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Ingredients :

¾ cup low fat paneer (cottage cheese)

8 tbsp skim milk powder

½ cup low fat milk

1 tbsp sugar substitute

¼ cup boiled and puréed green peas

A pinch cardamom (elaichi) powder
Method :

1. Combine the paneer, milk powder, milk and sugar substitute in a non-stick pan.

2. Cook over a medium flame, stirring continuously for approximately 10 to 15 minutes till the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

3. Add the green peas purée and cook for 1 to 2 minutes stirring continuously.

Cooking Time : 6 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Makes 3½ cups.

Ingredients

3 cups thin beaten rice (patla poha)

1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)

1 to 2 green chillies, finely chopped

4 to 6 curry leaves

1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts

2 tablespoons roasted chana dal (daria)

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

a pinch citric acid crystals

1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

Method :
1. Place the poha in a shallow microwave safe dish and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Keep aside.

1 tablespoon chenna

1 teaspoon chopped pistachios

1 teaspoon chopped almonds

1/2 teaspoon sugar

5 strands saffron

1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
For the sugar syrup

5 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk
Other ingredients

2 tablespoons plain flour (maida)
For the raj bhogs
1. Knead together the chenna and saffron food colour and divide into 8 equal portions. Keep aside.

2. Divide the stuffing into 8 equal portions. Keep aside.

3. Flatten each portion of the chenna gently between the palms of your hands to make circles of 50 mm. (2") diameter.

Ingredients:

1 cup (100 grams) cashewnuts, broken

1/2 cup (50 grams) sugar

1/4 teaspoon canned powder
Method
1. Soak the cashewnuts in warm water for about 30 minutes and wash them 2 to 3 times.

2. Drain all the water out and blend the cashewnuts to a fine paste. Keep aside.

3. Dissolve the sugar in 1/2 cup of water and prepare a syrup of one string consistency.

4. Add the cashew paste and cook over a medium flame, stirring continuously till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).

5. Transfer to a plate and cool slightly. Keep aside.

Ingredients:

1 cup (100 grams) pistachios

1/2 cup (50 grams) sugar

1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Makes approx. 1 1/4 cups.a few drops of green food colouring (optional)

Method :
1. Soak the pistachios in warm water for about 30 minutes.

2. Drain all the water, peel the pistachios and blend them to a fine paste in a food processor. Keep aside.

3. Dissolve the sugar in 1/2 cup of water and prepare a syrup of one string consistency.