Saturday night- Kids in bed. Beautiful moon out in full glory. New chiffon top waiting to be worn. A and I are looking forward to a great eve with friends. We had decided to meet at Modestos, a place that serves great Italian food. The evening was going great, interesting conversations, delicious fresh juices and even better starters. But starters being starters were ignored, nibbled upon and forgotten. When it was time to order it seemed that half of them were on some special detox diet and the other half were just not hungry(I guess the others did eat the starters) ! I was starving. I hadn't seen food since my modest lunch, not even a drink inbetween. I bravely ordered a pasta which everybody had a bit out off and left 2 measly mouthfuls for me.
It was nearly midnight when we got out of Modestos. A ridiculous amount was coughed up for the drinks (!) and nibblies. I wanted to feel happy and satiated but all I felt was irriated and hungry.
My husband tried his best- Did I want to go back home and fix myself a sandwich? Nah! How about a hot chocolate at a coffeplace? NO, I did not want another DRINK! Did I want to check out Newton circus? Aah, now he was talking. Newton Circus (famous outdoor food court in the heart of Singapore) is a two minute walk from home and seemed like the best bet. At 1 am, Newton circus was lit up like Disneyland and was bustling with people maximising their weekend. We found a table under the star lit, moon-filled sky. Our order, egg fried rice was served piping hot with 2 extra helpings of chilly. A and I relished every bite, sipping our ice cold sugarcane juices, revelling in the moment.
Contentment followed as I held hands with A and took the short walk back home.
A delicious meal, served in 10 minutes, well under $10, complete with an amazing ambience at 1 am! Now, that IS something!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Oh So Easy Palgova!
My kids have acquired quite a craving for palgova! They got their first taste at Murugan Idli which flies in fresh Sriviliputhur palgova everyday! And after that initial intro to this calorie laden bomb of a delicacy my little ones demand some everyday for their dessert! I'm thrilled that they've taken to yet another Desi sweet (they also love mysorepak) but I just couldn't see myself slaving over a pot of milk waiting patiently for it to transform into palgova!
I was lamenting about the situation to Amma one day and she surprised me with an "even Paati and I dont make thiratti pal the traditional way anymore. Microwave palgova is so easy"! What?? I always ate home-made palgova with a side order of guilt.... imagining my poor amma stirring the milk painstakingly for hours while she was actually merely flicking her wrist to switch on and turn off the microwave!
Well, of course amma was right. Why waste time when it can be done faster without compromising on taste. The recipe is so easy that my kids do it themselves with a wee bit of supervision. here goes..
Microwave Palgova
1 tin condensed milk
1 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tbsp ghee
Empty the condensed milk in a large microwaveable dish. Add in the yogurt and whisk together. Place it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Take the container out and give it a stir. Repeat the process another 2 times. Stir in the ghee and keep it in the micro for another 2 minutes. By this time the mixture would have already gained the thirattipal consistency. Depending on how brown you like it, place it in the microwave for another minute and then let it just rest for half an hour. The milky goodness would have done away with all the excess liquids and what remains is just pure joy!
I was lamenting about the situation to Amma one day and she surprised me with an "even Paati and I dont make thiratti pal the traditional way anymore. Microwave palgova is so easy"! What?? I always ate home-made palgova with a side order of guilt.... imagining my poor amma stirring the milk painstakingly for hours while she was actually merely flicking her wrist to switch on and turn off the microwave!
Well, of course amma was right. Why waste time when it can be done faster without compromising on taste. The recipe is so easy that my kids do it themselves with a wee bit of supervision. here goes..
Microwave Palgova
1 tin condensed milk
1 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tbsp ghee
Empty the condensed milk in a large microwaveable dish. Add in the yogurt and whisk together. Place it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Take the container out and give it a stir. Repeat the process another 2 times. Stir in the ghee and keep it in the micro for another 2 minutes. By this time the mixture would have already gained the thirattipal consistency. Depending on how brown you like it, place it in the microwave for another minute and then let it just rest for half an hour. The milky goodness would have done away with all the excess liquids and what remains is just pure joy!
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