M W Cocktail Payesh - “Desi” version of badham kheer ! Milk - ½ litre Sugar - ½ cup Saffron - a tiny pinch ( warm & powder) Soak & grind to a paste: Almonds - 10 (deskin by soaking in hot water) Cashews - 10 Khus khus - 1 tbsp MW milk Hi for 5 mts in a big casserole. Add the paste, mix well & MW medium for 5 mts. Add sugar, spices & stir very well & MW Hi for 2 mts. Chill & use. This proportion gives a thin payasam. If you prefer it a little thick, add 2 tbsp freshly grated soft coconut to be ground with other ingredients. Or you can increase the nuts to get it thick.
Dear Chitra Madam, and all others, I am really thrilled to go through this thread as I got a Microwave gift from my FIL and BIL. It is a LG brand and convection model and as I am yet to receive the piece I really dont know how it functions. But as far as I saw it has two grill tables and a non stick tawa. Will definitely ask u Chitra Madam how to use it when I get the piece in hand. By the way if you dont mind could you pls PM me your phone number and address. So that when I find time I could just drop in to learn more from you.
Thanks Chitra Madam, I made a note of it. Will definitely do as you said. Hope you wont mistake me if I call you on your mobile to clarify doubts while using Microwave
Dear rajmiarun, You are welcome. If I am in the claass, a missed call will be registered and I will call you back. I am used to I L ites calling me on my mobile. :tongue Love, Chithra.
Dear Chithra, Your 'cocktail' payasam seems to be brimming with nutrition...where is the vodka?? L, Kamla
Dear Madam Can tempering (thaalidam) be done in microwave cook and serve plastic vessels? I have heard that it leaves ugly stains or sometimes the vessel melts while trying to do so ! regards Rathi
Dear Rathi, I would'nt advise you to do thalitham separately in the M W. Easier to do on the stove-top. Love, Chithra.
Dear Madam The problem is, I keep travelling to US on business visits and have to stay in a hotel most of the time. Except 1 or 2, that provide stovetops, most of them offer only a microwave oven ! I am trying to collect recipes that can be made on the microwave alone, with no grinding (no mixie !!) etc. I hate readymade food and prefer cooking my own food, however simple it may be ! Thanks Rathi