Quick Palkova using condensed milk (Microwave Recipe)

Category: Indian Sweets
Preparation Time: 2-3 mins  
Cooking Time: 10-13 mins
Servings: yields around 1 1/2 cups

Microwave Palkova

This is a quick / Instant Palkova recipe which we can do within 10-12 mins if we have the condensed milk (Milkmaid) in hand. I tried in microwave only so far, but I guess we can do it on stove top. In that case we need to cook in low flame with continuous stirring. Adding milk is Optional; without milk the palkova will be very very sweet, if we want more sweeter we can avoid the milk. Even after adding milk, it will be on sweeter side only but not very much. In my microwave it takes exactly 12 mins and it depends on the power of the microwave.

 Ingredients:

• Sweetened Condensed milk - 1 can / 14 oz
• Milk - 1/2 cup (Optional)
• Curd - 2-3 tbsp
• Ghee -  1 tsp
• Pistachios, finely chopped - as required

Bitter Gourd Chips (Microwave Method)

Category: Snacks / Side dish
Preparation Time: 5 mins 
Cooking Time: 10 -15 mins
Servings: For 1-2 persons

Bitter gourd Chips

Ingredients:

• Bitter gourd -2 nos
• Sambhar Powder -1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Rice flour - 1 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Clean and cut the bitter gourd into thin round slices and remove seeds
   
2. Take the slices in a bowl and sprinkle Sambhar powder, Turmeric powder, Salt, Oil and Rice flour over it
3. Mix well so that every slices gets coated with the masala
4. Take a microwave safe plate and arrange the coated slices without overlapping
   
5. Microwave for 5 mins and then flip over the slices and again microwave for another 3-5 mins
6. Ensure to check in between to avoid getting burnt, continue cooking till it becomes crispy
   
7. Once it becomes crisp, take out and enjoy as a snack or with any rice varieties