It is only for special occasions that I indulge in elaborate cooking and also in deep fried foods. Holi is one such festival where we indulge to the […]
BADAM HALWA / बादाम हलवा (Almond Fudge)
It would not be wrong to say that the festive tone for the Hindu festivals is set with the beginning of Raksha-bandhan and Krishna Janamashtami in August. Close […]
MAVA & NUTS POP TARTS / मावा गुझिया (Solidified Milk & Nuts Pop Tarts)
As I had mentioned in a previous post, this month I shall try and upload a couple of posts dedicated to Holi. The first one being the Kesar Thandai Cookies […]
KESAR THANDAI COOKIES / केसर ठंडाई बिस्कुट (Eggless Spicy Shortbread Cookies)
“…Time goes by so slowly, and time can do so much…” These lines written by Hy Zaret for the song Unchained Melodies certainly do not apply to the […]
MUKHADI HALWA / सूजी का केरमेल हलवा (Caramel Semolina Pudding)
It IS weird unusual not to post a dreamy chocolaty dish or one with strawberries for Valentine’s Day. Well, I have never been good in following the conventions anyway, so don’t be […]
BADAM AUR BESAN LADDU / बादाम और बेसन के लड्डू(Almonds & Chickpea Flour Sweet Balls) – Guest Post
It was March when an email popped up in my inbox asking if I would be willing to do a guest post way ahead in August. It was […]
BALUSHAHI/ BADUSHA – बालूशाही (Indian Style Doughnuts)
It looks like every country has their version of a donut/ doughnut. Balushahi happens to be the Indian version of it. The shape, ingredients and method of preparation […]
DAHI BHALLE – दही भल्ले (Lentil Fritters in Yogurt)
HAPPY HOLI TO ALL VISITORS!!!! “Little knowledge is a dangerous thing” and I, for one, learnt it the hard way. To begin with, I am totally ignorant when […]