…lick pictures quite often. Sheera or Suji Halwa is so popular among Indian desserts and is mostly enjoyed at breakfast or at tea time. It is a must offering at puja and also many celebratory functions. Pineapple Sheera is loved by many and is very popular in most Indian homes. Pleasantly sweet, tangy and fruity; Pineapple Sheera is so very delicious and looks beautiful in all its golden glory. To make the Sheera, suji /rava / semolina /rulao is us…
…er. Dates and Walnuts are well known since time immemorial and are used in desserts, puddings, bread, sauces, chutneys, relishes and syrups. Fresh juicy ripe dates, dry dates and moist soft dates in assorted sizes are sold and available throughout the world. They are rich in trace minerals which is needed by our body and help in combating many diseases. Dates have many nutritive and cosmetic benefits and so do Walnuts. Walnuts also are healthy and…
…her times.She took much pride like a true Goan in dishing out Goan meals, desserts and sweets for us but she baffled me with her love forall cuisines thus breaking all barriers. Growing up in her care, I have equal respect and love for all cuisines across the world. My grandmother (Mama) as all who knew her would call her affectionately; was fortunate to experience various cuisines due to her dad’s postings in different parts of India. She also h…
…still in season and I’m having a great time converting them into delicious desserts! Mango is a great tropical fruit and works well to turn out exceptional desserts. Today’s recipe is the most irresistible mango cheesecake. I used freshly cubed and pureed sweet, ripe Dasseri mangoes to make this light and refreshing cheesecake. I also used homemade cream cheese. The cheesecake had the perfect texture and softness. When I opened the springform pan,…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…Mawa is an essential ingredient in making most of the Indian sweets & desserts. The addition of mawa in a cake transforms it into a unique baked goodie. To experience the feeling of heaven, you need to take just one bite of the Mawa Cake. It is uniquely flavorful with sweet cardamom & saffron. It is simple, plain, dense, scrumptious, buttery & milky. The luscious Mawa tingles your taste buds with gentle softness. You just want the fee…
…interested in it. But the best part is the vast array of delightful food, desserts & cool & refreshing drinks. Today’s special post for Holi is the traditional drink… Thandai. Thandai is a refreshing & healthy drink which is savored when people are exhausted after playing with colors. A glass of thandai offers instant energy & sets the mood for playing with colors. The tradition of Thandai is prevalent in North India. Banaras/Vara…
…s better grilled… from breads, vegetables, seafood and meats to fruits and desserts. Outdoor entertaining is great fun if you have a sufficiently large open space…barbecues and grills, the flavor of charcoal permeating the food enjoyed with mugs of chilled beer or wine; especially if the weather is great. Do not worry if you do not have great open spaces or a charcoal /electric/gas fired barbecue. You can still have all the fun and enjoy it by gri…
…od old days where I had the privilege of tasting great food & the best desserts! So dear friends do try out this delicious preparation or make it a fun activity on a weekend where each person may participate in assembling their very own patra ni macchi parcel!… make it an unique experience & enjoy… 😀 Ingredients : 8 slices Pomfret 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil or melted Ghee 3 tbsps. Lime Juice 3 fresh Banana Leaves (wash & wipe dry; rem…
…h meats and cheese. So lovely in cooking and baking. Awesome in salads and desserts and makes beautiful table decorations. We all love pineapple juice and enjoy the fresh fruit but this fruit can be utilized well in all its splendour and glory without wasting any of it. The crown of the pineapple can be easily transplanted to grow into bushes and yield the fruit to be relished. When we see the peel and eyes discarded to make the Pineapple into an…