Spider man Cake | Spiderman Chocolate Cake With Butter Cream | How to Make Spider man Cake | How to Make Vanilla Butter Cream | Home made Basic

Baking a cake for kids birthday is always fun and my most favourite job. This was the birthday cake which I tried a few years back. I was with full of confidence about this cake while trying, even got the perfect shape but while piping the purple lines, my hands started shivering which made the cake look dull. I was disappointed after watching the imperfect look so dropped to share it in the blog. Then on the same day, I baked this another cake (below picture) and frosted with vanilla buttercream.

How to make Cherry Sauce | Home made Cherry Sauce | Basics in cooking | Cherry Sauce for Cheese Cakes Topping

Cherry fruits are one of the rare fruit which we don`t get here in Foz do igaucu city..But luckily we can find these in Argentina some times with bearable price..Few months back H bought cherries so as usually blogger brain had started thinking about recipes.

Basic Onion Tomato Masala For Gravies | Basic Masala Gravy Recipe | Basic Onion Tomato Gravy for Curries | How to make Basic Onion Tomato Masala | How to Prepare Makhani Gravy | Basic in Cooking

Onion tomato masala in an important basic dish to make various curries and gravies in Indian cuisine.There are different methods to prepare this basic gravy but here Iam sharing traditional Indian tomato gravy with lots of whole garam masala ingredients.Some recipes includes spice powders like red chili powder,salt,turmeric,cumin and coriander powders but In this post you no need to add those all powders at all..It`s a purely flavored with whole garam masalas and can be freeze for a month.

Chicken Keema Curry | Minced Chicken Masala | Spicy Murgh Keema Recipe | How to make Minced Chicken | Basics In Cooking

 Chicken keema is nothing but making chicken into fine pieces which looks mushy. Usually using meat machine prepares minced meat which we can see in super markets or meat shops..At home we can make it using meat hammer which is easily available in super markets..Apart of those two methods I make it with mixy grinder(Preethi Blue Leaf mixy grind) Using small jar I make mince meat always,I have already posted about it long time back.

How to Make Mango Pulp | How to Prepare Mango Puree | Basics | Mango Recipes

It`s a basic recipe about how to prepare mango pulp..Its sounds silly but actually I have seen many times question like,how to make mango pulp or how to prepare mango puree?? So,thought why should n`t I post about it.It`s summer here so mango season is running on and frequently getting natural fresh mangoes in markets.I have tried few desserts last week so thought better to share this first as a basic which may helps those who don`t have an idea on it..

Kolhapuri Mutton Masala | Kolhapuri Style Gosht Curry | Kolhapuri Masala Recipe | How to Make Kolhapuri Masala | Home Made Basics Recipes

Kolhapuri mutton curry is a traditional way of cooking meat with a unique flavored masala. It is simple to cook because you don't have to add so many ingredients in this except masala making.For the beginners or people who have less time, this is the simple method.

Quick And Easy Chocolate Buttercream With Cocoa | Perfect Chocolate Buttercream For Frosting Cakes,Cup cakes | Basics In Baking

This is a basic useful recipe to try...this chocolate butter cream recipe is so simple to try even for beginners..If you are loving to frost cakes,try this version and frost your cake..even you decorate the cake if you have piping bag and nozzles..

How to cut Pineapple | Basics | Home made basics | Miscellaneous | How to freeze fresh pineapple chunks | How to choose good pineapple

It is not a recipe,but a very useful post for every one....May be it looks like a simple or silly one,but when the time you want definitely it`s a helpful post..Even When I took pineapple in hands was confused to cut..So,for an Idea browsed in you tube and those videos are very helpful...Here Iam giving step wise pictures which are very clear and I hope these helps you all...If you are going to buy pineapple next time,check this post and go with fruit and cut it easily..Here,Iam sharing some useful tips also..Have a look..:)

Choose a Good Pineapple

Choose a pineapple that has firm, gold to brown skin (not too green) with green, loose leaves (not brown or wilted). A ripe pineapple will have a strong, fresh pineapple smell.

