MUFFINS

BANANA’N’BEETROOT MUFFIN

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This is another innovation from my kitchen .I captured this idea from a juice recipe which contained beetroot and banana .

The combination seemed interesting and having the velvet cake in mind ,tried my hand at this muffin.

This tasted really awesome and the natural colour the beetroot shed was seductive to the eye.

Used almond flour and a little all purpose flour, blended the beetroot and banana separately for this muffin.I have the thought to try

sponge cake with the same flavour, and will post when I try it with success!

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1 medium sized beetroot (peeled and cut)

2 medium sized bananas

3/4 cup almond flour

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp.baking powder

2 eggs

3/4 cup brown sugar+1/4 cup castor sugar

a pinch of salt

1 tbsp curd

1/2 cup oil

1/2 tsp banana essence or vanilla essence

Chocolate nibs for a sprinkle on the top.

METHOD

Blend the beetroot and banana separately, and mix together .

Beat the eggs lightly with salt and curd.

Next add the sugars, essence, beetroot puree, banana mash and mix well.

Fold in the flours with the baking powder till well corporates.

Spoon into muffin moulds or cup cake liners .

Sprinkle chocolate chips .

Bake in a 180C moderate oven for 30-35 minutes.

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HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

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Why is it called a hummingbird cake ?

Because the National bird of Jamaica is the

hummingbird,and the recipe originated from

the island of Jamaica.

This cake has a wonderful,moist taste,and has

to be topped with cream cheese frosting .

I made this cake for Easter with cream cheese,

and today I made muffins out of the same .

I think it’s awesome,enough to be served

without the cream cheese adornment.

Made with overripe bananas,pineapple and

pecans ( I made with almonds) it is an excellent

cake .

Moving to the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1 big banana /2 small bananas ( ripe)

1 cup fresh coarsely pureed pineapple

10-15 pecans / toasted almonds

1 cup oil

3/4 cup sugar ( preferably brown )

1+1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

A pinch of salt

2-3 eggs

1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD

•When you start to preheat the oven,allow the

nuts to get toasted in the heat .

•Put all the ingredients into a food processor,or

mash it in one bowl with a hand blender.

•Pour into cupcake moulds,or cake tin if you

like to ice the cake .

•If you want to make two layered cake ,double

the quantity.

Cream cheese frosting

425-450 gm icing sugar

75 gm unsalted butter

125 gm cream cheese

A tsp of rum / vanilla essence

Beat all together till creamy and use for icing.

BANANA-YOGHURT MUFFINS

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This is a recipe innovated by me.Again..the

question of how to use ripe bananas in a new

recipe ….?I got this idea when I was about to

sleep,so today morning after preparing

breakfast,my next action was to prepare this

awesome muffins.

Made a ‘lassi’out of bananas and curd,and then

mixed in to the batter. I love to make any type

of banana cake with brown sugar, for colour

and taste.So,if you are using white sugar you

can caramel a little and then add to the

mixture .( Always use sulphur free sugar)

Do try this easy,quick and tasty muffins and

share your feedback !

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INGREDIENTS

3-4 medium sized bananas

3 tbsp thick curd

2 eggs

1 cup sugar (brown)

1/2 cup oil

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

1 cup flour +1 tbsp cornflour

1/4 tsp baking powder

A pinch of baking soda

Few almonds to place at the base of the muffin tin

A little brown sugar to sprinkle at the base.

METHOD

•Blend the curd and bananas together,set aside.

•Beat the eggs and sugar together well,till sugar

is dissolved.

•Add banana mixture ,oil and mix.

•Mix in flour,spice powders,baking powder,

baking soda and gently mix till well corporated.

•Grease the muffins tins,sprinkle a little sugar

at the base with 2-3 almonds and pour batter. ( half of tin)

•Bake in a preheated 180C oven for 30 minutes.

COFFEE CASTELLA CAKE

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This is one of the best sponges I have tasted.

The texture and taste is so awesome you can

serve it plain without any adornment.

Your choice, to ice the cake or serve it with

custard preferably coffee or chocolate custard.

This cake is baked in a water bath,and the

preparation is totally different compared to

the normal sponge.

Do try this easy recipe and post in your

comments !

INGREDIENTS

5 eggs ( yolks and whites separated)

75 gm butter

75 gm sugar(use half brown sugar )

75 gm flour

1/4 tsp cream of tartar/ vinegar

1 heaped tsp.instant coffee powder

3/4 cup milk

METHOD

•Heat the butter and milk only till it’s warm.

•Remove from fire.

•Add the coffee powder and mix well.

