Farrukh Aziz

Dry fruits and apples, both are very healthy and nutritious. When they both combine with low fat milk, they become very nutritious and healthy not only for adults but also for kids. Dry fruit-Apple milkshake is full of vitamins, iron, calcium and forms best meal for diet too. This shake can be enjoyed any time of the day. It is very easy to prepare and is ready in no time. so here's the recipe for this yummy and healthiest milk shake

RED BELL PEPPER AND COCONUT DUMPLINGS  (Lal Shimla Mirch ke Laddoo)RED BELL PEPPER laddoos may sound something unusual and odd combination but in taste it is awesome. As in vegetables we make Carrot (gaajar ka halwa) dessert, bottle guord (lauki ka halwa) dessert similarly even red bell pepper can turn into yummy dessert. With the same recipe as mentioned below you can also turn it in to a red bell pepper halwa. But here is the recipe for laddoos

This is an Indian rice pudding also known as Phirni which can be flavored with a wide variety of options. It is one of the most preferred desserts for Indian festivals across the country. Here I have given it a mango flavor as it’s the most preferred one at my place.

Button mushrooms and green peas cooked in cream and spices.Once after a grocery shopping, when we reached home and was about to prepare my lunch, saw this packet of mushrooms which I dint buy but my son has dropped in the basket without my knowledge. And then I had to use it in one or the other dish of mine. Its not that I regretted bringing mushroom at home as it is one of the richest source of protein, but just went into a jungle of thought of what could be made now. Then, this combination clicked where I thought of mixing mushroom with matar (green peas) and malai (cream). Surprisingly, it came out great and was superlative in taste and aroma….You may also want to try out and experience it yourself…Trust me, for vegetarians, it would be a feast time with this recipe......Here is how you get it.....

Virgin mojito has always been my favorite drink, of course a non-alcoholic one.For me it’s a NEVER SAY No to Virgin Mojito coz its very refreshing, not only in summers but any time throughout the year. Aromatic ginger and mint, tangy lemon with lots of ice and soda.  But for a change, I gave it a twist using fresh beetroot juice, added some apple cider vinegar and replaced sugar syrup with honey for healthier option.  Believe me, it turned out amazing and was completely consumed in no time.  Not only its taste but also its color was bright and attractive.  It is just a perfect option for any mojito parties or get-togethers.  Do give it a try….Here’s the recipe

POMEGRANATE- one of the most powerful, nutrient dense and anti-oxidant fruit. Its main origin is PERSIA. Its one of an  oldest fruit which is known to be found in  many religious and cultural writings. Dried pomegranate seeds are used in many Mughlai and other cuisinesPomegranate is my son’s one of the favorite fruit. He loves to have it in any form, so thought to give it a different  avatar. So made this pomegranate mousse which was ready in minimum time and was over in no time. It had tanginess of lemon, sweetness, color and goodness  of pomegranate juice. For the base of mousse cake I have used here chocolate sponge as chocolates and chocolate cakes are kids all time favorite.You can use vanilla sponges or digestive biscuits as a baseHere’s the recipe of my pomegranate mousse cake, a very yummy, easy to make dessert which will definitely be loved by all.

1. 500 gms Prawns (jumbo) (cleaned and deveined, tail intact)
2. 2 Kiwis (slightly under riped) sliced or cubed
3. 1 Leek sliced
4. ½ cup Bell peppers (cut in juliennes)
5. 1 inch Ginger grated
6. 6 (finely chopped) cloves Garlic
7. 1 tsp Chives (dried)
8. 2 sprigs Celery (chopped)
9. 1 tsp Sesame seeds

1. 210 gms All-purpose flour
2. 100 gms Butter (Ice cold)  (Cut in 1 inch cubes)
3. 2 tbsps sugar Confectioners’
4. 2 – 3 tbsps water Ice Cold
5. 1/3 tsp Cinnamon powder
6. 1 cup Plum (chopped)
7. ½ cup Sugar + little for sprinkling.
8. ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder
9. 1 Lemon Zest

1. 2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
2. 1 cup dried fruits Mixed (raisins, sultanas, dried cranberries, black currants)
3. 100 ml tea Brewed
4. 100 ml Milk
5. 1 Egg
6. 5 gms Instant dry yeast
7. 40 gms Butter
8. 4 tsps Sugar
9. ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder

Delicious papaya badam barfi is ready to be served.