Yep, you heard me right – Jalebi & Cheesecake in one delicious cake. I made my own Jalebis – but you can also just buy them! I made this in my Instant Pot, but you can also cook this in your oven over a water bath. If you wish to make a no bake version, …
Dessert
Easter Chocolate Barfi
This Easter, make this very special Chocolate Barfi and top it with these delectable Easter Chocolate and candies – nobody will be able to resist! I’ve made Pista Barfi before on my channel. This is a great quick recipe to make with powdered Milk as it’s easily available. Back then Khoya or Milk solids were …
Fruitcake Bombs/Pops
Christmastime calls for fruitcake! My original recipe is boozy and loaded with fruit and buts. Typically a dense cake, this cake does not rise much and is heavy. In this version of my recipe, I’ve lightened up the batter to give it enough rise to fill the cavities of my cake pop pan, if you …
Gulab Jamun Trifle
My love for these two desserts come together in this stunning crowd pleaser. It’s not just great tasting but is so visually appealing it makes a great party dessert. When it comes to sweets, I don’t have a big sweet tooth but I can never resist a plump juicy Gulab Jamun or a couple of …
Muhallabia – Scented Milk Pudding
Milk is thickened with cornstarch and scented with mastic and rose and orange blossom water. It’s then set and garnished with nuts and pomegranate seeds before serving. Growing up in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi to be specific, I had these tasty dessert many times. The gentle use of Mastic and Orange Blossom & …
Jello & Ice Cream Pudding
Jello is dissolved in water and mixed with ice cream and then set. The beauty of this dessert is combining it with multiple layers. This is something I was introduced to by my friend Yvette a very long time ago. When the kids were little, we would serve this at almost every get together. It’s …
How to make Churros – Easy Mexican recipe
Ay Carumba! I LOOOOOOVVEEEE Churros and the rest of my family does too – so it’s easy to whip up a batch in no time. The ingredients are simple – water, butter, flour, salt, sugar and cinnamon and the results are amazing. Churros are a simple blend of flour butter water sugar and salt, they’re …
Ice Halwa
Cardamon seeds are sautéed in melted ghee with semolina, sugar and milk and then cooked till it forms a thick dough. It’s then cooled, rolled thin and studded with nuts. This old traditional mithai is the brainchild of Mohanlals Mithai in Mahim and is now available all over the country. This sweet can be made …
Gajar ka Halwa
Gajar ka Halwa is a soft fudgy dessert made with grated Carrots. This simple dessert can be made in a variety of ways and served hot or cold. In this recipe, seasonal carrots are grated and sauteed in melted Ghee or clarified butter and cooked together with reduced Milk & Sugar. Once semi cooked, Khoya …
Mango Caramel Custard
Caramel Custard or Flan needs no introduction. It’s a simple baked custard cooked over melted sugar. A few years ago I made a version with the addition of rich creamy Coconut milk. The addition of Coconut milk gives such a rich nutty flavor! You can find that recipe here. This year I made a multitude …