Ginger Almond & Poppy Seeds Vadi#SundayFunday

This Ginger Vadi / Alepak is popular in Maharashtra made during winter as a nutritious candy treat that aids in digestion and helps fight cold and cough. These turned so delicious and everyone loved it. These will last for 3 - 4 weeks on the pantry shelf.
Cup Measurement = 250Ml
Ingredients 
100 Grams Cleaned & Peeled Ginger - chopped
¼ Cup Poppy seeds
½ Cup Almonds
250Ml Milk
1 Tablespoon Desi Ghee
Granulated Sugar - see method
Pinch Of Salt
Method 

Granulated Sugar is measured after grinding.
Soak the almonds and poppy seeds separately in hot water for 6 hours
Then strain the poppy seeds with a fine mesh strainer
Peel the almonds and grind the poppy seeds & almonds together with little milk to form a fine paste
Grind the ginger without adding any liquid to a fine paste. Remove this into a cup how much is the ginger double the quantity granulated sugar.
Grind the poppy seeds & almonds in milk to a fine paste. Remove into same cup. How much is this quantity equal amount granulated sugar.
Wash the blender jar in the remaining milk.

In a heavy bottom pan add a tablespoon ghee add the ground ginger and poppy almond paste sauté for a minute or two on low flame. The ginger will start to release an aroma. 

Then add the sugar and washed mixer jar with milk , a pinch of salt. 

Stir continuously on low flame.

When it stars to leave the bottom of the pan and starts to form a ball in the center.
Test take a bowl of water add a teaspoon of the mixture when it forms a soft ball then it's ready.

Remove into a greased tray and flatten it evenly with a greased butter paper. When still hot cut the vadi into shape you want. 

Then let is cool for at least an hour then cut on the lines and Enjoy!!

Labels: Ginger, Poppy seeds, Almond, Sugar, Vadi, Sunday Funday, Root Vegetables, Candy

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes made with "Root Vegetables"
Mildly Indian: Alu kangmet |Manipuri potato mash

Mayuri's Jikoni : Arbi Ka Paratha

Cook With Renu: Beetroot Paneer Rice With Leftover Rice (Easy Lunchbox Recipe) 

Food Lust People Love: Chantenay Carrot Ginger Soup

Sneha's Recipe: Ginger Almond & Poppy Seed Vadi

Karen's Kitchen Stories: Parsnip and Leek Soup with Cumin and Mustard Seeds 

Amy's Cooking Adventures: Roasted Beet Galette

Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Roasties 

Making Miracles: Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie  

Keto Dairy Free Savory Crepes With Almond Flour#AlphabetChallenge

I love crepes for breakfast, so I made these large crepes for me to enjoy. These crepes are dairy free, these are good to enjoy with sugar free jam.
Cup Measurement = 250ml
Makes 7 Large Crepes
Ingredients
1¼ Cup Almond Flour
½ Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Cup Egg Whites
¼ Teaspoon Salt
Butter Or Desi Ghee - for brushing the pan
Method

In a large bowl combine egg whites, almond flour, almond milk and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Let rest 5 minutes. Set a 10-inch skillet over medium low flame. Add just enough oil or butter to the pan to lightly coat it. 

Once hot, tilt the pan pour the batter to the pan and swirl or spread into a thin layer that reaches to the edges. 

Cover with a lid. After 2 minutes open and let is cook for a few seconds or until the edges are cooked and can be loosened with a spatula. Loosen all the way around and then lift one edge gently and work spatula underneath (I found it easiest to place the spatula to loosened edge and under the crepe so I could flip it).

Flip and cook on the other side until lightly browned. Remove and lay on prepared baking sheet, then continue with remaining batter. You can layer another piece of parchment on top of the first set of crepes as more come off the pan.

Fill with whatever your little heart desires. You can enjoy these with sugar free jam or with sugar-free Nutella!

