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super moist Date Cake - Full of flavours - Perfect with a cuppa!

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If you love the comfort of a delicious, spongy piece of cake with a cuppa, I suggest that this is the best cake to appease your tastebuds! The well-balanced sweetness and the moist texture of this cake will win your heart instantly! The best news is that this cake tastes so good even without any heavy frosting. Just plain without much deco but proudly holding its place with unshakable trust! You could even pack daintily cut pieces of this cake in a plastic box to take on picnics or long drives. I always remember to bake this cake and take it when I visit my best friend and the delight in her smile says it all! With all the tips and techniques are given below nothing can go wrong. So, let’s get ready to make this beauty! You need the following ingredients; Good quality wet dates 250 g Margarine or spread 250 g Caster sugar 250 g Self-raising flour (Plain flour could be used if SRF is not availab...

Mum's Chicken Biryani - Anyone can make Easy Biryani Recipe

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nfd This is my mum’s signature dish in which she poured a generous amount of love while making it, so, needless to say, that it always came out the best!  However, she only made it on special occasions or on Sundays as a special treat for the family or friends who stopped by. Unlike the usual biryani dishes, the cooking process is very simple and easy; any novice could come out with the mouthwatering results in his/her first attempt. Mint chutney and chicken gravy are the best accompaniments for this dish and mint, being a medicinal food digester can work wonders. Recipe of these are given below; So let’s make this is real winner of hearts for today’s lunch! Ingredients required for 4 very hungry people : Chicken Whole small chicken or 350 g of chicken legs cut into medium size pieces Basmati Rice 2 & 1/2 cups Plain Yoghurt 1/2 cup Knor or Maggi Chicken soup cubes 1 and 1/2 R...

best homemade beef burger recipe

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Make these juicy beef burgers for kids coming all hungry from school or after bouncing hours in the playground! They will simply love to tuck into these and shower you with compliments! Be ready with some extra burgers in case! Wrapped nicely in a foil, these could go into anyone’s office or school lunch pack too. The best news is that you can tuck into these home-made burger buns, without a  guilt as they are free from all kinds of preservatives or processed ingredients.   You can wrap the extra burgers with a cling film, place them in a plastic box and store them in the freezer which could come quite handy on a later date.      So, let’s make them; Get ready with the following ingredients; Minced lean beef 300g Burger buns 8 -10 Large onion 1 very thinly chopped Tomato Ketchup 3 tbsp Egg 1 Soy sauce 2 tbsp Coriandar leaves A handful choppped (Optional) White bread slice  2  grate into crumbs  Salt  1/4 tsp adjust ...

Easy Breakfast Pancakes recipe - Soft and spongy - Kids' favourite

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Strawberries dipped in Nutella choc spread served with pancakes! Irresistibly spongy and melt-in-the-mouth pancakes with honey or chocolate spread is indeed a very delightful way to start your day! Now that we all have become seekers of healthy meals, the popularity of gobbling down a couple of pancakes for breakfast has diminished considerably among adults. However, it is still the most favourite breakfast choice among kids. Hence, I dedicate this easy pancake recipe for all the kids with love! Encourage your kids to make these on their own under your supervision. They will be delighted to watch how the white batter forms into a lovely, golden pancake under a sizzling blob of butter. Serve these with Nutella chocolate spread or golden syrup and a few strawberries or slices of bananas on the side. There are numerous ways to make them look extra special and taste even better! Simply follow your tastebuds! What you need to make these: ( Easy to use measurements in cups are give...

Roasted curry powder recipe

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There is no better way to spice up your dishes than adding your home-made curry powder to your cooking; on one hand, you know for sure what goes in it; on the other hand, it will measurably enhance the taste, appearance and aroma of the dishes that you love to make. Once, experienced the obvious difference, you will never go for the ready-made packets in stores. The good news is that it will only take about half-an-hour for the whole process of making it and you only have to be careful not to let the spices burn up while roasting them in the pan. You need the following whole spices :  Coriander whole 2 cups Cumin whole 1 & 1/2 cups Cloves 1 tbsp Cardamoms 1 tbsp Dried red chili whole 6 Black pepper whole 1 tsp Cinnamon quills 4 broken into small pieces Raw rice 1 tbsp Curry leaves and Pandan leaves A handful each Let’s make it; Heat up a wide pan on medium flame and add coriander; slowly, dry roast while constantly running a wooden spoon through.  When the colour cha...

best homemade bread with the Panasonic bread machine

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The most trusted Bread Machine in town! To order the Panasonic Bread machine from Amazon, click on the link below; If you love bread, there is no rival to this beautiful homemade golden loaf. It is fluffy and spongy in the middle and crusty on the sides! all you dream of a perfect bread! Dunk a spongy piece in a bowl of chicken soup, mutton curry, creamy lentil curry, or a lamb stew and pop into your mouth to experience the joy of tasting the best bread in the world! Just smearing butter on a warm slice and eating it plain is just enough to feel the wonderment of this lovely bread! 🧡💛💚💙💜🤎💗 Why you should buy Panasonic Bread Machine – With a thumbs up, I can recommend the Panasonic Bread Machine for the best home-baked bread! I have been using mine for the past 16 years and it is still baking flawless bread! What I marvel at most is that the whole process happens automatically, with just a p...

All about cake baking - tips, techniques and secrets

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The whole process of baking a beautiful cake is indeed therapy! From measuring ingredients to sticking the batter in the oven, the whole process requires your undivided attention and of course, Love! Never bake cakes when you are under stress or in the middle of a hundred chores as something can always go wrong, making you utterly disappointing. It could be very discouraging. Hence, choose a free time that you will not get distracted until the cake is safely out of the oven! I have mentioned here, crucial tips and techniques for baking a flawless cake and I am sure they will be helpful. If anyone is interested in baking this might be the first cake to get right. Once, you master this basic pound cake, baking all other fancy cakes will become a “piece of cake” Recipe for the simple pound cake: Best pound Cake – easiest basic butter cake RECIPE for beginners best Chocolate cake recipe With Delicious Butter Icing 1) Use the right equipment : To cream up the cake...