The feeling was of being awestruck, when I learnt some years back, that chhena murki or chena murki is a Bengali sweet. I always thought it to be […]
SUJI PHIRNI – सूजी फिरनी (Instant Semolina Pudding)
Today I am sharing a simple yet delicious dessert that is breeze to make and takes not more than twenty minutes of your time. The final result is […]
KESARI PHIRNI – केसरी फ़िरनी (Saffron Rice Custard Pudding)
HAPPY HOLI ! Phirni is a popular north Indian dessert which is basically rice kheer (rice pudding) but with a twist. Unlike the regular rice kheer the texture of […]
PATISHAPTA / पातिशप्ता (Indian style Crepes w/ Sweet Coconut Filling)
Bengali sweets arrived pretty late in my life, and they are now my weakness and absolute favorite. Honestly, the Bengali mishti (Bengali word for sweet confection / mithai) […]
SEVIYAN – सेवीयाँ (Fine Vermicelli Pudding)
It is kind of customary in India, to celebrate any festival or any happy occasion or achievement, however small, with something sweet. “Kuchh meetha ho jae” – कुछ […]
OATS MANGO PUDDING
The moment you tell people (a significant number i.e.) that a particular dish was made using oats, they seem to get put off by it, almost immediately! Most […]
CHERRY & MANGO CHIA PUDDING
I have been trying to keep up with posting regularly on the blog but thanks to the oppressive sultry heat, I have lost my mojo for cooking and […]
FRESH FRUIT SALAD w/ GINGER LIME DRESSING
How crazy are you about eating fruits? I am nuts about them! Although I do have favorites yet I love all kinds of fruits and a bowl of […]