Archive | Indian Sweets (Mithai) RSS feed for this section
Crunchy Tilgul Ladoo (Makar Sankranti)
Its ‘Makar Sankranti’ tommorrow. It is an auspicious day when the sun enters into the zodiac Capricon. The day is widely celebrated all over Maharashtra, parts of western, north and some parts in south India. In Maharashtra, delicacy called ’tilgul’ made out of til - white sesame seeds and gul - jaggery and people share this [...]
Continue reading...Atta Laddu (Kankeche Ladoo)
9. October 2009
My family members are fond of having sweets after their meals, although a small portion. Being a working woman I cannot prepare sweets everyday. But whenever I get time, I try out few. I remember my mother used to make similar laddoos when I was a child, but this is not the exact recipe. I [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Malai Pedhas
26. August 2009
On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, prepare these Kesari Malai Pedas as prashad! Ingredients: 250gms fresh malai paneer (cottage cheese); mashed or blended in a blender until smooth, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp of saffron mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk or few drops of yellow food color, 1 tsp of rose or kewra essence, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green [...]
Continue reading...Besan Laddoo
24. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups besan (chickpea flour), 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup ghee, 1/4 cup warm milk, A pinch of saffron (kesar), 1 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), A handful of chopped dry fruits. Method: Mix saffron in warm milk and keep it aside. Melt ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add flour to it. Mix well and cook on low flame stirring [...]
Continue reading...Talniche Modak - Wheat Flour Fried Modak
22. August 2009
Ingredients: For the covering- 1 3/4 cups wheat/plain flour (maida), 1/4 cup fine rava (sooji), Water as required, 1 tbsp Ghee or oil, A pinch of salt. For the stuffing- 2 cups of freshly grated coconut, 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits, 1 tsp ground elaichi (cardamom), 1 tbsp ghee. Other- Ghee or oil for deep frying. Method: Heat ghee in a pan and roast [...]
Continue reading...Ukadiche Modak (Rice Modaks - A Maharashtrian Delicacy for Ganesh Chaturthi)
21. August 2009
Its Ganesh Chaturthi tommorrow! The ocassion to welcome our favorite lord Ganesh, god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While this festival is celebrated all over India, is no where as elaborate as in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesh is said to have a sweet tooth and hence plenty of sweets are prepared today to welcome him. [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Halwa
15. August 2009
This is my mom-in-law’s recipe. She prepares this on the eve of Janmashtami. Since we fast on this day, we can eat only fruits, dry fruits and this halwa. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: 5-6 potatoes; boiled and coarsely mashed, 1/2 cup khoya, 1 cup melted ghee (homemade butter), 3/4 cup sugar or as per taste, 1/4 cup almonds (better if [...]
Continue reading...Anjeer Paak (Dry Fig Pudding)
13. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups dry figs (Anjeer), 1 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), 250ml milk, 4 tbsp sugar, Sliced Almonds and Pistachios Method: In a pot add milk, dry figs and sugar and cook until milk is reduced. Then add ground elaichi, mix and switch off the flame. Serve in a bowl and garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios.
Continue reading...Dry Fruits in Yogurt - A healthy dessert
28. May 2009
We all crave for delicious dessert. But the thought of the amount calories they have makes us feel guilty after we have them (Coz it is almost impossible to control this sin). My recipe today will bring a relief to you. This is a dessert made out of yogurt and honey. Dry fruits like apricots, [...]
Continue reading...Top 10 recipes of 2008
31. December 2008
As we bid adieu to the year 2008, we bring to you the most popular and top 10 recipes of each 2008, from various cuisines and sections. We wish you all a very happy new year! Top 10 Breakfast Recipes Spinach stuffed Pancake Roll - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/23/spinach-stuffed-pancake-roll/ Egg Mayo Sandwich - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-mayo-sandwich/ Egg Toasties - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-toasties/ Sabudana Khichadi - http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/sabudana-khichadi/ Red Bean and Cheese Lettuce Wrap - [...]
Continue reading...Strawberry Blueberry Cream Dessert
19. December 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 3/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup (100-150 gms) thick hung curd, 10-12 strawberries; pureed, 1/2 cup blueberries; pureed, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup whipped cream, 2 strawberries and blueberries; sliced. Method: In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, hung curd, sugar and whipped cream. Blend together till sugar is dissolved. Now divide this mixture into 3 equal portions. Add strawberry [...]
Continue reading...10 minute Chocolate Nut Fudge for Christmas
12. December 2008
Rich chocolate fudge with lots of nuts. Make your Christmas special with this nutty treat. Ingredients: 1 can (14oz or 400ml) sweetened condensed milk, 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped nuts (any or all as per your choice), 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Method: Grease a 8-inch sqaure pan. Mix together condensed milk and chocolate chips and place on [...]
Continue reading...Christmas Fruit Cake
10. December 2008
Ingredients: 225 gms wheat germ (suji), 225 gms sugar, 225 gms butter, 7 eggs; separated, 340 gms currants or dark raisins, 340 gms golden raisins, 200 gms chopped almonds, 1/2 tsp clove powder, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 tsp nutmeg powder, 2 1/2 oz brandy, 2 1/2 oz honey, 2 1/2 oz rose water, 2 tsp almond essence, A pinch of salt. Method: Mix the chopped fruits and nuts with brandy and [...]
Continue reading...Almond Burfi (I) (Badam Barfi Method I)
24. October 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup almonds; finely ground, 3/4 cup sugar or more if you want it sweet, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp ghee, Few threads of saffron, Ground elaichi (green cardamom) as per taste, Sliced almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts to garnish. Method: Soak almonds in water for 5-6 hours or in warm water for 2-3 hours. Then peel the skin and grind to a [...]
Continue reading...Anjeer Khoya Dry Fruit Laddu
24. October 2008
Ingredients: 8-10 dry anjeer; soaked in little water for few hours, 100 gms khoya, 7-8 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp kesar (saffron) dissolved in little warm water, Few drops of red food color, 2 tbsp milk powder 1 cup cashew nut powder, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green cardamom) powder, 1/2 cup crushed dry fruits of your choice (walnuts, pistachios, raisins, almonds, etc). Method: Grind the anjeer with [...]
Continue reading...Kaju Katli/Burfi
23. October 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups kaju (cashew nuts); soaked into warm water for at least 2 hours, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp elaichi (green cardamom); powdered, Silver varak or sliced dry fruits to decorate. Method : Grind the cashew nuts with little water into a smooth and thick paste. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and thick syrup of 2 thread consistency. [...]
Continue reading...
13. January 2010
0 Comments