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…
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ROSe Water & ROSe Syrup
From the day Shanthini of Pink Lemon Tree sent me her Rose water image, i had been wanting to make it. It had been on my mind ever since. I was just looking for some organic rose and was lucky to find them few last week. I love rose in anything and everything. The sweet,…
BELada Hannu Paanka – Wood Apple Juice
Belada Hannu Paanka is a juice made from the pulp of Wood Apple. This is must make Paanka during Ramnavami, where we make this along with kosambari and distribute it among friends and family. Belada Hannu / wood Apple/ kath bael, is a berry with extremely hard rind and soft and stringy pulp with a…
MAAvinkaayi Gojju
It is that time of the year again, when there is a sweet smell in the air. The morning sun is delicate, there is flower on every plant. Butterflies everywhere, bed of flowers on the roads and it’s festival time again. It’s mango season again… This dish is my dodamma’s (aunt) recipe which I…
KOSambari – Cucumber Salad South Indian Way
Kosambari – Cucumber Salad South Indian Way is the most common dish in our house. Not only is it a must during festivals, it is also made as an evening snack and served along with hot, foamy filter coffee. A very very healthy option for snacks. Kosambari can be made with different ingredients. This…
THAndai
As you all can see, i am a huge collector, appreciator of vintage, inherited items. I value my grandmom’s kitchen items more than jewellery. And what i love about them? It is the honesty, the purity, the hand work, the craftsmanship. The quality of the product that is good even today. You hardly find…
HUGgi – Pongal
“KOTI VIDYEYALLI, METI VIDYEYE MELU. METYIM RATE NADEDUDALLADE DESHAD AATAVE KEDADU SARVAGÑA” – Says Sarvagña a famous kannada Poet, Pragmatist and a Philosopher. He explains the importance and Agriculture and that agriculture is the backbone of a country. The saying translates as “The most valuable learning amongst all other forms of education, is farming. The…
KHUbani Ka Meetha – Apricot Dessert
Khubani Ka Meetha, a very rich Hyderabadi, Nawabi dessert made of dried apricots is not only royal in colour, but also in taste. This Saffron colour dessert is best served with Vanilla custard or with Whipped cream or Vanilla icecream. Thank you to my friends Shaheen Ali and Anisa for their recipes ? Ingredients …
PHIrni
Deepawali at my mum’s is all about getting ready for the pooja, fire crackers, lots of diyas. More of a family only affair. Diwali, at my in law’s is a complete change of scene. Festivities are much louder.Visiting collegues and friends to distribute sweets and gifts, getting decked up for playing cards with family,…
GULab Jamun – Make the perfect Gulab Jamun at Home
Gulab Jamun, are the most famous Indian Dessert that are deep fried balls made of Khova and soaked in sugar syrup till it is soft and melts in your mouth.