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बिना मैदे और अंडे के केक | Eggless Easy Cupcake Recipe | Healthy Cupcake Recipe | Chef Kunal Baking

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 106.9K views Jul 15, 2022
Bina Maide ke बिना मैदे के कप-केक्स! Kyu chauk gaye na? Recipe dekho aur khud bhi try karo. Ab ghar mein ho koi celebrations ya phir meetha khane ka ho mann. You just make this really simple and delicious recipe of Besan (Gram Flour) Cupcakes. The treat doesn't end here, the cupcakes come along with two icings, chocolate and buttercream. Gram flour or besan makes this cake recipe gluten-free, high on protein and with the easy recipe of no flour cake it is a quick to cook at home. With 2 simple cake icing cake decoration is easy to do at home.

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

  • Sugar Powdered (चीनी) - ¾ cup or 170gm
  • Butter (मक्खन) - ½ cup or 80gm
  • Curd (दही) - 1 cup or 250 ml
  • Besan (बेसन) - 1½ cup or 180gm
  • Baking Powder (बेकिंग पाउडर) - 1¼ tsp
  • Baking Soda (मीठा सोडा) - 1 tsp
  • Cardamom Powder (इलायची पाउडर) - a pinch
  • Vanilla Essence (वनीला) - 1 tsp

For Chocolate Ganache

  • Whipped Cream (व्हिपिंग क्रीम) - 2 cups
  • Dark Chocolate (डार्क चॉकलेट) - 1½ cup or 250gm

For Butter Cream

  • Butter (मक्खन) - ½ cup or 100gm
  • Sugar Powdered (पिसी चीनी) - ¼ cup or 65 gm
  • Whipping Cream/Cream (व्हिपिंग क्रीम/क्रीम) - 1 tbsp or 15 gm
  • Vanilla Essence (वेनीला) - ½ tsp

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    Ingredient Preparation: Wash, prep, and accurately measure all fresh ingredients, aromatics, and spice blends as listed in the ingredients section.
  2. 2
    Sautéing & Blooming Spices: Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Add whole spices and aromatics (ginger, garlic, green chillies) to bloom their essential oils until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Building the Flavor Base: Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent or golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and ground spices (turmeric, coriander, chilli powder), cooking on medium-low heat until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
  4. 4
    Simmering to Perfection: Incorporate the primary ingredients (vegetables, paneer, lentils, or proteins) and simmer gently with warm water or broth until tender and deeply infused with flavor.
  5. 5
    Finishing & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt, sprinkle freshly crushed roasted kasoori methi and garam masala, and garnish generously with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve piping hot with roti, paratha, or fragrant basmati rice.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover बिना मैदे और अंडे के केक?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.