Kavuni Arisi Payasam or Black Rice Pudding is a specialty of the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. This gorgeous deep violet hued sweet, is a prominent preparation of most festive fares of the Chettiars.
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Kickstarting the festivities with Scandinavian Rosettes and Timbales!
Airy, delicate, melt in your mouth- these deep fried Scandinavian Rosettes and Timbales are a delight to make and eat! Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to kickstart the festivities than these gorgeous, intricately designed cookies & pastry shells which are traditionally made during Christmas! I have been hoarding these special Rosette and Timbale irons/moulds for many many years now. I found them in a hole-in-the –wall shop in Tulshibaugh, Pune (of all the places). I just bought them on a whim, not knowing what they were used for. They made it to my ‘To be…
Happy Diwali! and a recipe for Fresh Figs with Lychee Honey – Nut Shrikhand
If you are looking to prepare some non-traditional, quick dessert this Diwali, here’s a refreshing guilt free dessert; Figs with Lychee Honey -Nut Shrikhand. Fresh Figs which are in season now, are paired with homemade low calorie version of Shrikhand, using Honey and mixed Nut Chikki. I have used Lychee Honey since I had it on hand, but you can use any Honey you like. This was a super hit in my house even with the kids!
Mango Sheera (Ambyacha Sheera)
Sheera- is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet, usually served as ‘Prasad’ for Satyanarayan puja. Sheera also is an all time favourite breakfast for many Maharashtrians. If you have unexpected guests and have not time to cook up any other sweet, Sheera is a very good way of showing them you care! 🙂 And Sheera never lets you down… it always turns out good.
Spiced Walnut Ring
Spices are a way of life in India as far as food is considered! A variety of spices are skillfully blended in Indian cuisine not only for the flavor they impart to any dish but also for their health benefits. This spicy cake is rich in energy, protein and calcium. The spices add that special Indian touch to it.Ginger, Nutmeg as well as Cinnamon all help ease digestion. Walnuts, which are a rich source of omega-3-fatty acids ( help in lowering cholesterol) add extra nutrition and crunch apart from its distinctive flavour. I found this recipe in ‘Baby and Toddler…