Diwali Snacks, Gokulashtami Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Snacks, Traditional Recipes

MILAGU THATTAI/PEPPER THATTAI

November 9, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Tomorrow is Diwali and I am afraid all of you must be busy preparing sweets and savouries.I tried my level best to include many Diwali recipes this year in my blog and I am happy that I could do it.This Pepper or Milagu Thattai is a slight variation from the original thattai recipe I have in my blog.It is easy and great to munch upon snack,which comes in handy for those who are doing last minute preparations.All the ingredients for this are readily and easily available in all homes, so there should not be any difficulty in making these super…

KHOYA BURFI/DIWALI SWEETS

November 8, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

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…

CORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS

November 7, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

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…

AVAL MIXTURE/POHA CHIVDA/DIWALI SNACKS

November 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Mixture or chivda is a super snack enjoyed by all.And for this diwali iam posting those which are easy to make and with a crunch which can be nibbled upon any time of the day.This recipe is a quick fix recipe,meaning a chivda which can be prepared in a matter of a few minutes. This is very tasty and as we all know aval or poha is healthy and filling too.I have also added a few spices and other ingredients to add flavour. All the things required are ready made and you just have to fry them and that’s it.Without…

MOTI CHOOR LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

November 5, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

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…

MALADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

November 4, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Maladoo is an easy and quick fix sweet for any occasion and is a good option to make for diwali.Usually many people think when it comes to ladoo,it involves time and lengthy procedures but not so the case here.It can be made under 15 minutes with all available ingredients in your pantry.And of course it is loaded with protein and good for growing children.Yes,it is made with roasted gram which is so common to all households.With simple available things,this is how I made Maladoo.. But before that I would like you all to know that I am sending this recipe…

CORNFLAKES MIXTURE/DIWALI SAVOURIES

November 3, 2015 by Nithya 3 Comments

I have been posting too many sweet recipes and so I thought of posting a spicy yet less oily and guilt free snack of that of Cornflakes Mixture.I have already the classic Madras Mixture in my blog,but this is an easy and tasty version to munch upon without fear of adding up a few calories.This is a very easy recipe so much so that even bachelors and beginners in cooking can make for this Diwali.I have kept the spices very less,keeping health point in mind.Also use cornflakes which are plain in flavour.This crispy snack’s recipe is down under.. Notes

BEETROOT HALWA

November 1, 2015 by Nithya 3 Comments

Beetroot Halwa is a delicious dessert made with fresh beetroot which is full of colour and health.I recently posted one halwa with ashgourd and this beetroot halwa is one such sweet which will be loved by one and all.This doesn’t require any expertise or practice,just the correct addition of ingredients does the trick.It is an easy delicacy for beginners to make with confidence.My daughter is fond of beetroots and I always include in her diet a variety of dishes with this wonder vegetable.It was a liked by her and she was in awe of the dish as it was creamy…

DOODH PEDA/MILK PEDA/DIWALI SWEETS

October 31, 2015 by Nithya 4 Comments

Doodh Peda is a easy to make diwali sweet I very less time.We all must have had these cute pedas packed in boxes during diwali time.It comes in many flavours like kesar pista,chocolate etc. to ame a few.I have always liked it’s chewy and melt in the mouth texture and milky taste.Doodh Peda has an overpowering flavour of the milk and cardamom.I have used milk powder and milkmaid both in this recipe which adds to the creamy texture of the sweet.The original recipe however requires to condense the milk at home,however I have this version of making it instatly.See down…

DRY GULAB JAMOON WITH MILK POWDER/DIWALI SWEETS

October 30, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I have seen beautiful arrangement of Dry Jamoons in restuarants in their display and have enjoyed it quite a number of times.Normally I make jamoon at home for any festivity but this time wanted to try it in the dry version with milk powder.As I have one jamoon recipe with khova already,this would be a nice variation and tasty one too.So last sunday,I made these and took photos leisurely.Jamoons with milk powder are soft and melt in the mouth consistency.I have also added maida for binding and ghee for softness.Planning to post another version of gulab jamoon in the blog…

THIRATIPAL/PALGOVA

October 29, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Thiratipal or Palgova is a traditional sweet prepared in most homes during diwali.It is a very easy to make dessert, though it is time consuming.With all the ingredients easily available at home,you can make this sweet with considerable ease.As Diwali gets near I remember my mom preparing this delicacy in my childhood days.The milk in Delhi were I grew up would be very tasty and the thiratipal made with that would be divine.How ever sweets she might prepare,mom would ever forget preparing this.As I was thinking what next to post for Diwali,thiratipal came to my mind and I am presenting…

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SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

MILAGU THATTAI/PEPPER THATTAI

KHOYA BURFI/DIWALI SWEETS

CORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS

AVAL MIXTURE/POHA CHIVDA/DIWALI SNACKS

MOTI CHOOR LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

MALADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

CORNFLAKES MIXTURE/DIWALI SAVOURIES

BEETROOT HALWA

DOODH PEDA/MILK PEDA/DIWALI SWEETS

DRY GULAB JAMOON WITH MILK POWDER/DIWALI SWEETS

THIRATIPAL/PALGOVA

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