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…

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…

Kofta Curry

Kofta Curry is an Indian dish of meatballs in gravy. This famous meatball curry consists of fine mince balls cooked in a tangy spicy curry and served along with bread or fragrant white rice. Kofta curry is a lip-smacking, easy to prepare curry dating back to royal kitchens from the era of Mughals. It is…

HOLI SPECIAL – SHAHI TUKDA WITH CARROT AND MALAI RABDI

It’s time to bid goodbye to carrots with this scrumptious creamy dessert that is apt for the upcoming festival. Here’s a quick pictorial recipe of the easy dessert which will complete your Holi celebrations.  SHAHI TUKDA WITH CARROT AND MALAI RABDI Makes 4 portions 4 cups Milk (I used cow’s milk) 6 tablespoon sugar 1.5 cups…

Malida – Bakri Eid Special

Malida is a famous Bohri sweet made on the occasion of Eid ul Adha or Bakri Eid. It is a healthy concoction of whole wheat flour, jaggery, ghee and of course dry fruits. Dumplings or as we call it “muthias” made from whole wheat dough are deep fried, powdered and mixed with remaining ingredients which…