Amla Chyawanprash – A Traditional Indian Bioactive Supplement
- 19
- February
- 2023
Other Names Amla Jam. Nellikai Lekiyam. I am more than Happy to present this long lost traditional recipe from a very authentic source, today. Yeah…this is a generous contribution from my Train-Friend – Sandhya. During my recent vacation (to India/motherland), I had a chance for a train ride! And, out paths met! Guess what? A […]
Dose de Grao – Goan Dessert
- 31
- July
- 2017
Other Names Channa Dal Burfi. Chana Dal Halwa. Channa Doss. Channa Dose. Dose de Grao. Split Gram Sweet. I’ve been exploring a lot of Desi delicacies lately…particularly after my India trip. Food, in particular is one single point…that connects me directly to my roots. No matter where I live…the gut memory is so strong…I really do […]
Strawberry Jam – Garden Fresh!
- 18
- May
- 2016
“Unbelievably Yum” – It would be an understatement, actually! When you have an opportunity to get fresh produce…right from the garden…picking up from your own hands…(yes, that’s true – what your Grandma said)…it’s indescribably yum. Last week, we have been picking those fresh berries. As a matter of fact, it was a wonderful experience. To […]
Badam Halwa – Happy New Year
- 31
- December
- 2014
I just lit up, when I saw a friend request from my best buddy (actually my soul mate)…with whom I had lost touch with. When we spoke to each other…it was so mutual and so natural…that we started being silly, pulling each other’s legs and giggling for the whole time! He quoted all about the […]
Paal Halwa
- 17
- March
- 2013
Also Known As: Milk Halwa. Sooji Halwa. Rawa Halwa. People don’t want to diet during winter…and also want to stay in shape! So, comforting ourselves with a delicious desserts that are low in calories is the trick. Paal Halwa is one of the ultimate comfort dish, evoking childhood memories. And the recipe is quite simple too, […]
Pineapple Halwa / Candied Pineapple
- 09
- August
- 2012
Also Known as: Anasipazha Halwa, Candied Pineapple. There should be some sort of stricter rule for me to stay connected with the world! I live in the woods, in the deep country side, where there is no sign of civilization for several miles. The only way to prove my existence is by my personal effort! […]
Beetroot Halwa: Today, I was asked to fast for a day long. Well, it was ‘piece of cake’…as I planned a good eat yesterday night:) Considering the fact, I have errands to run today and a good bit of shuttling schedule…I felt compelled to eat a relatively carb rich diet, last night. Otherwise, I am […]
Maravalli Kizhangu Halwa:(Country Style) Manihot esculenta is the Botanical name of this plant. Where they have modified tap root…rich in starch. Its eaten in many parts of the world today, but traces its origin to South America. In India, it is often associated with famine food’. During depression, people mainly sustained with just few tapioca […]
Mishti Doi – Steamed Milk Cake!
- 22
- March
- 2010
Steamed Milk Sweet: Junnu without cow’s lactating milk. Ginnu – Cheating method:) Seem Paal or Kadampu Paal Halwa. Milk Custard?! Bhappa Doi. Mishti Doi. Steamed Condensed Milk:) They make a special dessert with cow’s first few day’s lactating milk. The lactating milk is very nutritious, high in protein and looks much deep yellow in color […]
Milk Fudge – New Year Special!!!
- 28
- December
- 2009
Doodh Peda: Milk Peda, Milk Fudge, Doodh Peda, Paal Peda, Paal Halwa. Even though I didn’t post daily in 2009 (as I did in 2008), this year has continued to be all ‘slow cooking classic recipes’. It has been active, challenging, energetic, realistic and somewhat glorious year. I can’t imagine what 2010 hold up for […]
