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Crème Caramel with Jaggery

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...

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Thandai Ice Cream

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...

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Malpua

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...

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Madelienes

If you are wondering where the name came from or what this is let me clarify that this is essentially a small sponge cake that looks like shells. As the name suggests it is indeed a French recipe. Quite simple to make like any other sponge cake. It stays good for a couple of days. Ideal for...

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Rava Kesari

This is a recipe from the southern part of India and is made particularly during festivals. The recipe has comparatively very few ingredients and the dish is really quick and easy to churn up. This is one of those recipes where the richness of the texture and flavour is directly linked to the...

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Plum Chutney (Aloo Bukhara Chutney)

This a typical Bengali chutney and a common item in most Bengali household meals. The recipe is largely common in most Bengali families, but you can expect subtle variations in taste and texture depending on local adaptations. For me the Aloo Bukhara chutney takes my mind back to the days when...

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