CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

CHOCO ZUCCHINI CAKE A cake is a sweet food made by baking a mixture of flour, sugar, butter/oil and eggs in an oven. There are many variations in making a cake. Eggless, flourless, without oven and many more. I have prepared chocolate flavour cake with zucchini and wheat flour. Preparation time: 10 minutesBaking time: 40…

APPLE CRUMBLE

APPLE CRUMBLE Apple Crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. In the US , this dessert is known as Apple Crisp and in the UK it is known as Apple Crumble. The main difference between these two is of the toppings. Crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Usually crumble is…

CINNAMON KNOTS

CINNAMON KNOTS Cinnamon rolls – as it’s name suggests are cinnamon flavoured pastry buns. History says that these aromatic buns with oozing icing with aroma of cinnamon are originated in Sweden and Denmark. 4th October is celebrated as International Cinnamon Rolls Day. Dig in some more details about Cinnamon Rolls – it is commonly served…

PLUM CAKE (X’MAS CAKE) (EGGLESS)

EGGLESS PLUM CAKE Christmas celebration is incomplete without a special kind of cake known as the plum cake , fruit cake or Christmas cake, depending on which part of the country you are coming from. Dating back to the time of British colonial rule the cake has become a part of the Indian culture and…

BASUNDI

BASUNDI Basundi is an Indian milk based sweet which is more popular in Gujarat, Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Basundi is a rich, creamy desert which is prepared by boiling and reducing milk and flavoured with dryfruits and spices.Basundi is prepared in Hindu festival and occasions. Sitafal (custard apple)basundi and angoori basundi…

PARUPPU PAYASAM (MOONG DAL PAYASAM)

PARUPPU PAYASAM( Moong dal Payasam ) Payasam is other name for kheer in Southern part of India. The main difference between kheer and payasam. Is that payasam is thinner in consistency and prepared with jaggery. Though sugar also used in many payasam. Paruppu, means moong dal, this payasam is one of the popular variety of…

KUNAFA MODAK

KUNAFA MODAK Kunafa is a sweet made with vermicelli in numerous Arabic countries especially during Ramadan. This sugar soaked and tasty recipe will surely give you some sweet cravings. If your mouth is already watering, then check the recipe. This is my take on the traditional kunafa recipe. I have prepared Kunafa modaks for Lord…

SITAPHAL BASUNDI (CUSTARD APPLE BASUNDI )

SITAPHAL BASUNDI(CUSTARD APPLE BASUNDI ) Basundi is an Indian milk based sweet dish prepared by thickening milk. Basundi is more popular in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhara pradesh, Telangana, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. It is very similar to North Indian Rabdi. Sitaphal Basundi is delicious fruity version of plain Basundi. Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesServes: 2…

CHENA MOHANBHOG

CHENA MOHANBHOG Mohanbhog is a popular Bengali sweet, it is especially prepared for the Janmashtami celebration. There are two types of Mohanbhogs. One is prepared from semolina and other is prepared from chena ( paneer ). Today, I have prepared the Chena Mohanbhog with little change from the traditional recipe. Preparation time: 30 minutesCooking time:…

SWEET WRAP

SWEET WRAP My family is bunch of Sweet tooths. Every now and then, they demand for new Sweets and Desserts. So in this festive season, I have prepared a sweet wrap/ roll using Kajukatlis, Condensed milk, choco hazelnut spread, peanut butter along with dryfruits, rice balls, hazelnut etc. I have used homemade wheat tortillas.Here is…