Saturday, December 12, 2020

Eggnog

 




Ingredients (Full Batch):

12 eggs

1 ½ cups sugar                                                                           

4 cups (1 quart) heavy cream

4 cups (1 quart) milk (2% or whole preferred)

4 cups (32 oz) bourbon

1-2 cups rum

Ground or fresh nutmeg

 

Ingredients (Small Batch):

3 eggs

6 tbsp sugar (I forgot that in the original email)

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk (2% or whole preferred)

1 cup bourbon

¼ cup rum

Ground or fresh nutmeg

 

Directions

1.       In a large bowl, beat egg whites and 1/3rdof the sugar to stiff peaks. 

2.       In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and the remaining sugar until very light yellow. Add to egg whites.

3.       Add cream and milk to egg mixture and mix thoroughly

4.       Add bourbon and rum slowly to egg and milk mixture.

5.       Add nutmeg to taste and mix thoroughly.

6.       Store covered in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Transfer the eggnog to bottles and store in the fridge.  




Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Dosa

Idly rice 1 cup 
Urad dal 1/2 cup 
Poha 1/2 cup
Chana dal 1 fist
Methi 1 tsp

Method

Grind all ingredients and keep aside for fermentation 
 mix salt and make dosa

Idly


Ingredients 

Urad dal 3/4 cup 
Idly rice 2 cup 
Poha 3/4 cup

Method

Grind all ingredients ,mix salt and make idly

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Thanksgiving - Vanilla Pudding




Ingredients:

Milk- 2 cups
Salt- 1/2 tsp
Sugar- 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract- 1 tsp
Cornstarch - 3tbsp
Butter - 1 tbsp
Fruts - 1 cup

Preparation:

Heat milk in a medium saucepan until bubbles form in the edges
In a bowl, combine sugar cornstarch and salt
Pour the mixture in the milk and stir to dissolve
Continue to stir and cook till mixture coats the back of spoon
Stir vanilla and butter
chill the mixture
Add fruits before serving.


Thanksgiving-Corn Bread


Ingredients

Milk - 1 1/2 cups
vinegar -2 tbsp
cornmeal- 1 cup
flour -1 cup
sugar -2 tbsp 
salt - 1/2 tsp
baking soda- 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp

Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Combine milk and vinegar and let stand.
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Add the milk mixture and the oil, and stir until just blended.


















Spread the batter into a baking dish, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.


Thanksgiving-Turkey Gravy


Ingredients 

Oil - 1/2 cupOnion (chopped)- 1  
Garlic ( minced) - 5all-purpose flour- 1/2 cup 
Cheese- 1/4 cup
Soy Sauce- 4 tbsp
Vegetable broth- 2 cups
Parsley - 1 tsp salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation


Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour, cheese , and soy sauce to form a smooth paste.
Gradually whisk in the broth. 
Season with parsley, salt, and pepper. 
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

Thanksgiving-Mashed Potato

Ingredients:

Potatoes- 3
Salt - t taste
butter - 1/4 cup
Cream - 1/2 cup
Seasoning (Parsley, Basil, roasted ngarlic)
Cheese - 1.4 cup

Preparation:

Peel potatoes and cut into small pieces
In a pot, add potatoes , water and some salt and boil
Reduce heat when water comes to boil and simmer till potatoes are soft
drain out water from potato and keep aside. The water can be used as broth for other recipes

Let the potato sit for a few minute to drain out all water
Heat butter and cream in a small bowl in microwave

Mash potatoes with a masher. Do not over mix to make it gluey

Add the cream mixture to the potatoes and gently stir.


Add seasoning and cheese and stir