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
Chilli Garlic Pickle Pickles are a must in an Indian meal irrespective of whether it is spicy or bland, vegetarian or non vegetarian. The variety of pickles is mind blowing. During my childhood I remember my mother would pickle every seasonal vegetable. At any given time we would have at least 6-8 pickles at home. I have always preferred pickles that are made without oil like M ango Pickle made with asafoetida. The green chilli and garlic pickle is a quick and easy pickle made with ingredients easily available at home. This pickle lasts for a month and can be made in small batches. If making in larger quantities ensure that there is enough lemon juice to soak chilli and garlic. Lets cook with step-by-step pictures. Now lets see how to cook: Chilli Garlic Pickle Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15mins Total time 25 mins Best for quick lunch or dinner Author: Shalini Recipe type: Pic