Indian festivals are not only an extension of beliefs in holy legends and ceremonial rituals but also of undying faith, hope, emotions and of course a melange of good food.Raksha Bandhan is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the country. Rakhi is all about celebrating together the hot and sour, the bitter-sweet relationship between a brother and his sister. According to legend, this auspicious day symbolizes the deep love and affection that sisters have for their brothers and in turn, the brother pledges to protect her against all odds and adversities in life.
We are sure that every rakhi you plan something special for your sibling, her favourite dress, the phone that was his ultimate dream to everything else that you could pluck from under the wide blue sky. This Raksha bandhan, we suggest that you do something totally unexpected, get into the kitchen and get your hands dirty. Cook up some of the easiest and yummiest delights for your sibling and trust us, you will witness the widest of beaming smiles ever!
Step this way to get a crash course in some of the easiest and most celebrated desserts that you can create within couple of minutes.
Cinnamon Apple crumble
Blend together a hearty helping of apples with the aromatic sensation of cinnamon. Bake them lovely and serve hot.
A super easy and quick apple crumble recipe made with just five ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
1 tsp cinnamon powder
4 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup maida/ flour
Method
In a pan cook together sugar, apples and cinnamon.
Once cooked transfer the apples to a baking dish.
In a bowl add the flour. Rub in the butter till they start resembling bread crumbs.
Cover the apples with the flour mixture.
Bake for about 10 minutes at 200 degree C.
Serving suggestion: Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream.
3 minute chocolate cake
It takes a minute to express your love and a little more than that to create this sensational chocolate delicacy.
Quick, easy, hassle free chocolate cake-in-a-mug recipe with some oreo cookies.
Ingredients- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour/maida
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
2 Tbsp crushed oreo cookies
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp oil / melted butter
3 Tbsp milk (you might require less) - Method
Mix flour, sugar, coco, baking powder and salt in the mug.
Add vanilla, crushed cookies, milk and oil and make the batter.
Make sure that your mug is only half full so that the cake has some space to rise and be fluffy.
Microwave it for 1 minute on the highest power.
Add vanilla, crushed cookies, milk and oil and make the batter.
Make sure that your mug is only half full so that the cake has some space to rise and be fluffy.
Microwave it for 1 minute on the highest power.
Note: The timing may vary according to your microwave setting and your mug too. So insert a knife or toothpick after 1 minute and if it comes out clean your one minute cake is ready, if not then microwave to 30 more seconds. And that's about it, you are done. Now, I know we feel like eating our cakes at that very moment, but wait for a few minutes, just a few and dig into it while it is warm.
Until next time,
Take care.
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padhu..........
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