEL SANDWICH RECIPE | KIDS FREINDLY SNACKS |PARTY SNACK RECIPES

This pinwheel sandwich is an easy and kids friendly snack which can be made for birthday parties or packed for kids lunch box as well as snack box too. Even when kids are at home during the vacation and are bored at home, you can involve them in making this easy sandwich as it doesn’t involve any cooking too. My kids loved it and even me and hubby had this for breakfast after packing few for kids snacks back. I made this using bread. you can make with Tortilla too.

The filling is truly optional. You can use any filling as per your choice.

INGREDIENTS: [MAKES 12 BITE SIZE PINWHEELS]

BREAD SLICES	4
GREEN CHUTNEY	1-2 TBLSP
CUCUMBER	1
CARROT	1
CAPSICUM (CHOPPED)	2 TBLSP
SALT	TO TASTE

METHOD:

• Grate the carrot, cucumber and finely chop the onions. Mix this well. Add little salt to taste if you want. since the green chutney has salt i didn't add salt. Grate the veggies just before making else it will ooze out the moisture.

• Trim the edges of the bread and just roll it with the rolling pin gently to flatten it.

• Apply green chutney on the top side.
• Keep the filling on one edge of the bread.

• Roll this tightly.
• Roll it in an aluminium foil. Repeat the same process for the rest of the bread.

• Keep it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

• After that take it out and cut them into three pieces using a sharp knife .
• Serve with tomato ketchup . Even u can insert a tooth pick and kids will have it like an lolipop.

         

Note:

1. Always ensure that the filling is fine, without lumps else it till tear while rolling.

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NUTELLA BANANA ICE CREAM| NUTELLA RECIPES

Before going to the recipe of nutella banana ice cream let me tell that the texture of the ice cream will not be like usual ice cream as the recipe is without egg and cream and even milk.But trust me, it taste awesome and a best treat for chocolate lovers and when kids are around now during vacation, this is the best kids friendly recipe, which you can make in a jiffy. The texture will be fudgy and i had a tough time clicking the pictures. Over to the recipe of two ingredient , nutella banana ice cream.

 

INGREDIENTS:

NUTELLA	1/2 CUP
BANANA	1
NUTS (Optional)	1 TBLSP

 

METHOD:

• Dry roast the nuts in a medium flame for few minutes without getting them burnt.
• In a blender add the nutella and banana .

• Blend this smoothly and add the toasted nuts. If you want you can chop the nuts finely and skip this step. Me being a lazy person , put this in the blender and pulsed it along with the nutella banana mix.
• Pour this mixture in the freezer safe bowl. and freeze this overnight or 7-8hours.

• Freeze this overnight or 7-8hours.

• Nutella banana ice cream is ready.

Note:

1. If you want a creamy texture like normal ice cream, add 1/2 cup of cream to the nutella and banana while blending. I tried this method long back and turned out pretty well.
2. I used almonds and cashew nuts. If you want you can add one more banana , if you want the banana flavour to be more. but do not add more than that.

Check out my

• MANGO ICE CREAM- NO EGG – NO ICE CREAM MAKER
• STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM- NO EGG – NO ICE CREAM MAKER

Will be posting few more easy ice cream recipes soon. Stay tuned.

 

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ALOO METHI RECIPE | POTATO WITH METHI LEAVES

Aloo Methi is a very popular combo of potatoes and fresh methi leaves, normally made in Punjabi cusine. So many times i tried this aloo methi recipe, but never know that the authentic punjabi aloo methi is made in this way,until is see the Tarla Dalal recipe book. This aloo methi methi can be had with rotis and evn for sambar or rasam rice too.
Here is the recipe of aloo methi recipe.


INGREDIENTS: SERVES 2

POTATO	2
METHI LEAVES	1 AND 1/2 CUP
CUMIN SEEDS	1/2 TSP
CHOPPED GARLIC	1/2 TBLSP
RED CHILLI	1
GREEN CHILLI	1-2
GINGER(GRATED)	1/2 TSBLP
TURMERIC POWDER	1/4 TSP
ASAFOETIDA	A PINCH
OIL	2 TBLSP
CORIANDER POWDER	1 AND 1/2 TSP
SALT	TO TASTE

METHOD:

• Wash the methi leaves and chop them finely. Sprinkle little salt over them and keep it aside for 15 minutes. 

• Par boil the potatoes ,peel the skin and cut them into cubes.
• Squeeze out the excess water from methi leaves and keep the leaves aside. Discard the water
• Heat oil in a pan, and add the cumin seeds, and add the chopped garlic, ginger, green chilli , asafoetida and red chilli .
• Add the potatoes and coriander powder ,turmeric powder and mix well. Add salt.

• After 2 minutes add the methi leaves and mix well.

• Cook for few minutes in a medium flame and switch off the flame.
• Serve hot with rotis or jeera rice.

Note:

1. Cauliflower can be used instead of potatoes.

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