Mishti Doi is a very traditional Bengali dessert. Mishti in Bengali means sweet and Doi is yoghurt. So, it is sweet yoghurt which preparation technique is different from the regular plain yoghurt. Mishti Doi is made by reducing the milk and date molasses is used to sweeten it which gives it a nice golden colour. …
This classic Pavlova recipe has no relation to Indian cuisine, but I still wanted to share it with you because it is one of my favourite cakes. It is crispy on the outside, soft and marshmallow-like on the inside, that melts in your mouth. I usually fill the centre with whipped cream and topped it …
This delicious melt in your mouth Carrot Barfi is very similar to Gajar Ki Halwa. Freshly grated carrots cooked in milk, then sauteed with Ghee, sugar, and milk powder for a thicker fudge-like consistency so that we can cut into shapes once it cools. A perfect festive recipe to enjoy with family and friends. Ingredients: …
Kalakand is a very popular Indian sweet prepared with milk and sugar. It has a soft, moist, and slightly crumbly texture with a delicate cardamom flavour. The traditional way of preparing Kalakand is a very long process. It is made by slightly curdling the milk and reducing it on a very low flame until thickens. …
This delicious Chanadal Halwa is one of my favourite Halwa. It has a nutty flavour with a warm taste of Ghee and cardamom. Halwa is a very traditional dessert not only in the Indian kitchen but also in the Asian and Middle Eastern kitchen. Chanadal Halwa is usually prepared for festive such as Diwali, Navaratri, …
Every time I prepare this pumpkin Bundt cake, it transports me to a cosy cottage with fireplace, thick blankets, mugs of hot tea and the warm, sweet aroma of the spices…. It is a moist, delicious pumpkin cake with warm fall spices and lots of walnuts and golden raisins, a perfect dessert for fall. Ingredients: …
I love jam for my morning toast. This pumpkin jam combine with ginger and lemon is a delicious one. It is more like marmalade than jam and tastes great served on hot buttered toast. As pumpkin is sweet, you will need less sugar to prepare it. Usually, I don’t use any other spice in it …
For me, mango is the king of fruits for its unique taste, aroma, and texture. It is the national fruit in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and some other Asian countries. These countries produce many superior varieties. Among the best varieties are Alphonso, Himshagar, Kesar, Dasheri, Amropali, Chausa, Badami, Raj-bhog, Langra, etc. These varieties stand out for …
Today I bring you an Asian dessert, ideal for the summer because it is very refreshing and satiating. It’s Tapioca with coconut milk and mango. Although it’s called Tapioca with coconut milk, it’s known in Asia as Sago with coconut milk and mango. Sago is obtained from the starch of the trunk of a tropical …
Gulab Jamun is a very popular sweet throughout the Indian subcontinent. They are small-sized balls made with milk solid. The word Gulab comes from the Persian and means “flower in the water” and Jamun comes from Hindi which refers to a fruit like the plum. It is also known as Lal Mohan in Bangladesh and …
