Nothing can ever beat the contrasting  amalgamation of Chocolate rich brownie and a dollop of Cream ( freshly whipped / chilled ) ..  I mean, can any thing ever turn out to be as delicious as this ?? 
                           In your dreams !
No wonder this is an immensely enjoyed dessert all over the World without any barriers (age).
Don’t you think this needs a bit of luxuriation especially when you want to serve this on a special occasion of yours or just to that big cheese of your life ?
Yes, of course you do :)
Well here I am at your rescue with this awesomely layered goodness , main components of which are the Chocolate rich almost flourless fudge brownie followed by Chocolate Cremeux and Coffee Mascarpone Ganache.
Just the sound of it makes my mouth water .. ha ha !
That’s enough said let’s do some bowls and whisks!!



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Puff pastry....though this sounds familiar, What exactly is it ??

Puff pastry also known as Pâte Feuilltée , is a flaky light pastry made from a laminated dough composed of dough and butter or other solid fats like margarine and Shortening that can be used in various preparations right from spicy savories to delicious desserts.
Lamination plays a vital role in its preparation where the Butter is layered within the dough, creating hundreds of flaky layers and When the cold buttered dough hits a hot oven, steam gets released separating those dough layers allowing the pastry to rise sky high !
But can this be mastered by any ??
Well you guessed it right .. and the answer is a big YES !   
When I can do it, you can do it too but with a little help and guidance from the Professionals who guide you the right way.
Bringing to you today this recipe of Anuja mam from Simple Baking’s Happy Bakes who made my job easier with all her tips and tricks, in its mastery.
So without any further due let’s begin with its procedure.

                                                     


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Kids love their burgers and pizza’s more, than the healthy home cooked meals but how about the nutrition that their growing body is in need of ?? 
This remains the constant worry of every nurturing parent.
As concerned, we plan out actions to squeeze in the nutrients in an appealing form so that the generation enjoys it without a nag and such was an attempt of mine in making this Middle East super food, the Felafel burger that is big in nourishing but also low in calories. The nutrient dense chickpeas provide protein, dietary fiber and many other minerals serving as a power house in disguise !



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Christmas fruit cake / Kerala style plum cake is a dark,boozy,nut loaded intense cake made in advance for Christmas.The tradition of baking a fruit and nut cake has number of theories in speculation.According to the New York Times, fruitcake dates back to a food enjoyed by ancient Romans called Satura - a mix of barley, pomegranate seeds, nuts and fruit held together with honey.Some speculate that dish was invented as a way to preserve fruit.
No matter what the sources say, we love this bake for its earthy flavors and fruity bites.This does serve as a delicious treat not only for Christmas but year around....saying so is no exaggeration, believe me ! 
The traditional make calls for soaking the fruits and nuts in rum or brandy for eight weeks or more but Incase you are looking for something quick and alcohol free then you are at the right place. So without any further due let’s head to the recipe details...


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Just enough spiced, crispy deep fried Paneer patties stuffed in a well grilled kulcha bread slathered with refreshing herbed butter makes it a scrumptious and satiating meal for a lazy weekend or just another busy weekday where you don’t have to set a table with N number of dishes. 
Excelling this dish calls for a well made Patty and kulcha that is not soggy n flat but crispy and bread-like. So, here I’m spilling all the beans that help you in nailing this cafe coffee day styled Paneer kulcha pockets .. so scroll down and bid sayonara to those hunger pangs !


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"A good homemade Samosa and a ginger spiced chai can fix absolutely everything", is atleast what every foodie agrees on !
With the myriad of options available, Samosa tops the Indian menu till date as its fan following never wanes, saying this is no exaggeration.
Making them at home sounds tedious to many so they rather prefer to buy than prepare. Also because they are easily available at every nook of the Indian streets. But the moment you step out of home (India) the scene resverses and finding a decent samosa with a good pastry becomes absolutely  impossible.That is when your creativity strikes in and the urge to devour the goodness strives you towards its making. 
Like every other, it does need practice and with a few tips and tricks you can Master it too !


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No Paneer, No Milk solids, No cream, No butter .. I know, A dish with so many no’s might not sound neither interesting nor delicious but trust me this Lauki kofta is like no other kofta curry. It is simple yet delicious with an homely feel to it. The bottle gourd dumplings simmered in minimum spiced tomato gravy is an indulgence you would wish to come to again and again. You will be glued to its simple ness on the very first look and taste of it.


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