If you are still wondering which sweet to make for your beloved brother on Raksha Bandhan, then your search ends here. Easy Microwave Kaju Burfi is an ideal option that can be made instantly and the entire method of preparation is fuss free. Say NO to those vigorous stirrings , few basic ingredients and a microwave now gives you an amazingly aromatic and exotic Indian sweet which is loved by each and everyone in the country. For making this soft and buttery kaju burfi all you need is Cashews, milk, ghee, sugar and saffron. Yes, you heard that right…that’s all…
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Milk Peda is traditional Indian sweet that is loved by all since ages. In today’s world where many fancy sweets have captured the sweet shops, peda has it’s own traditional significance, as they say whenever there’s a good news in family, peda is the first thing that is served to all in terms of celebration. Few months back i had made Chocolate Doodh Peda which was loved by my son a lot. But as many of my family members are not chocolate lovers hence i thought to make the traditional saffron infused milk peda. The authentic recipe calls for mawa…
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Sago Kheer also popularly known as Sabudana Kheer is a milk pudding made with soaked sago pearls and is an ideal dessert option in Hindu community during their religious fasts. Its texture is creamy, luscious and absolutely melt in mouth. Tapioca Sago (Sabudana) is a processed, ready to cook agricultural food product. The only raw material for manufacturing Sabudana is tapioca root internationally known as Cassava. For infants and sick persons or during fasts (vrata-upawas), Sabudana is considered an acceptable form of nutrition. [wikipedia] Sabudana kheer can be flavored with various ingredients like saffron, mango, carrots, beets etc. Its light…
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Cholar Dal is Bengal gram lentils cooked in coconut and spices. Slightly sweet in flavor and very aromatic because of usage of pure ghee, this dal is cooked in a very typical way by monitoring carefully as it shoud not get mashed completely. The very famous lentil dish from West Bengal, that is served with hot and fluffy luchi specially on the occasion of Jamai Shosti, where the Son-in-Law is served this along with many other delicacies in the platter. Chana Dal usually takes more time to cook as compared to other lentils, hence you can opt for the pressure…
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Ever since i took up the fruit drink/cold drink challenge, life seems to be more fun in kitchen these days. Every minute i keep thinking something new that i can recreate through these fruity drinks. I am simply loving this recipe developer inside me. In continuation to my fruit drink recipe development challenge, today on my blog is Sweet Rice aka Zarda. Zarda is a typical sweet rice dessert from Mughal cuisine, that is often made in Muslim homes specially when there is Biryani in the menu. Saffron colored sweet rice loaded with lots of fried nuts and dry fruits…
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The most popular one pot meal cooked in Muslim homes almost every weekend is Tahri. Now Tahri can be cooked with various ingredients. It is basically spiced rice cooked along with various vegetables. If you do not have an option of adding vegetables, a simple Aloo Tahri is also loved by all. Teamed up with veg raita, salad and some pickles, Vegetable Tahri is something that is loved by both children as well as the adults in the family. I have grown up eating Tahri almost every weekend, also there were times, when my mother just felt too lazy to…
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Pakistani Bhuna Gosht is a mutton preparation very popular in Pakistan. Mutton pieces slow cooked in whole spices and chopped onion, ginger garlic is later fried (bhuna) with lots of ghee and garnished with coriander. Pakistani Bhuna Gosht is one such succulent dish that is best enjoyed with Rumali Roti or Naan. The mutton pieces when cooked slowly with whole spices, leaves an aromatic flavor and extremely juicy mutton that makes you crave for more. Normally Bhuna Gosht is prepared with minced onion, ginger and garlic, but here in this Pakistani version of Bhuna Gosht, the onions are fine sliced…
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Kashmiri Rogan Josh is a delicious flavorful Lamb curry that comes from Persian origin. It is the signature dish of Kashmir, where the name is derived from Persian words in which Rogan meals oil and Josh mean Intense heat. Kashmiri Rogan Josh is an integral part of the lavish spread Waawan. No celebrations are complete without this signature dish, typically made with lamb but now days even mutton is used to make this authentic and aromatic Rogan Josh. Among few exotic ingredients used in the recipe, Alkanet root, better known as Ratan Jot is the most important one. It is…
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The month of Ramadan and Eid is comes with various mouth watering preparations where one can indulge into delicious mutton and chicken dishes. Tamatar Gosht is one such easy mutton curry that can be made in a jiffy and is a mouth watering option specially if you have sudden guests at home. Slight tangy curry that comes with tomatoes is teemed up with mutton pieces and is a cooker recipe. Hardly takes an hour to cook and goes best when served with plain steamed rice. I personally love all kinds of cooker recipes, they are simply hassle free and gives…
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Keema Matar is a quintessential dish in every Muslim home specially during Ramadan. Mutton mince slow cooked with whole spices and lots of fresh green peas is a perfect side dish to your meal and certainly a show stopper in every Ramadan get together parties. I love to add potatoes in my keema matar, but one can always avoid it if they don’t like. Mutton keema can be cooked dry or as a gravy as well. Usually keema is semi dry curry that is teemed up with rice and roomali roti. We love keema matar in any form, hence we…
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Dum ka Murgh is also popularly known as Lagan ka Murgh in Hyderabad which is actually slow cooked marinaded chicken in cashew and poppy gravy. The chicken is marinaded in curd/yogurt and spices and later slow cooked which gives a rich color and texture to the gravy. Dum ka Murgh is one of the most favorite chicken dish in my family and I often make when i have guests at home. Garnished with cashews chunks and coriander, Dum ka Murgh goes best when served with Roomali Roti, Mandey or Butter Naan. Being a contributor in Archana’s Kitchen, every month i…
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Did u know that our very famous, sweet and crispy Jalebi is also known as Zulbia, and is very popular in countries of South Asia, West Asia and also North Africa. It is made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar. Indian jalebi is made with Maida (all purpose flour) with a mix of curd mainly. The batter is kept for fermentation and then later fried in circular shape and soaked in sugar syrup. Quite a lengthy process! Jalebi is one of my family’s favorite sweet. Typically desi and the…
