Carrot Cupcakes Everyone seems to love Carrot Cake, what I also like about them is how wonderfully moist they are and how flavorful they taste. I love this Carrot Cupcake recipe because it's so easy to make. No mixer is required. The time consuming part is the grating of the fresh carrots. I have included applesauce in the cupcake batter which, along with the oil, makes these cupcakes so moist. But, if you like, you could use an equal amount of grated apple or even crushed pineapple. You can also add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of currants or raisins to the batter. Carrot Cakes became popular with the health food craze of the 1970s. There are many theories on the origin of this cake, some say it descended from the English's baked carrot puddings or European steamed carrot puddings. Others say it may have come from German carrot breads. Carrots were used in European sweet cakes since the Middle Ages when other sweeteners were hard to find or just too expensive. In fact, carrots, along
Fresh Turmeric Pickle Chutneys & Pickles are heart & soul of Indian kitchen and can jazz up any boring meal. Fresh Turmeric pickle Recipe is a simple recipe prepared with fresh Turmeric mixed with few spices & a little oil and marinated for a day before consuming it. Turmeric comes from a root that looks a lot like ginger since they are from the same family. Although it is easiest to buy it in powdered form, you can find the fresh root mostly during winters. Turmeric is an essential ingredient in Indian curries that gives curry its yellow colour, with its taste described as bitter and peppery. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. try out other pickle recipe here : Chilli Garlic Pickle Lets cook with step-by-step pictures. Now lets see how to cook: Fresh Turmeric Pickle Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15mins Total time 25 mins Can be served for any parathas Author: Shalini Recipe type: Pickle Cuisine: Indian Serves: 2 servings