Sweet

Made with thickened milk and infused with the aroma of India's favourite spice i.e., cardamom, this is one sweet dish that is a favourite with all generations. 

My family loves mangoes. And, staying in Mumbai we have access to the most succulent and sweet variety – Alphonso. When they are in season, we end up having a few every day. They go into everything – aamras, salads, ice-cream, kulfis, other dessert etc. Yes, such is our love …

I think all Mumbaikars will agree that Mumbai is not Mumbai without South Bombay or SOBO as we call it. That area of Mumbai also called town although famous for many things, hold a special charm for me. Hmm…I know you’ll ask me why. It is because on Marine Drive …

Dhodha is a sweet popular in the Northern part of India. Traditionally, it was prepared during the winters to ward off the bitter cold since the sweet incorporates ghee and lots of dry fruits.Note - Some recipes add broken and sprouted wheat (dalia sprouts) or semolina (suji/rawa) to the recipe during the roasting process. For the above recipe, if you wish to add that then you may add 1 tablespoon of either ingredient. Or, if you want the shortcut version of this recipe then you can simply use mawaa/khoya instead of reducing the milk.

If you have a sweet tooth and a fondness for traditional Indian sweets, then the rasgulla must not have escaped your scrutiny. This Bengali sweet delicacy is a favourite with almost anyone. These round orbs of cottage cheese that are simmered in a sugar syrup offer a sensationally sweet taste …

There is a decadence to chocolate desserts that is unmatched by any other. At least my teenage daughter thinks so. According to her, a dessert is not a dessert unless it has chocolate in it, the darker the better.

Anyone who loves Indian street food knows the taste of Indian Chaat – pani puri, chole tikiya, ragda pattice. Papdi chaat etc. However, there is a key ingredient in all these preparations – the tangy, lip smacking imli (tamarind) chutney. I grew up in North India but have been settled …

Panjeri is a staple Punjabi dish that is traditionally made with wheat flour. It is rich in dry fruits and grain content and is hence a nutritional supplement often given to lactating mothers. Most Punjabi households make this during the winter too as it is a dish with helps ward …

I am not much of a cake lover. Oh, I do love to bake cakes but they are mostly for family and friends. I prefer Indian sweets to cakes and pastries. However, Vanilla Cake is a cake that I absolutely love. For me it is akin to soul food. Give …

I confess I have a sweet tooth. But, my taste is more inclined towards traditional Indian sweets. And, in that too the favourite are Gulab Jamuns. Although, the traditional method to prepare these orbs of ambrosia (don’t laugh, that is what they are) is by using mawa (the residue collected …