Tantalizing Desserts
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 […]
Til Ladoo – Sweet Moment!
- 12
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Til Laddu. Ellu Urundai. Nuvvala Laddu. Sweet Sesame Balls. These dainty morsels are unbelievably delicious! Not only that these are incredibly simple, they are absolutely healthy! Honestly, what was I thinking…when I deleted bunch of those old recipes(such a blog-worthy) from my blog?! And talk about the recipe, I am not messing around […]
Aam Khand – A Cup of Joy!
- 01
- April
- 2013
Also Known As: Mango Pudding. Mango Mousee. Alrighty…I used to think, Sheerkhand is the best, until recently I came up with Aamkhand! The fresh crushed cream, loaded with mango chunks and finished with almonds…sort of like a molten mango lava! Only this in a sizable cup…makes it simply irresistible. If you are a mango-freak like […]
Seeraga Mittai – Colorful Childhood
- 28
- March
- 2013
Also Known As: Candied Cumin seeds. Jeeraka Mittayi. Jeeraga Mittai. Jeeraka Mittai. Eli Mittai, Palli Mittai. I am a sucker for candies. And my Mommy believes that all my 28 teeth are sweet tooth! Yeah, I have evolved without wisdom teeth, he he. All these years of adulthood has been kind enough on me, when […]
