Modak has been on my bucket list for a while. While forming this by hand is an art, it’s really easy to make them with the use of a special Modak mold. Personally I prefer the look and uniformity of this, so I grabbed a couple of these from Crawford Market when I was visiting …
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Mithai box Cheesecake
Life is life a box of Chocolates, only better if it’s a box of Mithai. Mithai refers to traditional Indian sweets and desserts, which are often made from ingredients like milk, sugar, and flour, and sometimes flavored with cardamom, saffron, nuts, and dried fruits. These sweets are integral to Indian festivals, celebrations, and rituals. There …
Mutton Yakhni Pulao
Yakhni Pulao is a fragrant rice dish made with Mutton or Chicken. A special stock is prepared first and then the rice is cooked in that special stock. What makes my recipe special is that I cook it all in one pot and I reuse the aromatics so there is no wastage. Make this once, …
Shrimp Hakka Chinese Stirfry Dhokla
In this recipe twist, a delicious Shrimp Hakka stirfry is added to a traditional Dhokla batter. It’s smeared with Chilli paste and garnished with Spring Onion & Coriander leaves and Sesame seeds.
Gulab Jamun Donuts
Khoya & Paneer are mixed and kneaded together with Flour & Baking powder and just a tiny amount of Milk to bring it all together. These are rolled and shaped into donut shapes and cooked low and slow till nice and golden brown on a medium flame and dunked into a sugar syrup so they …
Chicken 65 Rolls
We love Sri Lankan Mutton Rolls and since Chicken 65 is a big hit in my family, I decided to make a Chicken 65 version of this classic. Chicken 65 & Potato is mixed together, stuffed in a homemade crepe, dipped in a flour batter and then dredged in breadcrumbs and fried. This delicious crispy …
Rooh Afza Gulab Jamuns
Rooh Afza is a popular concentrated squash or syrup made from a blend of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. It is a traditional drink in South Asia, particularly in countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Rooh Afza is known for its sweet, floral, and refreshing taste, often mixed with water or milk to make a …
Sabudhana Waffles
Potato and Sago pearls or Sabudhana are mixed with Ginger & Garlic paste, Spices, Curry leaves, Onion & Coriander.
Beef Biriyani
In this special recipe, Beef chunks are pressure cooked with Onion and spices. While the liquid reduces down, onion is sautéed with whole spices, powdered spices & tomato, together with fried Onions and Ghee. The Beef liquid is added slowly, together with the Beef chunks and this is thickened with a mixture of Yogurt and …
Juicy Gulab Jamuns
Khoya or Mava & Malai Paneer make this delicious soft and juicy Gulab Jamuns. Gulab Jamuns are a popular Indian dessert made from khoya (mawa) or milk solids, which are kneaded into a dough with a small amount of flour and then shaped into small balls. These balls are deep-fried until they are golden brown …