BAKED PUMPKIN CUSTARD

 

This Baked Pumpkin Custard is quick and perfect to serve during Christmas party or other functions as well. 

You could make your own pumpkin puree by boiling  peeled pumpkin pieces for 8-10 minutes then immediately mash while still hot.   If you are pressed for time just get a can of pumpkin puree from supermarket.

If you are not keen to use fresh milk, replace with coconut milk instead.

Also add dark chocolate shavings on top together with nuts like pecan or almond which is optional and this addition adds crunch to this Baked Pumpkin Custard.    

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PERFECT CARROT BREAD

This  Perfect Carrot Bread  becomes my favorite as it was easy and no-mixer required recipe.

It is loaded with carrot and warm spices of ground cinnamon and ginger. Using only 3/4 cup of sugar but you can increase up to 1 cup  if you want it sweeter.  By adding mashed bananas it cuts down the use of butter or oil in the recipe thus makes it healthier.

This bread is delicious on its own as  for  festive touch, a drizzle of cream cheese or lemon glaze on this Perfect Carrot Bread is what you need. It takes exactly 50 minutes to bake this loaf, turned out tender, just sweet enough and beautifully sliced.

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PRAWN BIRYANI EASY WAY

 Nothing beats the aroma of biryani, whether it is Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani or Seafood Biryani. I have tried them except Prawn Biryani.

This Prawn Biryani Easy Way does not involves boiling of rice instead soaked rice is put over prawns and cooked until water evaporated. Sprinkle with fried onion, cilantro and ghee before closing the pot.  Did not add any coloring but you can do so by using yellow food coloring or few strands of saffron soak in hot water.

After that the pot with lid is placed atop tawa (cast iron pan), cook for 10 minutes using the lowest heat.

You can also use rice cooker for ease of cooking.  Transfer the cooked prawn into rice cooker, add in rice, salt and water,  After water evaporates sprinkle with fried onion, cilantro, ghee and coloring if you like.  Close the lid and continue cooking. .

Either way you choose, this Prawn Biryani Easy Way really satisfies your appetite and makes  you a happy man. 

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NO YEAST NAAN

If you are in a hurry to make naan at home, this No Yeast Naan comes handy,  it is simple and quick.   No need to wait for it to rise.

Whisk plain flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add in yogurt and oil, gradually add water to form into pliable dough.  Let this rest for 30 minutes.

No Yeast Naan can be topped with nigella seeds, sesame seeds, chopped garlic or coriander but this time I have made it plain without toppings. Press them well on the surface of naan so it sticks. 

Fry them on stove top using cast iron pan until both side turn light brown. 

 Other flat bread recipes you should check out:

Dry Fruit Naan

Focaccia

Caramelized Onion Flatbread

PUMPKIN SWEET POTATO GALETTE

 

Tender, flaky crust and savory, this Pumpkin Sweet Potato Galette can be served as an appetizer or main course for small gatherings.  However, it is served, it is sure to be loved by all.

CRUST

I used all purpose and whole wheat flour for added health benefits.  You could you use all purpose flour entirely for the crust. Replace butter with oil for vegan.

TOPPINGS

The pumpkin and sweet potato  should be sliced thinly so it cooks faster.  They need to be cooked before putting on top of the galette either using microwave for 1 minute or steam for 2 minutes as we need to bake them again for 40 minutes.  After cutting, soak sweet potato in water to avoid discoloration. Create a beautiful pattern for pumpkin and sweet potato atop the sauce if you like.

SAUCE

The mixture of mayo and cream cheese together with paprika, salt, lemon juice and black pepper yield a mild tangy taste and it was seriously delicious.  Add honey if needed but mine done without it.  Use vegan mayo and vegan cashew cream cheese or tofu sour cream if you are a vegan.

My family devoured this rustic Pumpkin Sweet Potato Galette in no time, am so glad there is no leftovers. 

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Pizza Rolls

How to make Chicken Calzone

Homemade Tuna Pizza