Kalamra (Rice & Yoghurt Kheer / Pudding - Bohri style)

          This is a very easy, simple and a healthy Dawoodi Bohri style dessert. It is a mix of rice, yoghurt, milk, milk powder / khoya, coconut, sugar and other toppings of dry fruits, dry rose petals, etc. It is a traditional dessert that is prepared during Eid celebration or other special occasions. In easy terms it is sweetened curd rice. You can prepare this yummy and unique dessert well in advance and enjoy it chilled with garnishing of your choice.

• 1/2 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 3-4 hours
• 1 & 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• sugar to taste
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 2-3 tbsp. chopped pistachios / mixed nuts
• 2-3 tbsp. raisins, soaked & drained
• 2-3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• 2-3 tbsp. tutti frutti
• mint leaves to garnish 

         In a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Then simmer on a low flame till it is cooked well and the water has almost dried up. 

          Now add the milk, milk powder and sugar to taste. Mix everything well and continue to simmer till the sugar is dissolved and the rice is soft and mushy. Set aside to cool completely.

         Add the yogurt, coconut, cardamom powder, saffron and kewra water. Mix everything well and refrigerate till use. 

          Serve, garnished with pistachios, raisins, dry rose petals, tutti frutti and mint.

   

Double Egg Sandwich

          Sandwich is a wholesome meal-on-the-go as it is super easy to prepare. You can mix and match with various ingredients that are easily available in your kitchen. They can be enjoyed for breakfast, snacks or as a lunch box meal. 

          So calling all egg lovers, you will simply love this double egg sandwich, where the bread slices are first dipped in beaten eggs and shallow fried. They are then stuffed with a mix of grated boiled egg, hung yoghurt and few basic seasonings. So simple and at the same time healthy and very yummy. So do give it a try by following an easy step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 4 bread slices (I used brown bread)
• 1/2 cup hung yoghurt
• 1 boiled egg, grated / mashed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tsp. butter
• 2 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped (opt)
• salt to taste
• 2 pinches of pepper powder
• 2 pinches red chili flakes
• 2 pinches of roasted cumin powder
• 1-2 tbsp. oil

          To the beaten eggs add half of the coriander leaves, green chilies, salt, pepper powder, chili flakes and cumin powder. Mix well and keep aside.

          In a bowl, mix together grated boiled egg, hung yoghurt and remaining coriander leaves, green chilies and dry spices. Keep aside.

          Heat oil in a grill pan. Dip a slice of bread in the egg mix and fry on both sides till light brown in color. Drain and keep aside. Similarly fry rest of the slices.

          Spread some butter on one side of the fried bread slices. Then spread the egg-yoghurt mix. Cover with another sliced bread. 

          Similarly make another sandwich with the remaining slices of bread. Serve just as it is for breakfast or snacks.

                        Heat oil in a grill pan. Dip a slice of bread in the egg mix.

                        Fry on both sides till light brown. Drain & keep aside.

                        Spread some butter on one side of the bread slices. 

                       Then spread the egg-yoghurt mix. 

                       Cover with another sliced bread. 

                       Serve just as it is for breakfast or snacks.