Stuffed Luqaimat – Eid Special

Stuffed Luqaimat is my this year's Eid ul Fitr special recipe. To begin with, Luqaimat are deep fried dough balls similar to doughnuts that are served with a sweet syrup. These deep fried goodies are popularly prepared at home during Ramadan in many Middle Eastern countries and are commonly sold on streets throughout the year.…

Softest Mawa Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamuns are the most loved of all desi sweets. Delicate fried dried milk balls are soaked in flavoured sugar syrup and served warm or cold. Gulab Jamun is a celebration sweet and relished by all, but not many dare to make it at home, mainly due to the fear of landing up with an…

Sev Ladoo

Sev ladoos bring back yummy childhood memories for me. Sev ladoos were made by mom as an Eid sweet for Eid ul Fitr. Brother and I absolutely relished this sweet treat and always looked forward to eating endless ladoos. Mom knew our love for the ladoos, she would make batches of frozen ladoos which would…

Basbousa – Eid Special

This Eid ditch the usual favourites and give Basbousa a try! Basbousa is a popular Middle Eastern sweet made from Semolina. It has it's origins in Egypt but is very commonly prepared is homes as well as sold in local bakeries across the Middle East. Basbousa is cooked in a pan traditionally but these days…