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…
Banana Date Modak – Sugar Free Vegan Recipe
Labor Day weekend is here and so is Ganesh Chaturthi. This is the time when we pay homage to the elephant Lord, Lord Ganesha and pray for a fuss free life sans obstacles. And get to eat Modkas! Here is my sugar free modak recipe with banana and dates. The traditional offering or prasad for…
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,…
Instant Mango Preserves – 2 Ingredient Recipe
Mangoes. Mangoes. Mangoes. It is summer and it is raining mangoes here in Pune. I hope you are not tired of hearing about them yet because this is just the beginning. I have a series of luscious mango recipes lined up. As regular readers know, I just attended a Master Class at the Hyatt Pune…
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…
Basundi Recipe – Simple Maharashtrian Sweet
Basundi is one of the most loved and simplest Maharashtrian desserts. It is the sweet dish of choice for many festivals including Diwali. I have written about Sev and Rava Besan Ladu which have a longer shelf life. Basundi is made with milk and is more perishable than other sweets. There is not much skill…
Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe
Gajar Ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa or Indian Carrot pudding is a very popular dessert made from carrots, milk and sugar. Originating in North and Central India, TV and films have given it cult status. Winter time brings fresh and juicy red carrots and is a perfect time for this delectable sweet dish. Every family…
Dinkache Ladoo (edible gum with mixed nuts) – PostPartum nutrition
‘Dinka’ means edible gum, and is also known as ‘Gaund’ in Hindi. ‘Laadu'(marathi) or ‘Laddu’ (Hindi) is just a sweetmeat in a round form, such as my Rava Besan Ladu or Churmura Laddu. The ‘Gum and dry fruits’ – Dinkache Ladoo – is a typical Maharashtrian delicacy which is generally made for new mothers. …