BhavnaTraditionally, Flooda is prepared with rose flavor but now it’s time to try out different flavors and the first flavor came on my mind is Mango and believe me or not, it taste amazing. When …
Sabudan or Sago Laddus/Ladoos – Tapioca Pearl Balls
You might be surprised looking at the laddus whether they are Boondi Laddus or Sabudana/sago Laddus. Well, they look exactly like Boondi laddus but taste different.
Mohanthal – Besan Fudge
If you are a Guajarati living abroad and missing your mother’s homemade Mohanthal, here is the perfect recipe video which shows you how to make this besan barfi or gram flour fudge, with the correct texture and taste that will remind you of the homemade mohanthal made during festive occasions at your home. Bhavna shares great tips and techniques to make this favorite Indian, gluten-free sweet.
Mithi Sev for Holi Festival
Where I grew up, Surat, Gujarat, this sweet vermicelli is served during the festival of Holi in the evening after Holi rituals are performed. The complete Thali Meal contains Gujarati Daal, Bhinda(Okra) shaak, Roti, Rice, Mithi Sev and condiments.
Bread Gulab Jamun
Gulab jamun is a dessert often eaten at festivals, birthdays or major celebrations such as marriages, the Muslim celebrations of Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and the Hindu festival of Diwali (the Indian festival of light). There are various types of gulab jamun and every variety has a distinct taste and appearance.
Eggless Carrot Cake
February 3rd is the “National Carrot Cake Day”. And for me it is a great day to give special treat to my younger son…Easy, light and incredibly moist carrot cake recipe with an ultra-creamy Mascarpone …
Tuesday Topic: Why Dark Chocolate?
We’ve all heard the good news: eating dark chocolate daily is good for your heart, boosts brain power, and may even help you shed some pounds.
Malai Kesar Peda or Pedha
Peda (pronounced [ˈpeːɽaː]) is a sweet from the Indian subcontinent, usually prepared in thick, semi-soft pieces. The main ingredients are khoa, sugar and traditional flavorings, including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts and saffron. The colour varies from a creamy white to a caramel colour. The word peda is also generically used to mean a blob of any doughy substance, such as flour or khoa. Variant spellings and names for the dessert include pedha, penda (in Gujarati) and pera.
Fix Cake Disasters
Once in a while for some reason, we have disasters in our kitchen, specially while baking cakes. But don’t worry, if you don’t give up and think of solution rather than throwing the cake away, …
Homemade Condensed Milk
Not to be confused with evaporated milk or powdered milk. Condensed milk is cow’s milk from which water has been removed. It is most often found in the form of sweetened condensed milk (SCM), with …