FORBIDDEN RICE HALWA WITH CRANBERRY Forbidden rice, also known as black rice, is a type of rice native to Asia that has been consumed for centuries. Originating in China, forbidden rice was considered a luxury food reserved exclusively for royalty, while common people were prohibited from consuming it, earning it the nickname “Forbidden Rice.” It…
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WALNUT MAKHANA HALWA
WALNUT MAKHANA HALWA Walnut halwa or Akhrot halwa is a delectable nutty dessert popular in India and Pakistan. This rich and indulgent dessert is made with walnut, milk and sweetner as the key ingredients. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants.I have added makhana along with walnuts. Makhana are good source…
BANANA SHEERA/HALWA
BANANA SHEERA/HALWA Navratri , the popular nine day long dance festival of Gujarat is currently going on. All nine days are dedicated to different Goddesses and offered Prasad/Naivaidhy accordingly. The fifth day is dedicated to the Goddess Skandmata and prasad using banana is offered to Goddess Skandmata on this day. I have prepared BANANA SHEERA…
VRAT KA SHEERA ( FASTING ALMOND SHEERA )
FASTING ALMOND SHEERA(Vrat ka sheera) India is a large country with many states and many festivals are celebrated across India. Various cultures and religions lead to celebration of many religious festivals. Religious festivals are celebrated with various rituals, poojas, fasting along with enjoyment. And that’s the reason that so many fasting / vrat food is…
MULTI GRAIN FLOUR HALWA
MULTI GRAIN FLOUR HALWA Halwa or halva is a popular Indian sweet. Though it originated in Middle East but it is popular in India, Iraq, the Middle East, Somalia, Djibouti and Greece. Basically halwa is prepared from ghee, flour and sweetner. Additional ingredients like dry fruits, fruits, saffron, cardamom etc are added as per choice….
YELLOW DATES HALVA
YELLOW DATES HALVA Dates or Date palms are native to Middle East and North Africa where many varieties of dates are harvested and sold at all stages of ripeness. Date palm cultivation started in India in 2007. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharastra, Tamilnadu and Kerala started it’s production. Gujarat is top producer among all and Gujarat state…
GAJAR HALWA/ CARROT PUDDING
GAJAR HALWA /CARROT PUDDING Gajar halwa, gajrela or carrot pudding is a carrot based sweet from the Indian sub continent. Gajar halwa is popular winter sweet. In Punjabi ,it is known as Gajrela. Traditionally carrot halwa is prepared with carrot,milk, sugar and ghee by slow cooking. But for quick and creamier texture, it is also…
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