Riya's Samayal

Ingredients: 1.Plain/Self-raising Flour-115g. 2.Sugar-125g. 3.Butter-125g.(softened unsalted) 4.Baking Powder-1/4 tsp. 5.Baking Soda-1/4 tsp. 6.Eggs-2. 7.Milk-150 ml. 8.Strawberry jam-2 tbsp. 9.Strawberry -12 for decoration(optional) For Icing: 1.Butter-100 g. 2.Icing Sugar-225 g. 3.Double Cream-2 tbsp. 4.Strawberry jam-2 tbsp. Method: 1.First, start with Preheating the oven to 170 deg. 2.In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients(Sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda). 3.In another bowl, add softened butter, sugar and beat it with whisk or hand mixer. 4.Then add milk and beat it.After that add eggs one by one and beat it nicely. 5.Now it's time to add the strawberry jam and beat well. 6.Mix this with flour mixture and make a lump less batter. 7.Place the batter in cupcake cases/molds, the batter should be half filled in the molds. 8.Keep it in the oven for 20 to 22 minutes in 170 deg. 9.If you insert a toothpick in the middle

Ingredients: 1.Milk-250 ml. 2.Vanilla Custard Powder-65 g. 3.Granulated Sugar-170 g. 4.Plain/Self Raising Flour-210 g. 5.Butter-100 g. 6.Vanilla Extract-1/2 tsp. 7.Backing Powder-2 tsp. 8.Backing Soda-1/4 tsp. Method: 1.Heat Milk ,add sugar to that and dissolve it. 2.Allow it to get into room temperature and add custard powder,Vanilla Extract & Softened Butter. 3.Mix it with a Wired Whisk or You can use hand mixer.Keep aside. 4.Now Mix the Dry Ingredients in a mixing bowl ,add sifted flour,Backing Powder,Backing Soda. 5.Then add the Milk Mixture into the Dry ingredients,mix well as it form lumps. 6.Pour the mixture into the backing tray . 7.And bake it for around 55 to 60 mins, or a tooth pick inserted in the center, comes out clean. 8.After that allow it to cool completely in a wired rack. And the delicious yellow cake is ready to taste. 9.You can iced it with vanilla buttercream or chocolate buttercream. Backing:

Ingredients: 1.Pasta-2 cups. 2.Tomato puree-1/2 cup. 3.Butter-a knob. 4.Salt-As req. 5. Onion Big- 1 cup Chopped 6.Tomato sauce-4 tbsp. Method: 1.Cook Pasta with  some salt. 2. After the Pasta is cooked, drain the remaining water and kept aside. 3. In a Pan add  a knob of butter, then add onion and fry for 1 min. 4. Add  Pureed tomato, Pasta and Mix well. 5.When it is coated properly add tomato sauce and mix well. 6. Serve hot. Note: 1. You can add Green peas, Carrot and all to the pasta.

Ingredients: 1.Chopped Mushrooms-1/2 Cup. 2.Big Onion-1/4 cup(Finely chopped). 3.All-Purpose Flour/Maida-1 tbsp. 4.Salt-As req. 5.Pepper-As req. 6.Butter-A Knob 7.Water-As req. 8.Milk-1/4 cup.   Method: 1.In a Pan Add Butter, Chopped onion and fry it until golden brown. 2. Then add chopped Mushrooms and fry until the mushroom shrinks. 3. After it shrinks, add some water and keep the stove in simmer for 5 mins. 4. Then add milk to that, allow it to boil 2 to 3 mins. 5. After that add all-purpose flour to the soup and mix well. 6. Put the stove in medium flame, the soup starts thickening. 7. Finally add salt, pepper and serve Hot. Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins, such as: riboflavin, or B-2 folate, or B-9 thiamine, or B-1 pantothenic acid, or B-5 niacin, or B-3 B vitamins help the body get energy from food and form red blood cells. A number of B vitamins also appear to be important for a healthy brain. The choline in mushrooms can help with muscle movement, lear

Ingredients: Spring Onion-1 cup chopped. Channa Dahl-3/4 cup. Garlic pods-5. Cumin -1 tbsp. Salt-As req. Cumin powder-1 tbsp. Onion-1. Grated coconut-1/4 cup. Oil-For tempering. Red chilly-2. Method: In a Pan add oil, Temper cumin and chilly. Then add chopped onion and fry it then add spring onion and fry it until it shrinks. Cook channa dhal for 3 whistles. Mash it and add it to the Pan. Add salt, cumin powder, coconut to that. Then cook it for 1 min. Kootu is ready to serve. Tip: I never throw away the roots of the spring onion. Spring onion is one of the easiest growing vegetables. we can just grow with the bottom part of the spring onion after cooking. For growing spring onion we don't even need soil. Just add the roots to a container quarterly filled with water. just change the water once or twice within a week It will grow in just one week time. The process of growing vegetable in water is called Hydroponics.  

Ingredients: 1.Broccoli-2 2.Channa- 1 cup(Boiled) 3.Pepper Pwd-1 tsp. 4.Cumin Powder--1 tsp. 5.Salt -As req. 6.oil-1 tbsp. 7.Red chilly-1. Method: 1.Cut the florets of Broccoli and Wash that. 2.In a kadai or pan add oil temper with red chilly. 3.Then add Broccoli,salt and add a small amt of water to that.    Allow it to cook for 2 mins.Broccoli gets cooked quickly. 4.Then add pepper powder and cumin powder.Stir. 5.Finally add Boiled channa stir it . 6.The recipe is ready.

Carrot Halwa: A Culinary Journey of Sweet Indulgence Welcome to the world of culinary delight and sweet indulgence, where the vibrant orange hues of grated carrots transform into a luscious, aromatic dessert known as Carrot Halwa. In the realm of Indian sweets, Carrot Halwa stands as a timeless classic, adored by generations for its rich, creamy texture and heartwarming flavors. This beloved treat has the power to transport you back to your grandmother's kitchen, where the sweet scent of simmering milk and ghee would fill the air. It's a dessert that carries with it the memories of celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions. In this blog post, we delve into the art of making Carrot Halwa, exploring the intricate steps that transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece. We'll uncover the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and aroma that make this Indian dessert an all-time favorite. So, join us on a culinary journey a