For the fourth day, here is a sweet which has been in my to do list for long. Ever sice I started blogging, I wanted to try these dry kala jamuns, but never got an occasion for that. This Indian milk sweet theme fitted it perfectly and so I noted…
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Basundi Recipe – Indian Sweet Recipes
For the third day, here is a famous sweet from North. I am always confused with basundi and rabdi. When I read about those, some said that rabdi was thicker and basundi is a little thinner than rabdi. Following those instructions I made basundi. It is a quite rich dessert…
Rose Sandesh Recipe – Indian Milk Sweets
For the second day of Indian Milk Sweets series, I have a delicious easy to make Bengali sweet, Sandesh/ Sondesh. Though the making of sandesh is very easy, there are some ponts to be noted before starting the preparation. If made properly, sandesh will be smooth and will not be…
Eggless Chocolate Cake with Condensed Milk – Perfect For Carving – Video Recipe
After a long time, I am back with a Baking Basics post. This one is strictly for beginners. If you are searching for a chocolate cake recipe which is butter based and which needs to be so delicious, then this one is for you. After trying hundreds of cake recipes,…
Paneer Kheer / Payasam Recipe
I don’t know how many times I have mentioned this, I am a great fan of milk sweets, that too paneer based Bengali sweets. I have lived in Calcutta for a few years of my child hood. Though I don’t remember those days, my love for Bengali sweets comes from…
How To Make Soft Chenna For Milk Sweets – Cooking Basics
Tomorrow I will be starting another interesting theme for the Cooking Carnival which is Milk Sweets. I am an ardent fan of milk sweets from childhood and in that I am partial to Bengali sweets. My mom and dad lived in Calcutta for a few years when I was a…
Phirni Recipe
To finish this week’s Punjabi dishes, I selected an easy to make and rich and delicious dessert. Topped with almonds and saffron, this rice and milk based dessert is out of the world. When I searched for recipes, I found so many variations. So keeping the basic concept, I just…
Palak Paneer Recipe
For the Lacha Paratha, I made this delicious rich Palak Paneer as the side dish. Served with some onion rings and lemon, this makes an absolutely inviting meal. First I planned on making this for dinner, but in our house we are so used to light dinners, I finally postponed…
Zaatar Pull Apart Bread Recipe
I got a pack of Zaatar spice during our BM meet at Chennai, courtesy Priya. So what is zaatar? It is a middle eastern spice powder made with dried herbs such as oregano, thyme and marjoram, roasted sesame seeds, salt and sumac. Making it at home was difficult as…
Chocolate Pull Apart Bread Recipe
For the second day of pull apart bread series, I made a chocolate filled bread just for my daughter. Though she loves spicy breads, chocolate has a special place in her heart. And I didn’t want to miss it too. This was my second attempt at making a pull apart…