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Egg less Caramel Bread Pudding

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Check out an easy home made Caramel bread pudding recipe (without egg) that can be made without an oven !

Ingredients:

  • Sugar : 3/4 cup
  • Bread : 6 slices
  • Custard powder : 4 tbsp
  • Water : 1/2 cup
  • Milk : 1 1/2 cup
  • Dry fruits for garnishing

Preparation:

Take a pan and add 1/4 cup of sugar. Heat and caramelize the sugar. Wait until it becomes dark brown in colour. Immediately transfer it into a 6 inch baking pan. Spread it evenly on the bottom of the pan and keep it aside.

Take 6 slices of bread and remove its edges with a knife. Cut it into small pieces. Grind it well. Take 4 tbsp of custard powder and mix ti with 1/2 cup of water. Keep it aside. In a pan, take 1 1/2 cup of milk. Add 1/2 cup of sugar into it. Cook it on medium flame. Add the custard mixture into it. Mix it well and continue cooking on medium flame.

Keep stirring and cook it until it becomes a little thick consistency. Keep the flame low and gradually add the bread crumbs into it. Mix it properly by continuously stirring. Pour this thick mixture over the caramel in the baking pan. Tap it slowly for setting, and make the top even. Cover the pan an aluminium foil.

Pour some hot water into a pan. Place a stand onto the pan to hold the mould. Place the mould onto the stand. Cover it with a lid and steam it on medium flame for 20 to 30 minutes. Bring it in room temperature and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours. Take it out into a plate. Garnish it with dry fruits and serve!

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Panna Cotta – An Italian Sweetened Cream Dessert !

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This Italian sweet cream dessert will surely take you to a toothsome world!

Ingredients:

  • Cream : 2 cups
  • Vanilla Pod : 1
  • Sugar : 2 1/2 tbsp
  • 1 leaf of Gelatin
  • Vanilla essence : 1 tsp
  • Dark rum : 1 tbsp
  • Strawberries for garnishing

Preparation:

Soak the gelatin leaf in a little cold water until it becomes soft. In a heavy based pot, add the cream and sugar. Split and scrape out the vanilla pod. Add the whole pod and vanilla extract to the pot. Mix and bring the whole ingredients in the pot to boil.

Take off the heat and add the soaked gelatin into it, until it gets dissolved. Add the rum into it. Strain this through a fine sieve, into the moulds of your desired shape. Refrigerate this overnight, until it sets well. Before taking it of from the moulds, dip these moulds in warm water for about 5 seconds. Take it out, garnish it with strawberries and serve!

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Chilli Con Carne – A Mexican Spicy Classic Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • Lean minced beef : 500 gm
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped : 3
  • Hot chilli powder : 1-2 tsp
  • Ground cumin : 2 tsp
  • Ground coriander : 2 tsp
  • Plain flour : 2 tbsp
  • Red wine or extra stock : 150 ml
  • Beef stock : 300 ml
  • 400g can of chopped tomatoes
  • Red kidney beans, drained and rinsed : 400 gm
  • Tomato puree : 3 tbsp
  • Caster sugar : 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano : 1 tsp
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Sea salt
  • Ground black pepper

Preparation:

Cook the beef and onions in a non-stick saucepan over a medium heat, for about 5 minutes. Break up the lumps in beef by stirring it well. Add the garlic, 1–2 teaspoons of chilli powder, cumin and coriander. Fry together for 1–2 minutes more. Sprinkle over the flour and stir well.

Gently add the wine and then the stock, by stirring constantly. Tip the tomatoes and kidney beans into the pan and stir in the tomato purée, caster sugar, oregano and bay leaf. Season with a pinch of salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Bring to a simmer on the hob, then cover loosely with a lid. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mince is tender and the sauce is thick. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve.

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The First Person On Mars Is Likely To Be A Woman – Says NASA

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In an interview for a radio talk show, Jim Bridenstine, the Administrator of NASA said that the first person on Mars is likely to be a woman. Female astronauts are expected to mark history on space adventures soon! Bridenstine also said that the next American astronaut to set foot on moon will also be a woman.

No clues had been given regarding the name of the women. The exact dates for both these space ventures are also remaining unrevealed. The first all-woman spacewalk will be taking place later this month, revealed Bridenstine.

“These are great days. We have the first all-female spacewalk happening this month at the end of March, which is of course, National Women’s Month … So NASA is committed to making sure that we have a broad and diverse set of talent”. says Bridenstine.

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All the way from Malta – The Lampuki Pie

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The Lampuki Pie is a tasty Maltese food. It is a delicious pie made with the lampuki (mahi-mahi) fishes.

Ingredients:

  • 500g prepared puff pastry or shortcrust
  • 1½kg lampuki fish (mahi-mahi fish)
  • Flour, for coating
  • 2 sliced onions
  • Cooked peas
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small cauliflower or broccoli, half boiled
  • 1kg fresh spinach, cleaned and cooked or 500g frozen spinach cooked, drained
  • 2 carrots, peeled and boiled till tender
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree (kunserva)
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp sultanas
  • 6 black olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp basil
  • 1 tbsp mint
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 lemon’s zest
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper powder

Preparation:

Cut the fish into portions, excluding the head and tail. Dip in seasoned flour. Heat oil, and shallow fry until they are cooked through. Allow the fish to cool enough to be able to handle it. Remove all the skin and bones carefully and cut up into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Fry the sliced onions in olive oil until they become soft and transparent. Add the peeled chopped tomatoes, cook for 1 min after which add the cooked chopped cauliflower, the cooked chopped carrots, cooked chopped spinach and the peas. Add some water and simmer until all the vegetables are tender.

