HUNG CURD FRUIT SALAD RECIPE/FRUIT SALAD WITH HUNG CURD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

Chopped fruits (I used apple, muskmelon, pomegranate, grapes) - 1 cup each
OR any fruits of your choice

Hung curd - 3 tablespoons
Honey - 2 tsp.
Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Chat masala - 1 tsp

METHOD:

HOW TO MAKE HUNG CURD?

Hung curd is nothing but thick, creamy curd from which all the water has been drained.

Put 3 cups curd in a cheesecloth or muslin cloth. Tie the edges, Hang in a cool place over a bowl for atleast an hour. The whey (liquid from curd) will be drained completely. The curd will be thick and creamy once the whey is drained. Alternatively, you can used a small-holed strainer. But muslin cloth works better. This will yield around 1 1/2 cup of hung curd. This can be used for shrikhand, desserts and dips.

Do not discard the whey.  It is rich in protein and can be used in smoothies and soups.

Put hung curd in a wide bowl, add black pepper powder, salt and chat masala. Mix well. Add 

all the fruits, honey and mix well. 

Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle honey. Serve chilled.

Hung curd fruit salad is ready. Enjoy.

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

Muskmelon, banana, grapes
OR any fruits - 3 cups

Sugar candy powdered - 2 tablespoons

Fresh cream - 2 tablespoons

METHOD:

Chop fruits to bite-sized pieces.

Powder sugar candy.

Add fresh cream. 

Mix well.  Transfer to a bowl. Serve.

Creamy fruit salad ready.

Instant Pot Idli Recipe - Beginner's Guide - How do you steam idli in an Instant Pot?

Instant Pot Idli - A beginner's guide

How do you steam idli in an Instant Pot?

Mine is INSTANT POT DUO 6 QT. Regular 6 plate idli stand, with 4 idlies in a plate, fits perfectly in this model. For a 3 qt. instant pot, idli plates which fits into that are available online or in stores.

Grease idli plates, fill with idli batter.

Add 1 cup of water in instant pot.

Place batter filled idli stand/plates in the instant pot.

Close the lid. Turn the knob to VENT position

Press STEAM MODE > LOW PRESSURE (use pressure button).

Countdown timer doesn't work in VENT position. Set a manual timer for 10 mins.

After 10 mins press CANCEL > NPR
(NPR-natural pressure release).

Soft, fluffy, perfect idlies are ready.

NOTE:
You can also allow water in the instant pot to boil first and then place the batter filled idli plates. If so, opt for 7 minutes manual timer.