…uji is known as ‘Rulao.’ The most difficult part of Cocada (like most Goan sweets) is the intense stirring involved. One learns to judge the right moment to turn out the mixture on to the cutting board only with experience. If you turn it out too early it will be soft like halwa and will not set enough to cut into solid pieces and if you turn it out too late then it will be hard as rock and very difficult to cut and bite into it. It takes a keen e…
…un is one of the most well known, popular, favorite and traditional Indian sweets (mithai). There are various ways of making a good Gulab Jamun. The ingredients and the combination of ingredients may differ and every Indian who prepares it at home will take pride in preparing it in their own special and unique way. The Gulab Jamun recipe is also a well guarded secret and many may not want to share the premium recipe. Gulab Jamun are served at all…
…privilege to use your own home grown coconuts in curries, beverages & sweets. It is always better to use freshly extracted coconut milk & kokum water instead of packaged products. You are free to use packaged products to make the Sol Kadhi but it tastes refreshingly better when the ingredients are fresh. Those who do not have access to fresh coconut milk & Kokum/Sola may use the packaged ingredients. Go ahead & prepare this absolu…
…d Indian mango 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 love…
…royalty. Since coconut is so very essential in Goan Cuisine especially in sweets, I made this beautiful Coconut Cordial. I used a little liquid glucose to help keep the coconut mixture moist and succulent. You may make it the typical traditional way if you like crunchy coconut filling. The beauty of Coconut Cordial is that it is arranged and set in little canapes or cute tartlets made from shortcrust pastry. These little colourful coconut baskets…
…roma of jams, jelly, syrups, cordials, cocktail and mocktail mixers, jelly sweets, etc. beckons you to a tasting session which further encourages you to buy several Mapro products. The added bonus is that you can enjoy the beautiful, colourful garden and lush green fields and farm where you can also purchase fresh, organic fruits and vegtables and enjoy delectable variety of ice cream, grilled sandwiches, pizzas and irresistible milk shakes. Mapro…
…idified 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. You just…
…ier for us. So here I am posting so that you have enough time to plan your sweets and savouries for the festive season of Christmas and New Year. Cheese Straws / Cheese Twists are great to serve at parties. They make awesome finger eats for kids and adults alike. They can be served instead of regular wafers / chips with cocktails or mocktails too. How about making these for your savory festive goodie platter this Christmas? Consider making these p…
…, in salads, etc. Many do not love carrots in savouries but prefer them in sweets and cakes. If you like salad and savouries then you could try my popular carrot recipes; Carrot & Apple Muffins,Fresh Carrot & Grape Salad, Gajar ka Halwa. Today’s recipe is Carrot Cupcakes which can be baked as a holiday treat. They are light, moist, fruity and with some crunchy nuts. A good way of including carrots in your diet; especially for kids who do n…
…savouries are also prepared and enjoyed by many who are familiar with it. Sweets, puddings and kheer are also prepared not only in India but also in quite a few countries in the world. Sabudana Khichdi and Sabudana Vada is usually made during fasts (vrat) at Mahashivratri, Ekadashi and Navratri. It can be enjoyed as breakfast, meal or any time snack. I usually make it for evening tea and it tastes so good in the monsoon and cold winter months wit…