Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp orange food color
- 1/2 tsp rose essence
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sliced pistachios
Special equipment needed:
- 9-inch cake pan
- Piping bag with a star nozzle
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease the cake pan with oil and dust it with flour.
2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking soda, salt, and cardamom powder.
3. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Add the ghee, oil, milk, orange food color, and rose essence to the sugar syrup and mix well.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
8. Using a piping bag with a star nozzle, pipe the jaangiri design on top of the cake.
9. Garnish the cake with sliced almonds and pistachios.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
Temperature:
350°F (180°C)
Serving size:
8-10 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Rice flour can be substituted with cornflour.
- Ghee can be substituted with unsalted butter.
- Orange food color can be substituted with saffron strands.
Variations:
- Instead of a cake, this recipe can be used to make jaangiri cupcakes.
- The cake can be soaked in sugar syrup for extra sweetness.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Use a piping bag with a star nozzle for the jaangiri design.
- Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Storage instructions:
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
The cake can be reheated in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the cake on a cake stand and garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.
Garnishes:
Sliced almonds and pistachios.
Pairings:
This cake pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve the cake with fresh fruit or a fruit salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cake is too dry, add more milk to the batter.
- If the cake is too wet, add more flour to the batter.
Food safety advice:
Make sure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
Food history:
Jaangiri is a popular Indian sweet that is made from urad dal flour. This recipe is a modern twist on the traditional jaangiri.
Flavor profiles:
This cake has a sweet and nutty flavor with hints of cardamom and rose.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the cake as a dessert or as a sweet snack.
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Region: Indian