•Next add the flour to the butter mixture and

mix without lumps.

•Beat egg whites with cream of tartar,stiff till

peaks form.

•Mix in the flour butter mixture gradually into

the beaten egg whites .

•Mix well and pour into a greased tin .

•While preheating the oven,keep a bigger

vessel of water in the oven. ( 155C)

•Place the cake tray in the bath containing the

heated water,and bake for 50-60 minutes till

done.

•This could be baked in individual cups too.

FIG ‘N’CHOCO-WALNUT CRUMBLE CAKE

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This is crumble cake with a wonderful taste.

This cake can be made with apples,pears,

prunes,peaches ….

Today’s recipe is with fresh figs layered on top

of the cake,with a crumble to cover it and then

baked.

It’s a cake worth trying !

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

Fresh figs cut into halves ( enough to cover the cake)

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tbsp cornflour

1 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ginger powder

1 tsp cardamon powder

1/2 cup water

1 tsp vanilla essence

3 eggs

1 cup sugar ( 1/2 cup brown +1/2 cup white)

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup oil

METHOD

•Mix the dry ingredients,and wet ingredients in

two separate bowls .

•Mix in the wet ingredients to the dry mix ,till

well blended.

•Pour into a greased baking tray.

•Arrange the figs on the top.

•Spread crumble on top of figs and bake in a

175C oven for 45 minutes.

FOR THE CRUMBLE

Ingredients

50 gm butter

1/2 cup flour

1/4 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp cinnamon

A handful of walnuts

A pinch of salt

1/4 tsp nutmeg powder/ allspice powder

Method

Mix all together with your fingers until

crumbly .

Spread over figs and bake .

NOTE:This can be made into individual

cakes .

For a richer taste you could drizzle with

chocolate or caramel syrup .

TREACLE ‘N’BANANA MUFFIN

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This is a muffin with only treacle( no sugar )

wheat flour ( no white flour) and ripe red

bananas . Lockdown has positively helped me

to unlock to innovations, due to the lack of

ingredients like sugar…..Reaching out to

ingredients, not touched for quite some time ,

are now prominently coming out one by one.

It seemed that the bananas in the fruit basket

were crying out to me . ( I never like to waste

food),and that’s how this recipe came up.

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1cup wheat flour+1 tblsp cornflour

3/4 cup treacle

2 eggs

1/2 cup oil

1 big red banana ( you can use any other banana too )

1 tblsp curd / yoghurt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

A little nutmeg powder

a pinch of salt

Tiny pieces of chocolate

Crushed walnuts

METHOD

Mash bananas, add the treacle and mix well.

Beat eggs with a little salt, and add in to the

banana mixture with the curd,oil and mix

well.

Mix the flour with the baking powder,and

soda,nutmeg powder and this to the wet mixed

ingredients.Mix well .

Add few pieces of chocolate and lightly crushed

walnuts in each muffin mould .

Spoon in the banana mixture, over the

chocolate pieces,and bake in a 180C preheated

oven for 25-30 minutes.

MAWA CARROT CAKE

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This carrot cake is made with an Indian touch !

To be clear,I have included the ingredient used

for make Indian sweets,the mawa/ khova

(thickened evaporated milk).

I have made mawa cakes ,and carrot cakes,but

this time I combined both to get this awesome

sweet cake.

To add to the richness I added powdered

cashewnuts,and reduced flour.

You can use almond meal in place of the

cashewnuts

This can be made as muffins too.

Trust me,it’s really awesome!

To the recipe now !

INGREDIENTS

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup curd

3 tblsp olive oil

3/4-1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup coarsely powdered cashewnuts

2 eggs

100 gm mawa/ khova/evaporated milk grated

3/4 cup grated red carrot

1/2 tsp cardamon powder

a pinch of nutmeg powder

a pinch of salt.

METHOD

Beat the eggs and sugar together till frothy .

Add curd and beat till sugar is dissolved .

Add the carrots,powdered cashews,mawa,and

the rest of the ingredients .

Mix the flour and baking powder together .

Finally fold in the flour and pour into a greased

tray .

Bake in a 170C temperature oven for 30- 35

minutes!

BANANA’N’ RUM UPSIDE DOWN CUPCAKE

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Wow ! This was delicious !Banana combined

with brown sugar and rum was tooo good.Easy

on the mix and time.Worth the try!

