Category Archives: Sweets/Desserts
Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream
There are some foods that we just can’t and don’t want to ever get erased from our memories. Many of those dishes are from our childhood which we enjoyed with our parents, siblings, cousins and grand-parents. The very thought
Kesar Pista Kulfi – Saffron Pistachios Ice-Cream
There are some foods that we just can’t and don’t want to ever get erased from our memories. Many of those dishes are from our childhood which we enjoyed with our parents, siblings, cousins and grand-parents. The very thought
Lemon Coconut Custard
As much as I drool over hot and spicy stuff, I am a complete dessert fanatic at heart! So much so that at-times to satisfy my sweet tooth I have cereal for dinner just to taste the sweetness from the
Lemon Coconut Custard
As much as I drool over hot and spicy stuff, I am a complete dessert fanatic at heart! So much so that at-times to satisfy my sweet tooth I have cereal for dinner just to taste the sweetness from the
Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding
Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that
Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding
Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that
Health{ier} Banana Cake with Toasted Almonds
‘Cake’ is definitely not associated with ‘Healthy’ most of the times. But, this cake has all the goodness of bananas, almonds, oats with reduced amounts of sugar and butter. So, this is surely a healthy or rather health’ier’ cake!
Health{ier} Banana Cake with Toasted Almonds
‘Cake’ is definitely not associated with ‘Healthy’ most of the times. But, this cake has all the goodness of bananas, almonds, oats with reduced amounts of sugar and butter. So, this is surely a healthy or rather health’ier’ cake!
Kalakand
It’s ‘Diwali’ and here I am with one of my ever favorite sweets – Kalakand. I wish I could have posted this much earlier….but was really busy this weekend….and couldn’t find time to post this. ‘Diwali‘ or ‘Deepawali‘ is
Kalakand
It’s ‘Diwali’ and here I am with one of my ever favorite sweets – Kalakand. I wish I could have posted this much earlier….but was really busy this weekend….and couldn’t find time to post this. ‘Diwali‘ or ‘Deepawali‘ is
Rava Laddu
The last few days have been pretty dramatic here with ‘Mother Nature’ battering the North-East with one very powerful storm ‘Sandy’. Luckily our neighborhood has been spared of any flooding or wind damage. There were a few minor incidents due
Rava Laddu
The last few days have been pretty dramatic here with ‘Mother Nature’ battering the North-East with one very powerful storm ‘Sandy’. Luckily our neighborhood has been spared of any flooding or wind damage. There were a few minor incidents due
Chocolate Rice Pudding
‘Chocolate’ and ‘Pudding’ – both scream ‘I’m yummy and simply irresistible!’. So, when you combine these delicacies with rice you have a unique dessert! ‘Rice Pudding’ is a very common dessert/sweet made in Indian homes especially as ‘Naivedyam’
Chocolate Rice Pudding
‘Chocolate’ and ‘Pudding’ – both scream ‘I’m yummy and simply irresistible!’. So, when you combine these delicacies with rice you have a unique dessert! ‘Rice Pudding’ is a very common dessert/sweet made in Indian homes especially as ‘Naivedyam’
Pumpkin Doughnut Holes (Baked) with Cinnamon Sugar and Chocolate Glaze
The lush tall trees in the backdrop of our living room are slowly showing it’s true colors. I see plenty of leaves already blanketing the shadows of the trees below. On our drives just outside the city, we
Pumpkin Doughnut Holes (Baked) with Cinnamon Sugar and Chocolate Glaze
The lush tall trees in the backdrop of our living room are slowly showing it’s true colors. I see plenty of leaves already blanketing the shadows of the trees below. On our drives just outside the city, we
Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Have a sweet tooth? Can’t resist Chocolate? Crazy about brownies? Then, this recipe is for you! But, do you also secretly wish your dessert included a nutritious element? Then, this recipe is most definitely for you! Rich, moist,
Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Have a sweet tooth? Can’t resist Chocolate? Crazy about brownies? Then, this recipe is for you! But, do you also secretly wish your dessert included a nutritious element? Then, this recipe is most definitely for you! Rich, moist,
Mango & Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Firstly, theme change! I always wanted a gallery-feel theme for this blog and finally got around making the make-over. Still trying to get used to the new look-and-feel, but so far I think I’m loving it. What do you
Mango & Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Firstly, theme change! I always wanted a gallery-feel theme for this blog and finally got around making the make-over. Still trying to get used to the new look-and-feel, but so far I think I’m loving it. What do you
Cherry Clafoutis
I have a major sweet tooth and am constantly looking to try out new recipes. So, over the weekend I stumbled on some beautiful, deep reddish black cherries on a regular grocery trip and bought them to
Cherry Clafoutis
I have a major sweet tooth and am constantly looking to try out new recipes. So, over the weekend I stumbled on some beautiful, deep reddish black cherries on a regular grocery trip and bought them to
Caramel Coconut Bars
Caramel and Coconut make a delicious combination and these bars are just a perfect example of that! I had a can of sweetened condensed milk lying in my kitchen after i made Key Lime Pie for a
Caramel Coconut Bars
Caramel and Coconut make a delicious combination and these bars are just a perfect example of that! I had a can of sweetened condensed milk lying in my kitchen after i made Key Lime Pie for a
Fruit Custard
Prep + Cooking time: 30 mins Serves: 6 to 8 Recipe: – Custard Powder – 2 tsps or 50 gms (Used Brown & Polson brand here) – Milk – 750 ml – Sugar – 3 to 4 tsps
Fruit Custard
Prep + Cooking time: 30 mins Serves: 6 to 8 Recipe: – Custard Powder – 2 tsps or 50 gms (Used Brown & Polson brand here) – Milk – 750 ml – Sugar – 3 to 4 tsps
Key Lime Pie (Eggless)
Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite desserts of all time. Fell in love with it during our visit to Key West, Florida. Ever since, I have tried it out at home a couple of times and here is
Key Lime Pie (Eggless)
Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite desserts of all time. Fell in love with it during our visit to Key West, Florida. Ever since, I have tried it out at home a couple of times and here is
Sabudana Kheer/Tapioca Pudding
Prep+ Cooking time: 35 to 40 mins Serves: 4 Recipe: – Sabudana/Tapioca/Sago – 1 cup – Milk – 3 cups – Sugar – 1n1/2 cups (Add more if you like it sweeter) – Cardamom – 4 -
Sabudana Kheer/Tapioca Pudding
Prep+ Cooking time: 35 to 40 mins Serves: 4 Recipe: – Sabudana/Tapioca/Sago – 1 cup – Milk – 3 cups – Sugar – 1n1/2 cups (Add more if you like it sweeter) – Cardamom – 4 -
Semiya Payasam
Recipe: – Vermicelli Bambino/Semiya – 1n1/2 cup – Milk – 2 to 3 cups – Sugar – 1n1/2 to 1n3/4 cups – Ghee – 3 to 4 tsps – Cardamom – 3 or 4 – Cashews and Raisins – 1/2
Semiya Payasam
Recipe: – Vermicelli Bambino/Semiya – 1n1/2 cup – Milk – 2 to 3 cups – Sugar – 1n1/2 to 1n3/4 cups – Ghee – 3 to 4 tsps – Cardamom – 3 or 4 – Cashews and Raisins – 1/2
