Each December as the year wraps up and prepares to exit, Tamil Nadu comes alive. For December is the month of Margazhi (pronounced Maar-ga-li) Margazhi is considered to be the most beautiful month in Tamil Nadu and commences on the 16 th of December each year. Scriptures say that Lord…
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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…
Besan Laddoo
I love Besan Laddoo’s. The ones with a slightly grainy texture , I have a special affinity for those. I used to think making Besan Laddoos was a task, till I tried this recipe. Do try them and let me know what you thought of this easy-peasy recipe. …
Belgaum Kunda
Ingredients: Milk: 2 Cups Sugar: 3/4th cup + 1 Tsp (Use 1 cup if you like your sweets really sweet) Ghee: 3 Tbsp Rava/Sooji: 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice: 1/2 a lime (to curdle the milk) For the Garnishing: Chopped nuts Method: Heat the 1 Tbsp Ghee in a pan, add the…
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…
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3 minute, microwave Malai Peda
Ingredients: 200 gms Condensed Milk (I used Milkmaid) 1 Cup Milk Powder (I used Britannia) 60 gms Butter, at room temperature (I used Amul Butter) Method: In a large microwave safe bowl, add the above ingredients and mix well together Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute The mixture…
Kada Parshaad
Kada Parshaad has a religious significance, and is offered to all visitors at Gurudwaras Ingredients: 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 Cup Ghee 1 Cup Sugar 3 Cups Water Method: Mix the sugar and water in a pan and boil till the sugar melts completely. In a heavy…
Pasi Paruppu Payasam (Moong Dal Kheer)
This Payasam is a traditional and favourite dessert of Kerala. It became my favourite too, from the first time I had it as part of an Onam Sadya (the traditional feast served on Onam) This Kheer is made using Moong dal, Milk and Jaggery with accents of Cardamom. It is…
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Kaju Modak
Ingredients: 1/4th + 2 Tbsp Milk 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 1 Cup Cashewnut Powder (Grind plain, unsalted, raw cashewnuts to a fine powder in a mixie) 1/2 Tsp Ghee Method: In a heavy bottomed Kadhai add the sugar and milk. Mix well, till the sugar melts completely, and bring to a…