Saturday, September 6, 2008

PANCHA KAJJAYA

Pancha means 5 kajjaya means sweet. This sweet is specially made during the festival time to do nevedyam to the God . Even in the Temple it is served as Prasadam.

Ingredients :

Avallakki or Awal or Povva ( Beaten Rice ) ( Thin Quality ) : 1 Cup
Fresh Coconut : 1 Cup
Cardamom : 4 to 5 pods.
Ghee : 1 Table spoon
Jaggary : 1/2 Cup

Method :

Take a bowl . Put Awalakki ( Awal ) , jaggary ( powder jaggary and cardamom ) , coconut , ghee and cardamom . Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and serve.

Note : Do not keep it for long since fresh coconut is used. It may get spoiled and also it becomes very soft after a long time.

2 to 3 Servings.

CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is every one's favorite sweet. You can try this at home and enjoy eating it any time of the day.

Things needed :
Milk or milk powder : 1 bowl
Sugar : 1/2 bowl
Butter : 2 Table spoons
Coco Powder : 3 to 4 Table spoons.
Nuts : Almond , Cashew, Raisens ( optional )(cut into small pieces )

Method:
Boil milk and add sugar. Stir thoroughly. Then add butter and stir. Add coco powder and stir slowly. Stir until it thickens and starts leaving the pan. Spread on a ghee applied tray and cut it according to your wish , only when it is cool. If you want soft chocolate remove when it is soft.

Note : It should be done on slow fire so that it does not get burnt. Can add more butter if you like butter flavour. Nuts can be added just after spreading the chocolate on the tray.

10 t0 m15 pieces of chocolates can be made.

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