…wait for festive and celebratory occasions to enjoy traditional sweets or desserts but it was celebration almost every day with an abundance of eggs. In Goa, we had the luxury of both coconuts and eggs but in Pune we had eggs and often brought coconuts from Goa. I am very fond of eggs and never get fed up of them. Being a weak child, my grandmother made sure I consumed eggs almost every day in whichever way she felt fit unless I was unwell. My Ma…
…different states of India… Puran Poli is one of the original Maharashtrian desserts/sweet dish which is not served at the end of the meal but as a part of the main meal. In Maharashtra Holi is known as Rangapanchami (festival of colors) & is celebrated with Puran Poli & Katachi Amti (spicy curry). The preparation of a perfect Puran Poli is considered a highly skilled task… an art!! This Puran Poli is healthy to eat & easy to prepare. I…
…luding salads, sea food, rice (especially coconut rice or sticky rice) and desserts. I made this simple but elegant steamed fish in these cute and pretty banana boats which was so delicious. It tasted yummy with just a few spices and seasoning. It was so fresh and fragrant and did not need any sauces. The fish was delicately flavored and paired well with the noodles. The preparation of this steamed fish in banana leaf boats is so very simple and e…
…resh and delicious. So here is the recipe for you to make savory and sweet desserts and to use in as many recipes that call for cream cheese. 😀 Ingredients : 1 litre Milk (I used low fat cow’s milk) 1 tbsp. Curds/Yoghurt (should not be sour) 1 tbsp. Lime Juice or Vinegar (I prefer using lime juice) Procedure : Boil milk, add lime juice; stir gradually, continuously until it curdles and you can see separation of cheese and whey. Strain through a fi…
…catch my curious eye. It would be served after meals as a part of the many desserts. While on vacation in Goa, we would be busy sipping the cool, sweet coconut water all the time to quench our thirst instead of water so there was a lot of tender coconut which would be often converted into “Gons.” This Goan Tender Coconut Candy is one of my hubby’s favorites. He always refers to it as “Gons” and never the long name “Teias de Aranhas”. I don’t think…
…ngo tastes heavenly in its natural form and is the best for all sweets and desserts. To relish a good lassi it is very important that the curds should have a smooth and sweet flavor. Sour curds/yoghurt will definitely spoil the taste. If the mango is exceptionally sweet then there is no need to add sugar to the lassi and it tastes better with natural sweetness. Even though ripe mangoes are high in calories, you can still enjoy this lovely fruit in…
…ion for Valentine’s Day. My hubby loves chocolate and I end up making most desserts with dark chocolate. Mahableshwar, a hill station close to Pune is very popular for this amazing fruit. The season has begun and the market is flooded with strawberries. We are enjoying strawberries almost every day. I will be bringing you a whole lot of strawberry recipes you can select and prepare for your sweetie … Do you remember the Red Velvet Cupcakes with Va…
…lovely orange hue in the mousse is so appealing to the eye. We love tangy desserts & this is one of our favorites… Children, young & old will love this unique & delicious orange mousse… Just give it a try! 😀 Ingredients : 1 tin Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 Cups fresh Cream (whipped) 3 cups fresh/canned Orange Juice 3 tbsps. Gelatin Garnishing : Orange zest Orange slices Procedure : In a sufficiently large heat resistant bowl, soak…
…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 and are happy to give it a miss will not only eat this dessert willingly but will end up asking for more! To make a delicious and attractive trifle, it is better to use fres…
…l forms. My hubby as always cannot think beyond chocolate when it comes to desserts. Come, let’s celebrate and share this dainty and melt in the mouth chocolate indulgence. Here’s a piece of heaven from me with love.. 😀 For the Crust : 130 gms. Oreos without cream 70 gms. unsalted Butter (melted) Preparation of the Crust : Line an 8 inch spring form cake pan with buttered parchment paper. Crush the biscuits to a fine powder in a food process…