Add all the lemon zest, olives, herbs, spice, tomato puree, sultanas, and capers. Season and allow to simmer another 5 mins. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Roll out the pastry and line a shallow round, square or rectangular oven dish remembering to keep one third of the pastry for the top of the pie.

Take half of the vegetable mixture and spread out on top of the pastry base, then place the fried lampuki pieces evenly over all the vegetables, and finish off by spreading the remaining vegetables as a top layer over the fish.

Roll out the remaining pastry and place over the top sealing the edges well. Prick all over the pastry lid with a fork. Bake in a hot oven 200°C for 15 mins, then lower the heat to moderate 180°C and cook further until the pastry is golden brown. Let the pie settle for 10 mins and serve it warm.

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Women Attacked by Jaguar while trying to take selfie

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Yet another ‘selfie terror’ happened ! A women got attacked by a Jaguar at Arizona zoo, while she climbed the barrier for taking selfie. Officials said that the incident happened at Wildlife World Zoo near Phoenix. Officials said that the jaguar would not be put down.

Reports says that the animal grabbed her left forearm and the people who witnessed this tried to distract the jaguar by pushing a water bottle through the cage. Another women pulled the injured lady away.

The women in her 30’s suffered severe injuries in her arms and and was admitted in a hospital. She is having non-life-threatening injuries in the attack and is expected to survive. Witnesses said that they heard loud screaming and saw the jaguar grabbing her hand, reuters reports.

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The Cashew Rich Kaju Katli – An Authentic Indian Sweet

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The Kaju Katli or Kaju Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet, that is rich with Cashew nuts. This sweet gives a tempting flavor of cashews, milk and ghee that will melt into your mouth!

Ingredients:

  • Powdered cashews : 2 cups
  • Water : 1/2 cup
  • Ghee : 2 teaspoon
  • Silver vark : 4 inches
  • Sugar : 1 cup
  • Milk : 2 tablespoon
  • saffron for garnishing

Preparation:

Grind the cashews to a smooth powder. Then prepare the cashew paste by adding little water, make sure that the paste is thick in consistency. Take a shallow pan and heat in on medium flame and add some water in it. Add sugar and stir continuously until it is fully dissolved.

Bring the syrup to a boil until it reaches to one string consistency. When the sugar syrup prepared, add the cashew powder and mix well. Stir this mixture for about 5-10 minutes or till it starts to thicken and remove it from the flame.

Add a pinch of cardamom powder, for an extra flavor and aroma.

Transfer this cashew paste to a large plate or bowl and allow it to cool slightly. When it is cooled, knead the mixture well. Flatten the dough using a rolling pin. Grease a plate with ghee and transfer this cashew dough on it. Using a rolling pin, gently roll until the dough has evenly spread out on the plate. Allow it to cool completely and cut the dough in small diamond shapes. Garnish with saffron and serve!

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The Creamy And Melting Pasta In White Sauce

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Ingredients:

  • Water : 2 cups
  • Oil
  • Salt for taste
  • Penna Pasta : 1 cup
  • Chopped garlic : 1 tbsp
  • Carrot : 1 tbsp
  • Corn : 1 tbsp
  • Capsicum : 1 tbsp
  • Flour : 2 tbsp
  • Milk : 1.5 cup
  • Chilly flakes : 1 tsp
  • Black pepper powder: 1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation:

Take a pan and pour 2 cups of water into it. Bring it to boil. Add 1 tbsp of oil into it. Then add 1 tsp of salt. Stir it well. Add 1 cup of Penna Pasta into the boiling water. It is better to use Durum wheat pasta for better health and nutrition.

Check the pasta after 5-7 minutes. If pasta is boiled, take out the pasta into a bowl. Heat some oil in a pan and add 1 tbsp chopped garlic into it. Stir it well until it turns light brown color. Add carrots, corns and capsicum into the pan. Mix it well. Saute for a while and take it out into a plate.

Melt some butter in the same pan. Add 2 tbsp of flour. Roast it well. Add 1.5 cup of milk gradually. Using a whisk, mix it well. Cook the sauce properly. Add 1 tsp of chilly flakes and 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper into it. Add salt to taste and mix it well.

Add the fried vegetables into the sauce and mix well. Add the boiled pasta and blend well. The tasty pasta in white sauce is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot!

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Melt yourself into some Irish Nachos

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Nachos, heated tortilla chips or totopos covered with melted cheese! Lets have some Irish Nachos.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. stout (such as Guinness)
  • 2 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 16-oz. bag Ruffles
  • 1 16-oz. bag Ruffles
  • 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives

Preparation:

To make beer cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. in Add garlic and flour and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add stout and milk and bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat slightly. Add cheese and cook until the cheese got melted. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.

On a large serving dish, scatter about half of the chips. Pour about half of the beer cheese on top then sprinkle with chives and chopped bacon. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

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Forbes Announced the World Billionaires List: Jeff Bezos in the Top position

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Forbes has officially announced the list of Billionaires in the World on Tuesday! Despite his pending divorce, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon retains his top spot for now.

The Forbes World’s Billionaires list is a snapshot of wealth using stock prices and exchange rates from February 8, 2019.

Kylie Jenner becomes the world’s youngest self-made billionaire ever at her age of 21 with $1 B. Chang Yun Chung becomes the oldest in the list with $2.1 B.

“Capitalism is taking some lumps” as for only the second year in a decade, both the number of billionaires and their total wealth shrank, “proving that even the wealthiest are not immune to economic forces and weak stock markets” said Forbes regarding this year’s list.

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