…an cuisine. It accompanies almost every meal. You just can’t imagine South Indian breakfast specialities like idli, dosa, uttappa, vada without the sambhar & the chutney. Every South Indian family cherishes & feels proud of their own unique home fresh sambhar masala recipe. There are innumerable variations of Sambhar by various South Indian communities. The Sambhar Recipe will always remain unique & special! J Today’s recipe o…
…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. The Lavang Latika and Chandrakala was looking so pretty in the display counter of the mithai shop not to forget the amazing fine taste and texture and so this Diwali I thought it apt t…
…the taste with this combination, then you may add it. We like our neurios sweeter with a soft & succulent filling & I thought I should share this with you. So how about trying my version this Christmas? … Enjoy! 😀 Wishing all a ‘Very Merry Christmas’ & Happy Holidays… For the Filling: 1 cup Dessicated Coconut 1 cup Sugar pwd or Caster Sugar (or to taste) 1 tbsp. White Poppy Seeds (Khuskhus) ¼ cup broken unsalted Cashewnuts (roug…
…re. I just love this traditional & authentic poli with these flavorful sweet spices… It can be enjoyed hot with amti as well as cold with sweet milk. It stays well & can be kept in the fridge for upto 3-4 days. You can even make the puran & keep in the fridge & use it to make during the week. I hope you enjoy this wonderful poli just the way I do… Happy Holi to all my dear visitors! 😀 Ingredients for the Puran: 300 gms. Chana Dal 3…
…rious types of dates which can be selected for medicinal and culinary use. Sweet dry dates are eaten plain and pitted dates can be stuffed with nuts to create a variety of sweet and savory fillings, which can then be cooked or baked. Date Rolls are very popular at Christmas and those who love them always include them on their festive platter. Dates and Walnuts are well known since time immemorial and are used in desserts, puddings, bread, sauces,…
…he process of making this superb cheese, your home will be filled with the sweet, heady aroma of guavas. My recipe will give you delectably soft guava cheese which will just melt in your mouth. Of course, you need to select good quality, ripe and sweet guavas. The quality of the fruit determines the end product. If you use red guavas, then you will not need to use any food coloring. If you prefer the natural yellow color of guavas then go ahead an…
…w days before Christmas to enjoy the fresh taste. Goan Dodol has a unique, sweet flavor of Goan Pyramid Jaggery and a luscious, creamy taste of fresh coconut milk. The rice flour is the binder of this sweet ‘halwa’. It is rich in flavor and high in calories and should thus be enjoyed in moderation. Even though Dodol is available commercially, it makes a home maker feel proud to make her own to serve at Christmas (even though it is quite a back bre…
…urely be delighted with these goodies when they are served on your festive sweet table. These can be enjoyed throughout the year and they are good to go in your mid-morning snack boxes or even as a cute little dessert after lunch or dinner. They are wonderful at breakfast and nice to serve at tea time. No mess and handy if you are looking for a sweet pop of explosion in your mouth with natural goodness. 🙂 Double up the pastry recipe if you wish to…
…ick solidified mass. 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. Y…
…Add this gorgeous Khasta Punjabi Mathri to your gift hamper with all your sweet goodies which I am sure will be much appreciated. Serve it on your festive sweet goodie table and savor the joy of festivities with your loved ones. Make a batch on weekends and keep them handy to serve unexpected guests, makes a good starter to serve at parties, wonderful to pack in short break tiffins, have a good shelf life, great as travel food, awesome on picnics…