Eggless Mixed Berries Cake

Ingredients:

• 3to4 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
• 11/4 cups plain flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract/vanilla essence
• 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tsp for dusting mixed berries
• 2 1/2tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup Fresh or frozen mixed berries
• a few drops of lemon juice

 Method:

• Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar and lemon juice on  mixed berries and keep aside. This will make them a little moist and juicy.
• If you are using frozen berries then  thaw them and include all the juice.
•  Sift together the baking powder, salt and flour.
• Next, whisk the butter and sugar to creamy texture.
• Then add a little flour to the butter and sugar mixture.
• Mix it and then add a little milk and mix. This way, add all the flour and milk little by little stirring to avoid lumps formation throughout.
• Finally, fold in the berries to the batter using a spatula.
•  Grease and dust baking pan with butter & a little flour to prevent cake from sticking.
•  Bake in a 375 degrees F preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool before cutting pieces

Greek Pizza Muffins

<>Ingredients:<><><>  2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 cup finely chopped onion 2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup low-fat milk 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp tomato paste or tomato sauce 2 tbsp chopped olives Method: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a muffin pan with cooking spray. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, oregano, sugar, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir milk, feta, tomato paste and olives into the onion mixture. Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill the prepared muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake the muffins until lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Mango Curry

This recipe is from Kerala, one of my friend made this curry for dinner party. First time I ate this curry at my friend house. I loved this dish from that moment I wanted to try this amazing recipe, so finally I made it. It came out very good , I am sure you will try this yummy recipe. It is so simple & easy to make.  The combination of flavors in this dish are mind blowing – it’s sweet from the Mango, sourness from the Yogurt and the spice kick from the Chilies.

Ingredients:

• Ripe Mango – 1 , peeled, cubed
• Green Chillies – to taste
• Shredded Coconut – 1/2 cup
• Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Sour Yogurt – 1/2 cup
• Water – 1/2 cup
• Salt – 1/2 tsp or to taste
•  Oil – 1 tsp
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Dry Red Chillies – to taste
• Curry Leaves – few leaves
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
• Fenugreek / Methi Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Method:

•  Wash, peel and cube the Mango.
• Soak and work the seed of the Mango in Water till clean.
•  Gently mash the Mango and transfer Mango and the liquid to a saucepan.
•  Bring to a boil on medium heat, cook for 2-3 minutes and then reduce flame to a simmer.
•  Meanwhile, grind Green Chillies, Coconut, Cumin Seeds and a little bit of Yogurt, to a smooth paste.
•  Add the mixture to the balance of the Yogurt and mix well.
•  Take the pan off the flame and add in the Yogurt/Coconut paste to the Mango.
•  It is important to constant stir while adding the paste. Also, add a little at a time. This will prevent the Yogurt from curdling.
•  Once mixed in, the saucepan goes back on the flame on a low flame and allow it to come to almost a boil, keep stirring constantly for 4-5 min.
•  For the seasoning, heat Coconut Oil or any oil in a skillet.
•  Add the Mustard Seeds and fenugreek seeds and  allow them to pop.
•  Add in the Dry Red Chili, the Curry Leaves and the Turmeric Powder.
•  Mix into the Mango Curry and mix. 
•  serve hot with Rice.
• Enjoy this mouth watering dish :)

Note: Instead of mango can try Pineapple or pumpkin. But I think mango is the best :)