For a lightly sweet, fragrant afternoon treat that can also serve as a mealtime dish, try Narali Bhat, or coconut sweet rice. Impress your friends by making Narali Bhat for your next potluck. This is a celebration food for a reason! The sweet, fragrant rice is an easy Instant Pot dish that can also be… Continue reading Narali Bhat | Instant Pot Coconut Sweet Rice
Gulab Jamun, or “Gulab Jambu” as I am used to calling them, are a ubiquitous sweet at Indian get-togethers. They are so common you would be hard-pressed to find an Indian restaurant that does not feature them on the dessert menu. For those who have not had them before, I describe them as “Indian donut… Continue reading Gulab Jamun
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
Pistachio and saffron (known as kesar pista) is a classic Indian combination. The buttery flavor of pistachio goes superbly with the metallic notes of the saffron. You will find all sweets from cookies to ice creams to traditional desserts made with this delicious flavor combination. I have been making pistachio tuiles for years. I make… Continue reading Pistachio and Saffron (Kesar Pista) Tuiles
