Gulab Jamun is a traditional Indian dessert where sweet semolina & milk-based dumplings are fried till golden brown and then soaked in a saffron & cardamom infused sugar syrup. The dumplings are soft and spongey to the touch, and get softer the more they soak in the syrup. Usually, they are eaten warm or at … Continue reading Dry Coconut Jamun (Indian-Style Coconut Donut Rounds)
Desserts are probably my favorite meal of the day! Yes – I definitely have sweet tooth, and Indian desserts are one of my favorite. In particular, I love the milk-based desserts of Indian cuisine. There are so many of them too! We have Indian milk-based fudge (burfi), drinks, and my all-time favorite – RAS MALAI. … Continue reading Ras Malai (Paneer Dumplings in Sweet Milk)
If you love trying different types of desserts, than I’m pretty sure you will enjoy trying this recipe! Srikand is a traditional type of Indian dessert made with plain yogurt that is “hung” or drained of all liquids till it is a very thick and creamy – similar to a Greek yogurt but without that … Continue reading Halwa Srikand (Saffron Yogurt Pudding)
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)
If you like eating Funnel Cake and enjoy the soft, chewy center with the slightly crispy outside, you will love trying the Indian Jalebi. Jalebi is similar to a mini-sized funnel cake but after it is fried, it is immediately dunked into a thick simple syrup and then plated. Once it cools, it has a … Continue reading Jalebi (Crispy dough in Sugar Syrup)