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Turned upside down!😀

INGREDIENTS

1+1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking baking powder

1/8 tsp baking soda

A pinch of cinnamon powder

A pinch of salt

1/4 cup oil

1 tsp banana essence

1 tblsp rum

1/4 cup yoghurt/ curd

2 eggs

3-4 yellaki banana/red banana/your choice

3/4-1 cup brown sugar

Extra brown sugar

5-6 tsp . butter

METHOD

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Mix the wet ingredients till sugar is dissolved.

Now mix the wet ingredients, into the dry

ingredients and mix well with a spatula .

Slice the bananas.

Add 1/2 tsp butter in each cupcake tin.

Sprinkle the extra sugar according to your taste

Keep 1-3 slices of banana at the bottom, and

scoop on the cake batter.

Bake in a moderate oven (180C) for 20-25

minutes or until done.

Can be served with cream, ice cream , or

served plain.

GREEN TEA CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM

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There are lot of recipes with matcha tea in

cupcakes and desserts. This time I tried with

the normal green tea . You can use any flavour

you like .Nuts like pistachio, pumpkin seeds can

be added.Can be served with cream / without

cream.

To the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

2 green tea bags dipped in 3/4 cup hot water.

(If using leaves, 1 tsp in hot water and strained)

1+1/2 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar/ brown sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2-3 tblsp yoghurt

1/2 cup olive oil/ vegetable oil/melted butter

1 egg

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD

Mix all the dry ingredients ,and wet ingredients

in separate bowls.

Mix in the wet ingredients into the dry .

Mix without any lumps.

Scoop into cup cake liners,and bake in a 180C

moderate oven for 30 minutes or till done.

For the lemon cream

1-2 cup whipped cream / fresh cream

2 tblsp powdered sugar

1 tsp grated rind of lemon

1/4 tsp lemon essence

Whip the cream add the rest of the ingredients

Pipe or smear on cupcakes .

You can try mint cream for a variation.

Do try and post in your comments

WHITE FOREST MULBERRY CAKE

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White forest cake is made with spongy vanilla /white chocolate layers , layered with

cherries and covered with white chocolate/ cream .

There was half a slab of white chocolate , lying in the fridge ,which was not sufficient to

make a big cake, so I triggered my innovations  to make a quick dessert .

When my eyes caught a glimpse of the mulberry preserve , my recipe took form,and the

result was too good.

Now let’s get into my version of the awesome cake . Mulberry and white chocolate

combination is really excellent!

Do try and let me know your comments!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 slab of white chocolate

1/2 cup milk

3 eggs

1.5 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

a pinch of salt

1 tblsp yoghurt

100 gm sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

Mulberry preserve

METHOD

Melt the chocolate with milk on a double boiler.

Separate the whites and yolks.

Sieve the baking powder and flour together.

Beat egg yolks and sugar till pale and creamy.

Add the chocolate mixture,yoghurt,vanilla essence.

Fold in the flour ,and the beaten egg whites.

Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into cups.

Top with mulberry preserve and bake in a moderate oven ( 180C) for 20 -25 minutes .

You can add a dollop of cream if you like.

CARAMELISED APPLE MUFFINS (EGGLESS)

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Muffins are usually a one bowl stir and bake.But this time I decided to caramelise the

apple and add to the mixture.Made this with a combination of wheat and white flour,and

coconut sugar.You could use any sugar ,instead of coconut sugar .

The result was  good.Soft, moist and tasty.

Do try,and post in your suggestions and comments.

So, let’s get to the recipe …

INGREDIENTS

1 cup wheat flour

1 cup white flour

3/4 cup coconut sugar

1/4 cup oil/50 gm melted butter

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/4 tsp.baking soda

For the caramelised apples

2-3 tblsp sugar ( brown preferably)

1 tsp butter

1/2 tsp cornflour

3 tblsp water

2-3 apples mixed in tsp lemon juice (peeled,cored and cut)

METHOD

First to caramelise the apples ,add sugar and allow to brown lightly

Add water,and apples and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Next add cornflour and cook for a minute.Remove from fire and set aside.

Mix all the dry ingredients together,and then add the rest of the ingredients,along with

the stewed apples.

Mix well and pour into moulds you like and bake in 180 degrees oven for thirty minutes.

BANANA ‘N’ RUM MUFFINS

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This is very easy recipe ,with a different taste compared to other banana muffins i have posted,so do try this recipe and let me know your comments.

INGREDIENTS

100 gm Butter( melted)

1 cup sugar ( brown / coconut sugar)

3 -4 bananas mashed

1 egg

2 tblsp rum or brandy (optional)

1.5 cups flour

1 tsp.baking soda

1/4 tsp salt.

Few crushed walnuts

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METHOD

Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients separately.Mix all together till well

corporated.

