Ice Halwa recipe: Traditional Bombay melt in the mouth sweet
Ice halwa is one of my favourite childhood memories from growing up in Mumbai. Every Diwali, boxes of these paper-thin, saffron-dusted sheets would appear at …
Diwali
Traditional Diwali recipes including sweets, snacks, and festive dishes. Everything you need to celebrate the festival of lights with your family.
Mishti Doi Recipe – Traditional Bengali Sweet Yogurt Dessert
A Taste of Bengal’s Rich Sweet Heritage I first had proper mishti doi at a friend’s house in Bangalore whose family is from Kolkata, and …
Traditional Gulab Jamun Recipe (Soft & Juicy Sweet)
Gulab jamun holds a special place in my heart because it is the one sweet that appeared at every celebration in our house growing up …
Badam Kheer Recipe (Creamy Almond Dessert)
Badam kheer is the one dessert my mother made every Diwali without fail, and the smell of almonds simmering in milk with saffron is one …
Fafda Jalbei with Papaya Sambhario: Crispy Sweetness
A Culinary Journey Across Gujarat’s Treasure Fafda jalebi is one of those combinations I discovered through Harish’s Gujarati friends in Mumbai. The first time I …
Kaju Katli – The Timeless Charm of India’s Golden Sweet
Unravelling the Sweet Tale of Kaju Katli: History, Culture, and Tradition Kaju katli is the one Indian sweet I can never say no to. Growing …
Sandesh Recipe – Kolkata’s Iconic Bengali Dessert
Kolkata’s Iconic Sandesh: A Sweet Taste of Tradition I first tasted proper Bengali sandesh at a colleague’s home during Durga Puja celebrations in Bangalore, and …
Palada Payasam – Kerala’s Traditional Rice Ada Milk Dessert
Palada Payasam: A Sweet Tradition of Kerala’s Culinary Heritage Palada payasam is the dessert that made me fall in love with Kerala cuisine. I first …
Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe – Classic Indian Carrot Dessert
The Ultimate Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe Gajar ka halwa is the one dessert that signals winter has arrived in our home. Growing up in Mumbai, …
Paal Payasam: Exploring India’s Traditional Sweet Delights
Exploring India’s Varied Paal Payasam Delights Paal payasam reminds me of every Onam Sadya I have attended in Bangalore since moving here. It is always …