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low sugar insanely delicious cream cheese whip cream frosting for icing cake and desserts. Ingredients: cream cheese 250g(1cup) heavy cream  450g (2cups)(very cold, right out of the freeze) powdered sugar 70g(2/3 cup) any flavor 1tsp Method: beat room temperature cream cheese add icing sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy add very cold heavy cream and essence you like beat just until stiff peak forms ( don't over beat at all) notes: *Keep the cream in the freezer for 15-20 mins before using to make it really cold. *Do not over beat any whip cream frosting because whip cream curdles easily if over beaten *Stop beating as soon as you see stiff peak *If you want to add any food color, stop beating at soft peak stage then add color and beat until stiff peak. * if curdles by mistake add a little cream and slowly beat again.                                           ------------------------------------------------------------

  Ingredients: 1 cup oil(canola, sunflower, corn) 1egg 2 tsp garlic powder or minced 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1/2 tsp sugar 1tsp pepper black or white 1tbsp vinegar 1/2 tsp mustard paste Method: crack an whole egg in the jar add oil and all the seasoning use a stick blender to blend it is important to start blending at the bottom and very slowly pull it upward  don't blend it all together at the beginning If you make this in a regular blender add the egg and spices then drizzle the oil very slowly while running the blender.                                                    --------------------------------------------

  Ingredients: For staffing- boiled chicken cubes 1 cup potato cubes 2 cups salt to taste mustard seeds 1/2 tsp onion 1/2 cup garlic 1 tbsp ginger 1/2 tbsp cumin  powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder to taste black pepper 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp  a hand full of cilantro oil 2-3 tbsp For dough: plain flour 2cups salt 1/2 tsp sugar1/2tsp ghee 5tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp oil to fry Notes: * rub oil or ghee in dry flour well until every grain coated * Do not knead the dough smooth. The dough should be rough. knead just until all combined. * use cold water to make the dough * you can also add peanut, carom seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida if you like.                                                ----------------------------------------------------

Ingredients: spring water tuna (net 185g can -140g drained weight) 1 potato (steamed) 1 egg (white yolk separated) 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch bread crumbs (optional) seasonings: 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder 1/2 tsp black pepper powder red chilli powder to taste 3/4 tsp garam masala powder(cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) ginger garlic paste 2 tsp finely chopped onion, cilantro, green onion, green chilli Method:  steam and peal a medium size potato (don't boil in water) add all the seasonings, finely chopped herbs, cornstarch and an egg yolk mash well keep the egg white separate squizee out all the water from tuna  add to the potato and mix gently, don't mash too much make small patties deep into the beaten egg white and deep-fry in medium hot oil serve with salad, rice, or make sandwiches                                                        ------------------------------------------

Ingredients: plain flour (all- purpose flour) 2cups(250g) salt 3/4 tsp (1/2 tsp if you like less salt or want to eat with other salty food) sugar 1tsp hot water 80ml cold water 70-80ml depending on the type of flour & weather(make a soft & smooth dough) finely chopped green onion oil Method: Mix salt and sugar in the flour add hot water and mix now add cool water knead the dough well divide the dough and rest  for 20-30 mins covered  roll the dough round and thin  brush oil on top and spread finely chopped green onion(spring onion) now lift one side to fold inward then sidewise to make a pinwheel rest again for 20 mins to relax the dough roll it flat, this time a little thick then cook on medium heat with a little bit of oil until golden brown on both side serve hot Note: 1.dough should be relaxed and easy to roll if it is rested enough. At any point, if you find it difficult to roll (shrinks back when you try to roll out)let it rest for 15

only takes 15 mins to soak this juicy sweet south Asian dessert that everyone loves. Here is the easy way to make Gulab Jamun. I've used an egg in this recipe but don't freak, It will make the Gulab Jamon very soft and yummy.You will not smell or taste any egg in there. Ingredients: for sugar syrup: water 2 1/2 cups (500ml) sugar 2 cups 345g( 1 1/2cups if you like less sweet) cardamom 1  rose water if you like for Gulab Jamon: plain flour 3/4 of a cup (85g) all-purpose flour full cream milk powder 1 cup (96g) baking powder 2tsp(7g) sugar 2tbsp (26g) water 2tbsp (28g) oil 3tbsp (35g) large egg 1 (47g) Method: make sugar syrup by boiling sugar water and  mix flour milk powder and baking powder together mix egg water oil and sugar in a separate bowl then mix with the flour just until combined cover the bowl and rest for 5 mins  make small balls and fry in very low heat take it out and soak in sugar syrup Important Notes: 1.Do not stir the batter

