Showing posts with label Dessert. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dessert. Show all posts

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Makhana Kheer/Phool Makhana Kheer/Lotus Seeds Kheer/Foxnuts Kheer

Today, I am going to share a very interesting Makhana Kheer which is a very popular kheer in Northern India. Makahana/Phool Makhana/Lotus seeds are very nutritious having high content of protein, minerals and fiber.  Makhana are low in calories, gluten-free and are packed with protein. Consuming Makhanan helps in preventing inflammation and ageing due to the presence of a natural flavoroids.So, it’s good to include these healthy Makhana in our diet, which is an excellent and a healthy snack as well. Makhana Kheer is prepared in North India during the festivals and is also consumed during fasting days. For now check out this tempting Makhana Kheer and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other delicious Payasam/Kheer varieties here and check out other interesting Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Makhana Kheer with step by step photos…

Wednesday 17 January 2018

Varagu Arisi Paayasam/Kodo Millet Paayasam/Varagu Paayasam/வரகு அரிசி பாயசம்

Today, I am going to share a very healthy and tempting paayasam that can be made during pooja days for neivedhyam. I have used varagu arisi but you can very well replace it with thinai or saamai to make this paaysam. Without much delay I will move on to the recipe. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Paayasamvarieties and other sweet varieties here. Check out other interesting Millet Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Varagau Arisi Paayasam with step by step photos…


Sunday 15 October 2017

Coconut Laddoo with Condensed Milk/Coconut Balls Recipe with Milkmaid/Coconut Laddoo Recipe/Nariyal Ladoo/Thengaai Ladoo/Ladoo in less than 10 min – Diwali Special Sweet

Hello friends,

For this Diwali, if you are really running out of time, but still want to shower your love to your family and friends with an easy and quick sweet, then you have landed on the right page. Yes, you can make coconut laddoo in less than 10 minutes and surprise your family and friends. All you need is just three ingredients to make this laddoo, coconut, condensed milk and cardamom powder. Do try out this lovely and mouthwatering Coconut Laddoo and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other easy and interesting Diwali Sweets andSnacks here.  Other laddoo varieties that might of your interest...

Boondhi Laddoo
Peanut Laddoo/Groundnut Laddoo
Aval Laddoo/Poha Laddoo
Besan Laddoo/Gram Flour Laddoo
Ellu Urundai/Sesame Seeds Laddoo
Rava Laddoo/Sooji Laddoo
Pottukadalai Laddoo/Maa Laddoo/Roasted Gram Laddoo
Ragi Laddoo
Coconut Ladoo/Thengai Ladoo

Here’s how to make Coconut Laddoo with step by step photos…


Saturday 14 October 2017

Pumpkin Petha/Pumpkin Sweet/Agra Ka Petha - Diwali Special Sweet

Hello Friends,

With Diwali round the corner, each one of you should be busy shopping, thinking of new sweets and snacks to be prepared at home. For this Diwali I would like to share with you all one of my favorite sweets White Pumpkin Petha/Agra Ka Petha. I have had this Petha the first time when I was little girl, which my dad had bought from Agra. Even, now a days, when I visit Sowcarpet in Chennai, I never fail to buy these white pumpkin pethas.  I have tried to make this pumpkin petha recipe from here. Do try out the soft and chewy Pumpking Petha and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tasty traditional Diwali Sweets and Snacks here.

Tuesday 11 July 2017

Badam Halwa Recipe/Almond Halwa [600th Post]/Badam Halwa Recipe-How to make Badam Halwa

Today, I am so happy to share with you all my 600th post –Badam Halwa. I am really thankful to each and every one of you for your continuous support and encouragement. So here’s a virtual treat from my kitchen to all my readers, followers and supporters. Badam Halwa is a very popular and delicious Indian dessert made with almonds, sugar, saffron and ghee. It can be made for any festive occasions, special pooja days etc. It is also served as dessert for weddings and parties. Do try out this special and tempting Badam Halwa and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Indian Sweets and Snacks prepared during special occasions in the link.

Here’s how to make Badam Halwa with step by step photos…

Tuesday 4 July 2017

Paal Ice Recipe/Easy Milk Popsicle/Milk Kulfi Recipe/Paal Ice Recipe with step by step photos


Today, I am going to share a very interesting recipe which will surely bring back childhood memories. Paal ice/Milk kulfi is always a favorite among all the age groups. I remember my childhood days enjoying the paal ice with friends from street vendors. I have posted mango kulfi earlier, do try out this Paal Ice and post your comments here. Meanwhile do checkout other ice creams and milkshakeshere.

