I have always been very fond of Coconut Burfi, specially the ones made with fresh coconut; I made sure that my mom served it at my wedding buffet! Making Coconut Burfi became fun once I discovered fresh, shredded coconut in the frozen section of Indian and Chinese markets. I add just enough ricotta cheese to […]
Dates and nuts always make a great combination; these Date Nut Rolls make a healthy snack, a quick dessert and a great hiking companion. I have been making some version of this roll for many years and have found the perfect combination of crispy pumpkin seeds with crunchy almonds and soft pistachios. Slip a few […]
Seviyan or Indian vermicelli is thinner than Italian vermicelli and is used for making desserts and savory dishes. The hair-thin noodles are made from semolina with a machine. Our aunts and neighbors made a similar version by hand called Javey by rolling the dough between their fingers, almost as thin as the machine-made ones and drying them […]
Rice Kheer or Pudding is cooked in some variation in every culture! In India, I grew up eating different kinds of Kheer such as Semolina Kheer, Vermicelli Kheer, Makhana Kheer, Carrot Kheer and Lauki Kheer. The main ingredient in Kheer is whole milk, choice of vegetable or grain and sugar. Rice Kheer is the most […]
Meva Burfi is a delicious and healthy way to ensure you get your daily dose of nutrient-rich nuts, especially for kids who might not eat enough. One day, I came up with this recipe when I set out to make Almond Burfi but realized I didn’t have enough almonds. I improvised by adding walnuts, […]
Rabri Malai Burfi is a creamier, baked version of Milk Burfi and an easier version of Ras Malai. Adding half-and-half reduction sauce to the Burfi at the end makes it taste like Ras Malai without the hard work! Traditionally, Rabri is made by cooking sweetened milk and cream in an open, wok-like pot. The layer […]
Gulab Jamun is one of the most popular Indian desserts. It is a rose flavored, reddish-brown dumpling which is fried and then dipped in syrup. Gulab means rose, which is the flavor used in making this dessert and Jamun is a purple berry that Gulab Jamuns resemble. Gulab Jamun is traditionally made with ‘khoa’ which […]
Burfi gets its name from “Burf,” meaning snow, a nod to its soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This popular sweet comes in many varieties, but they all share a common ingredient: Khoa or Mawa. Khoa is made by slowly cooking milk until all the liquid evaporates, leaving behind a solid similar to ricotta cheese. Since Khoa can […]
Sooji, or Cream of Wheat Halwa, is a beloved dish in India, often considered comfort food. It’s incredibly versatile, making for a delightful breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying dessert. This halwa is also commonly offered as Prasad (blessed food) during Pooja (prayer sessions) and shared with everyone afterward. Traditionally, making Sooji Halwa involves roasting cream of […]
