I have specially crafted the Fig Barfi Roll on the occasion of Janmashtami. In case you can’t ‘fig’ure it out, the Indian term for Fig is Anjeer. This is a differentiated way in presenting an Indian dessert. It has a moist light sweetness to it. Fig is considered to be quite healthy so...
The Mango Mastani is quite a popular summer drink. It is a kind of desi milkshake. Originally from Pune, it is now available in many parts of India. This is a tasty, hydrating beverage refreshment for the summer months. I wanted to use the same concept but experiment with a different fruit...
This is an excellent choice of dessert for the long sweltering summer months in India. I wanted to first make a mango ice-cream at home. Later I decided to add the coconut as a medley choice to make it interesting. The first thing that will amaze you once the dessert is ready, is its visual...
This is an evergreen desert which has transcended time. I have added a twist to the traditional recipe which I will come to in a minute. Essentially, this is a creamy egg custard baked to perfection in a water bath in the oven. The crème caramel has always been a favourite of mine and I...
Winter is on its way out and Spring is in the air. Let’s celebrate Holi with this cool Thandai Ice-cream. If you are wondering what this is, it is a soft, creamy, no churn, easy to make ice-cream. There are three key ingredients to it. The Thandai powder is super easy and made from nuts...
These are traditional Indian fried pancakes soaked in sugar syrup are a household name. Brings back childhood memories. Growing up in a Bengali joint family, I can fondly remember the numerous occasions my Jethima (Aunt) would sit us down and make us sample her delectable Malpua. I could never...