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  • Delicious and Moist White Fruit Cake Recipe

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    White Fruit Cake

    I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this White Fruit Cake recipe has converted even the most reluctant. Great to serve with tea or even it is likely eaten without tea.

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    If there are certain fruits you don’t like, you can always include more of another, or some of your own favourites. Dried fruits soaked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts.
    Follow this simple White Fruit Cake Recipe to prepare a delicate taste and texture of Fruit Cake .

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    Bismillah Let’s get started.

    Check it out the White Fruit Cake Recipe and printable version below.

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    White Fruit Cake Recipe

    I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this White Fruit Cake recipe has converted even the most reluctant.
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
    Servings 24
    Author Bushrah | Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups all purpose flour sfited
    • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
    • 2 cups butter
    • 8 eggs separated
    • 1-1/2 cups candied pineapple chunks
    • 2 cups golden raisins
    • 2 cups chopped cashew
    • 1-1/2 cups candied cherries
    • 1 cup dried currants
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 2 tablespoon candied orange peel
    • 2 tablespoon candied citron peel

    Instructions

    Method

    • hop raisins, cherries and pineapple.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine together the chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron.
    • Soak in orange juice for 2-3 hours.
    • Preheat oven to 135 degrees C.
    • Place a small pan of water in the oven.
    • Line three loaf pans with doubled waxed paper.
    • Now Place butter and confectioner’s sugar in a large bowl.
    • Beat until light and fluffy.
    • Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl.
    • Then stir in the butter mixture.
    • Stir in fruit, juice, and cashew.
    • Gradually stir in the sifted flour.
    • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks.
    • Fold into batter.
    • Fill pans 2/3 rd full.
    • Bake for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Turn on a wire rack and let them cool completely.
    • Cut into slices and save in an air-tight container. Delicious White Fruit Cake is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with tea or coffee.

    I have also posted Carrot Cake Recipe which is another easiest & tastiest version of making cake. Do check it out as well.

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

    Happy baking!!

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  • Kashmiri Naan Recipe

    Kashmiri Naan

    Kashmiri Naan is nutty and tasty, liked for breakfasts and served best in tea parties.  This Kashmiri naan stuffed with a sweet cashew, almond and cherry paste. This Kashmiri blend of taste can be easily made at home.

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    Check it out the  kashmiri Naan Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:40 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes [/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 14[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Naan Dough:

    • 6 cups white flour
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 2 tsp granulated sugar
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt

    For Naan Stuffing:

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup cashews
    • 1/4 cup almonds
    • 1 cup maraschino cherry, well drained

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 14 servings

    Amount Per Serving:( 1 serving = 1 each)

    • Calories: 500.3
    • Total Fat: 21.2 g (Saturated Fat 3.4 g)
    • Cholesterol: 18.5 mg
    • Sodium: 155.9 mg
    • Carbohydrate: 68.0 g22
    • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
    • Sugars: 17.2 g
    • Protein: 9.5 g

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    To Make Dough:

    Place flour, 2 tsp sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Add milk, egg and vegetable oil. Mix well

    Step 3

    Knead a soft dough by usinf 2-3 tablespoo water ( if required).

    Step 4

    Cover the dough with a wet cloth, and keep aside in a warm place for a few hours.

    Step 5

    To Make Stuffing:

    Place 1 cup sugar, cashew nuts, almonds and maracshino cherry in a food processor.

    Step 6

    Process ingredients to a fine paste.

    Step 7

    To Make Kashmiri Naan:

    Divide dough into fourteen equal portions.

    Step 8

    Shape into balls.

    Step 9

    Roll into a round shape, approximately 6 inches in diameter.

    Step 10

    Put 1 tablespoon of the stuffing in the center of it.

    Step 11

    Fold the edges of the dough up over the stuffing and pinch it together to enclose the stuffing.

    Step 12

    Press with your hands to flatten the dough into a large 9-inch diameter circle.

    Step 13

    Preheat broiler in oven to the highest possible temperature.

    Step 14

    Heat a cast iron skillet over very high heat until very hot.

    Step 15

    Slap the naan onto the skillet.

    Step 16

    Immediately place the skillet under the broiler; it will puff up.

    Step 17

    Cook for 5 minutes, or until the naan turned golden brown.

    Step 18

    Remove from the oven, wrap in clean napkin and make the other naan’s with the same way. Kashmiri Naan is ready to serve.

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    • Dough should be smooth and pliable, not sticky.
    • Also feel free to bake the naan plain or stuff it with whatever filling you like.

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    • Serve hot.

