…re my happiness & relish them with lovely Goan, Mangalorean & East Indian curries/gravies. So here we go making this delicious deep fried East Indian bread. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 1 kg. Maida (Refined Flour) 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) 150 gms. Sugar or to taste 15 gms. Fresh Yeast Salt to taste 800 ml. Water Oil for deep frying Procedure : In a sufficiently large bowl, mix together maida, sugar & salt. Dilute the yeast in some water. Make…
…fruits clean your palate and refreshes your taste buds. I used orange and sweet lime peels to make candied peels. You can select your favorite variety of oranges and sweet limes to make them, Just remember the right weather conditions are the key to make good qualityones. Humidity is not its friend dry weather is! Rich Fruit Cake is loved all over the world and prepared and served especially at weddings and almost all celebratory occasions. Dry f…
…of the lassi. You may use mangoes that you like and are comfortable with. Pulpy mangoes determine the thickness of the lassi but if you prefer low fat & thin lassi then use juicy mangoes and low fat milk and curds. You do not need to add sugar since mangoes are very sweet but if you have an extra sweet tooth then adjust accordingly. It is always better to have the lassi fresh and chilled/cold but the lassi can be refrigerated and enjoyed later…
…e, I did want to post her other favorites especially her all-time favorite Indian sweets (mithai and candy) which she never got tired of! On second thoughts, I now realize that the mithai and candy she loved so much was never prepared at home! They were always store bought ones. I did get an opportunity to observe the process of mithai making in open kitchens set up during weddings and pujas and made them but not the Agra Petha. A few years ago, I…
…y is remarkable and their service is impeccable. We always enjoy all South Indian delicacies with South Indian filter coffee. Well, even at home we enjoySouth Indian snacks and breakfast with hot cups of chai (tea) or filter coffee. I will always remember my South Indian friends in college and at work who shared their superb homemade tiffin especially Upma. Over the years I mastered my own technique of making upma, sheera, halva and other delicaci…
…meric leaves & steamed in a steamer called “Komfro” in Konkannim. This sweet is steamed in turmeric leaves which impart its distinct aromatic flavor into the sweet pancake. While steaming, the entire house is enveloped with the fragrance of turmeric leaves. I remember the times when my grandmother would also use jackfruit leaves which are called “Kholle” or “Dhonne” which is another variation of patoleo. Jackfruit leaves would be shaped into a…
…y 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 used and it is so fulfilling and satisfying. Upma and Sheera are great in tiffin boxes as it is non messy and satisfies hunger. Above all, it is very nutritious and healthy. I made this delec…
…three essential chutneys which will give you a great Chaat experience.. J Sweet Tamarind Date Chutney (Meethi Imli Khajur Chutney) Just a dash of this sweet-tart chutney, spread over chaat raises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indian snacks & oomph to your meal too. Ingredients : 50 gms. Dates 100 gms. Tamarind 200 gms. Jaggery 1 litre Water Dry Roast & Grind to a fine po…
…feel one need not indulge in this lovely, traditional, pure & original sweets but one must eat in moderation, relish & enjoy the sweet moments. Diwali is the festival of lights & calls for celebration & festivities. It is the right moment to relish sweets & savories. So let us celebrate with fun, laughter & a microwave besan ladoo 😀 Wishing you all a Happy & Safe Diwali… Thank you for stopping by… 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup…
…ulture, Ladoos are considered auspicious just like pedha and barfi /burfi. Indian mithai /sweets are popularly prepared and served during celebratory occasions and festivals. Indians make time to prepare various mithai at home as offerings to deities especially at Diwali, Dassera, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. Most mithai is prepared by dedicated homemakers for consumption at home and take pride to prepare as offerings. With the growing trend of working…