Saturday, November 30, 2019

Love and Appreciation From Instant Pot Team

Hello Friends,
         I am so humbled and grateful for the lovely gifts and appreciation note of my instant pot work, sent by an Instant Pot Team! Thank you ever so much, IP Team, for such a nice present.


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Thursday, November 28, 2019

How to Make Best Light and Fluffy Eggless Hawaiian Sweet Rolls using Instant Pot 
Hello Foodies,
          Made this our most favorite, melt in the mouth texture, soft and fluffy,  Instant Pot Eggfree Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. These classic Hawaiian sweet rolls are perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner and are impossible to resist. These can be the best Thanksgiving side dishes. These are a perfect size, kids friendly, eggless desserts or snacks, and as a complement to any meal. 

These have a tropical flavor, and these are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a classic recipe that I have been making for the last 2-3 years! Every single time I make these, I end up with soft, fluffy, and delicious rolls. Before I bought a stand mixer, I used to knead the dough with the hands(if you did this, you know how painful it was), but since bought it, I felt like making sweet rolls at home is the easiest thing. They're so good that most of the time they don't even last until the next day. 

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          There truly is nothing better than homemade sweet rolls. Whenever I make them at home, the smell in my house is divine, not to mention that when you pull these beauties out of the oven, the satisfaction you get is worth the effort. So homemade sweet rolls with a handful of ingredients, the delicious sweet rolls can you be on your table in a jiffy. So guys give these a try this festive season! 
Proofing the Dough in the Instant Pot:
             Traditionally, these Sweet Rolls would take hours to prepare, 2 ½ hours to rise(1-hour first rise, 1-hour second rise, ½ hour third rise). But, with the Instant Pot, you can cut that time to 60 minutes. It’s almost too good to believe, but they really do end up as soft and fluffy as the traditional way. 


What is Hawaiian Sweet Rolls?
            These delicious sweet rolls got a tropical taste of pineapple. They have a different flavor and taste than the regular dinner rolls. The sweet and tangy pineapple juice addition is a key flavor to this Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. So don't skip it and give them a try, and I promise they will be your new favorite accompaniment. 


What if you don't have a Stand Mixer
            No mixer, no problem. All you have to do is knead everything by hand. After mixing all the ingredients, transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead by hand until all the flour is incorporated and you end up with a dough that is sticky and soft to touch. 

Tips to Make Hawaiian Rolls:
  • If you want less sweet rolls to feel free to reduce the sugar. 
  • It is a very soft and sticky dough, so keep kneading the mixture until it comes clean from the sides of the bowl. 
  • Check the expiry date on yeast, if it's no longer good to use then rolls will not turn out well. 

Each Hawaiian Sweet Roll Contains 183 Calories. 

Ingredients:
To Prepare Hawaiian Sweet Rolls:
  • Bread Flour / APF 4 Cups
  • Pineapple juice (room temperature), canned ½ cup
  • Milk ½ Cup, warm
  • Brown sugar ¼ cup
  • Butter 4 Tbsp, unsalted, room temperature /slightly melted
  • Salt ½ Tsp
  • Instant yeast 2 ¼ Tsp 

Other:
  • Milk to give milk wash. 
  • Butter to apply on baked sweet rolls. 
Instructions:
To Prepare the Dough:
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer(I am using my KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer), add milk, sugar, yeast, pineapple juice, and melted butter and mix well. 
  • Add 2 cups of the flour and stir with the spatula. 
  • Attach the dough hook to the mixer and turn on the mixer to medium-low speed. 
  • Now, gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour until the dough comes together. 
  • Continue kneading on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft, smooth and slightly sticky dough forms.
  • Turn off the mixer and take the dough out of the bowl. 

To Rising/Proof the Dough in the Instant Pot:
  • Meanwhile, grease the inner pot of the instant pot with oil or butter. 
  • Transfer the prepared dough into the instant pot. 
  • Close the lid of the instant pot and let the dough rise on yogurt mode for 1 hour. 
  • After an hour open the lid and the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and take it out. 

To Roll and Bake the Hawaiian Sweet Rolls:
  • Line a baking pan with butter greased parchment paper. 
  • Use a scraper or knife to divide the dough into equal parts. 
  • Roll each part into a small dough ball and place it in the prepared pan.
  • Cover the pan with the damp cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size. 
  • Brush all over the rolls with the milk. 
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven at 375°F.
  • Bake the rolls in a preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown color. 
  • Soft, fluffy, and buttery Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are ready to serve. Enjoy!!! 


