Dates, carrot and walnut cake with zero added sugar

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Dates, carrot and walnut cake with zero added sugar

Delicious, moist and healthy cake with the goodness of dates, carrot and wallnut is a delightful guiltfree indulgence. My husband was diagnosed with diabetes almost a decade ago and as an ardent sweet lover it became an hulrricane task to beep keep him away from desserts.As a result I kept on trying innovative recipes in my kitchen with sugar substitute. Recently I came across a simple and easy healthy cake recipe with no added sugar and an amazing taste. This healthy cake recipe with the sweetness of dates is a must try as an alternative to classic cake recipe.

Ingredients
Dates – 16 to 18
milk -1 /4 cup
Flour– 1 cup
Grated carrot – 3/4
Egg-2
Butter– 100 grams
walnut – 7- to 10
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
baking soda –1/2 tsp
Vanilla essence – 1/4tsp

step 1

In a small pan add the deseeded dates and milk and let it boil and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Step 2

Let it cool and make a paste in a blender

step 3

Grate the carrot and squeeze the excess water.

step 4

Melt the butter and add the dates paste to it. Gradually add the grated carrot and egg to the butter and combine them all together with the help of a whisk.

step 5

Sieve the flour along with the baking powder and baking soda

Step 6

Now add the wet mix to the dry one. Add the Vanilla essence and chopped walnut. Fold the mix gradually until they all combine together.

Step 7

Preheat the oven at 160 degree Celcius. Pour the cake batter in a greased container

step 8

Bake for about 40 minutes at 160 degree celcius until done.

step 9

Cool and enjoy the cake.

Tip

soaked dates adds moisture and texture tothe cake.

To check the cake, insert a knife or toothpick in it and if it comes out clean then the cake is done.

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Mango Delight

May 23, 2022 Leave a comment

Eat it, drink it or gulp it down — mango can never disappoint you. Mango delight is a comforting, luscious, sweet and creamy drink that would definitely make your summer even more delightful. The glass full of mango shake topped with diced mangoes, dollop of ice cream and chopped dry fruits makes it a flavour full drink with divinity in each sip. Make your summer even more exciting with the indulgent and refreshing drink.

Ingredients

Mango : 1

Milk : 1 cup

Sugar : 1 tsp

Vanilla ice cream : 2 scoop

Dry fruits : 2 tsp

Step 1

Mix mango pulp, sugar and a tsp of ice cream in a blender.

Step 2

Add milk and blend it again with the mango mix.

Step 3

Add a tsp full of diced mango in the glass.

Step 4

Over it, pour the mango shake .

Step 5

Add a dollop of ice cream on the top.

Step 6

Sprinkle sliced dry fruits of your choice and serve it chilled.

Tip

Use the best quality of mangoes as they have more flavours and less fibre.

Strawberry Smoothie

February 15, 2022 Leave a comment

One of the easiest ways to include seasonal fruits and nuts to my children’s diet in their growing up years was to make them drink smoothies and shakes. And to my surprise although they did not relish fruits and nuts on a daily basis, these nutritious drinks became their all time favourite. Come January and the market gets flooded with the bright red coloured sweet and tart flavoured strawberry. Since it’s Loaded with health benefits I try my level best to feed my boys with the fresh seasonal strawberry and this is the easiest way to do so.

Ingredients

Strawberry : 8

Milk : 2 cups

Curd : ½ cup

Almonds : 10 soaked overnight

Powdered sugar : 4 tsp

Step 1

Rinse the fresh strawberries and discard the leaves.

Step 2

Put it in a blender jar along with sugar and soaked almonds and blend and puree them.

Step 3

Next add milk and curd to the pureed strawberry and blend them together until it has a smooth texture.

Step 4

Pour it into a serving glass and enjoy the nutritious creamy drink.

Tip

Use honey for a healthier version.

Add ice cubes for a slushy smoothie.

Khubani ka meetha with rabri (apricot delight)

September 22, 2021 Leave a comment

Khubani or apricot sweet is a classic Hyderabadi dessert that tastes amazing when topped with lusciously creamy rabri making it a purely delightful sweet. I had recently bought a packet of Apricot and used it just a couple of times while the rest lay unnoticed in my fridge. Yesterday while organizing it , the packet caught my attention and therefore came up With this awesome recipe. I served it along with rabri and chopped nuts and this sweet and tangy dessert was an instant hit. Simple and easy to prepare, this Indian traditional sweet recipe is a must try where the apricot is slow cooked to jam -like consistency.

Ingredients

Apricot : 8 to 10

Sugar : 4 tsp

Kesar : 7 to 8 strand

Rose water : 1 tsp

For rabri

Full cream milk : 1 litre

Sugar : 2 tsp

Dry fruits : 1 tsp

Step 1

Soak the apricot overnight with enough water.

