Posts

Showing posts with the label Sweets

Eggless Rose Cookies/ Achu Murukku/ Rosette Cookies

Image
Rose cookies is a crunchy snack which is a favourite among all generations. Its very less sweet and can be enjoyed with tea as well as after meal snack!  Its different designs makes it very popular among kids and adults.  Its origin is to be believed as an Anglo Indian snack, which is mostly made during Christmas and now since its gained popularity, its now been prepared widely during Diwali as well. Look like a gourmet snack to eat and gift friends and family during festive days. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice flour 1/4 cup All purpose flour 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon nigella seeds 1 cup coconut milk Water as needed PREPARATION TIME : 30 mins HOW TO PREPARE: Heat oil in a wok. In a bowl add rice flour, all purpose flour, and powdered sugar, mix well. Then add vanilla extract, nigella seeds, coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Mix well until there are no lumps. Add water slowly and make a dosa batter like consistency  Dip the mould or Rose cookie maker in the o

EASY NO COOK COCONUT LADDOOS

Image
  Coconut laddoos are a popular Indian sweet made with grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom powder. They are usually prepared during festivals and celebrations. According to a popular origin story, ladoos can be traced back to 300-500 BCE. It is said that Sushruta, an ancient Indian physician used the sweet to give ayurvedic medicines to his patients.  In terms of nutritional benefits, coconut laddoos contain  moderate amounts of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals . Coconut is a rich source of MCT's but also high in calories and sugar, and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. INGREDIENTS 2 cups of desiccated coconut 1/2 cup coarsely crushed nuts ( Almonds, Pistachios, Cashews) 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut (for rolling) TIME TO PREPARE: 15 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE In a mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, Crushed nuts, sweetened condensed milk, and cardamom powder. Mix well until the m