Ugadi (Souramana – solar calendar) is around the corner and it always makes me nostalgic. The joy of waking up with closed eyes to make sure that the first thing in the morning you see are the auspicious and joyous … Continue reading Badam Halwa (using almond flour)
There are days when you crave for something sweet after a meal… What better than a homemade dessert to fulfill your sweet tooth 🙂 Here is a no-cook dessert recipe which can be made under 30 minutes. It’s melt in the … Continue reading Roasted Gram Laddu
Chakkuli / Murukku / Chakli is a very popular snack from the Southern part of India, made out of rice flour as a base and then a dal (Urad dal or Bengal gram dal). Chakli is a simple yet sometimes … Continue reading Chakkuli/Murukku
Diwali – the festival of lights is almost here. Every household is prepping for this beautiful festival, so is mine 🙂 Along with cleaning and beautifying your home, preparing some mouth watering delicacies is part of the festive celebration. Having … Continue reading Apple Halwa
Holige / obbattu / Puran poli is one among the different varieties of delicacies prepared during the Indian new year (Ugadi) festivities. There are numerous versions of holige that is prepared – Kaayi holige (coconut), kadlebele holige (Bengal gram), rava … Continue reading Kharjoora holige (Dates Puran Poli)
UGADI is an Indian festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the new year as per Hindu traditions. This festival is called by different names in different parts of India, but the sole purpose and the meaning behind this auspicious … Continue reading Hesrubele Payasa (Moong dal Payasam)
Diwali is incomplete without an over dosage of sweets and savories 🙂 So like most households, my house also has been under the influence of diwali and loads of sweets and savories has been in the making from the past … Continue reading Coconut Laddoo (with Condensed Milk)
The festival of lights – Diwali is all about beautiful decor with lamps, diyas, firecrackers and not to forget the variety of delicious sweets and delicacies. Here is a simple dessert which is easy to prepare for a nice Diwali … Continue reading Mawa Peda
This Sweet dish has everything that you will love – color, texture, richness and nutrition! Here is the recipe for Carrot Kheer – an easy delicious dessert you can whip up quick and will be loved by your guests ! … Continue reading Carrot Kheer
Hayagreeva is a popular sweet dish made with bengal gram and jaggery. This Udupi style sweet is usually prepared as naivedya (offering) on Shree Raghavendra Swamy Aradhane. Below is the recipe for this pudding like sweet dish ‘Hayagreeva’ Here is the recipe: … Continue reading Hayagreeva
Festive seasons are always fun. Festivals, food, fun and family is a great package together. Laddus, jamuns and modaks are an integral part of any Indian festival. Be it Ugadi or Deepavali / Diwali or janmashtami or ganesh chaturthi, all … Continue reading Microwave Besan Laddu
Time for some dessert after a wonderful fortnight of Chaats. Komola Kheer is a bengali sweet dish made out of whole milk and oranges. This recipe is a guest post by a very good friend. Thank you Soumya for putting … Continue reading Komola Kheer
