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Kalakand recipe, a culinary gem among Indian dessert recipes, is prepared during festivals like diwali, holi and navratri. It is a rich, soft, crumbly, milk based fudge that literally melts in the mouth. The traditional recipe of Kalakand is made with chenna (coagulated milk solids), khoya aka mawa (reduced milk), sweetened with sugar and subtly flavored with cardamom. Chenna is prepared by curdling milk with an acidic medium like lemon juice, vinegar or yogurt (learn how to make chenna)....

What is Shrikhand? This recipe is flavored yogurt dessert popularly made in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, in India. I love a deliciously rich, creamy and sweet shrikhand. My grandma, used to make hung curd and then prepare shrikhand at home. There are so many flavors you can infuse your yogurt with, to make this recipe. I personally, love the ease of using greek yogurt to make this recipe. I am showing you how to make the classic recipe of this flavored yogurt with saffron and cardamom....

Why You’ll Make This Keto Fudge Time and Time Again Fast. Make this low carb fudge in less than 30 minutes.Easy. Mis the ingredients, top with coconut, and chill.Keto. Only 4 net carbs per serving.Gluten Free. A great snack or dessert for anyone with gluten allergies. How Do You Satisfy A Sweet Tooth On Keto? This Keto Fudge recipe is a great way to satisfy that sweet tooth without having to feel guilty!...

Why You’re Going To Love This Keto Lasagna Fast. This cooks up in under 30 minutes.Easy. Just slice the zucchini, make some layers, and pop it in your air fryer. Low Carb. Only 7 net carbs per serving.Easy Clean Up. A springform pan and a mixing bowl are the only two dishes you’ll have to wash when you make this recipe. Believe it or not, this is actually easier to make than regular lasagna....

Indian Food Trail is on a trip down South to the picturesque Kodagu aka Coorg (known as Scotland of India). I have holidayed at this beautiful hill station and was fortunate to witness first hand the rich culture and traditions of the Kodava people who are very warm, affectionate and hospitable folks and love good food. 🙂 Shalini, a food blogger from Kodagu, is very passionate about her food culture and has taken the pain to dig deep into the history of the culinary habits of Kodava people....

1 In a pressure cooker, add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water and tuvar dal and pressure cook upto 3 whistles. If cooking over stove top, cook till the dal is almost cooked. 2 Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel, add cumin seeds and as they splutter, add garlic and ginger and stir fry for few seconds. Add the chopped onions and saute for 3-4 mts. 3 Add red chilli pwd and turmeric pwd and combine....

Lassi is a traditional summer drink from the state of Punjab. This popular, creamy, sweetened yogurt drink is a gem among Punjabi food recipes. It is a common sight in the North especially in Punjab, Rajasthan, UP and Delhi to find street vendors selling frothy lassi in matka (clay pots). There are three versions of lassi – salted, sweet and masala. Sweet lassi is slightly heavy due to the use of rich milk and sugar....

Adapted from an Anne Burrell recipe, this creamy twist on pesto pasta is delicious and super quick to make. I love Anne Burrell’s recipes, and this pasta dish, adapted from her cookbook Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets (Clarkson Potter, 2011), is one of my favorites. It’s a creamy twist on pesto pasta, and it’s super quick to make — you can have it on the table in 25 minutes, tops....

This Low Carb sausage kale soup is one of the heartiest soups you will ever make and you will love how meaty and delicious this is. It’s super easy to make because you don’t have to cook the sausage in advance, or dirty several different pots. One of the reasons I love my Instant Pot, is the fact that it makes it so simple to make one-pot meals. I take advantage of this so often that my pots and pans feel neglected most of the time....

It is that time of the year when most homecooks are cooking raw mango recipes like mango chutney, pickles, pachadi, curry, rice, dal, stew, drink and more because best quality green mangoes are in season. It is no different in our home. I made a small batch of my favorite mango chutney that is popular in many parts of Northern, Western and Eastern India. It is popularly known as aam ki launji or aam ki meethi chatni....