Here’s how to make Paal Ice with step by step photos…

Tuesday 11 April 2017

Jigarthanda – Madurai Special/Jil Jil Jigarthanda Recipe for Hot Summer/Jigarthanda Recipe/Jigarthanda Recipe using Badam Pisin/How to make Jigarthanda with step by step photos

Jigarthanda is the most popular drink which originated in the South Indian city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Jigarthanda is a unique milk based drink, with two main ingredients Badam Pisin and Nannari Syrup[Indian Sarsaparilla] which has a cooling effect on the system. Badam Pisin is an edible gum collected from badam/almond trees. Badam tree bark secretes the gum and it gets dried up, which is later collected and used for medicinal purposes/ They look like little rocks which are white in color and an excellent natural body coolant. Badam Pisin is a natural jelly which can be consumed by everyone to beat the heat. Also check out how to make Badam Pisin Milk in the link and enjoy.

Nannari Syrup prepared from Nannari roots has numerous health benefits. It is an excellent natural body coolant, when had in the form of sharbets will keep us hydrated. It is an excellent blood purifier and a wonderful health tonic. Nannari syrup is an effective home remedy for stomach disorders, indigestion and relieves body pain. Jigarthanda drink has one other important key ingredient it is none other than the ice cream, you can either prepare ice cream at home or use a store bought one. I will very soon post the homemade ice cream for jigarthanda in my coming posts. For now friends do try out this extra cooling and tempting Jigarthanda and have a lovely day. Meanwhile do check out other interesting, tempting, refreshing and lip smacking Smoothies/Ice-creams/Milkshakes/Juices here.

Here’s how to make Jigarthanda with step by step photos…

Friday 14 October 2016

Basundhi - Diwali Special/How to make easy and delicious Basundhi

Basundhi is sweetened and thickened milk garnished with different types of chopped nuts and flavoured with cardamom, saffron and nutmeg powder.  Basundhi is a very popular dessert in western part of India, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is a very special sweet prepared during Diwali, raksha bandhan, gudi padwa, holi and other festivals. Basundhi is also served as dessert in weddings and other special occasions. Please try out this delectable Basundhi and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Diwali Sweets and Diwali Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Basundhi with step by step photos...



Friday 23 September 2016

Puran Poli/Paruppu Purana Poli

Poli is a very common traditional sweet prepared during special occasions and festivals. It is also a wonderful evening snack. Poli can be prepared with different stuffings like coconut filling but today I am sharing with you all  Purana poli. Purana poli is a poli prepared with dal and jaggery stuffing. Poli is known with different names in different states. It is known as bobbatlu in Telugu, obbattu holige in Kannada, Puran Poli in Marathi, and Boli in Tamil and Malayalam. Try out this tempting puran polis and post your comments here.

Here’s how to prepare Puran Poli with step by step photos…


Tuesday 2 August 2016

Sweet KuzhiPaniyaram/Inippu Kuzhipaniyaram with Jaggery

Sweet Kuzhipaniyaram is a very easy to make evening snack and is a very popular South Indian dish. This delectable dish is made with less number of ingredients and can be made with things easily available at our house. Do try out this easy and delicious Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Sweet Kuzhipaniyaram with step by step photos…

Monday 1 August 2016

Sweet Rava Appam/Sweet Appam with Sooji

Hello Friends,

Today, I am going to share a very elegant and traditional recipe that we especially make on Karthigai Deepam that is none other than Sweet Rava Appam.  This appam though made for neivedhyam during pooja days; can be made as quick snack for kids after school and add a big smaile on their face. We make different types of appam, like wheat flour appam, neiappam etc which I will be updating soon. For now, do try out this quick and easy Sweet Rava Appam and post your comments here. Mean while do check out Diwali Sweets & Snacks and also neivedhyam recipes here.

Here’s how to make Sweet Rava Appam with step by step photos…

Thursday 21 July 2016

Aval Urundai/Aval Ladoo/Poha laddu with Jaggery–Janmashtami Recipes/Krishna Jayanthi Recipes

Today I am going to share a very healthy and easy poha/aval ladoo. This laddu is prepared during Krishna jayanthi for neivedhyam as we all know aval is lord Krsihans favourite. The best part of this aval laddu is, it is prepared with jaggery, so it very healthy and tasty. This Aval Laddu can be made as quick evening snacks for kids, or for special occasions like Diwali, Navratri etc. Ok, friends do try out this delicious and healthy Aval laddu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other laddus like Bhoondhi Laddu, Roastedgram Laddu/PottukadalaiUrundai, Besan Laddu, Ragi Laddu/Kezhvaragu Laddu, Rava Laddu, Sesame seeds Laddu/Ellu Urundai which I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Aval Urundai/Laddu with step by step photos...