The shelf life of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls:
  • Let the rolls cool completely before storing.
  • These rolls can be stored on the kitchen counter covered in plastic wrap for 3-4 days. If using a plastic storage bag, push out all the excess air from inside, the air will dry the bread quicker. 
  • You can freeze these rolls in an airtight container for up to 1-2 months. Whenever you need, thaw at room temperature overnight before warming back up in the oven. 

Dietary Comment:
  • The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Per serving contains 183 calories, along with 31.54 g carbohydrates, 1.2 g dietary fiber, 4.6 g fats, and 4 g protein.
  • Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level. 

Good Time To Eat:
           It is good to eat Sweet Rolls for lunch, snacks, or dinner. 


Instant Pot Eggfree Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Ingredients:
To Prepare Hawaiian Sweet Rolls:
  • Bread Flour / APF 4 Cups
  • Pineapple juice (room temperature), canned ½ cup
  • Milk ½ Cup, warm
  • Brown sugar ¼ cup
  • Butter 4 Tbsp, unsalted, room temperature /slightly melted
  • Salt ½ Tsp
  • Instant yeast 2 ¼ Tsp 
Other
  • Milk to give milk wash. 
  • Butter to apply baked sweet rolls. 
Instructions:
To Prepare the Dough:
  • In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer(I am using my KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer), add milk, sugar, yeast, pineapple juice, and melted butter and mix well. 
  • Add 2 cups of the flour and stir with the spatula. 
  • Attach the dough hook to the mixer and turn on the mixer to medium-low speed. 
  • Now, gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour until the dough comes together. 
  • Continue kneading on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft, smooth and slightly sticky dough forms.
  • Turn off the mixer and take the dough out of the bowl. 
To Rising/Proof the Dough in the Instant Pot:
  • Meanwhile, grease the inner pot of the instant pot with oil or butter. 
  • Transfer the prepared dough into the instant pot. 
  • Close the lid of the instant pot and let the dough rise on yogurt mode for 1 hour. 
  • After an hour open the lid and the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and take it out. 
To Roll and Bake the Hawaiian Sweet Rolls:
  • Line a baking pan with butter greased parchment paper. 
  • Use a scraper or knife to divide the dough into equal parts. 
  • Roll each part into a small dough ball and place it in the prepared pan.
  • Cover the pan with the damp cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size. 
  • Brush all over the rolls with the milk. 
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven at 375°F.
  • Bake the rolls in a preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown color. 
  • Soft, fluffy, and buttery Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are ready to serve. Enjoy!!!
  • If you make this recipe, share your food picture with hashtag #aaichisavali on Instagram and Facebook so that everyone can enjoy it too! 
  • Subscribe to my YouTube channel for Healthy, Tasty, Instant Pot, and Air fryer recipes.
Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Review of the Redmond Multicooker RMC-M23A and How to Make Tandoori Shrimp in Redmond Multicooker

Hello Friends, 
          In this post, I will be reviewing the Redmond Multicooker. These days multicooker is the must-have kitchen appliance in every household. Multicooker allows you to cook food using a variety of methods with one appliance. Also, these multicookers are perfect for batch cooking. 


I am pleased with the results of this Redmond Multicooker. It is an excellent multi cooker with the function of a pressure cooker. Very easy to choose a dish, time, and let it go. I am not new to pressure cooking and appreciate an excellent electric pressure cooker, and this one is one of those. I have cooked some of the dishes in it to test it, and all came out perfect as I would expect. If you are new to pressure cooking, you should play with cooking time to find your ideal settings.

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 Delay time is my second lovely option. Before I go to sleep, I’m put milk and oatmeal, choose 8 hours delays -that’s enough. In the morning, open the lid and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Highly recommend! If you are in search of a good pressure cooker, give it a chance, I am sure you will be happy with this one.

  • It has a vast number of different cooking functions.
  • It isn’t too bulky so that it can fit nicely in any kitchen.
  • It has an easy to use touch control panel(approx. 52 Functions).
  • It comes with many accessories and extras.
Cooking Programs:
  • 52 cooking programs: 25 automatic programs and 27 manual programs. Each program is ideally selected for cooking various dishes with regard to the types of food.
Steam Release Value:
  • The steam release valve is located on the lid. Select one of the 2 positions depending on the desired method.