Mango sago is a delicious, addictive pudding made with fresh mango pulp and tapioca pearls. There are many versions to the basic mango sago recipe based on the region its prepared especially in South Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand or Hong Kong. Coconut milk and palm sugar are usually an integral part of this classic mango dessert but I have used dairy and replaced palm sugar with normal white sugar....

The mercury is rising higher each day and summer has reached its peak with no sign of respite. Scorching conditions with high humidity! We are guzzling down tender coconut water, smoothies and refreshing drinks like there is no tomorrow. With an abundance of toddy palm fruits, I made two varieties of drinks using them that are very refreshing and invigorating, perfect for the hot weather. These summery drinks are not only cooling to the system but absolutely delicious too....

Cheers, Rosa I’ve seen Siggi’s in my grocery store, but havent tried it yet. What would I do if I win – enjoy it plain and simple with some fruit and granola, or blend into a smoothie with fruit from my farmers market! Love this healthy yogurt teacakes! Dave. CheersCCU Nazneen Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

This bowl is Vegan and Paleo Friendly. It is very easy to make this quick bowl and gets ready in less than 30 mins. I love these kind of fuss free dinner meals, which are light yet filling and so delicious. How to Make this Recipe? All you need to do is prep ahead, if you are against using canned beans. What I mostly do is plan my week ahead of time so I know what I will be cooking when....

Onion Samosa recipe is one of the most sought after snack recipe by many of my blog readers. I am talking about the addictive, small, crispy onion samosas that are served in the college canteens, railway stations, movie theatres, Irani tea cafes and the like. Seriously, I am no expert in making this classic Indian addictive snack that also goes by the name, Irani samosas. Trying to achieve perfectly crisp onion samosa is not an easy task....

No reviews This recipe is a part of the Prawn Kebab from the Parsi cookbook. This spice blend is a fragrant caramelized onions, ginger, garlic paste, and garam masala. This recipe can be easily scaled down, used to make a smaller batch, and is easy to freeze. If you’d like it spicier, add the sambar masala but otherwise, stick to the garam masala. about 30 garlic cloves (about 300 g peeled weight) 7 oz/200 g fresh ginger, peeled 1 2/3 cups/400 ml vegetable oil 2 tsp fine sea salt 1 Tbsp garam masala homemade or store-bought 4 Tbsp sambhar masala, homemade or store-bought (optional) Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

This recipe is made in collaboration with the Vegetarian Society. If you read my blog often, you’ll know that we’re by no means vegetarian, and in all honesty meat or fish tends to be the default starting point when we’re planning meals. I recognised this a year or two ago, and have since been making efforts to get more meat-free meals into our diet. Chris is the hardest one to persuade in this area, and a veggie meal has to be something really special like to get past him without complaint!...

Truly one of my favorite homemade snacks, these peanut butter banana oatmeal bars have made their rounds in my kitchen for nearly 10 years. Sometimes I change the recipe based on the ingredients I have and they still manage to turn out wonderfully! Satisfying your sweet tooth and unbelievably easy to make, these healthy oatmeal bars should definitely be on your to-bake list. I can’t get enough. These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Are: super easy and quick mega flavorful and wholesome, just like peanut butter banana muffins gluten free vegan if using dairy-free chocolate filled with healthful ingredients* soft-baked and moist adaptable to what you have on hand freezer-friendly...

I’ve had this cupcake idea up my sleeve for months. And I was going to wait until after Thanksgiving to make them. After our bellies are filled with turkey and Thanksgiving pies, and when Christmas music fills the air. But I couldn’t hold myself back anymore. I wanted a deep, dark chocolate cupcake with peppermint candies, swirls of mocha and chocolate drizzles. How can one honestly resist? Just look at all of this chocolate!...

There is no flavor duo quite like chocolate and peppermint. Well, until you taste today’s cookie. Move over chocolate, white chocolate has the throne today. White chocolate peppermint cookies are super festive with crushed candy canes, plenty of vanilla and white chocolate, and a fresh dose of Christmas’ favorite flavor: peppermint! Every December, I go through more bottles of McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract than I care to admit and have mild (ok major) freak outs when my stash is too low....