Step 2

After soaking it overnight,the apricot will become soft and double in size.

Step 3

In a thick bottom pan cook the apricot in the same soaked water on medium flame for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Once soft, mash the apricot with the help of a masher but also keep a few pulpy ones. Next add the sugar.

Step 5

Cook it for another fifteen minutes with the saffron. Finally add the rose water and give it all a good mix.

Step 6

Make rabri by reducing milk and sugar to the desired consistency.

Step 7

Serve the khubani ka meetha with rabri and garnish with dry fruits.

Tip

Use the same soaked water to cook the apricot.

Adjust the sweetness as per your taste.

Kesari Makhana Kheer

August 12, 2020 Leave a comment

On the auspicious day of shri Krishna janmashtami ,I wish you all love, happiness and good health. It has almost been two decades since I brought home ladoo Gopal, the childhood form of Krishna and since then it has been a ritual to celebrate this day with utmost love and devotion. Since lord krishna’s love for sweets is known to all, I decided to cook creamy and rich kesari makhana kheer as an offering on this special occasion. Fox nut or phool makhana is often associated with religious occasions and looked upon as pious and fasting food. Loaded with goodness of essential nutrients and medicinal value too, makhana is indeed our very own Desi super food. The delicious and rich kesari makhana kheer would definitely leave you spell bound with its tantalizing taste and alluring flavor.

Ingredients

Milk : 1 kg

Makhana : 1 cup

Ghee : 2 tsp

Sugar : 4 tsp

Saffron : 10 to 12 string

Cinnamon powder : a pinch

Step 1

Roast the phool makhana in ghee until they are crunchy.

Step 2

Once done let them cool down.separate half the makhana whole and crush the remaining with the help of your hand.

Step 3

Boil the milk in a thick bottom pan.Add the sugar and simmer it for about five minutes.

Step 4

Next add the makhana in the milk and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally on a medium flame. Also add the saffron string and cook the kheer until the makhana softens and milk reaches the desired consistency.

Step 5

Lastly sprinkle the cinnamon powder and enjoy it hot or chilled.

Tip

The crushed makhana will help in thickening of the kheer.

Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

July 27, 2019 Leave a comment

Siddharth is my thirteen years old multi-talented nephew who is more like a son to me.on my visit to his house,this young cooking enthusiast surprised me with a mouth watering chocolate mug cake that was served within ten minutes. Impressed with his cooking skill, I decided to post the same recipe for my blog. It is a perfect dessert recipe that is ready in almost short span of five minutes including the preparation time. The chocolate makes the recipe even more delicious. The chocolate mug cake is indeed one of the easiest dessert recipe and a sweetest treat by a young teenager for his aunt. Indeed a perfect end to any day.

Ingredients

Refined flour or atta : 4 tsp

Powdered sugar : 2 tsp

Cocoa powder : 2 tsp

Baking powder : ¼ tsp

Vegetable oil : 2 tsp

Milk : 4 to 5 tsp

Kit kat : one small strip

Salt : a pinch

Step 1

In a microwaveable mug take all the dry ingredients and mix it well with the help of a fork.

Step 2

Now add oil and milk and give it a good mix.

Step 3

Adjust the milk for a ribbon consistency batter.Top it with chocolate pieces.

Step 4

Set the microwave at 900 power and place the mug in the oven. Microwave it for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Your mug cake is ready.

Tip

One can use choco chips and serve it with chocolate syrup for even better taste.

Upside Down Apple Caramel Cake

January 13, 2019March 17, 2019 2 Comments

The delightful Apple cake is the best way to raise a toast and welcome the new year on a sweat note. The upside down Apple cake is my co sister, Pallavee’s recipe. She is indeed an expert in baking and her this cake in particular is loved by one and all in the family. And so I thought of sharing this recipe and am highly obliged to her for handing out this recipe for my blog. Cake is a welcome treat for all occasion and any time of the year. So let’s celebrate this new year with the fabulous caramel Apple cake with your near and dear ones. It looks as awesome as it tastes.

Ingredients

Apple : 2 thinly sliced

Flour :1 cup

Sugar : 1 cup

Oil 1 cup

Yogurt 1 cup

Baking powder 1tsp

Baking soda 1 tsp

Vanilla essence 2 to 3 drops

Cinnamon powder ½ tsp

For caramel

Butter 2tsp

Sugar ½ cup

Step 1

Peel and thinly sliced the apples

Step 2

Heat a pan and add butter and sugar into it. Mix it together to prepare the caramel, if needed add a little water into it. Once done add a pinch of Cinnamon powder into the caramel.

Step 3