Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

KALA JAMUN

December 31, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

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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BADAM KHEER

December 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Badam Kheer is a nutty flavourful milk based kheer with the goodness of almonds.It is a very easy and rich dessert with minimal ingredients and which requires a little time to brighten your celebrations.I made this last month during my MIL’s birthday and it was a hit.She was happy and thoroughly enjoyed it to the core.It has been a long time that I posted some sweet recipe and here comes this which can be a beautiful oppurtunity to surprise your loves ones.Though you don’t need an excuse to make this,surely it will be a highlight if you could make this…

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…

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…

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…

KASI HALWA/PUMPKIN HALWA

October 28, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kasi Halwa or Pumpkin Halwa is one sweet which I have been trying to post for quite a long time.As I was thinking of posting an easy and vegetable based halwa this recipe came to my mind.So I made this last week and thought for my readers, it will be a nice option to try for diwali. As I was trying for the first time,made very little quantity but later thought I should have made more as it was so very tasty and I couldn’t resist it.Usually Kasi Halwa is made in functions and weddings and would be brightly coloured…

DRY FRUITS LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

October 27, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Dry fruits ladoo is a healthy and tasty ladoo which can be made in a short period of time.I have made dry fruit burfi but I am trying dry fruits ladoo for the first time.This recipe I searched while browsing and found it quite interesting.I have a quite a few ladoo recipes in my blog and will be posting some ladoo recipes this week.These ladoos are quite rich in taste and loaded with protein.The best way to celebrate diwali this year would be to try this out,so what are you waiting for?All at home enjoyed these balls of sweet indulgence…

AAMRAS

SWEET POTATO CHAAT

SHAHI TUKDA

AAM PANNA

KALA JAMUN

BADAM KHEER

KHOYA BURFI/DIWALI SWEETS

CORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS

MOTI CHOOR LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

BEETROOT HALWA

DOODH PEDA/MILK PEDA/DIWALI SWEETS

DRY GULAB JAMOON WITH MILK POWDER/DIWALI SWEETS

THIRATIPAL/PALGOVA

KASI HALWA/PUMPKIN HALWA

DRY FRUITS LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

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