Sweet Pumpkin Halwa, is an Indian dessert which is rich with mild flavours. When Pumpkins are in season, there are so many dishes that we make at home using them, like Khatta Meetha Kaddu and this Halwa. Apart from the Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Bundt Cakes etc. Sweet Pumpkin Halwa is a nice twist to the…
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HAAlu Paayasa / Akki Paayasa/ Kheer / Indian Rice Pudding
Haalu Paayasa or Akki Paayasa is the basic paayasa that we make at home. Haalu Paayasa is prepared with just few basic ingredients like milk, rice, sugar and cardamom. We also prepare another version of this paayasa which is the Turmeric Leaf Paayasa. My granny never used sugar in the kheer . We had cows…
PUMpkin Puree/ Homemade Sweet Pumpkin Puree /
Here is how you can make Homemade Pumpkin Puree from scratch and store it to use in all your favourite autumn recipes. It makes your life so much easier. Being in India we do not have access to the canned pumpkin puree. But when making Pumpkin puree at home is so easy, you do not…
PUMpkin Bundt Cake / Autumn Recipe / Holloween Recipe
Pumpking Bundt Cake are these moist, super yum cakes rolled in cinnamon sugar. These are perfect when they are warm and had with some coffee. Its raining pumpkin on social media and I HAD to make few recipes as well. I made a huge batch of Pumpkin Puree which I can use in various dishes….
PUMpkin Soup / Warm Autumn Soup
Pumpkin Soup is one of the most common, most basic soups that is made at home. Apart from Tomato Soup and Potato Soup. Pumpkin Soup is creamy, thick, smooth and filling. Pumpkin Soup tastes heavenly when had warm with some crusty bread on the side. With Winter approaching soups is all that you need for…
Hibiscus Tea / Infused Tea/ Homemade Tea
Hibiscus Tea is one of the prettiest and easiest to make at home. Here is a super easy recipe for you to follow and make this homemade, infused tea. To be honest the hibiscus has a very mild flavour to it and hence the flavouring we use in it overpowers it. But I always make…
MAKhana / Lotus Seeds Snacks/Teatime Snack
Makhana / Lotus Seeds snack is a healthy mid meal snack. Makhana – Lotus seeds are know to be high in protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, fiber and low in calories making it a perfect teatime snack. Makhana/ Lotus seeds are these airy seeds which ones toasted get crisp and light. I usually…
TARi, Steamed Pancakes
Tari , Steamed Pancakes are a speciality in the Malnad region of Karnataka, India. The very healthy, simple Tari is best served hot along with some spicy chutneys and spicy curries. Tari, Steamed Pancake is a light, fluffy pancake with very mild flavour which makes it perfect to serve it with any chutney and curry….
PASsion Fruit Lemonade
Passion Fruit Lemonade is this simple drink which is absolutely delicious, perfect for Summer. Passion fruit has a beautiful yellow pith with black seeds, but here in India the pith is colourless (lemonade colour). The taste of this berry is sweet with a hint of tang and the seeds are crunchy. When in Germany last…
BROccoli Almond Soup – Quick, Simple and Easy Recipe
Broccoli Almond Soup is a quick, simple and easy recipe for a creamy, comforting soup with bursting flavours. Broccoli Almond Soup is a perfect for weeknights or for busy weekends. Serve it with freshly toasted garlic breads and it will taste divine. Ingredients 2 cups – Broccoli florets 8 to 10 – Soaked and Peeled…