…can be of various sweet aromatic flavors like pista, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or even fruit puree; mostly mango puree is used. Mava modaks are much easier to make using moulds. Ukadiche Modak are steamed rice flour dumplings with sweet coconut stuffing and flavoured with aromatic cardamom powder. Some do use nutmeg powder or a mix of both. Usually, jaggery is used as a sweetener but you can use sugar if you like. The Goan pyramid jaggery (c…
…Cream, Banana Ice Cream, Custard Apple Ice Cream and my husband’s favorite Chocolate Ice Cream, but just over looked the Vanilla Ice Cream even though I make it ever so often. The photos have been clicked since such a long time! It’s never too late to post. Today’s recipe is for the simple but elegant, pristine white Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. My ice cream is always custard based and no-churn. It is popular among family and friends. It was loved…
…ed in white tissue paper or kite paper which were neatly arranged in metal chocolate or biscuit tins. Even today while travelling in winter or rainy season you will hear the vendor shout out loud in Marathi in Maharashtra… “Ale Paak… Ale Paak” and draw your attention to those neatly wrapped lovely ginger candy cubes which will soothe your throat as the cube gently melts in your mouth. Today’s recipe is Ale Paak or Ginger Candy. It can be easily ma…
…etha to suit every palate which looks pretty; rolled in coconut, dipped in chocolate and nuts on the display counters of many mithai shops. I made this into Kesari Agra Petha on the spur of the moment when my family was busy at work. My hubby was in for a big shock. The saffron colored petha did not go well with him. He wasn’t too keen to do the photography but finally took the photos on my insistence. I did promise him that I would make the tradi…
…topped with whipped cream and garnished with nuts, cherries, dry fruits or chocolate and served chilled. It is a perfect make-ahead dessert for a party, a celebratory treat or an ultimate way to end a great meal. Fruit Trifle is one of the easiest desserts which even a novice can fix with ease. It is healthy, simple, light and delicious. It is an ideal way to include fruits in your diet. Fussy kids and adults who do not like to eat natural fruits…
…oday’s post is very simple & my hubby’s favorite… LAMINGTONS!! Usually chocolate lamingtons are popular but since red is the significant color for Valentine’s Day, I thought I should consider it. Here is one recipe which always comes in handy if you are running short of time to surprise your valentine… Enjoy these lovely lamington hearts with your valentine… 😀 Ingredients : Refer to Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe (you may halve the recipe if you w…
…fresh mango, chickoo, custard apple as well as vanilla, butterscotch & chocolate. My family loves kulfi all the year round. The beauty of this wonderful cool Indian dessert is that it is simple & requires very few ingredients. It can be made well in advance & served at a short notice. It is a pure wholesome & healthy dessert. It is an awesome treat visually as well as in flavor! Kulfi is traditionally sold on the streets in India,…
…cream is always welcome; more the merrier. My hubby’s all time favorite is Chocolate Ice cream and I love Custard Apple Ice cream. It is a feast for the eyes to see luscious, large strawberries in Pune from Mahableshwar & Panchgani and we are going nuts about it. Here is a recipe which you will love making for your family especially on Valentine’s Day. Enjoy this cold, creamy treat and be cool throughout summer. Relish this pure, simple, fresh…
…of you tried out my new posts which were quick & easy to make – ChocolatePistachio & Apricot Fudge, Christmas Fudge. Since Christmas is celebrated through the week & lasts even after New Year’s Day till the 6th of January, I will continue posting some more recipes which you could try out & enjoy with your family & loved ones. Besides, you could include the other specials & relish throughout the festive season… Goan S…