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Kesar Peda {Saffron Milk Fudge}

October 30, 2015 Desserts

Happy Karva Chauth! I got this post all typed up and ready to go-live yesterday, but alas, the site was down. I guess it’s never too late to make fudge since its just as easy as making a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. But funner and so festive!

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Shrikhand {Thickened Yogurt with Saffron & Cardamom}

September 18, 2015 Desserts

Hung yogurt or thickened yogurt – call it however you want, its a revelation. Alas, my family is divided when it comes to yogurt. Which is silly by the way and I can’t do anything about it. Well, at least I can get things done my way. Allow me to elaborate.

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Strawberry Gulab Jamun

February 6, 2015 Desserts

Hi friends! I’m all sugared up and it’s not even Valentines Day. Thanks to these delectable strawberry gulab jamuns. Basically, its an Indian’s version of a doughnut hole, but better. Because it’s mildly scented with exotic spices. Everything is delicious with spices 🙂

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Meetha Chawal

April 15, 2014 Celebration

… which simply translates to “sweet rice”. Its not only sweet, but tempered with aromatic spices, meetha chawal will leave you begging for more. It was Vaisakhi celebration yesterday — for Sikhism, it signifies the foundation of the religion, a celebration of “thanksgiving” offered by farmers to celebrate the beginnings of harvest season and praying […]

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