Ingredients: whole milk lemon or fresh chilli Method: boil the milk and cool it down  pour in a small bowl, add chilli with stem or  cut one side of lemon and dip in the milk do not squeeze the lemon juice out half cover the bowl leave it in a warm place until thickens (15-20 hours) this is the primary culture. you can use 1tsp culture per 1/2cup of milk to make secondary culture. the secondery culture you can use to make actual yogurt. Notes: * Don't cover the bowl completely, keep a little opening so that the bacteria in the air can go in. *although mine took three days to achieve the perfect yogurt, yours could take more because this is natural bacteria from the air causing the progress, It depends on how much bacteria present in the environment and the supportive weather, so the time limit may vary. *use a small amount of milk until you get the right taste so that you don't waste a lot of milk.                                         -

Ingredient: whipping cream/heavy cream Method: make sure the whipping cream is very cold and has at list 35% or more fat content you  can chill the cream into the freezer for 20-30 mins beat very cold whipping cream using a stand mixture until milk and butter separates drain liquid from the butter squeeze butter in between your palm to drain all the liquid possible collect butter in a square box to shape a block and refrigerate                                                    ---------------------------------------------------

seasonings: black paper 1/2 tsp curry powder1/2 tsp salt to taste batter: plain flour 1cup baking powder 1tsp Method: cut potato into the desired shape blanch in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt for 2 mins  take out in a colander and let dry the water make a thick batter with flour baking powder and desired seasoning now dip potato into the batter and fry until brown serve hot                                                      ----------------------------------------------------

This recipe uses cornstarch instead of flour which makes it airy and crispier than floured fried chicken. the outer coat is not heavy as floured ones. Double fried to stay crisp longer. Ingredients: chicken wings cornstarch salt pepper chili ginger garlic seasoning measuring is up to your choice and the amount of chicken. I've used 1tsp each. Method: Marinade chicken with all the seasonings for 2 hours roll in cornstarch  rest for 5 mins fry in hot oil for 4 mins take out of the oil and rest for 5 mins then fry again until brown serve hot                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

this baked chicken is very simple to make but very delicious and healthy. try once and you will make again Ingredients: chicken garlic ginger black pepper red chili salt soy sauce oyster sauce bake time:250°c for 30 mins Method: marinade chicken with all the ingredients for at list 2 hours bake for 30 mins drain if any juice comes out of the chicken in between and turn.                       -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ingredients: chicken breast(cut into small pieces) egg 1 cornflour/starch 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup baking powder 1tsp salt 1tsp or to test white paper 2tsp chilli powder 1tsp cumin powder 2tsp cooking time: medium to high heat 5 mins for juice inside and moderate crispy outside 8 - 10 mins for crispy outside (not so juicy) Method: Cut chicken into small pieces marinade with half of the seasoning, 1 tbsp of cornstarch and an egg add another half of the seasoning with flour and cornstarch  now roll all the chicken pieces in the dry flour mix one by one take out and rest for 5 mins in a tray You can roll again if you want fry in deep oil for 5 mins serve hot                                                       ----------------------------------------------

Ingredients: chicken wings 800g (mine are small size) cornstarch 1/2 cup cake flour 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup egg 1 seasoning: salt 1tsp black paper 1tsp curry powder 2tsp pink salt 1tsp cumin powder 1tsp ginger powder 1 Tsp chilli powder 1tsp (you can always add or skip any seasoning. add seasoning of your choice) medium heat first, fry 3 mins+second fry 4mins(adjust time according to the size of your chicken) my chicken is small. Method: cut chicken from joints  add all the seasonings and marinade for 2 hours beat egg and milk roll wings in dry flour first then into egg mixture then roll in flour again  rest for 5 minutes to set the flour on the chicken heat oil in a pan enough to deep fry fry chicken for 3-5 mins and take out then fry again for another 3-5 mins depending on your chicken size test one chicken if it is done serve hot                                                              ---------------------------------------------

This is how I make hot oil or chili oil. I pretty much use it in everything that calls for a kick rice, soup,dumpling, noodles......except desserts😄 I eyeballed the ingredients, you could adjust according to your preference. Ingredients: dry chili flakes(around 1/2 cup) oil around 3/4 to 2 cups garlic finely (chopped 3 cloves) salt 1tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp 1star anise 2 bay leaves cinnamon sticks Method: Crash dry chili in grinder or you could buy hot chili flakes Add saseme seeds,salt and finely chopped garlic along with chili flakes in a big bowl  make sure garlic goes on top Pour oil in a pan Add star anise, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf Fry until oil is very hot and spices darkens in color now pour the hot oil on top of the garlic stir constantly to incorporate everything store in a jar when cools down  you can keep it on the counter for I thing 6 months. Mine never last more than 2 months tho.                                               ------

