Chocolate Brownie

 Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 4 minutes

Makes 4 pieces

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain flour (maida)

4 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp sour curds (khatta dahi)

1/4 tsp soda bi-carb

1/4 cup melted butter

5 tbsp powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts (akhrot)

1 tbsp butter for greasing

Method

1. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder using a sieve. Keep aside.

2. Combine the curds and soda-bi-carb in a bowl` mix well and keep aside.

3. Combine the melted butter` powdered sugar` vanilla essence and ½ cup of hot water in another bowl and whisk well.

4. Add the curds-soda mixture and mix well.

5. Add the flour mixture and walnuts and mix gently to make a smooth batter of dropping consistency.

6. Grease a 150 mm. (6") diameter shallow microwave safe dish using butter. Line it with a piece of greaseproof paper at the bottom of the dish and again grease it using a little butter.

7. Pour the batter into the greased and lined microwave safe dish` spread it evenly using a spoon and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

8. Cool slightly and unmould by turning upside down on a plate. Remove and discard the grease proof paper and serve hot.