Burfi is an Indian style milk fudge that is made from condensed milk and dry milk powder most of the time. It can be made into any flavor with the addition of different fruits and even veggies. It can also have various mixins ranging from dried fruits, nuts, or even pieces of other burfi inside … Continue reading Beetroot Burfi (Indian Milk Fudge)
Burfi is a really traditional dessert found in almost every type of Indian store you can imagine. Some specialty food stores have hundreds of burfi variations ranging from mixed nuts to exotic fruits. And, they are all presented in the most beautiful way imagineable! Burfi is our Indian version of a milk fudge and eaten … Continue reading Mango-Peach Burfi (Indian Milk Fudge)
There are so many different snack and appetizer dishes in Indian cuisine that utilize fresh vegetables and legumes. Vada or fried dumplings are a type of snack food that is very common in our cuisine. They are delicious when eaten with different chutneys like Tamarind, Garlic, or Mint. You will find a different version of … Continue reading Cannellini Bean Vada (Spiced Bean Dumplings)
With the warmer weather comes the opportunity to purchase one of my all-time favorite summer treats – Alfonso Mangos. If you’ve never tried this type of mango, I highly suggest you find a local Indian market or grocery store that sells them and buy as many boxes of them as you can! If ever a … Continue reading Sweet Mango Kheer (Indian Mango Rice Pudding)
Pakora are Indian versions of a fried fritter. They are usually made with vegetables and dipped in a batter seasoned with different Indian spices. The best part is that you can pretty much use any type of vegetable when making pakoras and they will taste good! One of my favorite pakoras are with Spinach and … Continue reading Spinach & Onion Pakora
If you’ve ever had a lace biscuit then you’ll know how buttery and sweet they are, despite being so thin. They are perfect with a hot cup of tea and have this delicious caramel-like flavor. Now imagine that light texture and sweetness mixed with cardamom (elaichi), rose and beautiful edible flowers and you will have … Continue reading Elaichi Crisps with Edible Spring Flowers
Fairy Cakes are light, airy teacakes that are a favorite among my family. My grandmother used to make them all the time, and would put tiny sprinkles on top for a bit of crunch in each teacake. They were so delicious! My grandmothers original recipe is Eggless (which I have posted the recipe for in … Continue reading Fairy Cakes (Traditional – with Eggs)
Bread is a staple of Indian Cuisine. No matter whether its a flatbread, naan, roti, or some type of fried bread, it is an important part of our diet. But, did you know that Indian Cuisine is comprised of more than just curries and saucy dishes? As a matter of fact, we have many “sandwich” … Continue reading Pav Rolls (Indian Sandwich Rolls)
Farari (not Ferrari, like the car) curries are fancy name for simple Indian curries made with minimal spices and ingredients. And, even though dishes like this may not seem as interesting because of their simplicity and lack of many spices, they are surprisingly extremely delicious and give Indian cuisine their “uniqueness.” The reason is that … Continue reading Farari Potatoes
One of the best things about Indian cuisine is their use of fresh herbs. Whether its a vegetarian, non-veg, salad or condiment – the use of fresh herbs is constant. Not only Indian food about spices and seasonings, its about using fresh ingredients in almost every dish. Cilantro/Coriander, Parsley, Fenugreek, Dill, are some of the … Continue reading Thana Jhinga (Cilantro Shrimp)
