Veg Calzone

                                                                               VEG CALZONE

I was planning to Prepare Calzone for a long time. But was not getting time to Prepare that. I have Bookmarked "Bell Pepper Calzones" from Divya Cook Book for making the calzone. But I was not very lazy to go out for grocery for purchasing the all kinds of pepper. So filling i have made as per my pantry availability.So I used Greeen Capsisum, boiled potato,Corn. and it really came out good. My hubby likes it and this made my day

Ingredients for outer Layer:

Instant Dry Yeast: 1&1/2 tbsp (I used Blue Bird)

Sugar:1 tbsp

Salt: a pinch

Oil: 1 tbsp

Warm Water: 3/4 Cup+3/4 Cup

Maida: 3 cups

For the filling

Oil - 2 tbsp

Boiled Sweet Corn: 1 cup

Boiled and mashed Potato: 1/2 cup

Onion - 1 big, finely chopped

Tomatoes - 2 medium, finely chopped

Bell peppers - 1 (finely chopped)

Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Tomato ketchup - 2 tbsp

Oregano: 1 tbsp

Red chilly Flakes: 1 tbsp

Pizza Mix: 1 tbsp

Black Pepper Powder: 1/2 tsp

Mozzarella cheese - 100 gms,grated

Method:

 ·         Mix together warm water,yeast,salt and sugar in a bowl.Let it rest for 2-3 minutes till frothy.

•  In a big mixing bowl add flour and mix in salt.Pour the yeast mixture and start kneading the dough.Add more lukewarm water as required till you get a smooth dough

·         Smear some oil on the bowl in which the dough was mixed and place the dough in it to rise.

·         This will take around one hour. after one hour punch the dough again and let it rest for another 30-45 minutes

For the Filling:

·         In a frying Pan heat oil. Once oil is done  add onions and fry it for a minutes

·         Mix in chopped Capsicum, boiled sweet corn and saute for a minute.

·         Mix in the chopped tomatoes & mashed potatoes.

·         Add red chilly powder,salt and tomato ketchup and saute for 2-3 minutes.

·         Mix in the oregano, Pizza Mix, Black pepper Powder  red chilly flakes.

·         Mix well  and switch off the flame.

·         Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal portions.Flour the counter top and roll the dough into a round shape approximately 7-8' diameter.

·         Place the filling-about 2 tbsp and top with the grated cheese and fold over.

·         Seal the edges .Brush the top of the calzones with the oil

·         Preheat the Microwave in 200C

·       Transfer the calzone to a baking sheet and bake in Pre heated oven at 200C for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

·         Serve Immediately

 

Egg-less Mocha Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes

Egg-less Mocha Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes

Mocha Chocolate Coffee Cupcake

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

All purpose flour - 1 cup
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Sugar, powdered - 3/4 cup
Cocoa powder - 1 1/2 tbsp

Wet ingredients:

Butter, softened unsalted - 5 Tbsp
Milk - 1/2 Cup
Instant Coffee powder – 1 Sachet (I used Re 1/- Sachet)
Vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp

Curd: 2 tbsp


Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees C. Line the cupcake moulds with papercup liner and keep aside.
2. In a bowl sift maida, baking powder, cocoa powder atleast 3 times and keep aside.
3. In another bowl Cream together sugar, curd and butter till it's light and fluffy
4. Add vanilla essence, coffee powder and mix well
5. Now add the maida mixture in the curd and butter mixture with One tbsp at a time and ingredients and combine it gently
6. Next add milk till and gently fold till you get a smooth batter
7. Pour the batter into the cup cake mould & Bake at 180 degrees for 14 mins. Check with a knife or a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
8. Take the cupcakes out of the oven. Let them cool entirely before frosting

Mocha Chocolate Syrup Frosting

Butter unsalted, softened - 3 tbsp
Chocolate Syrup: 4 tbsp
Instant Coffee Powder - 2 tbsp
Fresh Cream - 4 tbsp

How to make the Frosting

1. In a MW bowl take the Chocolate Syrup and microwave it for 3 minutes
2. Again add the butter and cream, MW for a minute. Stir well and again MW for a minute.
3. Once the Mocha Frosting is cooled, top it on the cupcakes, sprinkle sparklers and serve.