Wholemeal Candid Fruits Cake – Eggless


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About:

This cake brings back memories of dad venturing out the Annual Nilgiris Cake Show at Bangalore, India every year when we were kids, and bringing home a delicious load of these eggless delights.

This fruit/plum cake is a sweet bread loaded with candied fruits. This cake is a true show-stopper. It’s stunning, and the flavor lives up to its looks. The cake is incredibly soft and sweet, and just loaded with full of nuts and candied fruits with a ting of cinnamon, nutmeg flavour.

Makes: 8-10 slices
Baking time: 30-35 minutes

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Blackeye beans – Upma/Semolina Porridge


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About:

Upma/uppittu is a common south indian breakfast dish, cooked as a thick porridge from dry roasted semolina. Various seasonings and or vegetables are often added during cooking. Upma is served with chutney, lime slices or pickles as per individual preferences.

Health Benefits:

Black-eyed peas are part of the legume family that is known as being a primary source of plant protein. Protein helps with maintaining healthy muscles, bones and cartilage. Black-eyed peas also contain vital nutrients, such as B vitamins, vitamin E, iron and potassium. They can even help with weight loss because they’re filling but low in calories.

Serves: 2-3
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 30-40 minutes (including the time to cook soya bean)

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