Saffron Millet Phirni, Kashmiri style pudding

Saffron Millet Phirni, Kashmiri style pudding

The key ingredient for this Saffron Millet Phirni is Kesar or Saffron, famous as the most expensive spice in the world. Phirni or Firni is a traditional slow cooked pudding from Kashmir.Traditionally rice paste is the key ingredient in phirni here but for some variation, I have replaced rice with millet.

Tender Coconut Pudding, Karukku Pudding from Kerala

Tender Coconut Pudding, Karukku Pudding from Kerala

This Layered Tender Coconut Pudding is a delicious treat for the hot summer days. Easy to make, low in calories, requiring very few ingredients-what more can you ask for in a dessert. Elaneer Pudding or Karukku pudding is an authentic recipe from Kerala, the land 

TWO MINUTE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

TWO MINUTE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

Two minute Microwave Mug Cake recipe is dedicated to all dessert lovers (I am one of course) out there. This is popular since it is easy to make, fast enough to satisfy a sudden dessert craving and the best part is that it is light and low in calorie.

No cook Tahini Halvah,  Middle Eastern Dessert

No cook Tahini Halvah, Middle Eastern Dessert

Here is a delicious Middle Eastern style No cook Tahini Halvah for the festival of Sankranti. Halvah is the Arabic word for “sweet”. It is a general term used around the world for a sweet treat that can take many forms.

Imitation No Cook Low Calorie Kala Jamun Recipe

Imitation No Cook Low Calorie Kala Jamun Recipe

For the festive season ahead, presenting an imitation No cook Kala Jamun Recipe which is Vegan, Grain free and Gluten free as well.
Kala Jamun is a very popular Indian sweet. “Kala” means black in Hindi. This sweet ball has a very dark outer cover and hence the name kala or black. This is similar to another famous Indian sweet Gulab Jamun which is lighter in color.

Vegan Tapioca Creme Brulee, Fusion Festive Recipe

Vegan Tapioca Creme Brulee, Fusion Festive Recipe

This Vegan Tapioca Creme Brulee is a fusion of Indian Sabudana Kheer and Creme Brulee. In India, Tapioca pearls or sago or sabudana is a staple food during festive times. But this is a popular ingredient in many international cuisines as well. Although the traditional Creme Brulee recipe does not use tapioca, due to its starchy texture, it becomes very easy to replace regular cream with tapioca.

No-Bake Vegan Mini Tarts,  Gluten Free Tarts

No-Bake Vegan Mini Tarts, Gluten Free Tarts

This recipe for No-Bake Vegan Mini Tarts is inspired by Indian Chikki which is a delicious hard candy made of roasted nuts and jaggery.
But this recipe is simpler than chikki as it requires no cooking or baking, no close monitoring of jaggery syrup to get perfect consistency. This is a very forgiving recipe. Plus I have tried to make a healthy filling using Avocado. If Avocado is not easily available in your region, then feel free to replace it with ripe banana or sweet potato.

Thai Black Rice Pudding, Chak Hao Kheer from Manipur

Thai Black Rice Pudding, Chak Hao Kheer from Manipur

Here is a combined Thai and Manipuri version of Black Rice Pudding. Although more popular as a breakfast item in many south asian countries, this also makes a great vegan dessert. And the best part is that it is super easy to make. In India, this type of rice is very popular in North eastern states. The recipe for Thai Black Rice Pudding and the Kheer (Kheer is the indian name for pudding) from Manipur is similar.

Palakkad Special Ela Adai, Steamed Pancake, Vegan Gluten free

Palakkad Special Ela Adai, Steamed Pancake, Vegan Gluten free

Palakkad special Ela Adai is a traditional dessert from Kerala. It is an oil free, gluten free and vegan dessert. It is common to make Ela Adai during the summer season when ripe jackfruit is available in abundance. Traditionally Chakka Varatti (thick jelly prepared with 

Layali Lubnan, Lebanese Nights Dessert

Layali Lubnan, Lebanese Nights Dessert

If you are looking for an easy dessert for hot summer days or maybe for Ramadan, Layali Lubnan is definitely for you.

Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture, and traditions. Food is an integral part of any celebration. Layali Lubnan is a very famous dessert made during Ramadan.