Labels: Crepes, Keto, Low Carb, International Cuisine, Almond Flour, Egg Whites, Dairy Free, Alphabet Challenge

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet Challenge 2026 - Alphabet "D" 

Alphabet Challenge Please add your Blog Name/ Blog URL/ Recipe Title in the corresponding weeks below 2026 Alphabet Challenge-Week D- February 18- Final

• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche
• Food Lust People Love: Coconut Cream Date Caramel
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Dalithoy,Konkani Style Dal 
• Blogghetti: Deviled Egg Charcuterie Board
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Dirty Shirley
• Magical Ingredients: Dragon Paneer Roll 
• Sneha’s Recipe: Keto Dairy Savory Crepes With Almond Flour
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Parmesan & Cheddar Pimento Corn Chip Dip 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Ricotta Gnudi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce 
• Culinary Cam Sesame Dandelion Greens, Siguemchi Namul-Style
• A Messy Kitchen: Sticky Toffee Swirled Cookies 

Energy High Protein Shake#SundayFunday

My son in law prefers a Energy High Protein Shake when he comes back from his running or hiking. So this my to go recipe for him whenever he stays with us. This shake will make you feel full and satisfied for longer.

Serves One
Ingredients
5 Almonds
2 Whole Walnuts
5 Cashewnuts
200 Ml Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 Teaspoon Heaped Chia seeds
2 Cubes Sugar Free Dark Chocolate
5 Dates
1 Tablespoon Heaped Sugar Free Creamy Peanut Butter
Crushed Pistachios For Garnish
Method

Blend all ingredients well and serve garnished with crushed pistachios. Enjoy!!
Labels: Juices, Healthy, Almond, Cashewnuts, Dates, Vegan, Gluten free, Sugar Free, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Almonds"

• Mayuri's Jikoni : Almond Date Balls 
• Sid's Sea Palm Cooking: Banana Pancakes 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: Basil Almond Pesto 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Chinese Almond Cookies 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Copycat Panera Thai Chicken Salad 
• Sneha's Recipe: Energy High Protein Shake 
• Culinary Cam: Gató de Almendras Mallorquín 
• A Messy Kitchen: Grain Free Almond Flour Cinnamon Pancakes 
• Making Miracles: Lemon Almond Muffins 
• Food Lust People Love: Smoky Spicy Roasted Almonds

St. Lucia Grilled Pork With Souskai Sauce - Keto#EatTheWorld

Souskai (or Sous Kay) is a vibrant, fresh Caribbean sauce and seasoning from St. Lucia and the French Antilles. This Souskai sauce is so delicious, you must try this. This can be used to marinate any meat, poultry or fish.
Adapted from here
Ingredients
For The Pork Chops Marination
1kg Boneless Pork Chops 

1 Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper powder
1½ Teaspoon Curry Powder
1 Teaspoon Vinegar
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
3 Tablespoons Souskai Sauce

For The Souskai Sauce
1 Medium Onion - diced
3 Scallions - Green & White - separated & finely chopped
1 Small Red Bell Pepper- diced
6 Big Clove Garlic - chopped
2 Hot Peppers - Chopped (adjust accordingly for spiciness)
½ Cup Olive Oil
¼ Cup Freshly Squeezed Lime juice
½ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley - chopped
2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves -chopped
2 Tablespoons Basil Leaves
Method
To Make The Souskai Sauce

In a small chopped add the all the ingredients except the oil and pulse it till it is coarsely chopped. Add the fresh lime juice, oil and salt to the mixture. Again pulse the chopper till the ingredients are well combined. Remove this in a wide mouth jar. Allow the sauce to sit for at least 15–30 minutes to let the flavors infuse, though it can be served immediately.
For The Pork Chops Marination
Wash and pat dry the pork chops.

In a large bowl, add all the given ingredients, rub it into the pork chops well. Refrigerate overnight for better flavors or keep it for at least 3 -4 hours for marinating.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Arrange the marinated chops in a large baking dish in a single layer along with marination. 

Bake 20 minutes or until the chops are tender. 

You can cook these on the stove top too. 

After they are tender, take the pork chops and grill them on coal till they are browned on both sides.

Serve hot with topped with more Souskai sauce and sprinkle of chopped tomatoes, coriander leaves. Enjoy!!

My Notes

Souskai Sauce can be used to marinated other meats like chicken, beef , lamb/mutton or seafood. It's a versatile ingredients. You can tomatoes or basil leaves too make this sauce and serve as a condiments along with the grilled meat or seafood.

