Fruit And Nut Chocolate

rajini's yummy recipies/facebook.comChocolate, is a magical word isn't it. Chocolate has become one of the most popular food types and flavors in the world, and a vast number of foodstuffs involving chocolate have been created. Gifts of chocolate molded into different shapes have become traditional on certain holidays. 

I am crazy about chocolates. So decided to prepare them on my own, and i succeed too!. Why don't u people try and enjoy it.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup milk powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3/4 cup powdered or icing sugar
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
Dried fruits and nuts as of your choice
A tiny pinch of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons milk 

Method:

1.Beat the sugar and butter very well until creamy in large bowl.

2.Add milk powder. Cocoa and salt to this and mix well.The mixture will be something like very fine bread crumbs.

3.Now heat a non stick kadai and add the mixture to it. Stir on medium flame for 10 minutes. Add milk,fruits and nuts and stir for 5 minutes.The mixture will turn glossy and butter will begin to melt.

4.Remove from flame once the mixture leaves the walls of the vessel, pour on a greased plate.

5.Refrigerate for 30 minutes. And make nutties.You can allow the mixture to set in any moulds are even cut into diamonds instead of making nutties.

6. And Again refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7. Remove them from molds and store them in a air tight jar. 

8.After the mentioned setting time,these chocolates need not be refrigerated.They keep well for around a week at room temperature.

Notes:

1.Flavours like vanilla can be added to it.

2. Use good quality chocolate powder and milk powder( I used cadbury powder, everyday milk powder and amul butter).

Amla Murabba/Indian Gooseberry Pickle

Amla murabba, is a famous rajasthani recipie. Amla is local name of Indian gooseberries. We can get it easily in all places. But gooseberries are rich in iron and calcium. I recently came across this recipe, and started working on it 5 days back. As am going to my home town I want to take something different to my Mil. Anyway I prepared it successfully and taste is awesome too.

Benefits Of Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Slows Down Ageing

Cures A Sore Throat

Fights Against Heart Disease

Increases Diuretic Activity

Increases Metabolic Activity

Reduces Blood Sugar

High In Digestive Fiber

Boosts Immunity

Prevents Formation Of Gall Bladder Stones

Prevents Ulcers

Is Anti-Inflammatory

Improves Eyesight

Purifies Blood

Strengthens Bones

Cools The Body

Prevents Constipation

Prevents Jaundice

Reduces The Risk Of Cancer

Protects Your Liver

Makes Skin Glow

Brightens Skin

Reduces Pigmentation

Prevents Lice

Prevents Greying Of Hair

Helps Increase Hair Growth

Ingredients:

1/4kg (indian gooseberries)
2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
100g saffron (kesar) strands
3 cups water

Method:

Wash the amlas thoroughly. Prick them with a fork at regular intervals.

Boil enough of water in a deep non-stick pan, add the amlas and boil on a high flame for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

Combine the sugar and 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirirng occasionally.

Add the amlas, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till the amlas are soft. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to mature for 24hrs.

Drain the amlas from syrup.

Put the syrup back into the deep non-stick pan along with the cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and cook on a high flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the drained amlas, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Cool it completely and store in an air-tight glass container and start using it after 2 days .