Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Bewitching Italian Chocolate Truffles

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Happy Dewali ... to all my blogger friends ... wondering why I am wishing you all so early...well I am on my way now to India to celebrate Dewali. Got to catch a flight tomorrow morning !!

Last few days have been hectic and I have been unable to visit all your blogs .. I am sorry about that but I am sure I will be visiting your blogs when I settle down in India.. It will take a few days for me , I will really miss blogging and all your yummy recipes. I may post some wonderful creations of my MIL,Mom and my SIL : )

Before leaving I wanted to post this Italian chocolate truffle ... its very easy to prepare and it simply melts in your mouth. It is a soft chocolate with mild orange flavor that will tickle your tastebuds

Happy Dewali once again and have a wonderful time and here is the recipe

Cooking Time : 7 min
Preparation Time: 10 min
Make : 24 truffles

Ingredients :
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate (best quality)
  • 1/4 tsp orange extract
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp confectionery sugar
  • 1/2 cup almond powder (finely grinded)
  • 2 oz semisweet chocolate grated (for coating)
Making the Truffles

Melt the semisweet chocolate with orange extract in a bowl set over a saucepan of hot water,stir until well combined.

Add butter and stir until it melts,add sugar and almond powder and stir nicely

Let the mixture sit in a cool place until it is firm enough.Divide and shape them into 24 balls.

Place the grated chocolate on a plate and roll the truffles in it to coat them nicely.

Place the truffles in paper candy cases and let it chill. Your tempting truffles are ready.

Note:

You can melt ur chocolate in microwave ,but u have to stir it in every 30 second till it melts completely

In original recipe they used 2 tbsp orange liqueur but I replaced it with orange extract.

I am sending this truffles to


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Tags: Italian, Chocolate, Dewali Treat, Deepavalli Sweet, Truffles

Monday, November 1, 2010

Rich Badam Halwa (Almond Dessert)

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This weekend we had invited some friends for dinner and I wanted to make something easy and special to celebrate with them. I bookmarked this recipe long back from Ayeesha and got a chance to prepare it today.Thank you Ayeesha for sharing this wonderful recipe.

This badam halwa is basically rich in texture with a mild sweetness. Grinded almonds are simmered in some creamy milk with a touch of cardamom flavor. Its got a divine taste and I am sure you will enjoy it.

Preparation Time: 10 time
Cooking Time: 13 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup badam (almonds)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup full fat milk
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 4 to 5 finely chopped almonds for garnishing
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Cooking Procedure

Soak almonds for 1 hour. Then make a fine smooth paste with some milk as required.

Take a large a microwave safe bowl, mix all the above ingredients except ghee with this badam paste, stir nicely. Microwave on high for 10 min. Stir every 3 minutes. After 10 min once it begins thick add the ghee and stir nicely. And microwave for 3 min stiring it every 1 min.

Then transfer it to a serving bowl, granish with chopped almonds and put it in refridegerator. Serve chilled. Your badam halwa is ready.

Note:
  1. I did not remove the skin of the badam it is optional.
  2. I used brown but if you are using normal then adjust to your taste buds, as normal sugar is sweeter.
I am sending this recipe to the event

MEC Festive Events hosted by Smitha and started by Srivalli

ON GOING EVENT
'Cooking for Kids' event by Sharmi , guest hosted at Veggieplatter

Along with this I am also sending Shahi Rabri to these 2 wonderful events
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Tags: Almonds, Dessert, Halwa, Sweet