Friday 15 July 2016

Pineapple Kesari /Pineapple Rava Kesari/Pineapple Sooji Halwa

Pineapple Kesari is very flavourful and tempting sweet dish which is very commonly served in all most all the marriges. Kesari is one of the easiest recipes of all the sweets and prepared in all most all the households in Tamil Nadu. I have already posted a plain Rava Kesari and Mango Kesari earlier. So, today I am sharing with you all very aromatic and delectable Pineapple Kesari. Do try it our friends and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Pineaple Kesari with step by step photos…

Tuesday 12 July 2016

Marie Biscuit Custard Pudding With Mangoes – No Bake – Eggless Marie Biscuit Pudding Recipe

Are you looking to make an easy and luscious dessert for kid’s party or get -togethers? Ok, then you are at the right place. You need not sweat yourself on the day of the party; just make this Biscuit custard pudding with fresh mangoes and slide it into your refrigerator and forget about it. You want to know the best part of this dish, it can be made in a jiffy, no baking and extremely flavourful and delectable. I made this pudding for my girl's birthday party, believe it or not the moment I took it out of the refrigerator, all the girls got excited and jumped. The instant I cut the pudding it was all gone, so I totally forgot to get a click of individual pieces, it happens sometimes. All the girls loved it and had second serving also, I was so happy. Now I have said enough of it friends, it’s your turn to try it out. Do try this lovely dessert and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out Biscuit Pudding made with Cocoa Powder.

Here’s how to make Marie Biscuit Custard Pudding with step by step photos…

Thursday 5 November 2015

Kasi Halwa Recipe/White Pumpkin Halwa Recipe/Vellai Poosanikkai Halwa/Kalyana Poosanikkai Halwa – Diwali Sweets/Kasi Halwa with step by step photos

Diwali is around the corner and everybody is busy shopping for clothes and crackers. Diwali is all about lighting lamps, sharing sweets and snacks with friends, family & relatives, wearing new clothes and bursting crackers. And when it comes to sweets and snacks, homemade is always the best and gives great satisfaction for me and I believe it’s the same with you all. For this Diwali, I am sharing with you all White Pumpkin Halwa/Kasi Halwa/Kalyana Poosanikai Halwa made out of fresh home grown white pumpkin from my mom’s backyard. Do try it out friends and have a great Diwali. Do not forget to check out other DiwaliSweets and Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Kasi Halwa with step by step photos…

Friday 9 October 2015

Aval Kesari Recipe/Poha Kesari Recipe - Krishna Jayanthi/Gokulashtami Recipes

Today I am going to share with you all a very easy and quick neivedhyam recipe for Pooja days – Aval/Poha Kesari. I made this aval kesari for Krishna Jayanthi, but the recipe has been sitting in my drafts for quite some time.  So friends, you are planning to make Kesari, try to make Aval Kesari and you will surely love it. Do not forget to check out Rava Kesari and Mango Kesari which I have posted earlier and other interesting Diwali Sweets & Snacks here.

Here’s how to make Aval Kesari with step by step photos…

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Strawberry Cake Recipe– Eggless & Butterless Strawberry Cake/Strawberry Cake with step by step photos

Cakes are all time kids favourite and when it is made with fresh strawberries it is mind blowing and tempting. This strawberry cake is egg less and butterless, so you can eat as many slices as you want without any guilt. Try out this pink beauty and post your comments. Do not forget to check out other creamy, fluffy andheavenly cakes here.

Here’s how to make Strawberry Cake with step by step photos…

Saturday 18 July 2015

Mango Halwa Recipe / Maampazham Halwa Recipe/ How to make Mango Halwa with step by step photos

Eid Mubarak. I wish all my friends, readers and followers around the world a very happy and peaceful Eid.

Mango Halwa is a very delightful and finger licking halwa that can be made in minutes. Not just that, when you have lot of mangoes in hand then you can make this halwa in a big batch and store it in the refrigerator. You can spread this mango halwa on rotis to make rolls for lunch box, or spread it on breads to make sandwiches or spread it on dosas to make special mango halwa dosa. Any way friends do try out this easy, quick and delicious Mango Halwa and post your friends. Do check out other delectable and tempting MANGO RECIPES here.
Here’s how to make Mango Halwa with step by step photos…

Thursday 9 July 2015

Oats Carrot Smoothie – Healthy & Light Breakfast Smoothie

Today I am going to share with you all a very light, healthy and filling breakfast smoothie. You can make this smoothie is no time and it can also be served as snack between meals. The carrots offers vitamin A & C, dates offer iron & minerals, milk provides calcium & minerals and oats gives enough fibre and energy. So why not start your day with this healthy smoothie? Meanwhile do check out other interesting, tempting, refreshing and lip smacking Smoothies/Ice-creams/Milkshakes/Juices here.

Here’s how to make Oats Carrot Smoothie with step by step photos…

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Mango Kulfi Recipe/Mango Kulfi Ice/Kulfi Recipe/How to make Mango Kulfi with step by step photos

Kulfi is a very popular traditional frozen dessert from the Indian subcontinent. Kulfi is originally prepared by evaporating sweetened milk by slow cooking. The milk is boiled until it turns thick, which in turn increases the fat, protein and the density. In India, kulfis are sold by kulfiwalas, who keep the frozen moulds inside the earthenware pot called a matka filled with ice and salt. It is garnished with pistas and served cold [Source: Wikipedia]. Do try out this mango kulfi and post your feedback. Check out other mouth-watering Mango Recipes here.  Meanwhile do check out other interesting and refreshing Juice/Milkshakes/Smoothies/Ice creams etc here.

Here’s how to make Mango Kulfi with step by step photos…