Ok after just posting the Coconut Barfi recipe yesterday, here I come with another Barfi recipe! Actually this chocolate Barfi is something I have been meaning to try making for the longest of times! And I wanted to make an AIP version which is really hard since you need something that’s rich like milk solids […]
Happy Holi! The festival of colors is tomorrow but this year once again the Holi spirit is low because of COVID-19. It’s hard to imagine that a full year has passed since everyone has been under various stages of lockdown! Hence to feel the Holi spirit, the only way left was for me to cook […]
Happy Diwali to all! May the New Year bring health and happiness through out the world. This year because of COVID-19, everyone has veep stuck at home and now it’s almost the end of the year! For us Diwali starts off the holiday season. This year I have been so busy with my consulting practice […]
Yes it is that time of the year again! The festival season! Being a transplant from India settled in the US, the holiday season for us starts from September itself! Our celebrations first begin with Onam which is a harvest festival celebrated by southern Indians (yes that would be us 🙂 ) followed by Diwali […]
Gajar ka Halwa is a special Indian dessert made from carrots (Gajar means carrots in Hindi) that has a texture somewhat in between a porridge and a fudge. Grated carrots stewed with milk and sugar until all the milk evaporates off leaving a soft and fudgy mixture that tastes like caramelized carrots and milk. Just […]
Happy Diwali to all of you who celebrate! To those of you who are not familiar with Diwali, Diwali is one of the most important of all festivals that are celebrated in India. Known as the ‘festival of lights’, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The word ‘Diwali’ itself […]
Masala Milk is a traditional Indian drink made using milk blended with nuts, spices and flavors. I am not sure which part of India this drink originated from. In Maharashtra, during Kojagiri Poornima, it is a ritual to serve Masala doodh (Milk) after watching the full bright moon. Many people fast on this day and make […]
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate! I have two ‘Diwali special’ recipes for you and both of them have cashew nuts as the main ingredient. And both the recipes are extremely simple and easy! But most importantly the end products are absolutely delicious! The first one I will share in this post is the […]
With Diwali just being around the corner….it falls on Oct 30th this year, it is going to coincide with Halloween and we know what that means, right? Yes, just sugar overload! The traditional Diwali sweets mostly all require dairy and tons of sugar. Oh boy! This past year has been one where I have spent […]
Happy Diwali to all! May the festival of lights light up your homes with love,good health and joy. And may it fire up your kitchen with enough warmth to provide comforting and indulgent foods through out the year for your family.! Keep it simple. Minimal ingredients and fewer steps. That seems to be my new mantra […]
Diwali fun and sweet making continues.! And mind you all this fun was amidst the busy working and school days.! The days and nights were all just rolling into one. Hah finally the weekend is here! Which will bring a grand culmination – partying and exchanging the Diwali goodies with our other foodie friends! 🙂 How come all […]
There is a reason Diwali is the most loved and most celebrated festival for all Hindus – it is a festival that spans 5 days! No wonder everyone loves it! In India kids get extended holidays during Diwali season and most offices are also closed for all the key Diwali days. Alas no such luck […]