Hesaru Bele Paayasa made using Moong dal ( Green gram), is a quick, simple and yummy kheer that is very often made during festivals. Hesaru Bele Paayasa is mildly flavoured and usually in drinking consistency. Do try it out for this Ganesha Chaturthi along with other festival recipes like Hayagreeva, Obattu, Besan Ladoo, Karigadubu, Haalu…
Indian Sweets
BESan Ladoo
Homemade Besan Ladoo or Gram flour balls are one of the most common and most easiest ladoos made in India. It is not only quick and simple to make but homemade Besan Ladoos are very healthy as well. I make these for my son as a snack in the evening. As I am a culinary…
THAndai Panacotta
Thandai Panacotta is perfect marriage of Indian and Italian flavours. Thandai is a quintessential drink during holi using Thandai Masala. Apart from making the drink, i wanted to make something using Thandai masala. Thandai is a drink that has ingredients which are cooling in nature. Holi is the festival of colours, celebrating the arrival of spring, celebrating victory…
GAJar Ka Halwa – Indian Carrot Pudding
Gajar ka Halwa , the rich caramelised carrot pudding is one of the most popular Indian Dessert. To make this Gajar ka Halwa, carrots are cooked in milk and ghee till it is completely cooked and caramelised. A simple dessert but takes some patience and time. This is an all round the year dessert, but winters are…
JALebi
HAPPY DHANTERAS TO EVERYONE!! This is my recipe in this new series of Diwali Desserts. I already posted the recipes of Jaggery Kulfi, Obattu , Kobbari Mithai and Saffron Rose Panacotta Jalebi is one of my favourite sweets amongst all other Indian sweets. These crisp swirls , dipped in sugar syrup just taste heavenly. Have…
OBBattu – Holige – Puran Poli
This is my recipe in this new series of Diwali Desserts. I already posted the recipes of Jaggery Kulfi, Kobbari Mithai , Jalebi and Saffron Rose Panacotta Obattu/Holige/Puran Poli is one of the traditional sweet dish of India. The process is very similar to making a stuffed paratha/ Stuffed Indian bread. Obattu is always considered…
KOBbari Mithai – Coconut Barfi
This is my recipe in this new series of Diwali Desserts. I already posted the recipes of Jaggery Kulfi, Obattu , Jalebi and Saffron Rose Panacotta Kobbari Mithai or Coconut Barfi is one of the most common sweets in South India. One of my favourites. Kobbari Mithai is packed with the flavour of coconut and a hint…
KARigadubu – Karanji – Karjikāyi
Karigadubu/Karjikaayi/ Karanji is a deep fried pastry specially made during Ganesha Festival as an offering to Lord Ganesha. As kids our aunts and grandmom used to make so many of these dishes to offer it to Lord Ganesha. Gowri festival which is celebrated one day before ganapathi festival is special for girls. Girls are gifted…
SAJjige -Sooji Ka Halwa
Save Print SAJjige -Sooji Ka Halwa Ingredients 1 cup – Rava (Sooji/Semolina/Rawa) 4 tbsp – Ghee 1 cup – Milk 1 to 1.5 cup – Water ¾ cup – Sugar A pinch of Saffron 1 pinch – Cardamom Powder 1 no – Bay leaf A handful of Raisins and Cashews *Instead of Bay leaf…
PINeapple Kesari Bhath
My late Aunt was a classical singer. She had a room full of books. We gave away a lot of books to people who would use them well. But there were some books and papers which her brothers and sisters wanted to retain. So every once in a while all of us gather at…