Author Archives: Quick Treats by Mamatha Kumar

Some baking fun with kids in spring break. click the link below to have a glimpse of the workshop. Thank you, Quick Treats

Yes !! I made brownies using box mix .It’s so easy and can be made quickly.Cake like brownies are so rich and yummy.. you can’t stop at one or two.. Ingredients – Brownie Box , – Eggs,butter and water as per the instructions on the brownie box mix Description Preheat your oven at 350F(or 325Continue reading “Cake like brownies from a box”

Guacamole is an avocado based dip or salsa .originally from Mexico .Try this famous dip guacamole with your favorite chips. About Avocado Every serving of Avocado has 20 vitamins and minerals including potassium,vitamin B,C,E plus natural chemicals that may help prevent cancer. Avocados are low in sugar, rich in fiber which keeps you full forContinue reading “Guacamole “

Mango is called ‘king of the fruits’. Whole world loves it.When mango is in the season try this simple , easy , less ingredients recipe Mango custard. Mango fans shouldn’t miss this. It’s sooo tasty. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups – mango puree, 1 cup – whole milk, 1/4 cup – granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons –Continue reading “Mango Custard “

Vegetable Cutlet is a great evening snack. Best appetizer for any parties. Kids loves this snack and easy way to make them eat vegetables.Cutlets can also be used as patties in burgers. Try this easy and healthy recipe. Ingredients 10 small or 5 medium sized – Potatoes , 1 – Onion, 2 – green chilies,Continue reading “Vegetable Cutlet”

Black bean is rich in proteins,fiber, vitamins and minerals.best food for vegetarians. Try this black bean curry recipe . Easy and healthy Ingredients 2 cups – Black beans, 4 cups – water, 1 -onion(medium sized), 4 – green chilies, 1 teaspoon – urad dal, 1 teaspoon – mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon – cumin seeds/jeera 2Continue reading “Black bean curry”

Vanilla buttercream frosting is best for any cake. Very light, smooth and fluffy. Ingredients 1 cup(227 grams) – Unsalted butter, at room temperature(keep outside for 3 hours), 3 cups(390 grams) – powdered sugar/Icing sugar, 1 teaspoon – vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons – whole milk Description In a hand mixer or electric mixer whip butter untilContinue reading “Vanilla ButterCream frosting “

Simple vanilla cake which is made with very less ingredients and tastes heavenly. After chocolate cake , vanilla cake is the next most liked cake by all. Try this easy recipe . https://youtu.be/4GcSbjNUHGk  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups(180gms) – all purpose flour, 2/3 cup(150gms) – granulated sugar, 1/3 cup(75gms) – unsalted butter,melted 1 teaspoon -baking PowderContinue reading “Homemade Vanilla cake”

Who doesn’t love Mango? Mango pie is quick and easy dessert for any parties. Follow this simple recipe and surprise your guests. Ingredients Pie crust  1 cup – Graham crackers Crumbs 1/3 cup – melted unsalted butter Filling 14oz – Condensed milk 1/4 cup – Heavy cream or Whipped cream 1/4 cup -Agar agar stripContinue reading “Mango Pie “

Churumuri is an Mysore street snack made with puffed rice,carrot, onion,tomato, coriander leaves, peanuts ,salt and spice.I grew up eating this snack from same vendor in Mysore. I have tried this to make at home.. it’s simple ,healthy and best evening snack . Ingredients 2 cups – puffed rice, 1/4 – roasted peanuts, 1/2 –Continue reading “Churumuri “