Labels: St. Lucia, Eat the World, International Cuisine, Souskai, Sauce, Pork Chops, Keto, Low Carb

Check out all the wonderful Northern Italy recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
For Eat The World we are sharing recipes of "St. Lucia"

• Amy's Cooking Adventures: St. Lucia Cacao Tea 
• Sneha's Recipe: St. Lucia Grilled Pork With Souskai Sauce - Keto 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: St. Lucian Rum Punch

Heart Shaped Rolls#BreadBakers

These heart shaped dinner rolls are so soft, delicious, light & fluffy, they are so easy easy to make. Perfect for a valentine's dinner, do try them!

Ingredients
275 Grams All Purpose Flour
35 Grams Caster Sugar
½ Teaspoon Level Salt
1 Egg - lightly beaten
120 Ml +- Milk
1 Teaspoon Instant Yeast
30 Grams Butter
10 Grams Dark Cocoa powder
Water - as required to knead the dough
Method
For the Sponge
In a bowl add 100ml milk, sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and yeast, mix well and keep aside till it froths/bubbles for about 20 minutes.
For the Dough

In a food processor add flour, lightly beaten egg and all of the sponge mix , knead this to a dough, if kneaded then add a tablespoon of remaining milk or water till you get a soft and sticky dough. Now add the butter, again knead till the butter is incorporated. This dough is a sticky dough, so do not be tempted to add more flour. Take the out on to a work surface and knead for about 5 to 8 minutes till the dough does not stick to your hands, it should be soft and smooth. The softer the dough ,the softer our bread will be. The final dough should be soft, smooth, elastic and not sticking to your hands.
Keep this in a oiled bowl till it doubles in volume. 

Once it doubles in volume.

Divide the dough into 2 parts, 363grams and 160grams each and shape it into smooth round balls. Take the small dough ball and add the cocoa powder and blend to gather until we get a smooth and even chocolate dough. After adding the cocoa powder it weighed 175 grams.

Now we have one chocolate and one white dough. Divide both the dough's into 10 each equal parts, using a weighing scale, so that the measurements will be exact the rolls will be in similar size.

Roll out the white dough ball into a circle and place the chocolate ball inside it and then wrap the chocolate ball with the white dough. 

Just tuck-in the edges towards the center and then roll the seam side on a surface to make is a smooth round ball. 

Roll and shape like wise all of them into smooth round balls. Let the rolls sit for 10 minutes with a damp cloth, so that the dough can rest and relax.

Take each dough ball and roll it into an oval shape. The dough should have to have at least 1cm thickness.

Now flip over and fold the dough into half.

Cut the dough from the bended end, leaving about 1 cm uncut from the other end. 

Open out and shape into a heart shape.

Lightly press it.

Place the shaped heart dinner rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover them up loosely with a greased plastic film or a damp cloth so that we can make sure they will not get dry and at the same time, the covering will not disturb the smooth rising.

Let them proof until they are puffed up beautifully. The time will vary according to the warmth of our room.
Preheat the oven at 180°C/350°F.

When the rolls have puffed up nicely, brush the top with some egg wash. Bake them for 16-18 minutes or until they slightly start to turn golden in color. Once baked cool them on a wire rack. 

The dinner rolls are very soft, light and fluffy. The smells amazing and tastes delicious. 

These heart dinner rolls are best when they are warm and just a few minutes ..,out of the oven. 
My Notes

You can keep the heart rolls at room temperature in an air tight container for up to three days.
You can freeze this rolls for up to one month. Simply wrap the bread in plastic or aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn.   
Take it out whenever you need and just put it in 180°C / 350°F preheated oven for 10 minutes or microwave them on high for 30 - 45 seconds, and you’ll get fresh bread ready to eat .
Labels: Bread Bakers, Breads, Cocoa powder, Heart Shaped, Cocoa powder 
                

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

This month's Bread Baker's theme is Loaves Of Love.

• Magical Ingredients: Beet Feta Twisted Heart Bread
• Food Lust People Love: Cheddar Marmite Rolls 
• Passion Kneaded: Cheesy Twisted Heart Bread 
• A Messy Kitchen: Cranberry Cinnamon Swirl Bread 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Double Chocolate Muffins 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Extra Gooey Sticky Buns 
• Sneha's Recipe: Heart Shaped Rolls 
• Zesty South Indian Kitchen: Rose Petal Pistachio Cardamom Sourdough Bread