Many people stop eating mangoes after the first monsoon showers. And the first week of June may signal the end of mango season if you only eat Alphonso or hapus mangoes. But there’s plenty of other mangoes to enjoy. Some varieties like the Neelam actually arrive in the later part of June. These mango yogurt…
Dessert Recipes
Dessert Recipes - vegetarian dessert recipes which are mostly eggless
Nankhatai with Cardamom – Eggless Indian Ghee Cookies Recipe
Nankhatai is a special kind of cookie available in India. I guess it is a kind of fusion recipe which was developed by Persians migrating to India, for a population that did not eat eggs. Made with ghee, plenty of ghee, flavored with cardamom or rose, and dusted in nuts like pistachios, nankhatai cookies are…
Karanji Cookies – Sugar Free Coconut Cookies Recipe
Karanji Cookies? I bet that sounds odd to you. That seems to be the best name for them based on how I came up with this recipe. This is a family favorite, and this year, it is made with Sugar Free Natura instead of sugar so that everyone could eat it without worrying about sugar….
Boondi Kheer – Diwali Leftovers Get a Makeover
Diwali means so many things to us. And in addition to the diyas, rangoli, lights and new clothes, food plays a big role. Diwali Faral has a lot of importance, especially in a Maharashtrian family. Boondi Laddu is a must for Diwali, and it is one item I look forward to on Diwali morning. When…
Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich – Autumn Recipe
Pumpkin ice cream sandwich is loaded with the goodness of pumpkin. Vegetables in an ice cream, you say? Well, stranger things have happened. I just love pumpkins but I rarely do much with them beyond the usual pumpkin curry or pumpkin raita which are family recipes. Every year, come October, I decide to do something…
SunGold Kiwifruit Gulab Jamun – Step by Step Recipe
Kiwifruit is one of the fruits that we see almost year round, but not many people are familiar with it. Rich in Vitamin C, the Green Kiwifruit is sweet and tart with some black seeds scattered like confetti which give a nice crunch. I love scooping it out with a spoon and eating it straight,…
Chocolate Chip Scones – Step by Step Eggless Recipe
Chocolate Chip scones have been long coming. I am the #BloggerBanya for the month of June. This is an honor bestowed on me by LocalBanya, the up and coming grocery retailer who is now offering delivery of groceries in select cities including Mumbai and Pune. They gave me an opportunity to shop on their site,…
Mango Frozen Yogurt – 3 Ingredient Summer Recipe
Mangoes! It is raining mangoes here in Pune. Western Maharashtra, the region where I live has a fascination for mangoes, especially Hapus or Alphonso. No other mango makes the cut for folks here. And the Alphonso season is pretty short because people stop eating mangoes in June. No mangoes after it rains, is the mantra….
Sooji Halwa/ Badami Shira/ Fig and Almond Semolina Pudding
Shira is a traditional Maharashtrian or Marathi delicacy. And it is also totally Indian. Almost every state has their version of shira or sooji halwa. And there are slight variations in the way it is made. But ultimately, it is a simple yet indulgent Indian dessert that is ready in less than 30 minutes using…
Mocha Chocolate Chip cookies – Dark and Sinful
Baking requires precision. That’s what everyone says. I have baked a lot of cakes over the years, but have never tried my hand at cookies. There are so many types of cookies. Crunchy, Crisp, chewy, gooey and so on. I like all these types, but I don’t think I will be able to tell what…