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RED VELVET CAKE

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                RED VELVET CAKE                                 https://youtu.be/VMLTPby7mtM RED VELVET CAKE INGREDIENTS: 2½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons (16g) Cocoa powder 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Salt 1½ cups (300g) Sugar 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature 1 cup – 1 tbsp (200g) Vegetable oil 1 teaspoon white Vinegar 2 Eggs 1/2 cup (115g) butter, room temperature 1-2 tablespoons Red food coloring 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract CREAM CHEESE FROSTING INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups (3/4 lb) unsalted butter 8 oz cream cheese 4 cups (1 lb) powdered sugar 1 Tbsp real vanilla extract 1/8 tsp or a generous pinch of salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). 2. In a large bowl sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Stir and set aside. 3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at the time, beating until combined after each addition. Add oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, buttermilk and beat until combined. Gradually add th

wheat dosa

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  ചേരുവകൾ        ഗോതമ്പു പൊടി -1 കപ്പ്         വെള്ളം         ഉപ്പ്        വെളിച്ചെണ്ണ -1 ടേബിൾസ്പൂണ്        ജീരകം - 1 /2 ടീസ്പൂൺ         ഉഴുന്നു പരിപ്പ് -1 ടീസ്പൂൺ         ഉള്ളി -1        തേങ്ങ -1 / 4 കപ്പ്         പച്ചമുളക് -1         കറിവേപ്പില         മല്ലിയില  ചൂടായ പാനിലേക് ഓയിൽ ഒഴിച്ചു ജീരകവും ഉഴുന്നു പരിപ്പും മൂപ്പിച്ച ഉള്ളി ,കറിവേപ്പില, പച്ചമുളക് ചേർത്ത്  വഴറ്റുക .ശേഷം തേങ്ങയും ചേർത്ത് മിക്സ് ചെയ്യുക. ഗോതമ്പു പൊടിയും  ഉപ്പും ആവശ്യത്തിന് വെള്ളവും ചേർത്ത് മിക്സ് ചെയ്യുക.    ശേഷം വഴറ്റിയ ഉള്ളിയും മല്ലിയിലയും ചേർത്ത് മിക്സ് ചെയ്യുക .ശേഷം ചൂടായ പാനിലേക്  മാവ് ഒഴിച്ച് പരത്തി ദോശ ചുട്ടെടുക്കുക.

KERALA MUSSLE FRY /KALLUMAKKAYA FRY

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              mussels fry / kallumakkaya fry   iNGREDIENTS   1/2 Kg cleaned mussels 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste water  1 tsp oil ( coconut oil ) 1/2 mustard seed, 2 shallots sliced 1 big chopped onion 2 green chillies, chopped 1/2 cup coconut slices curry leaves 1tbsp garlic ,chopped 1 tbsp ginger , chopped 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1tsp coriander powder 1 tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp pepper powder INSTRUCTIONS 1.Take out kallumakaya from the shell and also clean up the black part of it by squeezing the dirt out.wash it thoroughly. (You will see black intestine in the center of mussel meat take this out by pressing the bulged center of the mussel. If you buy cleaned mussels you can omit all these steps.) 2. Place a saucepan over medium heat .Add mussels ,turmeric powder1/2tsp, salt 1tsp and water1/2cup.Cook, covered, for about 5-10 minutes 3. Meanwhile heat oil in a pan over medium -high heat . Add mustard ,shallot, curry leaves, coconut slices , green chillis, chopped ginger &

