Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Apple Tatin Cake



Ingredients:

500g-750g unsalted butter
2 granny smith apples, cut into medium slices
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 vanilla essence
1 cup flour , sifted
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2-3 tbps icing sugar 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 deg

2. Grease a glass 9 inch oven proof dish with butter and arrange the apples the cut side down.
3. Combine half cup of granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan and cook until it turns into a warm caramel colour. It should have a sticky consistency.Do not stir but keep on swirling the pan. Pour evenly over the apple slices.
4. Mix the butter and add the remaining sugar in a bowl mix well until light and fluffy, add more sugar if you prefer it more sweet. Whisk in the eggs, mix well. Add the cream, lemon zest and vanilla essence. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder add to the butter mixture.Mix until a smooth paste.
5. Pour the batter over the apple slices and bake for 30-40 mins. Check with a toothpick is cake is done, if it comes out clean, cake is ready. Cool for 15-20 mins and invert onto a flat plate.
6. Dust some icing sugar over the cake. Serve warm or at room temperature with some custard.

Tips:

You can sprinkle some cinnamon powder for some added flavour.

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