Ingredients for 9 garlic bread: 300g bread flour(2 cups packed) 140g whole milk(145ml) 1 egg(large) 11/2 tsp yeast 25g sugar(2tbsp) 60g butter(3tbsp) 1tsp garlic salt 1tsp parsley  (optional) 1tsp minced garlic Baking time: 175°c for 20-25 minutes (start with a cold oven. not preheated)   Method: mix all the ingredients in a bowl except butter stir in until you have a soft, shaggy dough Turn dough out onto a floured work surface, add butter at this point, knead until smooth and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes. Or knead in a stand mixer for 10 mins. Butter the inside of a large bowl; place dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour  turn dough onto surface,punch the air out, do not knead, divide dough into 9 pieces roll flat first and then shape into small balls In a small bowl, beat egg and minched garlic until blended; brush onto rolls.  let it rise until almos

Simple easy but delicious breakfast potato omelette recipe. I make it when ever I feel like doing minimum work for breakfast. Ingredients: 1 potato (180g - 190g) 2 large eggs (100g) salt 1/2 tsp or to taste black pepper 1/4 tsp or to taste chilli flakes to taste oil well seasoned pan Note: * you can half the recipe if you want less. * adjust the temperature throughout the cooking like at the beginning high, then medium then lower a little bit, higher again if you need it depends on how much water you have in the potato and your pans thickness etc

you never know what is in your store-bought ghee.why take the risk if you can make it at home so easily in just 15 minutes. Method  Through A block of unsalted butter in a sauce pan and boil over medium low heat until the butter solid seems Brown from the edges. Do not brown compliantly from the middle, the bottom will burn. Do not boil over high heat. Do not stir otherwise milk solid will be mixed with oil and burn, later on it will be difficult to strain. Notes: * Do not stir otherwise milk solid will get mixed with the oil which will be difficult to separate. * Make sure not to burn the bottom but you need to brown the bottom to get the nutty aroma and color and longer shelf life. * turn off when you see the top milk solid browns a little from the edges, that way you know the bottom is brown but not burnt.

If you have kids at home this is a recipe that you can't ignore for sure. this sprinkles cookies will bring a big colourful smile on their face I guaranty you. Ingredients: butter 130g (1/2 cup) sugar120g  (1/2 cup+2tbsp) 1 egg 1tsp vanilla pinch of salt all purpose flour 200g(1 1/2 cups) corn starch1/3 cups(35g) baking powder 1tsp colourful sprinkles  1/4 cup(some extra to decorate) Method: * Preheat the oven at 170°C * sift flour corn starch and baking powder together * beat softened butter, sugar, vanilla, salt and egg  in a bowl until fluffy * Add flour mixture and sprinkles * Divide into 18 dough balls, flatten a little bit then dip into a bowl of sprinkles to coat. * put on a parchment lined baking tray * bake at 170°c for 20 Mins you are done, let it cool down till crisp up the outside part or have a bite if you can't wait that long. ------------------------

colourful  sprinkle chiffon cake that makes everyone happy. decorate it with rainbow frosting. Ingredients: 4 large egg yolk 40g sugar  (1/4 cup) 50g milk (3 tbsp) 120g cake flour (1 cup +2 tbsp ) 1tsp strawberry or vanilla extract pinch of salt 1 tsp baking powder(optional) 4 egg whites 50g sugar (1/4 cup) 2tsp lemon juice Method: * Mix egg yolk, sugar, milk, extract, and oil in a bowl * add sifted cake flour then mix until smooth * Now make the meringue * beat egg white until frothy then add sugar and lemon juice * beat  until stiff peak forms and the foam looks glossy and smooth * don't over beat * add 1/4 of the meringue into the batter * mix gently to make the batter loose * add  some more  and mix * finally add the most and rest of the meringue * fold gently without deflating the egg foam * Pour the batter into a 7" pan slowly * tap the pan on the table to get rid of big air bubbles. * bake at 165°c preheated oven for 1 hour or unt

This is a very simple vanilla ice cream recipe but tastes delicious exactly like store bought. Try it, you won't be disappointed. I added some chocolate chips which is optional. If you have any question please comment below, and subscribe. Ingredients: heavy cream( whipping cream) 2 cups evaporated milk 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup( you can add little more if you like) vanilla 2tsp Method: the cream should be icy cold keep the cream and bowl into the freezer for 30 Mins before using whip all together until thickens,  but be careful not to over beat otherwise cream will curdle easily, it will turn into butter.