It is easy to clean and has a handy capacity for my needs (mostly rice, pasta, and steaming various vegetables). This is such a versatile pressure cooker. So easy to use with the preprogrammed buttons!

Along with the multicooker being very simple to use, we were impressed with the number of accessories that come with this model. Along with the multicooker itself, you get a recipe book, a spoon, a paddle, a measuring cup, and a steaming basket. 


Tandoori Shrimp 
                  These tandoori shrimp are juicy, smoky, with wonderful aromas and deep flavors of the Indian spices. It is typically made with butter, tandoori masala paste, garlic, red chili powder, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. It’s incredibly delicious, and it can serve as an appetizer or starter, so this is my simple and easy-to-eat version. If you keep shrimp in your freezer, it’s one of those dishes you can throw together at a moment’s notice. If you love Tandoori, you should try this recipe.

Preparation and Cooking Time: 20 Minutes. 

Ingredients: 
  • Shrimps 250 g
  • Butter 1 Tbsp
  • Tandoori masala paste 1 Tbsp 
  • Red chili powder 1 tsp 
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced 
  • Black Pepper ¼ Tsp 
  • Salt 1 Tsp 
  • Lemon juice 1 Tbsp 

Instructions:
  • Peel and wash the shrimps and keep aside. 
  • Turn on the saute mode of the Redmond Multicooker and set the timer for 18 minutes and press start. 
  • Add butter and minced garlic and stir for a minute or two.
  • Add shrimp and saute and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Now, press the cancel button and turn off the saute function. 
  • Now add red chili powder, black pepper, salt, tandoori/tandoori masala paste, and lemon juice and stir well.
  • Now, close the lid and leave the shrimps on the reheat mode for 5 minutes. 
  • After 5 minutes, smoky, juicy Tandoori Shrimps are ready to serve. Enjoy!!! 

Dietary Comment :
  • The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Per serving contains 201 calories, along with 4.9 g carbohydrates, 1.3 g dietary fiber, 6.71 g fats, and 30 g protein.
  • Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level. 
Good Time To Eat:
           It is good to eat Tandoori Shrimp for lunch, appetizer, snacks, or dinner.
  • If you make this recipe, share your food picture with hashtag #aaichisavali on Instagram and Facebook so that everyone can enjoy it too! 
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Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

6 Lunch Box Recipes / Lunch Box Ideas | Healthy Meal Prep Recipes for Work
Hello Foodies, 
         Including various vegetables in your daily diet is essential, and to do that, we have packed a tasty and healthy Indian vegetable stir fry recipes. Challenge yourself to eat more greens. Add a new green fruit and vegetables to your shopping cart weekly. These easy to make lunch box recipes do not need prior preparation, and when you have a list of curries laid out in front of you, then putting it together becomes a breeze. 
To make things easier and simpler for your busy weekdays, we have put together some healthy and lunch box friendly vegetable recipes. Seasoned vegetables give the right nutrition to you and are full of essential vitamins and minerals. So shop for groceries over the weekend and keep it handy to pack healthy and delicious lunch boxes for your family. This way, you are on track to make the wholesome meal for you and your family. 
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         These recipes are healthy and go well with whole wheat flour chapati /bhakri / roti. These make a complete meal that gives energy throughout the day. Most importantly, it helps to build stronger immunity. The diet rich in green vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and digestive problems. Eating non-starchy vegetables and fruits may promote weight loss. So try cooking new recipes that include more vegetables. Salads, soups, and stir-fries are just a few ideas for increasing the number of tasty vegetables in your daily diet. 

Eating a diet rich in green vegetables and fruits can help:
  • Reduce the risk of some types of diseases, like cancer. 
  • Maintain strong bones and healthy teeth
  • Good for the eyes and promote vision health. 
  • They are the most abundant source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 
  • They are high in antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 
  • Most of the vegetables are high in essential nutrients and low in calories. 

6 Days 6 Lunch Box Recipes:

               Here is an exciting spin to regular stir fry. Cook this ivy gourd with some Indian spices and chickpeas flour, and you will have a crispy and crunchy dish ready to serve. Tindora fry is one of the easiest, healthiest, and tastiest stir fry recipe I often prepare to go in the tiffin box and even for weeknight dinner. This is one of the crunchy and spicy dishes which we like to eat with chapati(roti)or with dal-chawal. Ivy gourd is low in calories and hence can be consumed by those trying to lose weight. Ivy gourd is also known as Tindora, Tendli, Tondali, dondakaya, kovakka, kundru across most Indian households. There are many variations to this dish across various states in India, depending on the individual taste. Here I have presented no onion no garlic version of this ivy gourd stir fry.

