Diwali is just around the corner, and the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Diwali is always Ghughra. Ghughra are India’s version of a sweet hand-pie. The version here is a very Gujarati version, made with a sweetened nut filling. Other names for ghughra are ghooghra, karanji (maharastrian), kajji kay alu… Continue reading Ghughra
Doodh pak is a simple and delicious Gujarati sweet, a type of rice pudding. Doodh pak is Gujarati for “Cooked Milk.” It is sweetened with milk and has basmati rice and Indian dessert spices, cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron. It also has one unusual ingredient, charoli, which is an almond-like nut often used with Indian desserts.… Continue reading Doodh Pak (Gujarati Rice Pudding)
Chai is one of those drinks that evokes strong memories of childhood for me. There is nothing quite like a cup of chai to help lift my spirits. The secret to a great cup of chai is the masala, the spice mixture. Chai masala is an essential Indian spice blend. You can buy chai masala… Continue reading Chai Masala, A Family Recipe
This recipe for No-Churn Mango Swirl Ice Cream that got me really excited to post again. It uses condensed milk and whipping cream to create a rich base and the classic mango rus or pulp to give it that extra flavor of mango. I’m really excited to share this one right before the July 4th… Continue reading No-Churn Mango Swirl Ice Cream
The wind was still blowing violently in the morning when we set out for home after our Mt. Whitney and Death Valley trip. It was early in the morning and our attempt at finding breakfast was unsuccessful as the only cafe in town hadn’t opened yet. We decided we would find breakfast along the way.… Continue reading Khajur no Halvo (Date Halwa) and Our Visit to a Date Farm
Indian Fruit Salad is usually made up of mixed fruits, often shopped, suspended in sweet milk or custard. Typical fruits would be apples, bananas, grapes, and tangerines. The custard we use is normally an eggless cornstarch pudding. In the end, this salad is more of a dessert than a salad, and it is delicious. My… Continue reading Indian Style Fruit Salad
October is the best month of the year! It’s is a month full of celebrations for me and my family. My birthday is in less than two weeks. My grandma, late grandpa, aunt, and uncle also have October birthdays. And to top if off, my parent’s wedding anniversary comes later in the month. My favorite… Continue reading Chai Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake
I can’t believe we’re already half way through December. This year’s gone by way too fast. And it’s about to get even busier. Our niece is about to be born (any day now!) and of course the Holidays are coming up. So much excitement. I love it! Yesterday was a cold and rainy day here… Continue reading Ginger Cupcakes with Chai Cream filling for the Holidays
