Besan Ladoo

Ingredients:
Gram Flour (Besan)- 3 Cups
Semolina (Suji)- 1/2 Cup
Powdered Sugar
Ghee-1 1/2 Cup
milk-1/2 Cup
Cardamom Powder-1 Tbsp
Kewra Essence-2 Drops
Raisins

Method
In a pan, add ghee to hot. Filter flour & semolina. Add both of them together to ghee & mix. Fry on low heat, stirring continously. Do not try to roast on high flame as the flour will tend to burn quickly. When the flour turns golden brown in color & starts exuding aroma, take off from fire. Now add milk & stir the flour continously folding the milk in it. Let the mixture cool off for 10-15 mins. Then add sugar, cardamom & essence mixing them thoroughly. Add raisins. Lastly & shape into round ladoos.

Karela (Bitter Melon)

Ingredients

• Karela-2 lbs
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder-1/2 tsp
• Salt-as per taste
• oil-1/3 cup

Method
Clean and trim karela (Bitter Melon). Cut into horizontal circular slices approx 2 mm in thickness. Fry in oil until slightly browned turning frequently. Add turmeric powder and mix. Add garam masala, red chili powder and mix. Add salt and mix cooking a few minutes longer. Drain off all excess oil.