Blackberry Fool

2011-08-08T09:55:00.000-07:00

Blackberry Fool --- An easy to make classic British dessert which originated sometime between 15th and 16th centuries. "Fool" is believed to have originated from the French word "fouler" which means "to mash" or "to press". A fruit fool is made with cooked or raw fruit that is pureed or mashed, then sweetened, chilled, and finally folded into stiffly beaten whipped cream. Traditionally fools were made with tart fruits but today virtually any fruit can be used.....In the south west of England it was believed that the first blackberry spotted growing each year would banish warts.

BLACKBERRY FOOL RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups blackberries , plus a few to garnish ...
1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon
fresh lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

METHOD OF PREPARATION
1) Blend the berries, sugar, and lemon juice together in a blender; blend until smooth.
2) Pour mixture through a sieve, pressing with a spatula and discard seeds.
3) Transfer 1/2 cup above berry puree to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for say 15 minutes; reserve little for topping.
4) In another bowl,combine cream and vanilla; whip until stiff peaks form.
5) Gently fold berry puree into cream. Spoon mixture into cups.
6) Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
7) To serve, drizzle blackberry fools with reserved berry puree, and garnish with blackberries.

Mutton Curry or Goat Curry

2009-11-28T11:50:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS

Mutton /Goat with bones - 1 kg

Onions (Medium size) - 2, sliced thin

Ginger - 1 inch piece chopped

Garlic pods – 8-10 no’s, small peeled and chopped

Tomatoes - 2, chopped

Curry leaves – 2 springs

Vinegar – 2tsp

Meat masala or Mutton masala – 3 tbsp heaped

Coriander powder – 1 tbsp

Chilly powder – 2tsp

Potato (Medium size) – 2 cubed

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Green chilies - 3

Coconut oil - As required
Salt - As required

Mustard – As required

Pearl onions (Kunjulli) – 8-10 no:s, sliced

PREPERATION METHOD:

1) Heat oil in a frying pan and stir fry onions till they turn light brown followed by chopped ginger, garlic & green chilies and sauté for a minute.

2) Add chopped tomatoes and sauté ,till the tomatoes are cooked.

3) Add coriander, chilly, turmeric, meat masala and salt and sauté for couple of minutes or till it gets mixed well and spreads the aroma.

4) Add the meat, potatoes & vinegar and mix well.

5) Add just enough water & either pressure cook the meat or cover and cook in the pan for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meat is cooked well and keep on low flame to get the gravy thickened.

FOR GARNISHING

Splutter mustard seeds and fry the shallots till they turn golden brown. Add curry leaves and fry for a minute till the flavor comes out. Add this to the prepared mutton curry and close with a lid to retain flavor. After a few minutes mix well.

Notes: 1) Use tender Goat or lamb to reduce cooking time .

2) Adding vinegar also helps in cooking faster.

3) Either use branded Meat Masala that has coriander included with the rest of the items(Eastern) or can also prepare meat masala by frying Coriander seeds(3 tsp),Black pepper(1 tsp),Cinnamon(2 pieces),Cloves(4 no:s) and fennel seeds(1tsp) and grinding them together.

4) Taste in between and add salt or spices as required.

From My Kitchen

Blackberry Fool

Mutton Curry or Goat Curry