Category Archives: Sweets

They are either baked or cooked

Strawberry, Almond with honey Fudge/Burfi


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About:

Deepavali/Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated in India. On this occassion thought of making a simple and quick to make yet healthy dish.

This fudge/burfi is filled with goodness of Strawberries, Almond and honey. Almond was grounded along with the skin to retain its nutrients but feel free to used blanched almonds.

Health Benefits:

Strawberry are rich in vitamin C. Helps prevention of cardiovascular diseases,  improved regulation of blood sugar, with decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, and prevention of certain cancer types including breast, cervical, colon, and oesophageal cancer.

Yields: 8-10 slices
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time:15 minutes

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Baked – Pineapple Fritters topped with Cornflakes: Cook or Bake


Pineapple fritters

About:

These are delicious, crisp and golden great spur of the moment dessert. Pineapple chunks/rings are dipped in batter and coated in bread crumbs but here I used powdered corn flakes as a variation. Usually fritters are deep-fried but I tried to bake them in oven and roast on the pan.

Corn flakes add crispiness and topping with honey/maple syrup add taste.

Serves-5-6
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-8-10 minutes

Or

Baking time-12-15minutes

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