Ingredients: 1 cup rava / semolina2 cups water1 cup sugar (add more according to your sweetness)3-4 tbsp + 1/4 cup ghee4 tbsp saffron water 1/2 tsp cardamom powder12-15 cashew nuts2 tbsp raisins Preparation:
Traditional Sweets
Mango Kesari / Mango Sheera
Ingredients: 3/4 cup semolina/ rava3/4 cup mango puree3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup water3/4 cup milk1/4 cup ghee10 cashew nuts, halved1 tbsp raisina pinch of saffron2 tbsp warm milk1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp salt Preparation: Soak pinch of saffron in 2 tbsp warm milk and keep it aside. Heat ghee in a thick bottomed pan and add […]
Bread Rasmalai
Ingredients: 8 bread slices2 cups of milk1/4 cup sugar1/2 tin condensed milk1 tsp cardamom powder1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped1/4 cup almonds / badam, finely chopped2 drops of yellow gel food colour (optional) Preparation: In a saucepan, add milk, sugar and condensed milk and allow to boil for 10-15 minutes , stirring in between. Add cardamom […]
Gulab Jamun
Ingredients: 1 cup milk powder3 tbsp plain flour1/4 tsp baking powder2 tbsp corn flour1/4 tsp baking soda2 cup sugar3 cup water1/4-1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/2 tsp lemon juiceoil for frying Preparation: Mix plain flour and baking powder in a small bowl. In a mixing bowl, add milk powder, plain flour mix, corn flour and baking soda […]
Jackfruit / Chakka Kesari
Ingredients: 15 ripe jackfruit bulbs ( 1 cup ), chopped1 cup semolina1-1 1/4 cup sugar ( or add as required)1 tbsp cashew nuts1 tbsp raisins 3-4 tbsp ghee Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped jackfruit pieces and puree / blend it well to a smooth paste. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan and […]
Coconut Kesari
Ingredients: 3/4 cup roasted rava/ semolina 2 1/2 cup coconut milk 3/4-1 cup sugar 1 cup fresh grated coconut 1 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 – 1/2 cup ghee 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1 tbsp raisins Preparation: In a pan, add the roasted rava and coconut milk and mix well. Then switch on the flame and […]
Strawberry Halwa
Ingredients: 200 gm strawberries 1/2 cup corn flour 1- 1 1/4 cup sugar 3 tbsp ghee 1/2-3/4 tsp cardamom powder fried cashew nuts, to garnish Preparation: Wash and chop the strawberries andĀ puree it until smooth using a blender ( about 1 cup) and keep it aside. Add corn flour to 2 cups of water and […]
Apple Jalebi
Ingredients: 2 apples 1 cup gram flour/ kadalapodi 1 cup plain flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup yoghurt 1/2 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt water as required For Sugar syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/2 tsp lemon juice few strands of saffron Preparation: In a bowl, add the gram flour, plain […]
Carrot Halwa / Gajar Halwa
Ingredients: 3 cups / 1/2 kg carrots, grated 2 1/2 cup milk 3/4 -1 cup sugar ( adjust to your taste) 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 3 tbsp ghee 6-8 roasted cashew nuts, chopped Preparation: In a thick bottomed pan, add the grated carrots and a tbsp of ghee and saute it in medium flame for […]
Carrot Coconut Balls
Ingredients: 2 big carrots 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tin condensed milk 2 tbsp ghee a pinch of cardamom powder 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts Preparation: Wash and peel the carrots, grate it and keep it aside. Heat ghee in a pan and add grated coconut and grated carrots and saute well for 10-15 minutes […]
Milk Peda
Ingredients: 50 gm butter 1 cup milk powder 1/4 – 1/2 tin condensed milk pistachios for garnishing Preparation: Heat a non stick pan and melt butter on low flame or melt it by double boiling method. When it melts, remove it from flame and add condensed milk and milk powder and mix it well carefully […]
Pineapple Balls
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to your taste) 1 cup grated coconut 1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and crushed Preparation: Heat a non stick pan and add finely chopped pineapple and cook until it turns soft. Add grated coconut and sugar and saute well on low flame for 5 […]