A big shout to all those who have a sweet tooth like me !!! India has given us an enormous variety of desserts. Most have them carry a traditional essence. One such dessert that is liked and loved by all and is a common preparations in festivals too… the royalty lies in it’s name, the one and only KesarPista Rabri !!! You will rarely find someone who doesn’t like a thick and creamy Rabri laced with lots of exotic dry fruits and saffron. The recipe i have used has traditional methodology in which the milk is reduced in a large…
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A true foodie is one who is open to eat anything and almost everything edible. One such foodie is my sister. Since childhood me and my sister has been the biggest food hogger in our family. Living in a metro for years often allows one to eat and explore new cuisines which is normally not so common at home. One of them is Gratin, which is a widespread culinary technique in which an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg and/or butter. Gratin originated in French cuisine and is usually prepared in a shallow…
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“May u be blessed by the love of Allah and be guided by him in all what u do. May the holy month of the revelation of Koran usher upon u peace, happiness and prosperity….” Ameen! Ramadan Kareem to all my dear friends n family in India and across the globe. With the arrival of the holy month, comes a long list of delicacies prepared through out these pious 30 days. The Sehris are simple but the Iftars at my home has to be grand with a wide spread of snacks and desserts. Basundi happens to be one of my…
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Nutella Kulfi is a fabulous variation of regular kulfi we make. Its an amazing treat for children as well as adults in this scorching heat. Nutella itself is something that i can die for. Any thing made adding nutella makes you lick your finger and relish it. With half a jar of nutella left in my pantry, i was thinking of making something that can be easy and equally delicious , specially in summers when eating anything seems like a punishment. The ingredients used were all present at home and above all i was searching for a recipe where i…
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SHAB-E-BARAAT MUBARAK !!! On this night Allah said : ` who wants forgiveness, I will forgive you. Who wants food, I will provide food.` Allah said this over again and again until fajr. The night of Shab-E-Barat also commemorates the entry of Muhammad Sallallahu alihi wasallam into the city of Mecca. The festival of Shab-E-Barat is celebrated with pomp and enthusiasm by Muslims all over the world. For, Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past. It…
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It’s a special day today so here’s a special way to celebrate. Pink is the color of love and what better way can it be to express love in a sweetest form than to make a pink dessert. The color pink reminds me of a poem by Karlen …. Pink is love, Pink is life, Feelings of trust, Day and night. Pink will be there through the toughest of times, when you’re all alone, and afraid to cry. No matter what has happened, pink helps mend broken hearts, when they’re in two pieces and were torn apart.
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Life’s simple pleasures …. Rose milk shake has been my savior since childhood. As a fussy kid i use to run away from drinking milk, then my mom came out with this idea of making rose milkshake. That was when i almost got addicted to this aromatic healthy and refreshing drink. I still remember my mom use to take so much labor in making rose syrups and sharbats of different fruits though out the summer. The rose sharbat recipe was one amongst few elaborated recipes that was not just tiring but also use to take couple of days to get…
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Biryani is something i simply can’t get over it. This is the only dish which i can relish daily. After having tried Awadhi Biryani, Hyderabadi Biryani, Kerela Biryani it was now turn to lay my hands on Bombay Biryani. I had this during my stay in Mumbai somewhere near Lokhandwala. The taste was little mild as compared to North India’s Dum biryani. Luckily i had a packet of ready made Bombay Biryani masala which i had received a few days back from one of my good friend Anisa Arif also the owner of Zaika. Apart from whole spices i did…
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The best way to keep my sanity in check is to make desserts …lol And when it is a dessert, i prefer Indian traditional mithai. One of my and my family’s favorite Indian mithai is RASMALAI. Whenever we go out to dine, rasmalai is a must order. I strongly believe no feast is complete without rasmalai in dessert. Kesari Rasmalai is the best sweet i have ever had in my life. The thick creamy saffron flavored milk with cottage cheese flat disks drunken and drowned in it….bliss! As i had promised my son to treat him with one of an…
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French toast is an absolute decadent dessert with the goodness of milk, egg , chocolate, cinnamon. Children love to have it even as evening snacks. French toast is my son’s fav tiffin. Easy to make and can even be prepared in a jiffy. This sinful dessert has rescued me many times when there are sudden arrival of guests and i have nothing to serve as a dessert. Roll ups are like taking a step ahead to make the regular french toast look and taste more rich and divine. The melt in mouth roll ups are now something which my son…
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When it’s Coffee it has to be a Cappuccino! Cappuccino is traditionally a thick layer of foam. Chilled espresso is topped with a fluffy crown of foamed milk. The combination of coffee n cocoa is always a kick ass! Cappuccino is something which i love to have anytime and every time. Summers not just make us sweat and exhaust but also gives us a number of reasons to have some chilled beverages, One of them is Hershey’s iced cappuccino. My love for it looks to be growing day by day. If nothing comes into my mind then Hershey’s iced cappuccino…
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Lassi is a proper traditional yoghurt based drink. It is a blend of yoghurt, water, spices, dry fruits and sometimes tropical fruits. In summers the most frequently made drink at my place is Mango Lassi. Another yoghurt based thin savory drink commonly made in India is Chaas. Lassi is a sweeter and a thicker version which can be relished by adding various flavors to it. Sweet Lassi is one of the drinks me and my family relish not only in summer but always. It is so much satisfying to have it after a light meal. A nicely blended heavy dry…
