Mixed Berries Frozen Yogurt.....for berry lovers

After seeing frozen yogurts on Deeba's and Purple foodie's blog i really wanted to try making one at home, though i dont own an ice cream maker machine i thought i'll give it a try as it works fine without it as well. I didnt have many strawberries at home but i did have raspberries and blue berries so i thought why not lets Mix N Match and I made this Mixed berries frozen yogurt. The original recipe is from David Lebovit's.

Verdict...I absolutely loved the creamy texture and the sweet and sour taste of berries :)  I have also used vanilla sugar which gives in nice vanilla kick. This is definately must a try....Sending this to My Favorite Things Event - Frozen Desserts  guest hosted by Aquadaze an event started by Bindiya

Ingredients

250 gms mixed berries (I used raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)

250 gms greek yogurt low fat

1/3 cup vanilla sugar or more if required

1 tsp lime juice

Procedure:

• Mix vanilla sugar and berries, keep it aside for about one hour until the sugar is disolved and berries become mushy.
• Blend together berries, yogurt and lime juice until creamy and smooth.
• Pass the yogurt mixture through a strainer to remove the seeds and for smoother texture.
• Check if sugar is proper, add more if required.
• Cover and freeze the yogurt in a plastic container with wide bottom.
• Churn this mixture using hand blender every 30 to 45 mins when it starts to set a little for about 4 to 5 times.
• Serve chilled.

Tried and Tasted - Cabbage in Chana Dal Sauce

When Tried and Tasted event was announced by Aparna, I wasnt familiar with Lisa's blog. Once i started to browse her blog i really got hooked on to it, she has wonderful collection of vegetarian recipes. I love the different combination of veggies and pulses she uses in her daily cooking. I have already bookmarked many of her wonderful dishes which i would love to try. For this event i tried her Cabbage in crumbly Chana Dal Sauce. The original recipe can be found here.

I have followed Lisa's recipe exactly with just one change where i have also added chopped onions to the curry. I absolutely loved this dish, it goes very well with plain rice or roti. Chana dal along with mild spices gives lovely taste, not too spicy just perfect :) My dish turned out to be more of a curry rather than dry vegetable, probably i added little more water. Sending this to Tried and Tasted :Lisa's Kitchen guest hosted by Aparna an event started by Zlamushka's Spicy Kitchen

Ingredients:

For Chana Dal sauce: 1/2 chana dal

3 dry red chillies

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp asafoetida

1 tsp olive oil

For Cabbage curry:

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 onion chopped finely

1 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

4-6 curry leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste finely chopped coriander for garnishing

Procedure:

• Soak chana dal in water for about 4 to 5 hours.
• Grind together chana dal, asafoetida, red chillies and salt in a crumbly paste.
• In a pan heat the olive oil, fry the chana dal paste for about few mins, add little water if required.
• In a seperate pan, heat oil add in mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves. When the seeds start to splutter, add in chopped onions and saute for about 2 mins.
• Now add in the cabbage, salt and turmeric powder.
• Add in the chana dal sauce with little water in the cabbage mixture. Cover & cook for about 10 - 12 mins on medium heat or until cooked.
• Keep stirring in the middle to make sure the curry doesnt stick to the pan.
• Serve hot with plain rice or rotis.

Tiramisu.......My New Love

I was introduced to this wonderful dessert few months back by one of my colleagues in the office cafeteria. One bite and i absolutely fell in love with it. From that day onwards on all thursdays i always take my lunch in office canteen as every thursdays we have TIRAMISU :) I wanted to try making this wonderful dessert at home so i started looking out for recipes on the internet. There are many different versions of making this but i chose the recipe shown on you tube here.

Tiramisu is basically made of egg yolks and mascarpone cheese,  garnished with cocoa powder. Some recipes also use whipped egg whites and heavy cream to make it more light and fluffy. For the base i have used Savoiardi which are similar to lady finger. This dish is perfect for social gatherings and parties, you can prepare it one day earlier too. Sending this dish to Events for Eggs hosted by Sudeshna of Bengali Cuisine.

Ingredients:

3 egg yolks at room temperature

250 gms mascarpone cheese

180 ml heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp Kahlua coffee liquor
6 tbsp sugar
1 cup dark espresso coffee
1 packet of Savoiardi or about 24 lady finger
coco powder for garnishing

Procedure:

• Beat the egg yolks and sugar until light in color for about 2 to 3 mins.
• Over double boiler cook the egg yolks continuously stirring for about 3 to 4 mins.
• Remove from double boiler and put the vessel in cold water immediately.
• Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, keep aside.
• Fold in the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture and mix well.
• Now add in the whipped cream and fold in gently.
• Add the kahlua liquor into the espresso and mix well.
• Dip the savioardi into coffee mixture and line them on the serving plate or individual dessert bowls.
• Add in a layer of mascarpone mixture and repeat the process.
• Cover the serving dish or individual bowls with foil paper and refrigerate over night (Very IMP).
• To serve, sprinkle generous amount of coco powder over the set tiramisu...enjoy this dish chilled.