              Deliciously crispy, seasoned air fryer Bhindi/Okra Fry is my favorite dish nowadays. This bhindi fry is one of healthy, crispy must try Okra Fry air fryer recipe. Fried foods are full of saturated fats, and they will not help you in your fitness goals. So using the air fryer for cooking dishes helps to cut down the calories by 70-80%. I love fried food but don't like the greasy smell it leaves in the kitchen, and also, it's not the healthiest option to snack on. An air fryer is like a great way to Fry foods without all the downsides of deep-frying. It's been just 6-8 weeks, and I am ridiculously loving this my new kitchen gadgets GoWISE Air Fryer. Just about everything that I have tried to cook in it has turned out pretty good.

             This simple, seasonal green veggie has an essential role in Maharashtrian cuisine and festival. This ghewdyachi bhaji is easy to prepare. A bowl is full of nutrition and delicious veg recipe, which is perfect for lunch, dinner, or an ideal for tiffin box dish. This taste heavenly with bajra bhakri also goes very well with chapati or with phulkas. I have tempered this ghevda bhaji with cumin and mustard seeds, curry leaves, and flavored with some spices. 
These common Beans are naturally low in fat, calories, and cholesterol. It is a good source of dietary fiber, protein, phosphorus, copper and manganese and an excellent source of folate.

              Kantola / spiny gourd is a seasonal vegetable and found especially during the rainy season. It is slightly similar or a smaller version of bitter gourd. McDreamy likes to taste different vegetables, and because of him, I ate different veggies after moving to the USA. I tried those veggies, which I never tried back home. The spiny gourd is more like a veggie-rich in water content like cucumber and radish. So I made this simple Kantola stir fry or curry to pair with chapati or as a side dish for rice for lunch and dinner.

            Crispy, simple, and non-fried Bitter gourd recipe that can simply go well with the chapati(roti), brown or white rice, Millets, or even taste best if eaten as it is. This karela fry is a super healthy and diabetic friendly recipe; there is no usage of any sugar, jaggery, yogurt, or tamarind as well. Probably it's the way the bitter gourd fry is prepared that lends that unique taste. Though Bitter Gourd is not all of our favorite veggies, try this way recipe, and it will bring a unique flavor to the table. Serve it with hot chapati, and you will prepare it again and again.

              This roasted, oil-free, vegan, and vegetarian eggplant recipe is my absolute favorite dish to eat with Masala bhakri. This is a low carb, gluten-free, oil/butter free and more nutritious vegetarian entry, and it can be your weekly meal plan menu. Roasting eggplant brings out a whole new dimension to this versatile kitchen staple. I have tried roasting eggplant (baingan bharta / vangyache bharit) on a grill, stovetop, or in the oven. 
Here are some after school or after office snack ideas:

  • If you make this recipe, share your food picture with hashtag #AaichiSavali on Instagram and Facebook so that everyone can enjoy it too! 
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Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!

Monday, November 18, 2019

How to Make Traditional Coconut Burfi Recipe / Malai Coconut Burfi / नारियल की बर्फी/नारळाची वडी

Hello Foodies, 
          This sweet and moist coconut burfi is an excellent traditional dessert that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! This dreamy dessert prepared in less than 30 minutes. It's a perfect recipe when you have less time, or you are in a hurry. To prepare this traditional festival dessert, no need to make any sugar syrup. So it's simple but delicious and mouth-watering dessert. These are very special and that nobody can resist. If you are a sweet lover(like me), then you will love this moist and delicious coconut burfi for sure. 


           When it comes to sweets, I love easy recipes. This moist coconut burfi made using four ingredients and in less than 30 minutes. I like to make this moist and sweet coconut burfi for special occasions, but they're great for even a casual weekend gathering or everyday dessert after lunch. 

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This Traditional Dessert is one that I love to make for a few reasons:
  • It's super easy to make. 
  • Moist and Delicious! 
  • Just about everyone loves it. 
  • Full of flavor. 
  • It requires less than 30 minutes. 

