…. This was a novel way of easing the burden of laborious task of preparing sweets. Today, most people prefer picking sweets across the counter or ordering in advance from the commercial sources. Now many spend time in finding out from friends from where good homemade traditional & exquisite sweets are available. But there are also quite a few people who do take the trouble of making them at home. The most important thing to note is that at Chr…
…e being hectic with hardly much time to make these delicious but laborious sweets; many have a mix i.e. they prepare some at home and buy some. Many homemakers fill the void by selling classic home fresh mithai / sweets and thus fulfil the need of homemade delicacies. In Pune, we are blessed with plenty of mithai shops who specialize in catering hygienic and assorted beautiful mithai /sweets and savouries. It is credible to note and appreciate tha…
…a throughout the year. There are quite a few locals who supply traditional sweets and other popular eats from Goa to Mumbai and Pune. Some commercial stores in Goa do sell good quality sweets but as we all know homemade ones are always fresh and you can maintain the quality. Now, you can make your own Chonya Doce using a small quantity of ingredients with ease. The recipe for Doce de Grao given below will give you a firm exterior and a melt in the…
…r the eyes to absorb the assorted shapes, sizes and gorgeous colors of the sweets/mishti which is later on packed neatly in decorated boxes especially during festive occasions. It is here that I get inspired and motivated to try out the wonderful, aromatic Indian sweets. There are a few times when I am lucky enough to get a peek into the pre-preparation of mithai by the halwai and his assistants which helps me when I make mithai in my own home. Th…
…e 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 had a long sti…
…instant one. This barfi is prepared and sold by Karachi Sweets, Bhavnagari Sweets and Mulchand Sweets in Pune. The unsalted sev is sold by these mithai shops and is fairly expensive because this sev is special for the purpose of making Singhar (Sev) Barfi. Unsalted sev is good for people having health issues especially those suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). Those who love namkeens and salty savouries but have to stay away from it…
…s optional. For a neat and perfect cut dip the knife in hot water, wipe clean and slice. You need to do this after every cut. It is a good idea to pack individual slices in cling film and store in a cool place; preferably in the fridge. Thaw and serve only required pieces. Moisture is the enemy of sweets containing coconut. Make sure you refrigerate in air tight containers/plastic wrap/cling film or foil. Frequent changes in temperature and contac…
…taken notice by now…I hope you enjoyed making the Special Traditional Goan Sweets – Baath Cake (Semolina & Coconut Cake), Neurios(Crescents filled with fresh Coconut & Goa Pyramid Jaggery), Neurios (SweetPuffs with Dessicated Coconut),Kulkuls, Kormolas, Roce Cookies, Bolinhas (Goan cookies/biscuits), RichChristmas Fruit Cake as much as I did.. I know these were laborious & time consuming but it’s good to keep the tradition alive &…
…, vast array of sweets are prepared. But one cannot just indulge only with sweets. Savories do bring in a refreshing element in the celebrations & I thought of preparing Murukkus, as this is my personal favorite besides some sweets. Murukku is a South Indian snack which is a savory crunchy twists. Murukku means twisted in Tamil. The town of Manapparai in Tamil Nadu is particularly known for its murukku. It is made in many varieties as a tradit…
…the abundance of coconuts in Goa & other coastal regions, most of the sweets are made with fresh grated coconuts. Neurios are made with dry grated coconut as well as with fresh grated coconut. Though the shelf life of sweets made with fresh coconut is very short, people love the taste of these as they are so fresh & delicious. Neurios with fresh coconut are generally made just 2-3 days before Christmas to retain its freshness. The joy of…