Fruity Bread Pizza - Fusion Dessert

 

            PIZZA is an universally favorite fast food. So now how about having it in a dessert form? Here is my version of a 'FRUITY BREAD PIZZA' that can be served as an after-meal dessert. There is a hidden dessert in it. The Bread pizza base is generously spread with SHRIKHAND (leftover Sweet Corn Shrikhand), topped with some colorful fruits and finally garnished with chopped nuts, dry rose petals and few saffron strands. 

        

          I tried to keep this amazing pizza, simple, healthy and appealing. Any other variety of fruits can be used. So this way I was able to use up the leftover shrikhand. 

 

          With very few basic ingredients you can create this amazing fusion pizza. So go ahead and create your own fusion style fruit pizza by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this visual treat.

• 2 bread slices (white or brown), slightly toasted
• 1/3 cup leftover Shrikhand
• few strawberry slices
• few dragon fruit slices
• few blueberries
• 1-2 tsp. chopped nuts (almonds. pistachios, etc.)
• few dry rose petals
• few saffron strands

           To assemble the Pizza - Take the bread slices and generously spread the leftover shrikhand over it.

           Arrange the cut fruits accordingly in an attractive pattern.

           Top it up with chopped nuts, dried rose petals and few saffron strands.

           Serve as an after-meal dessert and enjoy at room temperature

To assemble the Pizza - Take the bread slices & generously spread the leftover shrikhand over it.

       Arrange the cut fruits accordingly in an attractive pattern.

 Top it up with chopped nuts, dried rose petals & few saffron strands.

                       Serve as an after-meal dessert.

                      And enjoy at room temperature.

Watermelon Rasam

          Rasam is an integral part of a South Indian platter. It can be enjoyed either with rice or as a soup. Both ways it just tastes yummy. Rasam is my personal favourite and I like experimenting. So today let me share my version of a fruit based rasam, prepared out of some overripe watermelon. It was my first try and it turned out just perfect and lip smacking. It was sweet, tangy and spicy - all the flavours at one go. So do give it a try and surprise your loved ones with this unique fusion recipe. 

• 3 cups watermelon puree
• 1 tsp. oil
• 1 tsp. ghee
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 
• 1 sprig curry leaves 
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1 tsp. tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic paste
• 1 tbsp. rasam powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped 

          Mix together garlic paste, tamarind paste, rasam powder, pepper powder and red chili powder with some water ad keep aside.

          Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds. 

          Add the spice paste and sauté till the oil separates. Now add the watermelon puree and salt to taste. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes on a low flame. 

          When done, switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice or just as it is as a soup. 






Note - 

1.  You can add some water to dilute the consistency of the rasam.

2.  To extract tamarind pulp, soak a lemon size tamarind in required quantity of lukewarm water for 30 minutes.

3.  If preferred, some amount of boiled and pureed dal can also be used.

Buttermilk & Beetroot Pancakes

          A weekend treat for the kids, these light and healthy pancakes made of whole wheat flour and buttermilk will be loved by them and will be devoured in no time. Adding some beetroot powder / puree is purely optional and can be skipped. Serve these pancakes, drizzled with some rabdi / syrup or stuffed with your favorite fruits. Any leftover pancakes can be  reheated for breakfast during the week.

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (makes 12 pancakes)
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar, powdered
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp. beetroot powder / puree
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• buttermilk as required
• oil to shallow fry
• sliced banana, chopped pistachio, tutti frutti or rabri / syrup to garnish

           In a bowl, combine all the ingredients(except the garnishing) and whisk into a smooth batter of pouring consistency. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.

           Heat 1 tsp. oil in a pan and pour a ladleful of the batter. Spread it around and cook till one side is done. Flip it over and cook the other side too. Transfer to a serving plate.

          Make similar pancakes with the remaining batter and serve, garnished with banana, chopped pistachios and tutti frutti. It can also be served, drizzled with some rabdi / syrup or stuffed with your favorite fruits.

Banana Plum Ice Cream

          Summer is here. So thinking of making a healthy Fruit Ice Cream? Let me share Banana and Plum Ice Cream that is super delicious. It is very easy and simple to make. Needs no rocket science. Enjoy them as an after meal dessert in any in-house party or anytime of the day. So go ahead and give it a try and enjoy this homemade chilled delight with your loved ones.