This recipe is close to my heart, and it was my second rasoi(Rasoi Ceremony); first was Puranpoli!
About Rasoi Ceremony: Post marriage, as per tradition, the new bride in the house takes over the duties of the kitchen from her MIL. The rasoi ceremony is to introduce the bride to the new kitchen; the Rasoi ceremony held where the bride generally cooks something sweet for the very first time. Any auspicious occasion begins with something sweet, and likewise, something sweet is cooked in the rasoi ceremony as well!

Keep in mind these basic things to get Moist and Perfect Textured Traditional Fresh Coconut Burfi:
  • To get perfectly white coconut burfi: scrape the skin of the fresh coconut(because we don't need the coconut shell particles to come in gratings). Wash and pat dry the coconut, and grate or grind the coconut. 
  • So do not use the last brown covering part of the coconut for the burfi. That will change the color of the burfi.
  • The trick in making burfi is to know the right time to remove from the flame. So pay attention there. If you take the pan off the fire too early, the burfi mix will be too soft and will not set. If you take it off a little late, the burfi mix will be too dry and will crumble and will not retain the shape you want.
  • The addition of milk and milk cream/malai makes burfi soft, moist, and juicy texture, so don't skip adding milk. 
  • Always cook the coconut, sugar, and milk mixture on medium to low flame. 
  • This burfi tastes well when you make it using freshly grated coconut, so try to get the fresh coconut and grate or grind it at home. 
  • Do not saute coconut so much; otherwise, the coconut would change its color to light brown. 

If the burfi is soft and not able to cut into pieces:
  • It means we need to cook the mixture for some more time. Cook the mixture on low flame till all the moisture is absorbed. 

If the Burfi starts to crumble:
  • It means mixture overcooked, so add 2 Tbsp milk and reheat the mixture. Keep cooking in low flame till all the moisture is absorbed and then pour the mixture into the plate. 

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes; Cooking Time: 30 Minutes. 
Each serving of Coconut Burfi(100 g) Contains 352 Calories. 

Ingredients:
  • Fresh Coconut 3 cups, grated
  • Sugar 1 Cup
  • Whole Milk with Cream / Whipping Cream / Malai ½ Cup
  • Ghee 2 Tbsp

Instructions:
  • Grease the plate with ghee and keep aside. 
  • Scrape the skin of the fresh coconut, wash and pat dry it, and grate the coconut or grind it. 
  • Turn on the flame and heat ghee 1 tbsp in a pan on medium to low flame. 
  • Add grated coconut and saute for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add milk with cream(you can add whipping cream if you don't find milk with cream) and cook for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Now add sugar and mix well; after some time, sugar gets dissolved. 
  • Keep stirring and keep the flame on medium to low flame. 
  • After 10-15 minutes mixture starts to thickens. 
  • Add 1 tbsp ghee and stir well. 
  • After 20-25 minutes of mixture thickens and holds shape. 
  • Transfer the mixture into the ghee greased plate. 
  • Spread mixture evenly using a spatula and let it cool for 10 minutes. 
  • Cut into diamond shape bars using a knife and let it set for 1-2 hours.
  • After 1-2 hours, separate the burfi, and they are ready to munch on. Enjoy!!!

The shelf life of Coconut Burfi /नारियल की बर्फी/नारळाची वडी:
  • Coconut Burfi/Barfi has a shelf life of about 15-20 days so you can make in advance and keep it ready to serve when needed.
  • In hot summer days, you can keep it for about a week, or it can be kept longer in the fridge. 
  • If you are planning to finish it off within a week, then you don't need to store it in the fridge.
  • You can keep this for about two weeks in cold weather and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Some more Burfi/ Fudge Recipes to try:

Dietary Comment:
  • The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Per serving contains 352 calories, along with 40.14 g carbohydrates, 3.7 g dietary fiber, 22 g fats, and 5 g protein.
  • Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level. 
Health Benefits of Coconut:
  • It helps increase the body's metabolism.
  • It has an antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial activity which helps fight against infections.
  • Coconut improves heart health and has a Low Glycemic Index 
  • Coconut is high in dietary fiber and  improves digestion
  • Boost Immunity.
  • It promotes healthy thyroid function and helps to relieve the symptoms of chronic fatigue.
Good Time To Eat:
           It is good to eat coconut burfi as a dessert. 
  • If you make this recipe, share your food picture with hashtag #aaichisavali on Instagram and Facebook so that everyone can enjoy it too! 
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Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!