To peel the pineapple you will need a long knife (I used sharp knife which we use in kitcehn daily)because it is slightly flexible making it easier to follow the contour of the pineapple.

Smell from the bottom to get the most accurate aroma. The pineapple must smell sweet and fresh. If you detect an odor that suggests fermentation or there is no sweetness present, skip that pineapple.

Some green on the sides of a pineapple is OK, but the entire pineapple should not be green. A good pineapple is typically golden on the bottom. Avoid pineapples with visible bruising.

The pineapple should be firm. It will give a little to firm pressure. If the pineapple feels soft and mushy, then it is overripe. The pineapple should be heavy for its size.

WHAT YOU NEED

Big pineapple fruit
chopping board
sharp knife
zip lock bag


HOW TO COOK

Use a cutting board and place washed pineapple.

Using a sharp knife, cut the crown  part and slice the skin off the sides, going from top to bottom.

Cut as thinly as possible. Leave as much flesh as you can remaining on the pineapple. the sweetest part of the pineapple is the most outer flesh.So,careful..

Take these all into a big vessel and add 2 cups of water and boil for 10 minutes..Then strain the water..You can use this water which tastes with mild pineapple flavor..So,for this step you should wash pineapple first very well..

Remove the eye spots.Eye spots will all line up in diagonal rows on the pineapple. Cut a V-shaped groove along the diagonal line to remove each set of eye spots. 

Cut pineapple circles.now carefully remove the center stem part in each pineapple slice..then cut into chunks..

You can use to make juices,milk shakes or pour them in ziplock bag and freeze..Up to 15-20 days pineapple stays good.

Home made bread crumbs | How to make bread crumbs using left over bread | How to store bread crumbs | basics

Bread crumbs are on the most useful yet basic ingredient which need in deep frying recipes or snacks recipes.It is a not a recipe actually but a basic needed option to finish a recipe.I heard that store bought bread crumbs are costly also may not be fresh so thought to share home made method which is helpful..Using dry bread slices any one can make bread crumbs at home easily.

How to make basic spinach puree for gravies | Spinach gravy using frozen spinach | simple,easy palak puree for gravies | Home made basics

WHAT YOU NEED

Fresh chopped spinach-2 cups or frozen -1 cup
tomato-1 big
onion-1 big
green chili -3-4 (i used red color)
ginger-1/2 tbsp
garlic cloves-3-4
cumin-1 tsp
cloves-3
pepper corns-3-4
fennel seeds-1/2 tsp

HOW TO COOK

There are two methods to prepare this basic palak gravy..One is bu frying all the ingredients one by one and grinding later.

Second options is grinding all the ingredients directly and then using while cooking..

So,here i went with second option....

1. chop onion,tomato,chillies and grind into fine puree along with other ingredients....You can freeze it in zip lock bags..

2. Can refrigerate for 2 days...Use for gravies as base....:)

How to prepare home made hibiscus hair oil to prevent hair fall/hibiscus flower benefits/home remedies

Today Iam not sharing any recipe,but a very useful and interesting tip which attracts women..Who don`t want a long silky black hair??but,lack of time,busy schedules,so many works,responsibilites  makes us tired and finally we many don`t have time to take care for ourselves.But,it`s important to take self care to lead a good life and to maintain a good family.Because woman is the most important person, like a back bone  to family..When she is fine can take care of the whole family with peaceful mind..Is n`t it.. :)

Coming to this, coconut oil is the one of the popular liquid in india where people use it for hair massage and also in cooking in some places.I use parachute oil from child hood..Along with grocery items,I also brought coconut oil to foz.Actually my hair was so long but chopped it up when I was in 10th standard..Til now it is in medium height only.Wish it grows long again same like earlier times.Hair fall is common for every one,but after delivery it may increase in women and nowadays iam losing very much more than the previous years.So,while searching web,came to know the hibiscus uses for hair.luckily near by home have few plants o f this.Immediately plucked few flowers and prepared this hibiscus infused oil...Better to apply this,more than the plain coconut oil.If hibiscus flowers are available try this and apply to scalp.After few days I removed flowers from oil and used again fresh flowers..Check it below for more details.

