Tantalizing Desserts
Honey Jilebi – Sweet Beginning
- 02
- May
- 2014
Composing A Sweet – An Ode On Jilebi The love for sweetness Began to unfurl in every cell, Kicked-in the cravings And the hormones swell. Given the challenge To make sweet jilebi, Just not like any other lady Set forth the idea immediately. I stepped into kitchen With ladles and knives, The sweet beginnings Did […]
Sweet Dosa – Little bit of more
- 21
- April
- 2014
This blog has become a good friend that you always take for granted and postpone to call!! Because, you know…it would consume at least an hour to catch up on! And, its pretty hard to make that hour in between your well-packed schedule of gazing the stars and watching the stupid movie in between commercials […]
Paal Paniyaram – Snowy Day Breakfast
- 25
- March
- 2014
Another snowy day sets in and the ice-age has began! Given the cold and icy weather…a warm breakfast seemed in order this morning. I browsed the pantry for a while and decided on ‘Paal Paniyaram’. Its technically a dessert, and calls for too much of sugar than I would normally use, but the day needed […]
Adhirasam – Diwali Delight
- 03
- February
- 2014
Time is working against me. I wish, there is 27 hours a day! Or, it would be very nice…if someone could generously lend me, couple of hours from their free time. Well…this is one of the several times…I am trying to update this lil space! Apparently nothing from my end goes as per plan. As […]
Restaurant Style Milk Kowa – A Cup Of Joy
- 01
- January
- 2014
Milk and milk based desserts were part of my childhood routines. I have always had special likings for those Bengali sweets (which deserves an entire new post)! Apart from that, my sweet memories of ‘Milk Kowa’ is like this: pearly white, grainy and melt in mouth kind. Whenever the cravings kicks in, its kind of […]
Kaju Kathli – Is Gluttony a sin?
- 19
- November
- 2013
Gluttony is best described by many dictionaries around the world!!! However, if you still wanna know the exact Indian meaning of it??? Then, you’ll have to invite your folks from India. They always arrive with maximum luggage (which is only 2-4 extra-large suitcases, except the kitchen sink from your home)!!! Now…don’t be annoyed, wait a […]
Malai Jamun – Odisha Special
- 05
- November
- 2013
What could be more fun, than dipping the left-over Kala Jamuns in sugary milk syrup. Well, you see…this sweet recipe is itself a sweet accident. When I had ruined the entire jamun preparation…hmmm, now am not sure, what went whacky on the other day! Anyway…the jamuns were like freaking nuts. And, since…I have toiled so […]
Munthiri Mysore Pak
- 06
- June
- 2013
Also Known As Munthiri Pak, Cashew Burfi. Jidipappu Pakam. Okay, let me assume that you are all aware of Mysore Pak. A famous South Indian sweet! If you have no idea, take a look here. Now, lets see what distinguishes Munthiri Pak from the Mysore Pak. To tell you the truth, “nothing much”! While the […]
Meetha Paan Beeda – Innocent Kid-Friendly!
- 23
- May
- 2013
Also Known As Beeda, Sweet Beeda, Meetha Paan Beeda. Supari Paan. Thambulam, Vetrilai, Vethalai, Killi or Tambulam, Sireh (Malay), Sirih (Indonesian), Suruh (Javenese), Mark (Lao). In India, offering a paan (betel leaves) has numerous meanings: it is an honor if presented to guests; it is a gracious hospitality when served after a festival meal; it […]
Coconut Fudge – Treat Yourself
- 22
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Coconut Burfi.Thengai Burfi. Nariyal ki Burfi. Coconut Fudge. Candied coconut. I love Madras Shree Mithai special ‘Nariyal ki burfi’ . Although I don’t want to rule out their other house specialties like ‘gajjar ka halwa (carrot fudge), badam kheer (almond milk), soan papdis and jilebis. If given a chance, I would gladly […]
