Avalose podi / A Traditional Fried Rice Powder of Kerala!

Avalose podi, a traditional Kerala snack which can be eaten either by mixing little sugar and banana, or can be transformed into Avalose unda another famous snack of Kerala or Churuttu a famous delicacy of my home town!!! Avalose podi, an evening snack (nalumani palaharam) back home is very filling…and those days I preferred Meat puffs, Ethakka Vazhattiyathu, Ethakka Appam etc….But now after spending...

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Dinner Roll Knots

Makes- 12Ingredients:300 ml/ 1/2 pint/ 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk50g/2 oz/1/4cup butter, at room temperature5ml/1tsp caster (superfine) sugar10ml/2tsp active dried yeast1 egg yolk10ml/2tsp salt500-575g/5-5 1/2 cups strong white bread flour1 egg beaten with 2tsp water, to glaze.Poppy seeds, for sprinkling (optional) Method: In a large bowl, stir together the milk, butter, sugar and yeast. Leave for...

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Chocolate Truffles

Saw this recipe at Ria's Collection, originally from Joy of Baking Ingredients:8 ounces (227 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons alcohol (Cognac, brandy, Grand Marnier, kirsch, rum, bourbon, or Kahlua to name a few) (optional) Different Coatings for Truffles:Dutch-Processed Cocoa...

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