Take 5-6 big fresh Hibiscus flowers and place them in sun shade until completely dries..Then take them into bowl and pour some oil on top til immerse and heat on a medium flame for 1 minute.Let it cool and change this into glass jar or in tin and close with lid.Let it sit for 2 days.Also,you can filter the oil instead of shifting directly into glass bottle.Then apply oil to scalp whenever you need and massage for few minutes..After 2-3 hours take shower bath.Do this for 5-6 times and remove out the flowers from oil..you can see the change in hair  after few trails...

Hibiscus Flower Facts:
• Over 200 species of Hibiscus Flowers
• Hibiscus Flowers have a tart citrus taste
• Hibiscus Flowers make great tea
• Hibiscus Flowers last about one day
• Hibiscus Flowers do not require water
• The Pharoahs drank hibiscus flower tea
• Hibiscus tea is popular in cocktails in the Caribbean

Minced meat/How to make minced chicken at home/step by step pictures

WHAT YOU NEED

Chicken
mixy and jar
sharp knife

HOW TO COOK

 Wash and strain chicken...Chop into small pieces and take some of  pieces in jar and blend twice times..

Your chicken is ready..

Don`t use fruit mixy jar..

Exactly

Home made frozen vegetables/How to freeze raw vegetables at home/how to make homemade frozen vegetables/How to blanch vegetables

From last three months Iam following this method..Today`s post is not about a recipe,but It is very useful for house wives and busy women. Usually I buys vegetables& fruits  twice in a month..After one week vegetables started decaying fast.specially which are expensive like broccoli,apple,avocado and cauli flower.I was not at all happy to throw those high priced god gifts..I went through youtube and got few videos on freezing vegetables..I was impressive and later to came to know that it is a easy and useful method to save money even... Next week after buying veggies went with process and stored all my boiled and drained vegetables in freezing bags..You can use zip lock bags happily.But,in foz it`s difficult to find out zip lock bags..I frozen broccoi,cauli flower,radish,carrot,beet root pulp and avocado pulp..I already shared a post about freezing avocado pulp long time back..in the same way I frozen beet root pulp in plastic box which uses for juices and cakes..You may need a day if you vegetables in large quantity,but it`s worth trying to save money and to use veggies in hurry times..

I read an article recently about this freezing..They also mentioned about sharing fruits and few more vegetables names.They said that also can freeze bell pepper,turnip,cabbage,celery,brussel, sprouts,green beans,egg plant and mush rooms in blanching method.In the fruit category they given bananas,berries,Here I shared the step wise pictures of broccoli and carrot..You can follow the same method to freeze cauli flower,radish and potatoes too..Iam giving the detailed notes about freezing veggies.So,read carefully and follow the step next time.Enjoy home made readily available vegetables any time

CATEGORY-BASICS/USEFUL TIPS/HOME MADE
PREPARATION TIME- 1-2 HOURS

WHAT YOU NEED

Two big vessels for boiling

two big colanders

two more big vessels 

knife

chopping board

vegetables

freezing bags/covers/boxes

vegetables

hot and cold water

HOW TO FREEZE

First take the vegetable and wash it well.Here I took broccoli.cut into big florets or if any other vegetable,cut into big size pieces and set aside.

 In a big vessel add water and let it boil.When it`s boiling in high peaks add chopped veggies and boil for 8-10 minutes in medium flame.

Check the softness of veggies using fork.Turn off flame and drain water into other bowl using colander.

Fill cold water in another bowl now.Then immediately add boiled veggies in cold water..Let it sit fro 3 minutes and drain completely..

Now a take a big tray(I used baking tray) and place kitchen paper towels. Now spread vegetables on top of it..

