Yesterday, we went out with my younger son and his wife for a movie and dinner. We saw Slumdog Millionaire and we liked it very much. The movie is about social awakening of the poor in India. My younger son always likes to tease me about how much time I like to spend with him and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Dessert’
Almond Cashew Burfi
Almond Walnut Cashew Burfi is a healthy, quality substitute for candy that your entire family will enjoy.
Apple Crumb Pie
Apple Crumb Pie is simple, delicious, and easy to make. This desert is perfect for fall and winter months. Hot apple crumb, topped with vanilla ice cream – my kind of a dessert, and popular with my family.
Apple Jalebi (Apple Fritters)
Apple Jalebis can be best described as apple wafers dipped in the flavorful sugar syrup. This is a modified version of Jalebis, taste best when served hot.
Badam Burfi (Almond Candy)
Badam (almond) Burfi is a healthy substitute for candy but is rich in flavor. Almond burfi can be served as dessert or snack.
Basen Ladoo
Besan ladoos are a rich, sweet dessert-snack made from gently roasted besan. Ladoos can be served any time of the day. Traditionally in Indian households ladoos and burfis are served as cookies and chocolate candies are served elsewhere.
Bengali Rasgulla
Rasgullas are homemade cheese or paneer balls soaked in chilled sugar syrup. This recipe is made using a pressure cooker.
Boondi (bundi) Ladoo
Boondi Ladoo is a great, mouth watering snack-time dessert and is a must have at all special occasions all over India. Boondis are very small, round deep fried balls that have been soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. After soaking, the syrup is drained and the syrup infused boondi are formed into balls (ladoos).
Coconut Burfi
This recipe is made with fresh coconut powder combined with a cardamom flavored sugar syrup. This is a scrumptious dessert or snack.
Fruit Cream
A colorful chilled dessert made with fruits and cream. This is a perfect dessert for hot summer days.
Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
Gajar (Carrot) Halwa is a traditional Punjabi dish made with carrots and milk. Gajar Halwa is delicious warm or cold.
Gujia
Gujia is a fried pastry filled with an aromatic nuts mixture. In India, Gujia is traditionally made for the holidays like Diwali and Holi and is a must have treat.
Gulab Jamun
This tasty dessert is an Indian version of warm donuts floating in warm sweet syrup. Served as a dessert, this is a staple in most parts of India.
Jalebi (Sweet)
Jalebis can best be described as funnel cakes. Jalebis can be made thin and crispy or thick and juicy. Jalebis taste best when served hot.
Kalakand
Very traditional and delicious dessert, made with whole milk, variation of a burfi soft and grainy in texture.
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Kheer is an Indian rice pudding cooked with milk and sugar, flavored with nuts and saffron.
Mohan Thal (Gram Flour Fudge)
Mohan Thal (Mohanthal) is like a gram flour fudge with a touch of cardamom flavor and topped with sliced almonds. Mohan Thal can be served as a dessert or served with a cup of chai tea. This fudge looking candy is irresistible.
Nan Khatai
Nan khatai is an egg-less light and crispy biscuit that’s perfect to serve with tea or coffee. Nan khatai make a great homemade gift for holidays. Your friends and relatives will love it.
PEDA (Indian Sweet)
Pedas are an all time favorite sweet. Pedas are like soft milk fudge. Pedas are grainy texture made with milk and sugar, flavored with cardamom. Peda can be served as a candy or as a dessert.
