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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Carrot n cheese muffins

Delicious Carrot and cheese muffins - A great evening snack!



If the smell of baking makes you go crazy, but you do not have a sweet tooth, then this is a perfect recipe for you!

Savory muffins are one of my favorite breakfast options as they are liked by all, especially the man of my house who doesn't enjoy a baked treat, would be happy to indulge on these lovely muffins.

If you are bored of the usual sweety and gooey muffins, give these lovely muffins a try. You will sure impress!

It will in no time become a family favorite!

These Muffins can be had both hot and cold, and can even be stored for a few days too. Try them out and do let me know!






Ingredients:

For making 6 medium Muffins

Cake flour/Maida - 1 cup (makes 6 medium muffins)
Grated carrot - 3 tbsp
Grated cheese - 3 tbsp
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Milk - 2 tbsp
Curd - 2 tbsp
Sugar - A pinch

How to Proceed:


  • First take 2 bowls, in the first bowl, measure 1 cup maida or all purpose flour
  • Add baking powder and salt and sugar
  • Add grated carrot and Cheese and gently mix
  • In the second bowl, add Oil, Milk, Curd and Sugar
  • Mix well until it is frothy, use a hand blender for best results
  • Now, add the liquid mix into the dry mix
  • Mix gently to combine, a spatula will help
  • Grease Muffin trays or place parchment paper in the muffin tray
  • Fill out 2/3rds of the muffin holder
  • Preheat the oven to 200 C for 15 min
  • Bake on a preheated oven for 15min or until done
  • Serve after it has cooled down a bit

Notes:

You can add any vegetables or even cooked meat while you make them. Broccoli, cooked peas or even nuts of your choice can be added.
Goes well with a hot cuppa chai on a rainy evening!