Renus Kitchen

  Blueberry Banana Halwa: A Creamy, Ice-Cream-Like Delight Introduction Craving something sweet and indulgent? This Blueberry Banana Halwa is the perfect treat. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and delightful combination of blueberries and bananas, it's like a scoop of homemade ice cream in a pan! Ingredients: 1 cup semolina (sooji or rawa) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries 1/2 large banana 2 cups water 1/2 cup ghee 1-2 tablespoons crushed pistachios for garnishing Instructions: Prepare the fruit: Mash the blueberries and puree the banana. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the water, sugar, pureed banana, and mashed blueberries. Roast the semolina: Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the semolina and roast until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Cook the halwa: Gradually pour the water mixture into the roasted semolina, stirring continuously. Cook until the semolina is cooked and the mixture thickens. Add more...

This rich and creamy avocado chocolate mousse is a healthier twist on a classic dessert. The avocado adds a velvety texture and a subtle sweetness, while the chocolate provides a decadent flavor. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Ingredients: 1 medium avocado ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup raspberries Instructions: Mash the avocado: In a blender or with a fork, mash the avocado until it is smooth. Melt the chocolate: Microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted. Combine the dry ingredients: Add the sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and mix until smooth. Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Add the melted chocolate mixture to the mashed avocado and blend until smooth. Chill the mousse: Scoop the avocado chocolate mousse into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 30 minut...

 Ingredients:  12 Tablespoons or 3/4 cup unsalted butter  1 Tbsp  honey  1 cup wheat flour  1 cup brown sugar  1 cup rolled oats  1 cup pre-roasted nuts and seeds  1 tsp baking powder Method 1. Melt butter with syrup or honey. 2. Add remaining ingredients. 3. Press in a cookie sheet. 4. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes 

Til Gud Patti Ingredients Sesame seed – 1 cup , toasted  Sugar – half cup  Jaggery powder – ½ cup  Ghee – 2 tbsp Method 1. Prepare a greased plate or pan and keep it aside. 2. Toast sesame seeds and keep it aside 3. Cook jaggery, ghee and sugar mixture on low heat until the mix starts bubbling. 4. Check the doneness by adding one drop of the mix to cold water. The mix should turn hard, brittle               ball.  5. Turn off the heat and fold in  sesame seeds quickly  6. Transfer the contents on the greased plate and spread it evenly while the mix is still warm. 7. Cool and break the pieces  8. Enjoy tis yummy treat 

Ingredients: Kala chana (Raw) – 1.5 cups, soak it overnight Tomatoes – 3 mdeium Ginger – 1 inch  Green pepper, fresh – 2 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Dry Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) – 1 tbsp Dry Spices: Turmeric – 1 tsp Paprika – 1 tsp  Coriander powder – 1.5 tbsp Garam masala – 1 tsp  Water Salt – to taste  Cilantro leaves – 2 springs for garnishing Ghee – 2 tbsp (optional) Method 1. Pressure cook kala chana with some salt added to water.  2. Do not throw the water left in the pressure cooker. 3. Chop tomatoes and ginger. 4. Heat oil, add cumin seeds and asafetida. 5. Next add ginger and green chili.  6. Add chopped tomatoes and pressure cook the mix for 3-4 whistle. 7. Release pressure. 8. Add all the dry spices including kasoori methi. 9. Cook till the above mix starts releasing oil  10. Add the boiled chana along with the water. 11. Add more water to adjust the consistency 12. Cook till the gravy thickens. 13. Adjust for salt....

Soybean  Nuggets Curry  Ingredients Soy nuggets (Nutrela) – 1 cup Yogurt – 2 big spoons Ginger – 1 inch, chopped or ground to a paste garlic – 2-3 cloves, chopped Onion – 1 small, sliced Water as needed Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp  Cilantro leaves for garnishing  Spices  1.5 tbsp coriander powder 1 tsp – garam masala 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp paprika for color ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp – roasted cumin powder salt to taste 2 tbsp. dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) Method: 1. Soak nuggets in warm water for 30 minutes. 2. Drain water once nuggets become plump and marinate them 3. Prepare marinade by adding all the spices, ginger, garlic and fenugreek to yogurt. 4. Add the marinade to soy nuggets and keep it aside. 5. In the mean while heat oil and cook onions till they are golden brown in color. 6. Add the marinaded soy nuggets and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. 7. Add water if the curry is on the drier side. 8. Finish it off with garnishing with ci...

  Kadai Paneer Step 1 Satu é  vegetables and paneer  Paneer cubed – 1.5 cups Diced onions – Dice 3 medium sized onion. Keep big pieces and separate the layers. Diced tomatoes – 2 medium. Dice it big and de-seed it.  Fresh green chilies –  whole 1-2. Make slit. Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp Salt – just few dashes to quicken the cooking time. Sauté paneer, onions and diced tomatoes separately on high heat.  Once the above ingredient are sautéed , keep it aside. Make sure the veggies retain their crunch. Step 2 Prepare gravy  Plump tomatoes – 2-3 medium tomatoes, de-seeded and pureed or finely chopped Ginger – 1 inch, sliced  Garlic – 4-5 cloves, chopped  Cashews – 4-5 soaked in water Spices - 1 tbsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala,  ½ tsp  red pepper powder ,  2 tbsp k adai masala Salt to taste ( Kadai Masala – 1 whole dry red pepper, 4-5 black pepper, 1 tsp fennel seeds, 4 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds. Dry roast the spi...