When I think of my favourite food a list as long as Rapunzel’s hair comes to mind!:) Yes, I have THOSE many favourites. In fact I have written a book on my favorite foods, have a look at it here .However, dishes that have stood the test of time,…
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If you’ve ever visited a Gurudwara and have been lucky enough to come back with a cupped palm full of the Halwa they serve as Prasad to the visitors, chances are you’ve tasted Karha Prasad or Kada Parshaad as it is also known as. This Wheat Flour Halwa got…
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Jackfruit Halwa I absolutely love Jackfruit! Isn’t it ironical how such an unattractive looking and cumbersome to cut through lump can hold such a delicious and fragrant fruit inside? Summer is the season of Jackfruits and I relish it in its various forms. When I saw Jackfruit Biryani on the…
Aatte Ka Halwa
When Sugar cravings hit and there are no special ingredients at home, Aatte ka Halwa makes an appearance.Because we use whole wheat flour I convince myself this dessert is healthy:) Ingredients: 1 Katori Whole Wheat Flour ( Gehun ka aata) ½ Katori Ghee ½ to 3/4th…
Navratri ka Halwa/Sooji Halwa
Ingredients: 1 Katori Sooji/Rawa 1 Katori + 1 Tbsp Sugar 4 Cups Water 4 Tbsps Ghee Cardamon (Elaichi) Powder 1/4 th Tsp (Optional) Saffron Strands (a generous pinch) (Optional) For Garnishing: Soaked Raisins and roasted and chopped Almonds, Cashews and Pistachios Method: Mix the sugar and water in a…
Sugarfree Dry Dates Halwa
Ingredients: 250 grams dry Dates (called kharek/khajoor) Milk 1/2 Cup Ghee 3 Tbsp Method: Soak the dates in water overnight. They should be plump and puffed up the next morning Discard the water used to soak the dates in and deseed the dates Grind to a fine…
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Mango Halwa
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps Sooji 1 Tbsp Ghee 1 glass Water 1 small Mango, peeled, diced and pulped (the less fibrous and more sweeter the mango, the tastier your halwa) Sugar/Honey, to taste {I used Khand(raw sugar)} Method: Heat the water. In a heavy bottomed pan heat the ghee. Add the…
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Apple Halwa
Ingredients: 1 large apple, peeled, cored and finely grated (the puree you get should be about 3/4th of a teacup) ½ a Teacup of milk 1 Tbsp Ghee 1 Tsp Sugar , or as per taste A fat pinch of powdered cardamom Sliced Almonds and Pistachios, for garnishing. Method: Heat…
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Aloo ka Halwa (Potato Halwa)
Ingredients: 3-4 medium sized Potatoes 4-5 tbsps Ghee 1 cup Sugar, or to taste Cardamom Powder, 1/4th tsp Raisins and sliced almonds and pistachios, for the garnish Method: Pressure cook the potatoes till done. Peel and mash well till they form a smooth paste In a heavy-bottomed kadhai, heat the…
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Rava Halva
Ingredients: 1 Katori Rava 1 Katori Sugar 4 Katori’s Hot Water 2-3 Tbsps Ghee Method: In a pan, dry roast the Rava till it colors and emits an aroma. Add the ghee and fry on a medium flame for about 10 minutes. When the Rava turns a shade darker, turn…