meetha madra(a himachali dessert)

Hi there........this is something that got made in my mom's ancesteral home.....normally during the changing of the seasons a meetha madra,khatta madra, khatta meat and boiled rice would be served.I love this,and don't really wait for the seasons to change....its a great dessert to serve anytime.Before I proceed anyfurther,those who are educators or for that matter all those who have small kids....do check out this site called HAMARA SANSAR,Paridhi is doing some really good work and we should encourage her.

back to the dish

INGRDS

1 1/2 ltrs milk

1 tsp fennel seeds(saunf)
5 caradomom crushed
1 tablespoon ghee(clarified butter)
300 gms paneer(can use cottage cheese)
1 copra (dried coconut)cut into thin 1/2 inch long pcs
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup cashewnuts
1/2 cup raisins
8-10 tablespoons of sugar
METHOD
1.In a heavy bottomed pan/wok/kadai,heat the ghee and add the fennel seeds and cardamom,fry for a min then add the dry fruits,including the copra.....fry till the coconut turns a light golden......now add the milk...let it come to a boil,then reduce it to a simmer.

2.After the milk reduces to half in quantity and has becone a nice golden color add the sugar,let it boil away for a few min.......then add the crunbled paneer.....boil for another 5 mins,switch off the heat.

3.Let it come to room tempreture to serve....I serve this hot in winters,cold in peak summers and room tempreture in this rainy weather.

sending this to sharan's event..celebrating-independence-day-sharans.........because my great grandather was a very active freedom fighter.......this particular dish is from his household....so I think its perfect for this event:)  

lazy cooks everything innit cookies

You know those annoying people who keep cooing to their dogs,talking to them and then telling folks that the animal understands every word.The kind of people who call their pets "baby" and "dumpling".......the kind of people who give you dirty looks when you give dirty looks to dogs.........well I'M one of those!The only reason that I don't have one of my dogs as my profile pic...is ..because I'm SURE  some smartass is going to comment that they always knew I was a bitch!So to prevent unplesantness..the pic remains mine! But....my precious ones do manage to come into the frame now and again.
Sometime back I mentioned that Caspar (my white spaniel)had been put on a diet by the vet........anyway a couple of months down and our friend weighs the same ..if not just a wee bit more......Since our man couldn't have the regular cookies...I made these "healthy" ones for him n me!My kids stick to their chocolate chip and variations of chocolate chip....these were made for my baby n me!
INGRDS
1 cup wholewheat flour(atta)
1 cup oats
1 cup dates-chopped
1/2 cup milk pdr
1/2 cup grated coconut.
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
100 gms butter
1 egg
1 tsp cinnamon pdr
1 tsp flaxseed pdr(optional)
METHOD
1.With an electric beater,beat the butter and sugar till soft and fluffy....add the egg...now topple everything else into the bowl.Beat till mixed.
2.Butter a baking tray,put spoonfulls of the mix,press down lightly with a fork.
3.Bake in a preheated 190deg oven for 12-15 mins.
4.Enjoy!
NOTE
This is not my own invention ....this is from an old magazine....and its really good....IT IS NOT A DOG BISCUIT.Its a regular cookie..:) 

lazy cooks nuts 'bout you.

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Hi!I am back after the lovely sun n sand holiday at goa..........back to udham which is freezing and raining and the sun has vanished(gone to goa methinks!)This is a pic of us on board a boat which took my husband and kids parasailing in the sea(i held onto my hat and looked out for dolphins......i'm petrified of the sea..........i was also praying !)

In this cold cold weather.....i crave hot desserts......and anything that'll get done without too much effort on my part.Well this is it!
INGRDS
1. 1 tin milkmaid
2. 1 grated (fresh) coconut
3. 1 cup mixed nuts
4 1 cup candied cherries
5.1/2 cup candied mixed peel
6.1 1/2 tablespoon rum(i used whisky)or if you don't want alcohol use a teaspoon of vanilla essence
METHOD
1.Simply throw everything together and mix thoroughly.
2.Butter the dish in which you're going to bake,put the mix in.and microwave on max for 10 min(or thereabouts).It will behave like a cake............in that it will leave the sides if the dish and then you know its ready.


3.Take it out and serve it hot.with some whipped cream if so desired...i like it plain
.I could'nt think of a better name....but i figured this has nuts....... and i love it ...so there!Nuts 'bout you!

Before i sign off i had to put one more pic of my family,in goa,at big foot.In just a year my son's now taller than me and my daughter is fast catching up!
Am sending this to anzz cafe's event http://anzzcafe.com/event-valentines-special/#comment-3053

and to ramya's event-Linking to Kid's Delight hosted by Edible Entertainment
and tohttp://teenzyummydelights.blogspot.com/2012/01/sending-lil-valentine-love-your-way.html