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This delicate sponge cake with the sweet bite of tutti fuiti pieces makes it hard to resist the treat! Tutti fruitis, meaning, ‘all fruits’ in Italian, are usually chopped candid fruits. Their rich red and green colours and subtle fruity flavours contribute to a very tempting look on ice creams, jellies or cakes. The best news about this cake is that it is steamed in the rice cooker, not baked in the oven like conventional cakes, which collectively account for its irresistible, spongy texture. You can use the usual steamer too, but if you have a rice cooker, the process is so much easier, as you just have to pour water, close the lid and set the “COOK” button on. In less than 30 mins, your juicy cake will be ready to devour! So, let’s get started, You need the following ingredients:  Self raising flour  100 g  Melted butter or Margarine  100 g  Eggs  2  Sugar  100 g  Salt  3 pinches  Yellow cake colour (Opti...

Who can resist these honey-like mangoes that are in abundance during summer months?  Eat them fresh and make this heavenly smoothie called “mango lassi” with the rest. Mango lassi is a well-known thirst buster in the Indian subcontinent which acts its way to cool you down within. No other words to describe this feeling than “divine” If the mango season is over or if you are not so lucky to get hold of fresh mangoes, the best alternative is the mango pulp available in Asian supermarkets which are as good as fresh mangoes. Juicy mango pulp – available in Asian supermarkets Making this is super easy as you just have to load everything to the blender jar in one go, including the ice cubes and then process for about 1 min.   Churning with ice cubes enfolds a beautiful texture and overall coolness, so mark it as a must! You will need :  Mango pulp  1 cup  Plain yogurt (Full Fat or Fat Free) add full fat yogurt for a silky texture  1 cup ...

Salmon sizzling on the pan! These crispy, golden, pan-fried salmon fillets, wrapped with aromatic spices, could be the most satisfying and healthy dinner choice for anyone who fancies a light meal. A couple of slices of garlic bread, and an assortment of steamed veggies rolled on a blob of butter could add extra flavours as well as nutrition value to this meal. It’s amazing that this combination of spices adds a real fusion to the fish and also by wrapping the fish fillets on crushed cornflakes has taken a very rebellious turn compared to the usual – mild, just-salt-and-pepper with a dash of the lemon version of frying the same fish. While the fish are sizzling on the pan, the juices will run out and the aroma will fill the kitchen, tempting you to grab a little piece from a side and pop it straight into your mouth! Seriously, do not burn your fingers! It will be ready in minutes! Oh, remember to scrape the juices and toss on the fillets before taking them out of the pan. ...

I have no hesitation to brand this as my family’s favourite dessert choice. Any time of the year, any seasonal fruits tossed in this creamy custard cream is always a winner! I believe that this is the best way to sneak lots of varieties of fruits into kids’ diet without much cajoling.  If you are serving kids under 5 years, make sure to cut the fruits into small pieces to avoid any choking hazards. As for the custard, the vanilla flavour is best for this recipe as it doesn’t rob the natural sweetness and the fruity aroma of the assortment of fruits you add to it. Also, feel free to toss some colourful tutti fruiti, cashews, raisins etc to give it a more cheerful appearance and taste. What you need:  2 tbsp Vanilla flavour custard powder 2 bsp Condensed milk 1tbsp Sugar 1/2 litre or two cups of Milk Fruits : Go for bananas, oranges, apples, mangoes, kiwis, red/green grapes, cherries, blueberries, papaya, pineapples, strawberries etc Let’s make it:  Make...

Who can resist these crunchy KFC style chicken fillets? Kids go crazy at the sight of these! You just need to grab a bite and your taste buds will never forget the crunch, the flavours, and the full satisfaction! The best news is that it is so easy to make and you, probably, already have all the necessary ingredients at home! Fillet burger -Place a fried fillet between a burger bun and splash some ketchup and mayo and throw a piece of lettuce to make a delicious chicken fillet burger at home! So let’s make it; You will need only a few main ingredients ; Chicken breast fillets 300g Eggs 2 Cornflakes 1 cup Plain flour 1 cup Salt 1/2tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Black pepper powder 1 tsp Let’s make ; Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on chicken stripes and keep aside Place corn flakes in a plastic bag and crush them into crumbs using a rolling pin.  Keep aside Beat the egg in a bowl Mix garlic powder, a few...

This cheesy, meaty and juicy lasagne is always a real winner of hearts!  Just a one-pot dish with meat, an assortment of colourful veggies, heaps of spinach and layers of pasta topped with lots of cheese and homemade white sauce, could be the most satisfying meal at any time. The warmth of this dish is quite appealing during the Autumn and Winter months where the atmosphere is cold, dark and damp. The delicious meaty flavour, laced with the sweetness of veggies and the creamy savoury taste of cheese and white sauce will wrap you like a warm blanket giving ample warmth and contentment. Rather than making the pasta sauce from scratch, I opted for my favourite Loyds Grossman pasta sauce. Its unique flavours fulfil all the needs of a juicy sauce that satisfies everyone’s taste buds. Also, it is best if you could make the white sauce at home. I have given the simplest recipe which contributes a great deal to the creamy texture of the lasagne. Believe me. the shop-bought bran...

Welcome to take a tentative spoonful of this gorgeous pudding and I bet, you won’t be able to stop yourself eating a whole big bowl of it! You can merrily dig your spoon through the soft, cushiony middle of this pudding and scoop up a big piece of it with treacle dripping down! A merry sight to anyone with a sweet tooth indeed! This oven-baked version is a real bliss on a busy day when you’re cooking 4 dishes at the same time for a party or fixing an elaborate meal.  Just stick the pudding into the oven, set the timer, and forget about it.  While you are attending to numerous other stuff, the oven will bake it to perfection! My advice is that you must curb your temptation to demolish the whole dish with the biggest spoon, you must muster all your courage and leave the baked pudding in the fridge for at least up to 4-5 hrs. After a long, undisturbed chill will give such a beautiful texture and taste to it. So, let’s make it: You will need these few ingredient...