Contrary to what people think, food bloggers do not spend 24 hours slaving over a stove. Or do they? Am I missing out on something? I don’t think so. I think that depending on the situation, cooking can either be a chore or fun. It cannot be fun all the time, can it? But if…
Poha-Sabudana Kheer {Flattened Rice And Tapioca Pearl Pudding}
Indians around the world are sure to be in a festive holiday mood this week with all the Diwali preps and celebrations. As with any Indian festival, the most important thing is of course, the food, especially the sweet treats. We gorge on sweets redolent with milk, ghee and sugar and spend the coming weeks…
Sago / Tapioca Pearl Pudding With Blueberry Sauce
I have always wanted to try creating one of those perfect desserts, which once sufficiently chilled, could be coaxed on to a serving bowl without losing it’s shape, thus ending up with a perfectly-set, beautiful-to-look-at dessert. Oh wait, isn’t that stuff called jelly? Or panna cotta? Or something fancy like that? Oh, did I tell…
Easy Dessert: Apple & Paneer Kheer (Indian Milk Pudding)
Here is a very different kheer recipe that is sure to please both adults and kids. Kheer (or payasam, as it is known in the south) is an Indian pudding-like dairy dessert. Traditionally broken vermicelli, rice or other grains are added to reduced and sweetened milk to make this rich dessert. But kheer is one…