Tantalizing Desserts
Karuppu Ulundhu Inippu Kali / Urad Dhall Halwa
- 24
- February
- 2006
Ulundhu Kali:Black-gram Halwa / Urad dal Halwa Ingredients:Black gram flour(urad dal) – 1 cup(karuppu ulundhu in Tamil, whole urad dal with black skin on it)Jaggery 1/2 cupMilk 1 cupGhee 2 cupsCashew nuts 10-15Raisins 20. Method:Mix jaggery with milk and make it thin syrup(not necessary to heat) Run this liquid over gram flour and make it […]
Chakka Pradhaman – Kerala Special
- 22
- February
- 2006
Other Names Chaka Pradhaman. Jack Fruit Payasam. Jack Fruit Kheer. Pala Pazha Payasam. I love Kerala Cuisine for a variety of reasons. Number one, it’s very close to nature and it pleases my aesthetic senses. Secondly, the proper usage of native ingredients and freshness sealed in every level. In general, the cooking methods and presentation…everything […]
Gasa Gasa Payasam / Poppy Seeds Kheer
- 21
- February
- 2006
Cas Cas Payasam:(Poppy Seeds Payasam) Casa Casa Payasam. Gasa Gasa Payasam. Cas Cas Kheer. Gasa Gasa Kheer. Poppy Seeds Kheer. Ingredients: Poppy Seeds 1/2 cup(slightly roasted, yet still half-white in color. soaked in warm milk)Sugar 1/2 cupCashew nuts 5-6 soaked in warm milkCashew nuts 10-15(split ted)Raisins 15-20Saffron 1/4 spoon – soaked in warm milkGreen cardamom […]
Coconut Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Also Known As Coconut Halwa. Naariyal Ki Halwa. Thengai Halwa. Thenga Halwa. Although Mommy never colored it, I did it for a variation. Ingredients: Coconut 1/2 kilo(finely grated) Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted) Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins) Ghee 2-3 cups White sugar 2 cups Condensed milk 1 cup Milk 1-2 cup Cardamom powder 1 spoon Method: […]
Choyote Halwa / Candied Chayote
- 17
- February
- 2006
Chow Chow Halwa:Ingredients: Chow Chow 1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupMilk 1-2 cupCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden […]
Poosani Halwa / Pumpkin Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Pumpkin Halwa:Poosani Halwa/Kaasi Halwa. Ingredients: Pumpkin 1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsMilk 1-2 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden spatula to […]
Candied Beets / Beet Root Halwa / Beetroot Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Beet Root Halwa:Ingredients: Beet root1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupMilk 1-2 cupCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden spatula […]
Mango Halwa / Andhra Candied Mangoes
- 02
- February
- 2006
Mango Halwa: (Andhra Style)Ingredients:Ripe mangoes 3-4 (pulp alone 1 bowl full. )Sugar 1/2 bowlCardamom powder 1/2 spoonGhee 1-2 cup. Garnishing:Dry grapes(raisins)Cashew nuts choppedAlmonds choppedGhee 1/2 cup. In a frying pan heat ghee. Fry the above items in it. Set them aside. Method:Make a thick mango juice using only the fleshy pulp. (One can use even […]
Ilaneer Payasam
- 01
- December
- 2005
Ingredients 1 cup fresh tender coconut – flesh 2-4 cups thick coconut milk 3 cardamom pods, seeds – crushed sugar to taste Method Mix everything together and chill. Serve in a tall glass.
Badam Halwa / Badham Halwa
- 28
- November
- 2005
Almonds Halwa:Badam Halwa. Badhaam Halwa. Badami Halwa.I always liked Badam Halwa. Being a great fan…I tried to buy all over the city, just to make sure…’who made best Badam Halwa?’. Like right from Adyar Anadha Bavan, Archana Sweets, Krishna Sweets…the best came from ‘Ganpath Sweets’ at Vadapalani! They really made extraordinary Badam Halwa! Meantime…while all […]