Pour into muffin moulds and bake in a moderate oven (180 degrees )for 25-30 minutes.

SPINACH ‘N’CORN MUFFINS

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Spinach leaves are known for its unique taste and nutrients.Combined with

dhals,salads,paneer or any dish it is really amazing.

I have posted many recipes of spinach before…and here is one link to an old post which

is also one dish i love…PRAWN ‘N’ SPINACH SWISS ROLL .

This muffin is best for quick breakfast,snack or lunch box category..

I tried this with baby spinach ,(freshly picked from my culinary garden) and it was really

awesome.

Do try and send in your comments.

For the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1-2 cups baby spinach

65 gm butter (room temperature)

1 whole egg

1 cup flour

2 tsp.red chilli flakes

1 cup cheese (cheddar/feta/parmesan)

a pinch of baking soda

salt if you require

1 tomato chopped (you can add cherry tomatoes too )

1 cup corn pellets (you could add 1 cup grated zucchini to replace corn)

METHOD

Grind the spinach leaves with the chilli flakes.

Mix in with the rest of the ingredients till well  corporated and bake in a moderate oven

(180 degrees) for 25-30 minutes or till done.

 

 

SWEET ADA

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This is a famous Sri Lankan dish,like a paniyaram mix but baked or made in

the traditional way (will be explaining below).

Well..i baked half the batter in muffin moulds and the rest of the batter as pancakes with

the inclusion of a red banana.My folks loved the banana pancakes,as it was super

awesome.(only few were available for my photo.)

For people who have ovens with the option of top or bottom grill,can use the

top grill after the bottom is cooked.

Now to explain the process,a ladle of the batter is poured in a thick bottomed kadai ,and

closed with a lid to which hot coals are placed on top of the lid to brown the top.

You could make this batter and keep in the fridge, and use whenever you need.This ,is a

good breakfast,lunch box snack for kids,and a tea snack too.Kids will surely love it.So try

and send in your comments….

For the recipe now.

INGREDIENTS

500 gm flour ( wheat or white)

1 egg

650 ml coconut milk (reserve 1 cup to add after fermentation.

50 gm butter

350-400 gm sugar ( preferably brown or jaggery powder)

1/4 tsp yeast

1 tsp.baking soda

a pinch of salt

Few cashewnuts (optional)

For banana version add 1 red banana.

METHOD

Reserve 1 cup coconut milk,and mix the rest of the ingredients and set aside for 8 hours .

( You can leave overnight too).

After 8 hours mix in the remaining coconut milk .Mix well till the batter is silky

smooth.Pour into moulds and bake in a hot oven 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes or untill

done.(explanation of cooking in summary.)

BREAKFAST SEENI SAMBOL’N’CHEESE MUFFINS

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Breakfast the first meal of the day is very important but some skip breakfast due to lack of time

This is for people with busy schedule ,and also for lunch boxes. This can be prepared ahead ,

and kept in the refrigerator and baked or steamed for a few seconds when needed.

Let’s get into the recipe right away.

INGREDIENTS 

2.5cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

4eggs

1/4 cup green chillies

3-4 tblsp seeni sambol(caramelised,spicy onions)

Link to seeni sambol https://calinskitchen.com/2017/03/02/seeni-sambol-loaves/

Handful of any nuts or seeds like flax,pumpkin,

1 cup cheese 

1 cup water / milk

1/2 cup curd 

1 tsp salt

1.5 cups oil

METHOD

Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients separately .Pour in the mixed wet ingredients 

into the dry ingredients.Scoop into muffin mounds and bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 

oven(180 degrees).You could serve with extra cheese on top .

Variations

Minced mutton ,chicken,prawns,or crab meat could be added substituting cheese.

Instead of seeni sambol leeks or spring onions may be used .So try these and please do drop in 

your comments and valuable suggestions.

SEMOLINA ADAI

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This is one famous sweet in southern India.No butter or oil is used ,instead thick coconut

milk is used and baked like  tiny muffins.

For the recipe.

INGREDIENTS

250 gm semolina (roasted lightly)

250 gm sugar

1 egg

4-5 cups of thick coconut milk

1/2 tsp cardamon powder

1/4 tsp.rose essence

cashews,almonds ,raisins to sprinkle on top.

a pinch of salt.

METHOD

Mix the semolina  coconut milk and egg. Allow to soak for 4-5 hours.

Then mix in the sugar ,and stir till sugar melts.Then add the essence and cardamon

powder.Pour into well greased moulds,and bake in a moderate oven for 15-20

minutes(180 degrees).Sprinkle nuts before baking.