Friday 22 December 2017

Correct technique
Though, when we look at the live demonstration of Dosa making, the process of pouring the batter and shaping looks quite easy, but actually, it is not. The toughest part of the entire process is the art of crafting the perfect Dosa. It is necessary to make sure that the tava or non-stick pan is evenly heated and before you pour the batter, sprinkle some water on it. This trick helps you to judge that whether the tava is heated properly or not. If the tava sizzles and the water is quickly absorbed, it is a sign that the tava is ready. Now, whisk the batter gently for 10 minutes, and if needed add water to adjust the consistency. This act charges all the particles and it becomes easy to spread the batter. Then, moisten the pan with a small quantity of refined oil. Now, use a medium-size ladle or a steel bowl to spread the batter in a circular motion on the tava. Add oil on the edges to make the Dosa crisper. Once it turns golden brown on the edges, it is a clear sign that you need to flip the Dosa. But, before that, you need to place the filling and then fold the Dosa from both the sides and then flip again. Cook it for 40-50 seconds and your crispy Dosa is ready that you can relish with sambhar and coconut chutney.
Temperature of the pan

The temperature of the pan plays a very important role in churning out the best dosa. The tava should neither be too hot nor too cold. If it gets too hot, reduce the flame and sprinkle some water.
 Put the batter only after this.
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How to spread the mixture

Start from the centre of the pan and spread it out in a circular motion. Use a ladle to spread the batter. Be very quick about it or parts of dosa will start sticking.

Christmas is that time of the year, when you forget all about diet and restriction and decide to celebrate the festival by indulging in your favourite food! The preparations of the Christmas Cake, which is a quintessential part of the festival begins much in advance with the soaking of nuts in alcohol so they are not just softened but also get a delectable taste. During the festival of Christmas, cakes are made not just for family consumption but to be sent across to relatives and friends. Infact, most often people get these cakes made from nearby bakeries. But instead of buying cakes from bakeries where you have no control over the quality of ingredients it is always a good idea to bake your own cake. You can modify and adjust ingredients as per your dietary needs. For example if you can replace white sugar with brown sugar, all-purpose flour with wheat flour and eggs with banana or curd for bidding. If you want to get the same fluffiness in your cake, and do not want to use eggs, you can go for a bottle of your favourite fizzy drink. Just mix it gradually, after you have combined together the wet and the dry ingredients.


There is no stereotype for a Christmas cake. It can be soft, crumbly, with egg, without egg, with frosting or without frosting. A Christmas Cake is usually a fruit cake that uses lots of dry fruits and fresh fruits. It can be an orange, a chocolate a strawberry or a plain vanilla cake. There are some typical cakes that are being prepared traditionally in different regions like the Dundee Cake that uses almonds and scotch whiskey, the German fruit cake Stollen, Buche de Noel of France and the Allahabadi Cake made in India. These cake variations have very much to do with the local cuisine. For example the Indian Allahabadi cake has a typically Indian taste to it. It is made with maida, ghee, marmalade, petha, nuts and fennel seeds. This Christmas, if you want to bake your own cake, here are some popular cake recipes prepared during the festival that will make you a pro in the art of baking.
Christmas Cupcakes
Christmas Cupcakes are traditional Christmas desserts that are made much in advance so that there is enough in the pantry for the visiting friends and relatives.


Classic Christmas Cake

The classic Christmas Cake has a very easy recipe. So this Christmas, instead of buying cake from outside, make one at home. You can decorate your cake with the toppings of your choice.