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I have always dreamed of a scenario where,when the loaf of bread is empty I pull up my socks and bake a batch of my own bread loaf.Yes,I've dreamed of a similar scenario which featured cake before,but I guess I have mastered a bit in that area.After the series of bread we baked for WKtB,I think the confidence levels have upped a bit.
I'd bookmarked this recipe for Dates bread for a while now.Something about the recipe called out to me.At the back of my mind,I am always looking out for recipes which are simple and fuss free and this one fits the bill to the T.
The bread tasted delicious warm,but as it cooled down,the loaf was a bit dense.Nothing that a few pats of butter couldn't save and yes,it tasted great toasted too.The slight sweet bite from the dates and a nutty taste,I am trying this bread again for sure.
Eggless Dates Bread
Recipe source - Treatntrick;Original recipe here
Ingredients
All purpose flour - 2 cups
Instant yeast - 1 1/2 tsp
Pitted Dates,chopped - 1/2 cup
Butter - 2 tbsp
Brown Sugar - 2 tbsp(I used one tbsp of each white and brown sugar)
Salt - 3/4 tsp
Hot Milk - 1/2 cup
Method
Combine dates, butter, brown sugar, salt and hot milk in a bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar. 
Let mixture cool to lukewarm.
{I made the dough in the food processor.}
Add flour and yeast into the processor bowl and pulse for 3-4 seconds.
Mix in the cooled date mixture and knead for 1 minute or so till the dough comes together.
Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and let it rise until doubled,for about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down the dough and transfer to a greased tray.I made a free-form loaf,you can use a loaf pan if you like.
Let it rise for about 45 minutes.Towards the end of raising time,preheat oven to 190C.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Yeastspotted
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
As I am writing this,the whole of India[and many parts of the world]people are glued to the television,myself included.It seems as though everyone is affected by the Cricket frenzy.Facebook and Twitter is on fire,roads are empty,people are gathering in common places to watch the match together,theaters are screening the Final match on the big screen..and what not!
I don't remember when I watched India matches with this much interest and enthusiasm.Probably back in the 90's,when there were only few matches being played and telecast and whenever India played,it was a festival.Now,with so many matches being played throughout the year,the interest kind of fizzled down and at some point,I didn't even know who played for the national team,apart from the big names!
We are having a party at a friends place tonight and I made these Palak and corn cutlets to take along.Mildly spiced with the goodness of Spinach,this one is truly a winner.Now let's hope India lifts the World cup later in the day!
Palak & Corn Cutlet
Recipe roughly adapted from Vanitha
Ingredients
Palak leaves - 1 cup,cleaned and chopped fine
Corn kernels - 1/2 cup
Potato - 2,cubed
Channa dal[Bengal gram dal] - 2 tbsp
Green chilly - 1,finely chopped
Coriander leaves - 3-4 tbsp,finely chopped
Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Bread crumbs - 1 cup,or as required
Oil - 1 tbsp + to fry the cutlets
Method
Pressure cook the potatoes and dal together for 10 minutes or for 4-5 whistles.Let it cool and then mash well,keep aside.
In a kadai,add oil and saute chopped green chilly,palak,corn and coriander leaves till the palak starts wilting.
Add chilly powder and garam masala and saute well.
Mix in the mashed potato-dal,salt to taste and stir until everything comes together.Let it cool.
Take small balls of the cooled cutlet mix and flatten a little by keeping it between your palms.Roll in bread crumbs and keep aside.
In a shallow frying pan,add oil and shallow fry the cutlets till cooked and browned on both sides.
Serve hot with Tomato ketchup or Mint chutney.
We got a Cricket bat personally signed by all the Indian players including the coach.Right now,it is just an autographed bat by the Indian team,if the team lifts the cup,it is going to be extra special!All the best team India!!
Updated - Team India lifted the World Cup after 28 years,a nail biting match..what a victory!!
