…took the photos on my insistence. I did promise him that I would make the traditional white petha another time which most are familiar with. Well, unfortunately I cannot keep the promise. My older son is not in favor of making it again and my health does not permit me even if I feel like going through the ritual all over again. Initially, my family was not so happy with my decision to make the petha at home as we all know that it is so easily ava…
…lable. Besides, most Indian sweets are mawa based and mawa is prepared the traditional way almost every day to create Indian mithai. Making mawa / khoya / khoa in the traditional way is time consuming but very delicious. Quick mawa making in a microwave with milk, ghee and milk powder is also very popular. Since we get it easily, I always use store bought mawa for my mawa cake and Indian sweets / mithai. Maybe someday I may make my own mawa just f…
…isfy that urge or craving with just a couple of them. This is the ultimate traditional and classic cookie on the Goan sweet table which a Goan takes pride in to bake and serve with elan. 🙂 Today’s recipe for Bolinhos / Bolinyas is with only egg yolks. We often baked Bolinyas two ways in keeping with age old traditions – with the inclusion of egg white and with only egg yolks. We had a small poultry farm with country fowls and had an abundance of o…
Cordial is a special traditional sweet prepared at Christmas by the East Indian Community of Bombay / Mumbai. There are quite a few variations to this popular and much loved sweet. Cordial is like a barfi but with the inclusion of lightly beaten egg whites. The addition of aromatic rose water takes it a notch higher to make it an exquisite preparation with a touch of royalty. Since coconut is so very essential in Goan Cuisine especially in sweet…
…Maharashtrian. Mattha is served in Maharashtrian homes as part of everyday traditional meals. It is enjoyed throughout the year but especially during summer. It is always served as a part of a traditional wedding thali meal along with the most popular wedding sweet “Jalebi” which is pronounced as “Jilbi”. Buttermilk is usually served in small ‘vaatis’ (katori/steel bowls or small steel glasses. In Pune, there are many restaurants serving unlimited…
…ideal way to celebrate the festivities would be with Chirote. Chirote is a traditional & authentic Maharashtrian sweet, served as Faral during Diwali. Faral is an assortment of traditional sweets & savouries served during Diwali. In Pune, there are various shops which specialize in authentic festive delicacies but many take pride in preparing it themselves at home even though it is quite elaborate & time consuming. So here is this w…
…le which is called ‘Khalbatta’ in Marathi. Each household has their secret traditional recipe for their unique spice mix & so you can have many variations. Even though the masalas & curries are well known to be fiery & powerful… where the city’s Lavangi Mirchi has been a part of culinary lore for centuries… you can still enjoy & relish Kolhapuri food by adjusting them to suit your palate. You can attribute the fame of Lavangi chill…
…ilable in Goa throughout the year. There are quite a few locals who supply traditional sweets and other popular eats from Goa to Mumbai and Pune. Some commercial stores in Goa do sell good quality sweets but as we all know homemade ones are always fresh and you can maintain the quality. Now, you can make your own Chonya Doce using a small quantity of ingredients with ease. The recipe for Doce de Grao given below will give you a firm exterior and a…
…ile. She had immense cooking skills, was innovative & proud of being a traditional Goan. She used traditional utentils, clay stove & wood. She was truly par excellence! This is a humble tribute to her love for cooking & baking even though I was not fortunate to taste much of it… This pulao is a must at special occasions & great on Sundays when you want to relax & spend minimum time in your kitchen & enjoy your week end. Do…
Khandvi is a traditional Gujarati snack. It is known as Suralichi Vadi in Maharashtra. It is a popular Indian snack. These dainty savory little swiss rolls are so soft & melt in the mouth. Khandvi is easily available in mithai shops & also in small snack shops. To make perfect khandvi, you need to have the right proportion of ingredients, especially the besan (chick pea flour) should be pure & not adulterated. I manage to get pure &a…