Keep aside this for 5-10 minutes or til half dry.take them into freezing bags or zip lock bags and freeze them

Follow the same above steps with carrot and freeze..I also went with cauli flower too..Even you can beet root also with this method..But normally I blends chopped beet root into coarse puree and freezes in box.

DON`T USE/EAT CARROTS WHICH LOOKS LIKE IN ABOVE PICTURES WITH  GREEN PART.

CUT ALWAYS IN BIG SIZE.IF YOU CUT INTO SMALL FLORETS AFTER BOILING THEY MAY SHRINK AND WHILE COOKING IT MAY TURN MUSHY

HOW TO USE FROZEN VEGETABLES

You can use in curries,gravies,rice pilaf recipes,juices,milk shakes and in smoothie recipes.

I usually use carrot,broccoli,cauli flower,radish in curry recipes.also uses with dal to pressure cook for kids.I use beet root pulp for rotis too.

Please click on this link to know more information about freezing vegetables.

CAULI FLOWER HEALTH BENEFITS:

• The allicin in cauliflower is known to promote a healthy heart and reduce the risk of strokes
• Cauliflower contains selenium and vitamin C, both of which work together to strengthen the immune system.
• Cauliflower has been associated with the maintenance of a healthy cholesterol level.
• Being rich in folate, cauliflower is known to help improve cell growth and replication.
• The high amount of fiber in cauliflower improves colon health and can even help prevent cancer.

BROCCOLI HEALTH BENEFITS:

• Cancer: Broccoli may prove to be a natural wonder-drug for many types of cancer, including breast cancer, cancer of uterus, prostrate cancer, cancers of internal organs like lungs, colon, liver, kidneys etc. and cancer of intestines. But it is particularly good for breast cancer and uterus cancer, as it removes extra estrogen from the body. This is due to the presence of strong anti-carcinogens like glucoraphanin, diindolylmethane, beta-carotene, selenium and other nutrients like vitamin-C, vitamin-A and vitamin-E, zinc, potassium and certain amino acids, which are also good anti-cancer agents.
• Detoxification: The presence of vitamin-C, sulphur and certain amino acids make broccoli a very good detoxifier. It helps remove free radicals and toxins like uric acid from the body, thereby purifying blood and keeping away problems related with toxins such as boils, itches, rashes, gout, arthritis, rheumatism, renal calculi, skin diseases like eczema and hardening of skin etc.
• Stomach Disorders: Broccoli is very rich in fiber or roughage, the best thing which can cure almost all the stomach disorders by curing constipation, since constipation is the root to almost all the stomach disorders. The fiber forms the bulk of the food, retains water and forms the bowels. The magnesium and the vitamins present in the broccoli also cure acidity, facilitate proper digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food and soothe the stomach by reducing inflammation.

• CARROT HEALTH BENEFITS:

- Prevent heart diseases: In a study meant to reveal therapeutic value of carrots researchers at the Wolfson Gastrointestinal Laboratory in Edinburgh, Scotland revealed that cholesterol level reduces by 11 percent if seven ounces of raw carrots a day is taken for thee weeks. High cholesterol is a major factor for heart disease. Since regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol level it is good to prevent heart related problems. A group of Swedish scientists discovered that root vegetables can reduce the chances of having a heart attack. A study conducted at the Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research in Italy found that those who ate more carrots had one third the risk of heart attack as compared with those who ate fewer carrots. 

- Prevent cancer: Beta-carotene consumption has been linked to reduced risk of several cancers, notably lung cancer. British researchers discovered that increasing beta-carotene consumption from 1.7 to 2.7 milligrams a day reduced lung cancer risk more than 40 percent. The average carrot contains about three milligrams of Beta-carotene. In a study, researchers found that eating fiber rich carrots reduce the risk of colon cancer by as much as 24 percent. Another study shows that women who ate raw carrots were five to eight times less likely to develop breast cancer than women who did not eat carrots.