06 November 2014

Super Easy Sweet Nothings


This is one of the easiest recipes one can make. The credits of this recipe goes to Vidya Tatepalli, my next-door neighbour and friend. She taught me how to make this, super easy, yet awesomely tasty sweet dish.

This dish can be made for guests, for kids or elders. It is nutritious and tasty.

Prep time: 30 mins  Cooking  Time: 0 mins
Makes : Dessert for 6 people


INGREDIENTS:

  1. 6 Bread Slices , with edges removed ( You can use lightly toasted bread if you want)
  2. 6 teaspoons of Chopped nuts( your choice)
  3. 6 Teaspoons of Jam
  4. 3 cups of boiled and cooled milk
  5. 2 tablespoons of Custard powder
  6. Sugar to taste
  7. Tooti frooti, to garnish.


METHOD:

  1. Soak the chopped nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of milk.
  2. Take 1 cup of milk and add sugar to your taste.
  3. Apply jam on each bread slices.
  4. Lightly soak the bread in the sugared milk. Take care not to soak too much or it may break.
  5. Place each bread slices on your palm, squeeze out the excess milk, put some chopped nuts in the middle and pull in the edges to make a small ball of bread.
  6. Now you have 6 bread balls.
  7. Put these balls in the fridge and let it cool.
  8. Meanwhile, mix 2 tablespoon of milk to the custard powder and make it into a paste.
  9. Boil the remaining milk in a pan  and add sugar to it.
  10. Now slowly add the  custard mix and mix well so that no lumps are formed.
  11. Let this cool.
  12. Now place 1 bread ball in a bowl and pour the cooled custard over it.
  13. Garnish with Tooti Frooti, or any toppings of your choice, nuts, fruits, chocolate pieces or syrup,honey, cherries and ice-cream.
  14. Keep it in the fridge and serve it chilled to the guests.
  15. Enjoy!!!