Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Sweets

GUD PAPDI

Gud Papdi or Sukhdi as it is called is an authentic Gujarati sweet made with wheat flour and jaggery.It can be made in a matter of minutes and is full of taste and is also an energy booster.It is also made in Maharashtra and is eaten with same awe.Many people in Gujarat have the habit of eating this at anytime of the day, preferably for instant jaggery or sweet rush.It has a crumbly texture and tends to melt in the mouth once you bite in to it.Though I have never tried any Gujarati sweets,but have a few snacks on my…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets, Traditional Recipes

ADIRASAM

Adirasam is a deep fried type of Indian sweet from the Tamil cuisine.Also this is one of the traditional sweets made in Tamil Nadu during festivals and marriages.Though it requires a very ingredients,it is very difficult to attain the perfect texture and requires absolute concentration.It is made using rice flour and jaggery.The rice is soaked and dried and then powdered. Jaggery is made into a syrup and added to the rice flour,mixed and made in to balls which are flattened and deep fried.Some make it with syrup too,but I have never attempted to make that version. Somehow it was a…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

MYSORE PAK

There are certain sweets which occupy an important role when served at any special occasion.Mysore Pak is a classic sweet of South India and is made at almost all celebrations.It is also said it is one of the difficult desserts to make and requires much expertise.I have seen mom making this as a child’s play and wondered many a times if I could attempt it even.It so happened that when last week when some friends came home for a small gathering,I choose to make these golden squares.I made this the previous day itself so that I can concentrate on other…

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DATES FIG NUTS ROLL

I have been thinking of making this healthy dessert for quite sometime now.As summer is at it’s peak I tried many varieties of food which involve less time to spend in the kitchen.And yes,that should be easy to make as well.With very less ingredients and within a short time this delectable sweet was made and lo! It vanished in seconds.I read this recipe in a dessert cookbook and was tempted to make it for a long long time and finally did.When you are in a mood or craving for some delicious sweet that is healthy and can be made in…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Ladoo Recipes, Sweets

SOYA DATES LADOO

Today’s post also happens to be a dessert and that too a nutritious one.This is purely an imaginative and born out of innovation recipe.This one was made by me for a magazine contribution which included Soya recipes.Among many starters,main course and side dishes with Soya,I made this ladoo which was not only quick and easy to make but tasted awesome as well.I have made this with Soya flour,easily available in the market nowadays.But you can follow the same procedure using powdered Soya chunks. Whenever you are in a craving mood for a sweet try this one out.As you would see…

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CARROT HALWA/GAJAR KA HALWA

Carrot Halwa or Gajar ka Halwa is also known as Gajrela is a sweet dessert pudding mainly associated with North of India.It is made during Diwali, Holi and family celebrations.Many people make it in different methods,either with pressure cooker,microwave or in an open pan which is slow cooked with grated carrots in milk and dry fruits.Almost everyone is addicted to this sweet delicacy and requires no reason to prepare and enjoy.I also made this just for the sake of blogging,but the enjoyment came along the way.As a blogger trying out new recipes and taking pictures is a weekly affair,if not…

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Diwali Sweets, Sweets, Vinayakar Chaturthi/Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

KARJIKAI/DIWALI SWEETS

 I never had a sweet tooth, but have always awed at my mom who used to make sweets and savories with much ease.In my growing years in New Delhi,when kitchen was almost unknown to me,every now and then a new delicacy would pop up and surprise us.This is one such traditional recipe which my mother made and that too in no time.I have also seen my grandma who used to sit painstakingly near the stove to make these deep fried dumplings. As I had this post long pending in my draft,i thought of posting this today.Children nowadays have a liking of desserts like doughnuts,cakes and pastries,but have you ever thought that in our Indian Cuisine there are innumerable desserts that you might have not even heard of.This Karjikai is a sweet made with maida dough which is rolled as a chapati and filled with sweet filling of coconut,roasted gram and sugar.As you can see it is in the shape of semi circle.Besides making this sweet for Diwali,people also make this for Ganesh Chaturthi.But you can make this at any time of the year to treat your loved ones,right?Over to this sweet recipe of Karjikai.

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KALA JAMUN

It was sometime back that I made these cute Kala Jamuns.I have already in my blog,one recipe each for Khova Jamun and Dry Jamun,but this one is special and apt to post for the new year.This has a nut stuffing inside each of the balls which makes it rich and flavourful.Last year was special to me with few of recipes getting published in various magazines and newspapers.I also gained more viewership and my bloggotnoticed.I thank my readers for that and request you all to have continied support I the near future.As the year gets to a close and new year…

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KHOYA BURFI/DIWALI SWEETS

Khoya or solidified milk is an excellent source to many sweets.We can make many delicacies with khoya and this one a burfi with the same is a easy to make and a good option to try out for this diwali.This recipe can be made very quickly and is rich in flavour.I got a first taste of this sweet in a function held sometime back and learnt this recipe from my friend who had made that.This can be helpful to those readers with last minute preparations of the upcoming Diwali festivities.So if you are planning to please your family and friends…

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CORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS

Corn Flour Halwa was the most wanted to try recipe in my blog.This is also called karachi halwa and is a very easy recipe to follow.I have made quite a few halwas,but this halwa is an easy adaptable recipe and is foolproof too.Even beginners can try this with much confidence.I was excited in making this halwa as this was my first time making this.The halwa came out very well and consistency was that of silk.I have see in sweet boxes with assorted sweets,this corn flour halwa finds a main place.They usually make in red,yellow,orange ad green colours.I had orange colour…

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MOTI CHOOR LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

Moti choor Ladoos always fascinated me.Growing up in New Delhi,I have seen in sweet shops halwai making these cute balls in their corners and arranging in decorated trays.Halwai is the man who makes sweets in hindi.We can actually see them making as they usually make on the side entrance of the shops. I have never tried it to make but ofcourse,eaten many times.These are easy to make,if followed the procedure correctly makes it a workable task.The making of the boondis are same as that of regular boondis,but a slight variation.As you will see in the recipe blow,it is not that…

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