Coconut Ladoo : Quick Version

Ladoo is a favorite  prasad  in the Indian homes specially during festival times.  Coconut ladoo is my favorite . But the traditional recipes takes a lot of time  and when in hurry try this ladoo recipe. This ladoo can be whipped up fast and the condensed is the secret ingredient.

Condensed Milk - I Tin

Desiccated Coconut - 1 lb

Red -Food color  - a few drop

Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp

Step I:

1. Set aside 1/2 cup of coconut .
2.  Divide into two parts.
3. Add  three drops of  red color  in part and mix well .

Step II

1. Heat the condensed milk in a heavy bottom pan.
2. Add the coconut and keep mixing  for 4-5 minutes on low heat.
3. Add the cardamom powder and mix well and remove from fire.
4. Divide into two parts and add three drops of red color in one half.
5. Set aside to cool.

Step III

1. Take  the dry coconut set aside in step I in two separate plates.
2. Make small balls of coconut mixture from step II.
3. Roll each white ball in pink colored dry coconut .
4. Roll each pink ball in white colored red coconut.
5. And you are ready to serve.
6. Store in the leftover in refrigerator .

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Masala Capsicum - For Party

Farmers market is full of all kinds of pepper. Pepper is quick to cook and this preparation which  i call masala capsicum is a popular potluck favorite. Potato can also be used in this curry .

Capsicum - 4 cups , 1 " cubes
Onion - 1/2 cup ,grated
Tomato - 1 cup , pureed
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Sesame seeds - 2 tsp
Peanuts - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Jaggery - 1/2 tsp , grated
Oil - 2 tsp
Oil - for deep frying

Step I

1. Dry roast the sesame and peanut separately and keep aside to cool.
2. Grind it together and keep aside.

Step II

1. Heat oil in a deep and fry the cubed pepper just for a minute.
2. Drain on a paper towel and keep aside.

Step III

1. Heat oil and add the ginger garlic paste.
2. Set the heat to medium and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add the onion and continue till it turns pink and the oil separates.
4. Add the chili,coriander and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the tomato puree and cook till the oil separates.
6. Add the peppers , jaggery and ground sesame and peanut.
7. Add 1/4 water and bring it to boil.
8. Add the gram masala and and simmer for a 2-3 minutes.
9. Serve with rice or naan.

Besan Puda - Chickpea Flour Pancakes

Gram flour is  made from ground chickpeas or chana dal. It is also known as chickpea flour, garbanzo flour, or besan.  Besan has high proportion of carbhohydates but in comparison with other flous have relatively high proportion of protein. It is gluten free too.  Puda / chilla), a pancake made with gram flour batter, is a popular breakfast item of uttarpradesh.

Besan/Chick Pea flour - 1 cup 
Lauki /Bottle Gourd /OPO squash - 1/4 cup (optional)
Onion - 1/4 cup , finely chopped
Green Chili - 2 , finely chopped
Tomato - 2 tbsp , finely chopped , seedless
Coriander Leaves - 1/4 cup ,finely chopped
Chat Masala - 1 1/2 tsp
Roasted Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste .
Ghee/ Oil  - 1/4 cup
Water - 1/2 cup (use 3/4 cup if not using lauki)

Step I
Mix everything except oil together and leave aside for half an hour

Step II

1. Heat a griddle and pour a small ladle full of batter on it .
2. Spread it to desired thickness using a spoon.
3. Pour oil over the puda/pancake and around the sides.
4. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes .
5. Check the under side of puma/pancake should be golden.
6. If not golden yet , cook uncovered for another few minutes.
7. Flip and cook the otherside too till golden spot appears on it.
8. Serve hot with Pickle and yogurt.