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    If you like Kashmiri Naan Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this sweet and mouth watering Kashmiri Naan, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Recipe: Dry Fruit Ladoo

    Dry Fruit Ladoo 

    This is an easy and quick recipe for making healthy and delicious dry fruits ladoos for the festive season. Quick and tasty ladoos made with dry fruits.

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    These healthy power packed snack does not have any unhealthy ingredients like sugar or preservatives or artificial food colors. They are good not only for kids but also for adults. Store these balls in an air tight container and enjoy it.

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    These dry fruit ladoo stays good for more than 10 days at room temperature if handled properly. Try this Dry fruit Ladoo recipe and don’t forget to share your experience with us!!

    Check it out Dry Fruit Ladoo Recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 10 minutes

    Servings: 40

    Difficulty Level: Easy

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup clarified butter or desi ghee
    • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
    • 1/2 cup almonds
    • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
    • 1/4 cup pistachios
    • 1 cup dry Dates
    • 1/2 cup walnuts
    • 1/2 cup raisins
    • 1/2 cup dried apricot
    • 1/2 cup dried figs
    • 1-1/2 cup caster sugar

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Chop cashews, almonds, walnuts, and Pistachio into medium size. Make sure not to crush them.

    Step 2

    Soak Dry Dates, apricots and figs in warm water for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Drain out the water and chop the Dates, Apricots and figs.

    Step 4

    Heat a cup of ghee in a pan. Add all these fruits in ghee and mix it well.

    Step 5

    Now add sugar and also mix it properly with a mixture (taste the sugar amount, if need add sugar).

    Step 6

    Remove from the heat, while still hot form 3 cm balls to make about 40 ladoos. Dry Fruit Ladoo are ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Enjoy with a glass of milk.

    If you like Dry Fruit Ladoo recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Sweet Paratha Recipe

    Sweet Paratha

    Sweet paratha _ Yes there is a paratha variation which is made using jaggery and honey as stuffing. This sweet Paratha is filled with a delicious combination of nuts, cardamom, honey and jaggery. If you like this Sweet Paratha Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 10[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm wheat flour
    • 250 gm jaggery
    • 2 cups coconut, freshly grated
    • 4 tbsp oil
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 cup roasted dry fruits
    • a pinch cardamom powder
    • 1 cup milk
    • ghee or clarified butter, for cooking

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    Step 1

    Grind all roasted dry fruits and make the powder of it.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, mix together the milk, jaggery, cardamom powder and honey.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the dry fruit powder, wheat flour, grated coconut.

    Step 4

    Knead it into a soft dough by using honey milk mixture.

    Step 5

    Divide it into 10 small balls.

    Step 6

    Roll out each into the round paratha.

    Step 7

    Heat a griddle or a shallow frying pan. Cook paratha on low flame.

    Step 8

    Apply ghee on both sides of paratha and cook for 4-5 minutes or until crispy and golden. Sweet paratha is ready to serve.

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    • Enjoy with honey or jam.

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  • Recipe: Apricot Chutney (Khubani Ki Chutney)

    Recipe: Apricot Chutney (Khubani Ki Chutney)

    Apricot Chutney

    An incredibly fast and simple Apricot Chutney recipe (sauce) packed with complex spice and zip.
    This is a family recipe for spicy or hot apricot chutney. Very easy to make. Goes well with meat and curries or even as a spread with low-fat mayonnaise on sandwiches.

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    Apricot Chutney Recipe
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    Check it out the Apricot Chutney Recipe here!!

    Prep Time:10 minutes

    Cook Time:20 minutes

    Servings: 6

    Ingredients:

    • 350 gm apricots
    • 1 cup vinegar
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp red chili, crushed
    • 2 big Cardamom,crushed
    • 1/4 kg sugar
    • 1 tsp long strips of ginger
    • 1 clove garlic,finely chopped
    • 4 tsp raisins
    • 8-10 blanched almonds

     

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Put apricots in boiling water till soft.

    Step 2

    Peel and mash the apricots then strain the pulp and wash the stones of apricots with one cup of water.

    Step 3

    Cook apricot pulp, ginger, garlic and water of washed stones, almonds and raisins till all the water is absorbed.

    Step 4

    Add vinegar, sugar, salt, cardamoms and red chili pepper and cook till is thick and golden brown.

    Step 5

    Put it in a jar. Apricot Chutney is ready to serve.

    Recipe Note’s:

    • This can be kept for one month. Enjoy!

    Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with any snack, meat dishes or  curries.

    If you like Apricot Chutney  recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this sweet and mouth watering Apricot Chutney , do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.