Recipes From My Kitchen

I love making jams, not only because it is healthy to make at home, but also because homemade jams taste really delicious than the store bought kinds. This mango jam recipe is by far the best one I have made. It taste like pure mangoes and makes your sandwich even more tasty. A good mango  jam captures the sunny, tropical flavour of fresh mangoes for year-round use. And it's the perfect way to preserve good quality mangoes. What Mangoes to pick to make Mango Jam? Pick Mangoes that are… undamaged ripe but not hard raw not overripe  with the least of string rather sweet and flavorful If you have a mango variety with strings, you can pass the pulp through a sieve and that will eliminate some of the strings. However, personally I dont like the strings coming into my mouth while enjoying a perfect sandwich. So I avoid it totally. Ingredients: 750 gms pulp of mango, I have used Alphonso, 250 gms sugar, add more if required, Juice of 1 big lime Note: If you ...

When it comes to choosing a quick, delicious, yet nutritious breakfast option, or a pre-workout snack packed with nutrients & healthy fats, peanut better is a popular choice. Spread it on a slice of toast, smear it on hot parathas, or indulge in a spoonful of this lip-smacking snack when those hunger pangs strike! Peanut butter is relished by kids and adults alike. Peanuts, the main ingredient used in the making of peanut butter is a nutritious nut that is a great source of high protein, fiber and healthy fats. Despite being calorie dense, peanuts are low in carbohydrates and hence also aid in weight loss when consumed in moderation. This gooey spread of goodness is easily available in supermarkets; however, the store-bought ones are loaded with hidden sugars, preservatives, and hydrogenated vegetable fats. The best alternative is to make your own peanut butter at home. A simple process using easily available ingredients from your kitchen pantry, you can make the p...

As promised, here I come with this delicious recipe of Strawberry Compote. But before we head to the recipe, I would like to give you a little insight into what a compote is. A compote is any fruit which is cooked in syrup. Compote is a healthier version of jam because it has very less quantity of sugar and no preservatives. Here you use the natural flavoring and sweetness of the fruit.You can use any fruit to make a fruit compote. Its also a great way of using seasonal fruits. You can mix a few fruits together and make a compote. It can be used in many ways like top it on toasts, pancakes, make tarts or even use it as a cake topping. Some fruits that are suitable to make compote are strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mango, lithchi, rhubarb, apples, bananas, cherries, and the list is endless. You can have endless possibilities with a compote. Here I am sharing my Strawberry Compote recipe. The same can be used to for any other compote that you want t...