Indian Dessert Recipe - BEBINCA

BEBINCA - A traditional rich Goan dessert, Bebinca is a must have at any celebration!

Ingredients :

Plain flour - 250 gms

Coconut Milk - 700 ml

Sugar - 2 cups

Egg yolks - 2 dozen

Butter - 1-1/2 cups

Almond slivers to garnish

Method :

Mix the coconut milk and sugar. Stir till the sugar dissolves.

In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks till creamy. Add coconut milk and mix well.

Add the flour to this, making sure that no lumps are left.

Pre-heat your grill.

Put a tablespoonful of butter in a baking pan at least 6 inches deep.

Put the pan under the grill till the butter melts.

Take it out from under the grill and pour some of the prepared batter into it to form a 4 inches thick layer.

Put back under the grill and cook till the top is golden. Monitor frequently.

Remove from under the grill and immediately add another tablespoonful of butter on the previous layer. it will melt.

now pour another layer of batter of the same thickness and cook under the grill till golden.

Keep repeating the layering process till all the batter is used up. The last layer must be butter.

When it is done, turn the Bebinca over on a flat dish and garnish with almond slivers. Cut into slices and serve warm or cool.

Source : DNA

Indian Non-Veg Recipe - Mutton Vindaloo (Curry)

MUTTON VINDALOO


Ingredients :


Mutton cut - 1 kg
Red Chilli whole - 100g
Garlic - 50g
Ginger - 50g
Cinnamon - 5g
Cloves - 5g
Cumin Seeds - 5g
Pepper corns - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tbsp
Chopped onions - 100g
Chopped Tomatoes - 100g
Coconut vinegar - 4 tbsp
Oil and Salt as required.


Method :


Grind all the ingredients to a fine paste
Marinate the mutton with vinegar, turmeric and salt.
Heat oil in a pan, add onions and tomatoes. Saute well.
Add the wet ground paste and saute till the raw flavour goes off.
Add the mutton and cook well.
Add little water and simmer the mutton till cooked soft.
Serve hot with steamed rice.

Healthy Turkey Sandwich

TURKEY SANDWICH


Ingredients :


2 slices smoked turkey
1 tomato - sliced thin
2 lettuce leaves
Mustard as per taste
Tobasco as per taste
Pepper as per taste
Relish
1 onion - sliced thin
2 slices of whole wheat bread


Method :


Toast the breads and spread mustard on one side.
Place the lettuce leaf and tomato slices.
Add the turkey and few drops of tobasco.
Add the thin slices of onions.
On the other slice, spread some relish and sprinkle some salt and pepper.
Enjoy an absolutely healthy and delicious whole wheat sandwich.


Source : Times Wellness

Sandwich Spread Recipe - Feta and Spinach Dip

Feta and Spinach Dip 

This creamy spinach-feta combo dresses up fresh vegetables or baked pita chips deliciously. Or use it as a tasty spread for sandwiches and wraps.

Servings:  8

Preparation Time:  12 min

Cooking Time:  1 min

Ingredients :

4 cup(s) spinach, fresh, chopped (about 2 oz)   

1/2 cup(s) low fat cream cheese   

1/2 cup(s) fat-free sour cream   

1/4 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese   

1/4 cup(s) chives, fresh, minced, divided   

2 tsp fresh lemon juice   

1/4 tsp black pepper   

1/4 tsp table salt, or less to taste (optional)   

Method :

Place spinach in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water. 

Bring to a boil over high heat and then cook for 1 minute; 

Drain well.

Place spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of chives, lemon juice and pepper in a blender; puree. 

Taste dip and add salt if desired. 

Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives. 

Yields about 3 tablespoons of dip per serving.

Notes :

For a nice flavor boost, substitute sorrel or watercress for half the spinach and follow the recipe directions above.

Source : Weight Watchers Recipe