Lasagna Soya Cupcakes

          This is a great kids party / kitty party / any in-house party recipe. Easy and simple to prepare, it takes very less time to dish out. You can make them both in the veg. and non-veg. version, Here in this recipe I have used soya granules to make these yummy veg. treats. So enjoy them as appetizers with any type of sauce or green chutney and impress your loved ones with this delicacy. 

Soya Curry - 

• 1/4 cup soya granules
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger & garlic, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped (opt)
• 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp. peanuts
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. ghee
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Cup Cakes - 

• 6 lasagna / wonton sheets
• 1 cup cooked soya curry
• tomato ketchup as required
• grated mozzarella cheese as required
• 1-2 pinches of oregano 
• pinch of pepper powder (opt)
• oil to grease 

          Soya Curry - Soak the soya granules in hot water for 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the water and keep aside. 

          Dry roast coconut, peanuts and sesame till light golden in colour. Grind after it cools down and keep aside. 

          Heat oil in a pan / kadai and sauté the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies till light brown. Add the drained soya granules, ground coconut and all the dry spices.

          Stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer, covered till dry. When done, add ghee and coriander leaves and toss well. Keep aside to cool.

          Cup Cakes - Grease a muffin tray and first lay the lasagna / wonton sheets and press them into the cups. 

          Add the cooked soya curry in each of the muffin cups, followed by some sauce and then cheese. Sprinkle oregano and pepper powder.

          Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C. for 18-20 minutes or till the edges are nicely browned. Cool for sometime and then demould the cupcakes. Kids can enjoy them as a party snack. 

Date Muffins

          These yummy Date Muffins are just perfect for an evening tea-time snack. I came across this very easy and simple recipe by doing a google check. So thought of sharing it. They can also be had just as it is or as an after meal dessert. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 250 gms. pitted dates, chopped
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/2 tsp soda bicarb
• 70 gms. butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• pinch of cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla essence

          In a pan bring to a boil milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon powder, vanilla and dates. Add the soda bicarb and mix well. Keep aside to cool.

          Fold in the flour and then add the egg. Combine everything well. Place the muffin liners on the baking tray and spoon the batter in it. Fill only 3/4 of the muffin liners.

          Bake in a preheated microwave oven at 180 degrees C for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool on the wire rack and then enjoy as it is or with your evening cup of tea / coffee.

                  Bring to a boil milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon powder, vanilla & dates. 
                  Add the soda bicarb & mix well. Keep aside to cool.

                                  Fold in the flour.

                                 Then add egg. Combine everything well. 

                 Place the muffin liners on the baking tray & spoon the batter in it. Fill only
                 3/4 of the muffin liners.

                      Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C degrees for 20 minutes. Set aside
                      to cool on the wire rack. 

The baked Date Muffins 

Enjoy as it is or with your evening cup of tea / coffee.