The famed Malabar Chicken Biryani is made by layering an aromatic and herby chicken masala with fluffy rice, crunchy fried onions (birista), nuts, dried fruits and ghee in a large pot. This is then sealed and cooked slowly in steam (dum method) to get this incredibly aromatic and toothsome chicken biryani that is quite literally…
Thandai Sheet Cake With Saffron Frosting
Thandai mix is a fragrant mixture of nuts and spices used to make beverages and desserts. Here, this homemade thandai mix is used to make an eggless sheet cake. Decorated with saffron whipped cream cheese frosting and tons of colorful sprinkles, it makes for a stunning Holi dessert! Do you like sprinkles? I love them…
Sabudana Kheer/Javvarisi Payasam
Simple but heart-warming, this creamy kheer made with sabudana or javvarisi (sago pearls) is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I know you haven’t heard from me in a while. The last week was a bit busy and stressful. On top of that, my external hard drive conked after a freak power outage. It had…
Coconut Burfi {Indian Coconut Fudge}
Coconut burfi is one of the most popular Indian sweets around festival time. Get the fast and easy recipe to make perfectly set coconut burfi every time. Coconut burfi or thenga burfi is one of my most favorite sweet treats ever. I’ve only ever had it homemade with freshly grated coconut, flavored with freshly pounded…
Badusha/Balushahi {Mini Indian Doughnuts}
Badusha or balushahi are soft, flaky deep-fried pastries dunked in a sticky cardamom and rose flavored syrup. Celebrate Diwali with this delicious homemade Indian sweet! It’s that time of year again, when the night air has a slight nip to it and the days are ever so shorter. Yes, fall is definitely here. And with fall,…
Besan Ka Halwa
This soft, spoonable halwa made with gluten-free chickpea flour or besan is a delicious and easy Indian sweet treat. This moreish halwa redolent with fragrant ghee, saffron, nuts and dry fruits is perfect for celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat. I love all kinds of halwa. The vast repertoire of this soft…
Godhumai Paal Kozhukattai {Wheat Flour Dumplings In A Jaggery & Coconut Milk Pudding}
Tiny wheat flour dumplings are cooked in a combination of milk and coconut milk; flavored with saffron, cardamom and lightly sweetened with jaggery. A delicious, nourishing and comforting sweet treat for any time. Can be made fully vegan too. Paal kozhukattai remains one of our favorite comfort foods ever. Traditionally made with soft rice flour…
Slow-Cooker Brown Rice & Jaggery Kheer
Kheer or payasam, an Indian rice pudding, is an absolute treat for the senses. Traditionally made on the stove-top by simmering down whole milk and rice till rich and creamy, this cheat’s version uses the convenience of the slow-cooker. This hands-off kheer has the goodness of brown rice and jaggery as well. Meetha is something sweet…
Semiya Kesari {Meethi Seviyan}
This delicately sweet saffron-laced semiya kesari or meethi seviyan, an Indian vermicelli dessert, is super easy to make and makes for a festive dessert. Sweet kesari has been a staple since my childhood. Whenever we craved something sweet, or guests dropped my unannounced, or whenever the occasion called for a small celebration, mom always made kesari. Fragrant…
Diwali Sweets Roundup (15+ Recipes)
A roundup of 15+ delicious and colorful dessert recipes for your Diwali bash. Make these decadent sweet treats for yourself and your loved ones! Here’s your one-stop blog post for sweets and dessert recipes this Diwali. You will find easy to make traditional sweets like pedas, ladoos and burfis, twists on classics like phirni and halwa, and also…
Kesar Kalakand {Indian Cottage Cheese Fudge}
This delicious milky fudge made with paneer (soft Indian cottage cheese) is delicately flavored with kesar (saffron) and topped with all your favorite nuts, for a royal treat during this Diwali. Plus, you can make it in under 30 minutes! It is getting cooler around here and that definitely makes it feel like Holiday season. From now until the…
Semiya Payasam {A Rich Indian Dessert}
A rich and sweet pudding made with milk and vermicelli, laced with fragrant saffron and cardamom, this payasam or kheer is a beloved Indian dessert. I wrote out a draft for this post in 2013, back when I started this blog. I had always wanted to document the recipe for my favorite Indian desserts of…
