Whether you’re baking fluffy pancakes, crusty sourdough bread, a tender chocolate cake or crispy yet gooey cookies, one ingredient plays a silent but powerful role: leavening agents. These unsung heroes are responsible for the rise, lightness and texture in baked creations. But what exactly do they do and how do they work? Leavening agents are…
Science of Baking
DIFFERENT EGG REPLACERS IN BAKED RECIPES
Eggs are indispensable in baking due to their multifaceted roles that enhance texture, structure, flavor and appearance. Eggs serve multiple roles in baking—binding, leavening, moisture and richness. They can act as a leavening agent by incorporating air and expanding when heated. Additionally, eggs bind ingredients together, making batters and doughs more stable. They also add moisture…
EGGLESS ATTA CHOCOLATE CAKE IN BLENDER
This atta chocolate cake is all about ease, comfort, and indulgent flavor—made effortlessly in a blender and finished with a luscious nutty glaze. The batter comes together in just minutes, using everyday ingredients like whole wheat flour, ghee, cocoa powder, and a dash of vinegar for that perfect rise. There’s no creaming, whisking, or sifting—just…
PRODUCTS AND BRANDS THAT I USE FOR BAKING
As someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen testing and perfecting recipes, I’ve come to realise that the quality of ingredients can make a world of difference in baking. From flours and sugars to chocolates and leavening agents, the brands I choose aren’t just about labels—they’re about consistency, taste, and trust. In…
STAR FRUIT FULJHAR SODA
Star fruit fuljhar soda—my fizzy little obsession this summer. It’s tangy, minty, citrusy, and salty-sweet in the most refreshing way. Made with fresh star fruit (kamrakh), mint, lemon juice, chaat masala, and just the right hint of black salt—blended into a bold, punchy shot that packs serious flavor. I pour that magic into a tiny…
GLASS VS METAL PANS FOR BAKING
Glass & metal pans react very differently when heated. Metal pans heat up quickly & cool down quickly whereas glass pans heat up slowly & cool down slowly as well. To know about these differences will help you make a better choice when choosing one kind of pan versus the other. The pan/dish you choose…
EGGLESS RED VELVET CUPCAKE IN MICROWAVE
Craving something sweet but short on time? These eggless red velvet cupcakes are my go-to for an instant dessert fix—soft, fluffy, and ready in just 1 minute 30 seconds in the microwave! They have that perfect hint of cocoa, a slight tang, and a gorgeous velvety texture, all without an oven. Whether I’m indulging solo…
RAGI CEREAL IN MICROWAVE
Healthy, homemade, and ready in just 3 minutes, ragi cereal in the microwave is the perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings. Made from scratch, this warm and comforting bowl is naturally gluten-free and easy to customize with your favorite sweeteners and toppings. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up with fruits and nuts, it’s…
