View my step-by-step video For Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Dussera, Navratri or just any occasion this Matka Kulfi is perfect after a heavy meal. Nuts are ground to a paste and cooked with milk and saffron. Matka means pot and the ice cream is chilled in terracotta pots. Traditionally they were …
Festival Food (Muslim & Hindu)
Shakkar Para or Shankar Pali – Crispy Fried Cookie
View my step-by-step video Shakkar Para or Shankar Pali as I knew it growing up is a delicious sweet crispy cookie. It is widely distributed at Diwali but I remember my Grandma making this as a snack and also including this in our tray of sweets at Christmas time. [youtube-subscriber nickname=kravingsblog] …
Pista Burfi – Milk Barfi – Instant fudge
View my step-by-step video For Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Dussera, Navratri or just any occasion this quick Burfi can be made in under 30 minutes. This easy method is made by using Milk powder and it turns into a fudge in no time at all. This recipe can be made in under 30 …
Tandoori Chicken
View my step-by-step video I love love love Tandoori Chicken. If you make this by slathering chicken with a store bought spice and yogurt, you are not alone, but if you want to try something amazing this recipe is for you. Tandoori is derived from the work Tandoor …
Mango Kulfi
Mango Kulfi is an easy non churn ice cream made with heavy cream and Mango puree. Traditionally a Kulfi is made with full fat milk and is stirred and stirred till it reduces down and achieves a thick consistency. In this shortcut recipe, I’m using canned, evaporated & condensed milk together with whipping cream and …
Tangdi Kebab – Kalmi Kebab
View my step-by-step video Tangdi in it’s simplest translation means leg and refers to the leg of a Chicken. This BBQ Chicken preparation is either marinated in a cream base(Kalmi), Red spice blend(Tandoori) or a Green spice blend(Hara). Sometimes, just the drumstick is served and other times you will get the drumstick and …
Kheema Samosas
View my step-by-step video Do I even need to explain why Samosas are a phenomenon? Crispy flaky pastry encases a delicious filling in a triangle shape. In other cultures it’s also known as a Sambusa or Samboska, different names for a similar concept. The early history of this delight can …
Dahi Vadas – Dahi Wadas
View my step-by-step video This is a pretty incredible concept … we take all the trouble to make a crispy vada and then we soak it in water and douse it with Yogurt! While it sounds strange, the results are stunning. Vadas are a crispy lentil dumpling deep fried …
Shahi Chicken Korma
View my step-by-step video When you have the word Shahi in a recipe, you know it’s going to be fit for a King. This recipe is no exception, the gravy is earthy and deep, made creamy with a paste made with cashew, onions, chillies and yogurt. Chicken is sautéed …
Sabudhana Khichdi
View my step-by-step video Tapioca pearls are enjoyed in so many recipes both savory and sweet. My two favorite ways to eat this is Sabudhana Vada and as a stir fry simply called a Khichdi. This is made in parts of India and served as breakfast or as a snack. The pearls …