BM # 16 Day 7 For my nephew’s wedding I took charge of getting all the sweets from the sweet shop, and the chatter box that I am I started discussing the various mithais that this shop served.I saw a variety of parwal mithai which I found very interesting.These looked very attractive and inviting. I…
Bread Gulab Jamuns for Aarthi’s Virtual Bridal Shower
Recipe For A Happy Marriage Take plenty of Patience, Blend smoothly with Love; Fold enough Humor To season above. Then sprinkle with Laughter, And stir in some Praise; Add Kindness and Tact for Those difficult days. Mix warmly together With Trust, Faith, and Cheer; Makes one Happy Marriage That mellows each year. Since we belong…
Gajjar ka Halwa / Gajrella
Gajjar Ka Halwa or Gajrella as we Delhites call it ,is an absolutely perfect dessert in winters.I have nostalgic memories.I remember as a kid dad used to get this sweet from a famous confectioner..the Halwa used to be made of thickly shredded carrots ,cooked in ghee and sugar and topped with Khoya and nuts. The…
Chocolate Paan
BM #14 Day 7 I always thought Paan to be of Indian tradition,but was amazed to know that it’s origin is Malaysia or Iran.Paan is chewed as a digestive and as a breath cleanser and is served at special functions after the meals.The betel leaf is filled with a mix of spices such as…
Apple Jalebi with Kheer
BM #14 Day 5 Two years back I had been to a fair ,where some young boys had a food stall which served Apple Jalebi.These jalebis were like donuts but immersed in a fragrant saffron syrup.What a wonderful twist to the traditional jalebi ! Ever since have been wanting to make these but sometimes…
Kesar Pista Brule’ with Falooda
BM # 14 Day 1 Brulee’ is a classic French dessert made with cream and eggs and caramalized with a torch.Now to make a eggless version I have always referred Tarla Dala and the result has been fantastic.My guests have always liked this dessert which is simple and light after a heavy meal .For…
Carrot and Tutti Fruity Cups
BM # 13 Day 7 Thinking from kids point of view…I decided to make carrot rice…but Valli posted these ,so I wanted to make something else.Coconut rice ?…well you guys are all familiar with those, so no point!!…Whenever I have to cook something new I open the frig and keep staring at it.Keep shuffling things…and…
Vennai Puttu
This months Indian Cooking challenge is from Tamil Nadu…a sweet .I was very hesitant with this recipe as I know the taste of my family and the food which is relished by them,but for me it was something new and unheard and that is the main reason to go ahead.To be on the safe side…
Shufta
BM # 12 Day 7 Whenever I cook ,some how there are a few things which have to be either savoury or sweet…I mean I just cant relate Paneer being a sweet…or sweet potato being savoury..wonder why such fixed notions?…and to break this temprament I wanted to create something sweet with paneer.Of course there…
Satpura / Pather Pheni /Chirote
As kids I guess we are too playful and are not interested in what is being cooked during festivals.Going back,years back probably when I was 7- 8 , I remember mom making Satpuras for a special festival called Mahalaxmi-jo-sagro.This festival is dedicated to Godess Mahalaxmi ,the Godess of wealth during Shiradhs .For two weeks homeage…