Panchmeva prashad

PANCHMEVA PRASHAD (VRAT)

http://cookwithpriyankavarma.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/panchmewa-pag-dry-fruits-fudge-krishna.html

Ingredients :

• Dried coconut shredded : 2 cups
• Green Raisins : 3/4 cup
• Chopped Walnuts : 3/4 cup
• Chopped Almond : 3/4 cup
• Chopped Pistachios : 3/4 cup
• Sugar :1 & 1/2 cups 
• Water : 3/4 cup
• Green cardamom : 3-4 pods crushed

Method :

• In a pan take sugar and water, heat the mixture and continuously stir unless sugar is dissolved.
• Once dissolved, let is cook unless you get single thread consistency. I have shown in the video that how to check for one thread consistency.
• Once you get it, add the dry fruits and give a quick mix and turn off the gas.
• Transfer the mixture on to a greased plate or in a tin . Level it a bit and let it sit for half an hour.
• Once set, cut it into desired shapes and your prasad is ready :)

Puffed patties

PIZZA POP STICKS

http://yummilyyours.com/pizza-pops-pizza-stick/

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 12-15 Pizza Pops

Ingredients

• 2 Puffed Pastry Sheets
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice
• 1/2 cup toppings of choice
• 12-15 lollipop sticks
• Egg wash (whisked egg – optional, does not alter taste)

Directions

1. Thaw the puff pastry sheet by placing it on a counter-top for about 30 min or by placing it in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Open up the sheet as per instructions and cut it up into 1.5 inch squares (I cut about 2-inch squares and thought they were a tad too big for the candy sticks).
3. True to their name, they will puff up in size once baked. Please keep that in mind while cutting out the squares.
4. As shown in the pictures, use 1 square at a time. Paste the stick onto it.
5. While working with one pastry square, cover the rest of them up with a moist paper towel to keep them from drying.
6. Please make sure the candy sticks you use are oven-safe. If not, first bake your pizza squares and then stick the lollipop stick into it. Although not a firm fix, it should work.
7. Layer a spoonful of marinara sauce onto the pastry square.
8. Top it with cheese and toppings of your choice.
9. Place another pastry square on top of the first one from step.
10. Press the sides lightly using your hand and seal it using a fork (as shown in the pictures).
11. Brush egg wash (whisked egg) onto the pastry squares to make them extra golden.
12. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 400°F for about 15-18 min or until the tops turn golden.

My Take:

Spinach or veggie toppings or pepperoni, these pizza pops can be made to suit your taste.

Replace the marinara with Alfredo sauce, and you've got Alfredo pizza pops.

Freeze the pizza pops for later use. Before brushing with egg wash, place the pizza pastry pops in a single row in the freezer. After about an hour, place all of them in a bag and seal them. You might have to bake for longer if using directly from the freezer.

Paneer naan pizza

PANEER NAAN PIZZA

http://cravecookclick.com/paneer-naan-pizza-recipe-how-to-make-paneer-pizza/


Ingredients                                     

Naan     2 medium

Green capsicum sliced      1/4 medium

Onion ,roughly chopped      1 medium

Butter  2 tablespons

Tomato sauce    2 tablespoons

Chopped garlic 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Red pepper flakes 1 tbsp

Mozzarella cheese

For paneer tikka              

Paneer (cottage cheese)              250 grams

Roughly chopped onion and tomatoes 1 cup

Hung yogurt       1/2 cup

Lemon juice       1/2

Garlic paste        1 tablespoon

Ginger paste      1 tablespoon

Red chilli powder             1 teaspoon + to sprinkle

Salt         to taste

Garam masala powder  1/2 teaspoon

Oil           2 tablespoons

Method

Take yogurt in a bowl, add lemon juice, garlic paste, ginger paste, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and mix well.

Cut paneer into big cubes, sprinkle a little red chilli powder and salt on them. Roll in the yogurt mixture and set aside for 5-10 minutes.

Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan, add tomatoes and onions. Let them cook well.  Add the paneer cubes in it and cook.

Turn over the paneer pieces when the underside turns golden and cook the other side similarly.

Preheat oven 180C

Spread some butter on the naans. Followed by chopped garlic
Add tomatoe ketchup and paneer.
Add sliced capsicum and onion.
Place slices of mozzarella
Finally sprinkle chilli flakes, salt and pepper
Place them in a baking pan.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the pizzas are heated and the cheese is bubbling, then place under the broiler for a minute or two or until the cheese is slightly browned.
Cut into wedges and serve hot.