Ladoos are made thoughout in India at home and also readily available in sweet shops. The round shaped sweet is called ladoo and there are many varieties of ladoo. Different types of ladoos are made depending on occasion and festival. This sweet is favorite of children. It can be eaten as a snack or with […]
Chikki (Brittle)
Print Chikki (Brittle) Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins The sun starts to move from south to north during December. It is believed that this northerly movement (uttarayana) begins on January 14 (Makar Sakranti). This day is celebrated with kite flying in Gujarat. People fly the kites from their […]
Tea Masala Cookies with Candied Ginger
Print Tea Masala Cookies with Candied Ginger Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 24 During Diwali festival, variety of snacks including cookies are made to share with family, neighbors and guests. I developed this recipe during that time. Ingredients 2 ½ cups AP flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder […]
Gulab Jamun
Print Gulab Jamun Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 8 Donuts soaked in sugar syrup Ingredients ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained ½ cup milk powder 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour or corn starch ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt […]
Ghughra
Print Ghughra Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 2 hours 25 mins Serves: 20 This sweet snack (Empanadas) is made during the festival of Diwali. Ingredients For Filling: ⅔ cup or more Ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup fine ravo (crème of wheat) ¼ cup coconut or almond flour ¼ cup granulated sugar […]
Rice Pudding
Print Doodh Pak Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cups whole milk (doodh) 2 cups half and half ½ cup uncooked basmati rice 1 tablespoon ghee (optional) ½ cup sugar or more ⅛ teaspoon saffron (kesar) threads ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (elaichi) ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg […]
Shrikhand
Print Elaichi Shrikhand Prep time: 8 hours Total time: 8 hours Serves: 8 Cardamom Yogurt Pudding Ingredients 1 32oz container full fat yogurt (not Greek) 1 32oz container low fat yogurt (not Greek) 1 cup granulated sugar or more 1 teaspoon ground elaichi (cardamom) ⅛ teaspoon ground jaifal (nutmeg) 1 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio, for garnish […]
Sukhadi
Print Sukhadi Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 6 This is my sister Jayshree’s recipe of whole wheat flour halva. Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup Ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup jaggery (Indian raw sugar), shredded Directions Heat a small wok or a frying pan on a […]
Sheero
Print Sheero Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 (Sweet Cream of Wheat Porridge) This recipe is found in many regions of India in some form. But unlike other regions, in region of Gujarat this type of sweet dish is eaten along with a meal. Sometimes sheero is made […]
Gajar Ka Halwa
Print Gajar Ka Halwa Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 20 Carrot pudding Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, peeled and shredded 1 16 oz container ricotta cheese 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup each golden raisins and cashews (optional) 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) (optional) 1 cup sugar or to […]