Best Banana Bread Recipe

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  An easy and moist Banana Bread Recipe that is loaded with bananas, tangy-sweet raisins, and toasted  walnuts. This is one of our favorite overripe banana recipes Banana Nut Bread Recipe: This loaf stays moist for days and also makes for a thoughtful and delicious gift idea for the holidays (I’ll take banana bread over fruit cake any day).   Watch sonissdream world  make this moist banana bread. You will be surprised at how easy it is. We will never stop loving this recipe. Now go forth and bake ! Ingredients for Banana Bread: This is everything you need to make the best banana bread: flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, vanilla extract , softened butter, eggs and of course very ripe bananas. Adding walnuts and raisins is optional but adds great taste and texture, turning it into a banana nut bread. How to Make Banana Bread:   This is the easiest banana bread recipe. We mix it in a stand mixer because it’s easy, but you can use an electric hand mixer and can even make it work with a han

BLACK FOREST CAKE

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                                               BLACK FOREST CAKE This black forest cake is my take to the famous German cake and closest version to the classic and authentic black forest cake.  Three layers of chocolate cake soak with cherry-kirsch syrup, in between delicious cherry filling and whipped cream, and all the cake covered with dark chocolate shavings. If like the combination of chocolate, cherries and whipped cream, this classic black forest cake is for you. Ingredients : ------------------ Chocolate Cake All Purpose flour - 1 Cup Milk Powder -1 tbsp  (opt) Baking powder -1 tsp Baking soda -1/2 tsp  Salt 1 pinch  Coco Powder -2 tbsp  Egg -4 (Medium size ) Powdered Sugar -1 Cup Vanilla extract - 1 tsp Oil - 100 ml  Milk -1/2 cup  Whipping cream -500 ml  Grated dark chocolate -2-3 tbsp  Sprinkles( opt..) For Cherry Filing; -----------------------  Fresh  / sweet cherries -1 Cup  Sugar -1/4 cup  Water - 20-30 ml  Lemon juice -1 tsp  Corn Flour - 1 tbsp   For Chocolate filling 

Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan

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    Why the  Mediterranean  diet? Interest in the Mediterranean diet began in the 1960s with the observation that coronary heart disease caused fewer deaths in Mediterranean countries, such as Greece and Italy, than in the U.S. and northern Europe. Subsequent studies found that the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthy eating plans recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease. It is also recognised by the World Health Organization as a healthy and sustainable dietary pattern and as an intangible cultural asset by the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. What is the Mediterranean diet? The  Mediterranean  diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. While there is no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, it is typically high in vegetables, fruits, w

MANJALI BIRIYANI

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                                                                                                                MANJALI CHICKEN BIRYANI         The trending Biryani that is giving the age old traditional Kerala Biryanis a run for their money !                       Rice and Masala cooked separately in this dish. Very flavoursome.                              Total time is not inclusive of marinating time ( 20 minutes ) total time - 1hour servings -4-5 people  1 cup = 240 ml Ingredients :                FOR CHICKEN MARINATE                             Chicken                          - 1kg                             Chilli powder                  - 1 tbsp                             Turmeric powder            - 1/2 tsp                             Lime juice                      - 1/2 tbsp                             Salt               FOR CHICKEN MASALA                             Oil                                     - 2 tbsp                             Curry leaves     

PERFECT CHEESECAKE

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                                             CHEESECAKE Ingredients :  Digestive Crumbs    -300g Butter.                      -1/2cup(113g) Cream Cheese.          -16 oz -(450g)Room Temp Sour cream                 -1 1/4 cup (285g)(room temp) Sugar                         - 3/4cup(150g.) Lemon Juice             - 1 1/2 tbsp All-purpose Flour       -3tbsp-(24g.) Vanilla extract             -1tsp Egg.                             -3 PREPARATION : 1.  To make the crust: In a food processor or a Ziploc bag, crush digestive crumbs cookies into fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Press into bottom of 7-inch (18cm) springform pan. place in freezer for 30 minutes.   2.  In a large bowl Cream cheese 450g, whisk just until creamy , use lowest speed. 3.  Then add  1/4 cup sour cream , powdered sugar 3/4 cup ,lemon juice, all purpose flour and vanilla extract beat until smooth ( do not over mix at any point in this recipe)  set aside. 4.  In a bowl beat eggs (whisk them lightly