DOUBLE POTATO HALWA Halwa/sheera is one of the most popular and traditional Indian sweet. Various halwa/sheera are prepared in different occasions in Indian households. India is a country of festivals and culture. Many religious festivals are celebrated in India with lots of enthusiasm. And religious festivals are celebrated with various rituals along with fasting. So…
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BEETROOT KALAKAND
BEETROOT KALAKAND Kalakand is basically a sweet of Rajasthan , though it’s also very famous in North India too. It’s taste and texture is grainy like burfi. I have added beetroot in it and made it healthier. Key ingredients of this sweet is milk, paneer,and khoya (evoporated milk solids ). So it’s a protein rich…
FALAHAARI (FASTING) CROQUETS
FALAHAARI CROQUETS Festivals, Fast, and Falahaar. These 3 ‘F’ are connected with each other. Basically, Falahaar word means Fal (Fruit) + aahar(diet). Means in fasts, you can consume fruits. But, gradually this word ‘Falahaar’ has a new meaning & list of Falahaar items is getting longer and larger, everyday. Made this yummy croquets by adding…
RAJGIRA MATHRI
RAJGIRA MATHRI Mathri is known for all of us. Various types of Mathris we all make & also available in market also. Here is Rajgira mathri..which is not only consume in fasts but also Rajgira is Gluten free, so healthy too. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: 2 cups rajgira(amarnath) flour 1/2 cup milk( approx)…
BANANA PANCAKES (FASTING)
BANANA PANCAKES ( FASTING) Pancakes are favourite breakfast in continental cuisine. It is served with maple syrup, honey or chocolate syrup. Basically it is made of all purpose flour. Here I used Falahaari flour( fasting flour) (market bought) which are combination of some fasting ingredients. With very few ingredients, this quick fasting recipe will make…
GULAB PAK (ROSE PETAL SWEET)
Gulab Pak Gulab Pak is a sweet from Kutch region of Gujarat in India. The key ingredients here are milk and rose petals. It can also be prepared by using Khoya (Mava). Preparing Gulab pak using mava is easy and quick. Ingredients: 1 cup Khoya 1 cup fresh rose petals 1tbsp ghee 1/4 cup powdered…
ROSE PETAL ALMONDS
ROSE PETAL ALMONDS Soothing & cool aroma of Rose infused in almonds, lightly sweetened, make almonds more interesting. Ingredients: 100 gms. Almonds 2 cups sugar 2 cups fresh rose petals 1 tbsp rosewater ( optional ) Method: 1. In a thick bottom pan, add sugar & add water till the sugar submerges. 2. Turn on…
FALAHAARI (FASTING) IDLI
FALAHAARI (FASTING) IDLI Fasting becomes boring & monotonous if same “Vrat ka khana” is consumed. To make fasting more interesting, kuch naya to chahiye na.. Made falahaari idli.. Ing: 1 cup Sama 3 tbsp peanuts 4 green chillies Sengha namak as per taste Method: 1. Wash & soak sama for few minutes. 2. Grind chillies…
MAKHANA (FOXNUT) PAAG/CHIKKI
MAKHANA PAG/ MAKHANA CHIKKI As we all know about Makhana’s health benefits, no need to describe it. Makhana Pag is basically sweet from Uttar Pradesh. In U.P. there is a tradition to make Makhana Pag on Janmastami. Even Makhana Pag is served to mother of new born baby for health purposes. Giving little twist in…
SAFFRONY SAMVAT KHEER
SAFFRONY SAMVAT KHEER One more fasting dessert is here.. Samo/Samvat/ Moraiya/Mordhan are different names for this dessert’s key ingredient. Saffron is my favourite ingredient in dessert . It’s aroma & natural colour gives any dish a different taste & look too.. Fully loaded with almonds & pistachios this kheer is enough filling food in fasting….
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