Tantalizing Desserts
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! […]
Unniappam / Vazhaipazham Appam
- 23
- May
- 2012
Unniappam: On the other day, I was counting all my drawbacks…and ended up making a pretty big list:( Well, am not ashamed that I was never good with machines and numbers! So, its in the top most layer! But, its really funny when people assume that I must be good in cooking!! Ooops, maybe this […]
Jilebi – Hot Jilebis Anyone?
- 02
- May
- 2012
Being a total narcissist talker on the blog and complete introvert in reality…has made me look like a jerk! Well, let me get one thing straight! I have always had trouble breaking the ice/talking to classmates and roommates. But, am a good listener. Unless someone approach me with series of questions..I keep my opinions and […]
Cous Cous Pudding – Indian Style
- 28
- August
- 2011
Couscous-Siruparuppu Payasam: Couscous Kheer. Couscous Pradhaman. Ingredients: Wheat couscous 1 cup Split mung dal 1/2 cup Jaggery/brown sugar 3/4 cup Fresh coconut milk 2 cups Cardamom 3 crushed Cashew nuts 10 Raisin 1 fistful Ghee few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat ghee. Fry the nuts and raisin. Set aside. In the same oil, […]
Mango Kulfi – Yummilious!
- 21
- August
- 2011
Mango Kulfi: Ingredients: Mango 1 large Cardamom 1-2 – powdered Sugar as per taste Evaporated milk 1 can Pistachios 2-4 crushed. Method: Peel, de seed and chop the flesh of mangoes. Now mix all the above mentioned ingredients and blend the same. Pour them into small flannels or pop-sickle molds. Freeze for 2-4 hours. Serve […]
Chocolate Peda: It is not very new that I dream about ‘sweets’ all the time. My mother thinks that all my 28 teeth (that’s right, 4 wisdom teeth never grew…am evolved, hehe) are literally made of sugar!! Well, I blame it on my constant depression, rare jubilation, occasional victory(over something stupid), mere joblessness, lazy afternoons…crazy […]
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 […]
Bobatlu – Ugadi Shubhakankshalu
- 03
- April
- 2011
Other Names: Bobbatlu, Puran Poli, Paruppu Poli, Boli, Obbottu, Bobatlu. Polelu. Poli. Ingredients: Maida/All purpose flour 3 cups Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Cooking soda 1/4 spoon Warm water 1 cup Ghee/clarified butter/sesame oil 1 cup No working flour/dusting flour Dough Preparation: In a large bowl add flour. Mix salt, turmeric and soda in warm water. […]
Carrot-Walnuts Fudge – Its Purely Decadent!
- 03
- March
- 2011
Gajjar-Akhrot Halwa: Ingredients: Carrots 1/4 kiloWalnuts/Pecan 1 and 1/2 cupsCondensed milk 1/4 cupBrown sugar 3/4 cupMilk 1 cupCardamom powder 1 spoonGhee 1/4 cup.Method: Peel the carrot and chop them down. Cook the carrots in milk till tender, puree the same. Heat ghee in a deep, heavy bottomed vessel. Add sugar, condensed milk, cardamom and carrot […]
