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Indulge yourself in sinful gastronomic delights of desserts from around the world. Though my focus will be on Indian sweets from across the country, you can expect to find the desserts that are loved across the world after a sumptuous lunch or dinner, or any time of the day. After all, who needs a reason to eat a cake?
Reward your sweet tooth with simple and easy to make at home dessert recipes.
What is Ras Malai? Ras Malai is a popular Bengali dessert. It is a milk based sweet made by combining chenna balls or Rasgullas and Rabdi which is called ras. This sweet is super popular and prepared during festivals like Durga Puja, Holi, Diwali etc. If you believe the urban legend, it is claimed that, […]
What is modak? Modak is a steamed or fried dumpling made from rice flour, wheat flour or maida with a stuffing of sweet coconut and dry fruits filling. Although, modak can be served to guests all around the year, it is considered auspicious to offer it to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi and throughout the […]
What is boondi laddoo? “A sphere of fine pearls of fried chickpea flour (besan) held together with thickened sugar syrup” – which we always get to eat on Independence day and Republic day. Yes, I am talking about Boondi Ladoo, also called Jodhpuri Ladoo. The origin of laddoo dates back thousands of years. In fact […]
History of Kaju Katli? Let me start by saying that my Kaju Apple Recipe is just a more creative presentation of Kaju Katli. Kaju Katli is one of the most common sweets found in almost every home around Diwali. Do you know why kaju burfi is associated with the festival of Diwali ? The story […]
What is Ghevar or Ghewar? Malai Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet cake made with maida and soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with rabri and dry fruits as toppings. I will share my Malai Ghevar Recipe in this blog so that you can also try it with your loved ones during this festive season. Ghevar […]
Where did Rasgulla originate? What is the History of Rasgulla? Before I share my easy Rasgulla recipe, I’d like to talk about the history of this dessert. Did you know French Fries were first made in Belgium, and the Belgian people want to fight about it till today? Similarly in our own country, the nation’s […]