With winter around the corner and the falling leaves of the autumn, I am enjoying this pleasant weather and the aroma of the warm fall spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamoms . These spices really bring out the warmth and gives an edge to the food we cook. One spice, which is not…
janmashtami is an auspicious occasion when it becomes a customary ritual for family to prepare some traditional sweets and savories. Since Lord Krishna was very fond of milk and milk products, devotees would make various dishes of milk to offer the Lord. Many families observe fast on janmashtami and consumes fruits, sweets and curd only. Try…
Khaja is a typical and unique sweet used as one of the chappan bhogs of Lord Jagannath in Puri. This delicious and flaky khaja is prepared in the temple of Lord Jagannath daily and served as a mouth-watering Prasad. These sweet khajas are prepared with flour, ghee and rolled in layers and then deep fried…
Shrikhand, creamy sweet hung curd, mildly flavored with crushed cardamom and saffron strands is a magical transformation of simple curd into a sweet delicacy befitting for GODs. That’s why “Shrikhand” is supposed to mean “Ambrosia of the Gods”. This traditional Indian dessertuses Low fat, rich and creamy Greek yogurtand involves no cooking and is a standard feature of many households especially in Gujrat and Maharastra. Shrikhandis generally flavored with saffron, cardamom or diced fruits and served with masala puri or as a standalone dessert. If like flavored yogurt, then this homemade flavored yogurt – Shrikhand will surely satisfy your taste…
Fruits & berries with their vibrancy, sweetness mixed with tartness are my favorites. I can never take my eyes off from their hues in the supermarket, so I never let any chance not to include them in my shopping list. Not only do they add a fresh flavor to desserts & salads, they are also packed with more nutrients than any diet plan you may be on! I experiment with fruits very often, and including these fruits in the recipe was not only easy, but also had the simplest flavors that were delicious and refreshing. You can check for these…
