It was in 1989-90, Dad was transferred to Pathankot. A place that i hold close to my heart. :) I was very small then. Sundays,then, were the best days for me i guess.. After all, i could sleep for long hours carefree of rushing to school. (Let me tell u..i loved going to school...but also loved and still love my sleep!) ...Mom used to give us the leverage to wake up at least by 9:30-10.. But its never enough for me you see.. and i loved stretching the time... I used to wake up only to the sounds of Cartoon serials starting up or the smell of food or bollywood music "Chitrahaar" on Doordarshan!.. Makes me feel like Jerry the mouse! lol.. :D
But Honestly, i can still remember.. the moment i have to be woken up..all my brother did was tell me 'Jungle book' or 'potli baba ki' was starting..If i was sleeping in Mom-dad's room, i would be tucked in my duvet and trying to take a sneak peek at the TV to check on the authenticity of my brother's statements.. But aah ha! he is after all my brother.. ;)
Anyways...I can just go on and on about Pathankot and places i love...and would love to go back to.
It was in Pathankot that although we did not have cable TV/Dish TV.. there was a weird but interesting cross connection..due to which we used to manage to get PTV (Pakistan TV). I must admit..it was a brilliant channel! For me PTV was about getting to watch the Pink Panther cartoon series! while for mom.. it was about the wonderful Pakistani recipes.. (I still wonder how nicer it would have been if we dint have the stupid Partition.. Grrr! Power and Politics cause only misery!!!! )
Mom has learnt some wonderful recipes from that channel..and always praises it.' Pudhina Briyani, Kebabs, non-veg dishes, and desserts'..are just a few ..but the list is endless.. ummmm!!! I some how have an elephant's memory and if that was not enough..my love for food has gone to extents with lingering tastes for some exceptionally yummy preparations.
Past couple of months i have been trying to remind mom of that one particular dessert she made at Pathankot.. But somehow, i could not remember the name. All i do remember is its taste and that she took it out from the freezer and cut it into circular portions ..like Swiss roll!
With Lent coming to an end and Easter preparations on.. i so wanted to have that same dish i spoke to mom about..which somehow even she could not remember what i was referring too.. :(
While deciding the menu for Easter Sunday with my family, i just happened to mention the description to my brother..(not like i was very hopeful that he would remember!).. But I was delighted for once with my brother's food memory.. ha ha ha..
He says," Oh you talking about the COLD CAKE, the Pakistani recipe na! " ... & I went, "Hurray" all over the house..
Honestly, In desserts..The taste of Cold Cake has lingered on with me for more than 20 yrs.. And now that we all recollected the dessert..it so had to be part of our Easter Special Menu! :)
After feasting on some yummy lunch..we had to have a grand closure with this delectable dessert!
Ummmm....
I look forward to festivals.. be it Christmas, Easter, or Diwali.. not just for the meanings they hold..but since its that time of the year when the family comes together....
This Easter was special..not just coz the whole family was together but coz it was my 10 month old darling niece's first Easter! :) Not like she can binge on all the food but at least having her around is just wonderful! Even more is the way she loves eating the food we eat and wanting us to make her taste everything! but lemme tell u..she is choosy! (I somehow fail to understand how she knows what's best to have! )
My most happiest moment yesterday was...."Trisha's never ending quest to bite into the cold cake", & " dad's smile and request for 'i want another helping please..(despite being diabetic! and his constant wow(s)! which i am hearing for the first time )' .. and everyone really having a great time with a "My tummy soooooo loves feasts... "
But Honestly, i can still remember.. the moment i have to be woken up..all my brother did was tell me 'Jungle book' or 'potli baba ki' was starting..If i was sleeping in Mom-dad's room, i would be tucked in my duvet and trying to take a sneak peek at the TV to check on the authenticity of my brother's statements.. But aah ha! he is after all my brother.. ;)
Anyways...I can just go on and on about Pathankot and places i love...and would love to go back to.
It was in Pathankot that although we did not have cable TV/Dish TV.. there was a weird but interesting cross connection..due to which we used to manage to get PTV (Pakistan TV). I must admit..it was a brilliant channel! For me PTV was about getting to watch the Pink Panther cartoon series! while for mom.. it was about the wonderful Pakistani recipes.. (I still wonder how nicer it would have been if we dint have the stupid Partition.. Grrr! Power and Politics cause only misery!!!! )
Mom has learnt some wonderful recipes from that channel..and always praises it.' Pudhina Briyani, Kebabs, non-veg dishes, and desserts'..are just a few ..but the list is endless.. ummmm!!! I some how have an elephant's memory and if that was not enough..my love for food has gone to extents with lingering tastes for some exceptionally yummy preparations.
Past couple of months i have been trying to remind mom of that one particular dessert she made at Pathankot.. But somehow, i could not remember the name. All i do remember is its taste and that she took it out from the freezer and cut it into circular portions ..like Swiss roll!
With Lent coming to an end and Easter preparations on.. i so wanted to have that same dish i spoke to mom about..which somehow even she could not remember what i was referring too.. :(
While deciding the menu for Easter Sunday with my family, i just happened to mention the description to my brother..(not like i was very hopeful that he would remember!).. But I was delighted for once with my brother's food memory.. ha ha ha..
He says," Oh you talking about the COLD CAKE, the Pakistani recipe na! " ... & I went, "Hurray" all over the house..
Honestly, In desserts..The taste of Cold Cake has lingered on with me for more than 20 yrs.. And now that we all recollected the dessert..it so had to be part of our Easter Special Menu! :)
After feasting on some yummy lunch..we had to have a grand closure with this delectable dessert!
COLD CAKE
Ingredients:
- Marie Biscuits - 1 Packet
- Butter - 3/4 Cup (100 gms)
- Sugar - 10 Tbsp ( I know, it seems a lot..but take levelled spoons like i did.. else the cake would be bitter!)
- Coco powder - 3 Tbsp
- Nuts (almonds, hazel nut, cashews, ground nuts) -cut into small pcs
- Eggs -2
* Item for setting: Plastic bag.
Preparation:
Beat the eggs in a bowl.
Heat a pan of water. To the bowl of beaten eggs, add butter, sugar, & coco powder. Whisk the mixture well till it gets thick. When thick, take it off the flame and let it cool.
Break the biscuits into small pieces and crush the nuts. Add the biscuits and nuts to the Coco mix. Mix it well.
Pour the mix into the bottom of the plastic bag. Roll the plastic bag and freeze it for a minimum 3 hrs.
Once frozen. Cut open the plastic bag and cut circular disks of the cake....
Serve as is or even with Vanilla ice cream!
Ummmm....I look forward to festivals.. be it Christmas, Easter, or Diwali.. not just for the meanings they hold..but since its that time of the year when the family comes together....
This Easter was special..not just coz the whole family was together but coz it was my 10 month old darling niece's first Easter! :) Not like she can binge on all the food but at least having her around is just wonderful! Even more is the way she loves eating the food we eat and wanting us to make her taste everything! but lemme tell u..she is choosy! (I somehow fail to understand how she knows what's best to have! )
My most happiest moment yesterday was...."Trisha's never ending quest to bite into the cold cake", & " dad's smile and request for 'i want another helping please..(despite being diabetic! and his constant wow(s)! which i am hearing for the first time )' .. and everyone really having a great time with a "My tummy soooooo loves feasts... "
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