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Wholewheat Double Chocolate Muffins [Eggless, Butterless]

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Super moist and oozing with decadence, these double chocolate muffins are perfect for any kind of an occasion, be it your own kitty party, your kid's birthday party or a day-out or a picnic. Plus, they are made using whole wheat flour which makes them quite healthy and wholesome. To add on to the guilt-free factor, these muffins are sans off any butter, absolutely a go-to dessert for the weight-watchers. Oh, did I tell you, they are egg-free too? Well yes, these chocolate muffins are eggless and can be easily gorged on by a vegetarian crowd. Waiting for the recipe? simply scroll down and get started !!  Wholewheat Double Chocolate Muffins [Eggless, Butterless] Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour - 1.5 cups Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp Powdered sugar - 1 cup Plain curd/yogurt - 1/2 cup Milk - 1/2 cup Olive oil - 1/2 cup Vanilla extract - 1 tsp Baking powder - 1.5 tsp Salt - 1/4 tsp Melted chocolate - 1/8 cup Chocolate rice/chips - 1/8 cup + few to sprinkle on top of

Eggless Coffee Almond Biscuits

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The Vanilla & Choco Chip Biscotti  that I baked a few days back got finished in less than a week. So, it was again time for me to bake another batch of cookies that I could enjoy with my cup of tea. With few basic ingredients that are always present in our pantry, I came with these delicious and crunchy biscuits that instantly took me in awe of their taste. Trust me, if you make them once, I can guarantee you would never want to get those store bought almond biscuits again. Take a look at the recipe below. Eggless Coffee Almond Biscuits Ingredients (yields about 2 dozen) Plain flour - 1 cup Almond flour - 1/2 cup (you can easily make this at home by coarsely grinding almonds in a mixi jar) Unsalted butter (room temperature) - 1/2 cup Icing sugar - 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp Almond essence - 1 tsp Milk - approx. 1 tbsp Baking powder - 1/4 tsp Salt - a pinch Instant coffee powder (dissolved in a few drops of water) - 2 tsp Eggless Coffee Almond Biscuits

Paneer aur Aloo ke Kebab | Potato and Cottage Cheese Croquettes

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One of the most easiest and delicious appetizers, Aloo aur Paneer ke Kebab , make for an awesome starter recipe, absolutely perfect for any and every kind of party; be it a small informal family gathering, a birthday celebration or a high tea reception. And yes! my husband just loves these kebabs...so even when there is no gathering at our home, I often make it for him, especially on the rainy days...not to explicitly mention, sitting in the balcony enjoying a lovely weather, they make for a lip-smacking treat with a cup of hot tea on the side. The best part is, since they don't require any fancy ingredients, they can be put together in just no time. Waiting for the recipe? Let's get started with the ingredient list below. Potato and Cottage Cheese Croquettes Ingredients Boiled and mashed potato - 1 cup Grated/mashed paneer (cottage cheese) - 1 cup Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup + extra for coating Chopped coriander - 1/4 cup Chopped curry leaves - 6 to 8 Chopped green ch

Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts

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I started this blog just as a normal home chef and at that time, I did not have even slightest of an idea that my recipes would gain quite an appreciation in such a small time...today its been two and half months, and my Facebook Page has already reached 1000 + likes. For a home cook like me, it really counts as a big achievement and to celebrate it, I am here with a delectable dessert recipe which is one of my favorites, the classic chocolate glazed doughnuts . Oozing with the scintillating aroma and deliciousness of chocolate, they truly make for an awesome treat which can be served during high-tea gatherings, kids birthday celebrations, dinner parties or picnics. And yes, as its the month of Ramadan, you can also serve them for Iftari; they would surely make for a superb choice. Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts Ingredients (yields around 8 3" diameter doughnuts) All purpose flour - 2 + 1/2 cups Butter (cold) - 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar - 3 tbsp Milk - 1/2 cup Egg (whisked

Chocolate Marble Icebox Cookies

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Icebox cookies , also known as refrigerator cookies get their name from the fact that they are baked from a dough which is first refrigerated for hours to firm up and then sliced up into cookies just before being popped in the oven for baking. One of the most easiest cookie recipes on earth, one can come up with a variety of flavors and textures depending on his/her imagination. Today, I am here with the most basic of these recipes, the chocolate & vanilla marble cookies. Let's get started with the ingredient list. Chocolate Marble Icebox Cookies Ingredients (yields 4 dozen) All purpose flour - 4 cups Unsalted butter - 1 cup Confectioner's sugar - 1 + 1/2 cups Eggs - 2 Cocoa powder - 1/2 cup Vanilla essence - 2 tsp Chocolate Marble Icebox Cookies Method 1. First cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light & creamy. 2. Add in the vanilla essence and eggs one by one, whisking for about 2 minutes after each addition. 3. Next,

Baked Soya & Paneer Parcels | Soya & Cottage Cheese Stuffed Baked Parcels

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Sunday being the only holiday during the week for my husband, he just wants to relax and have good food; starting right from the breakfast to lunch to dinner, his demand for something special in the menu is never-ending. Same thing happened today also when he came up asking for some good snacks with the evening tea. And his definition for ' good' is something which often gets zeroed down to all the fried stuff. Considering his well-being (like all the caring wives 😉), this time I opted not to feed him with anything fried and instead came up with these baked parcels that are further loaded with the goodness of soya and paneer, making them all the more healthy and nutritious. The best thing is, they were just loved by my husband and he could not resist admitting "baked snacks not at all taste bad as I always thought them to be....". So, just in case you are also looking for snacks that are healthier and at the same time delicious, this is a recipe must try. Make them