• 1 banana, chopped & frozen
• 2 plums, pureed
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar or to taste
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2-3 tbsp. milk powder
• pinch of cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. kewra water

          Simmer the plums and the sugar till it is almost reduced. Set aside to cool. Then blend all the other ingredients. 

          Transfer to an air-tight container and freeze for 1-2 hours. Then mix with a spoon and freeze again for another 1-2 hours. 

          Mix again and do this 2-3 times. Finally freeze for a minimum of 7-8 hours or overnight. Serve in individual bowls and enjoy this delectable fruity ice cream chilled.

Fruity Poha Delight

          Here is a nice healthy way to start your day. Enjoy this easy and simple to assemble - 'Fruity Poha Delight' first thing in the morning for some energy boost. It will also give you a much needed relief in checking your waistline. You can choose any of your favorite fruit to go with the brown poha and yoghurt mix. 

          The addition of a pinch of salt, cardamom powder and kewra water gives a balance and a lingering aroma to the end product. You can also serve this amazing concoction as an after meal dessert or as and when you desire.

• 1/2 cup poha / flattened rice
• 1 cup yoghurt
• pinch of salt
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar or to taste
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• pinch of cardamom powder
• 1 peach, chopped
• 1 plum chopped
• 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup pomegranate pearls

          Wash the poha well (I used brown poha) and then soak it in water for 15 minutes or till it turns soft. Drain and add in the yoghurt and all other ingredients (except the fruits)

          Now take a glass and pour in 2-3 tbsp. of the the poha-yoghurt mix. Then arrange a layer of some of the chopped peach (or any other fruit of your choice).

          Layer few spoonful of the poha mix over it and again a layer of a different fruit and so on till you reach the top. 

           Garnish with some pomegranate pearls and relish as and when desired. Bon Appetit!!

Fruity Malpua Pizza - Fusion Style

          PIZZA is an universally favourite fast food. So now how about having it as a dessert? Here is my version of a 'FRUIT PIZZA' that can be served as an after-meal dessert. There are two other sweets hidden in it -  The pizza base is that of MALPUA, which is generously spread with SHRIKHAND (hung yoghurt) and finally topped with some colourful fruits. 

          I tried to keep this amazing pizza, simple, healthy and appealing. Any other variety of fruits can be used. So go ahead and create your own fruit pizza by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this visual treat.

Ingredients for Malpua - 

• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
• 1/4 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1 -2 tsp. sugar or to taste
• pinch of cardamom powder
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds (saunf)
• milk as required
• oil to shallow fry

Ingredients for pizza sauce - 

• 400 gms. yoghurt
• powdered sugar to taste

Toppings - 

• black grapes
• plums
• watermelon
• kiwi
• any other fruits too, can be added

          To prepare the sweet pizza sauce - Pour the yoghurt in a cheesecloth and place it on a strainer. Keep a bowl under it and refrigerate overnight. 

         The thick hung yogurt is used in this recipe. Add powdered sugar to taste and mix well. Keep aside.

         To prepare malpua / pizza base - In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients (except milk and oil). Add milk little at a time and prepare a batter. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes. 

         Adjust the consistency. Add more milk / water if required as the batter should be of pouring consistency.

          Heat 1-2 tsp. oil and pour 2-3 ladleful of the batter (makes 2 malpuas). Cook on both sides on a medium flame till light golden in color. Drain on a kitchen towel. Prepare the other malpua too.

          To assemble the final Pizza - On the malpua, spread the hung yoghurt generously and top it up with your favorite fruits in a nice, attractive pattern.

          Refrigerate for an hour. Cut into slices and serve as an after-meal dessert.

                 Pour yoghurt in a cheese cloth & place on a strainer. Keep a bowl under it
                 & refrigerate overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used in this recipe. 

                                  Add powdered sugar & mix well. Keep aside.

                     Mix all ingredients (except milk & oil). Add milk & prepare a batter.
                     Keep aside for 15-20 minutes. 

                                 Heat 1-2 tsp. oil & pour 2-3 ladleful of the batter.

                   Cook both sides on med. flame till light golden. Drain on a kitchen towel.

                                 Slice / chop fruits as desired.

                                Take one malpua.....

Spread hung yoghurt over it.

Place fruits as desired in an attractive pattern. Refrigerate for an hour.

                       Cut into slices & serve as an after-meal dessert.