*Semolina(Sooji/Rava) Sheera

Semolina(Sooji/Rava) Sheera

Semolina sheera is a favorite in our Indian households,mostly prepared during festivals and puja. But for those who love it,they don't need to wait for either of these to eat it...... :) Such is the case in my house,my hubby likes this sheera very much. So Rava sheera is made more often compared to any other sweet.

It is basically made from semolina and milk. Its a bit heavy because of the added ghee,but sometimes you should just forget about your weight and enjoy such delicacies...hehehe!!! So what are we waiting for,lets get to work.

Ingredients :

• Semolina (Sooji/Rava) - 2 cups
  Ghee - 3 tbsp
  Sugar - 2 cups
  Milk - 2 cups
• Water- 1 cup
  Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
  Cashewnuts -1 tbsp

Method:

• Take Ghee in a non stick pan and add Semolina to it. Roast until semolina turns golden brown. (Take care not to burn semolina).
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• Continue for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.
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• Remove the roasted semolina in a plate.

In the same pan roast the cashewnuts and keep them aside.

Now take milk and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil.Add cardamom powder and keep it on a low flame.

Slowly add semolina to the above milk mixture, stir the mixture well with a spatula and avoid any lump formation.

Add the cashews to this mixture and cook it till the ghee separates from the semolina.

Serve in a bowl.You can decorate it as per your liking.

Serves: 4

This recipe is making its way to 4 events:

Yummy Festival Feasts - Diwali hosted by Pallavi of All Thingz Yummy .

JFI - Festival Treats hosted by Srivalli of Cooking 4 All Seasons.

The Saas, Bahu Aur Sensex Contest hosted by Nags of Edible Garden.You can check the movie website here.

Satisfy your sweet tooth event hosted by Sudeshna of Here I cook blog.

*Fat-Free Frozen Mango Yogurt

Fat-Free Frozen Mango Yogurt

This is a fat-free,healthy and a yummy recipe with a touch of mint and strawberry jam which really adds to the taste. Do try this recipe for sure.I am sure you will love it.... Yogurt is a fermented dairy product made by adding bacterial cultures to milk, which causes the transformation of the milk's sugar, lactose, into lactic acid. It is a rich source of many important nutrients including Calcium,phosphorous,proteins,vitamins B-2, B-12, zinc,potassium and many more.For more details click here.

Ingredients

• Non-fat yogurt 1 1/2 cup
• Mangoes 2 cups
• Mint leaves 1/4th cup
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• Strawberry jam 3 tbsp
• Cocoa 1 tsp
  
• Sugar to taste ~1-4 tsp

Method

• If you are using fresh curd and mangoes,mix together and freeze them.
• Puree the above frozen mix in a blender with the remaining ingredients,except the sugar.
• Blend them thoroughly.

• Taste and add in as much sugar as per your taste.

• Pour the mixture into a container and put it in a freezer.When serving remove from the frozen curd from the freezer and let it stand for 15-20 minutes at room temperature or else it will be too hard.

Note: You can keep the yogurt in the freezer for up to a week, in a covered container.

This Fat-free frozen yogurt recipe is my entry for :

Frozen Yogurt Event hosted by Siri.


Joelen's blogging adventures-Fruit recipes event by Joelen.

Herb Mania Event hosted by Dee.
Ice Cream, You Scream: Blogging Event hosted by Nikki of Nik Snacks.


MM - Mango Mania Event hosted by Meeta of What's for lunch honey?


You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Frozen Desserts! Event hosted by Mike of Mike's table.

One recipe......Six events,this is called killing 6 birds in 1 stone :D (he..he..he).I am very very happy to be a part of so many wonderful events.