Mangalore Adai (Sweet Lentil Crepes)
I came across this recipe in a South Indian TV channel food show. I used to make kara adai, paruppu adai and thavala adai. But this sounded...
Read MoreTiramisu
I am a big fan of Tiramisu. And I’ve always wanted to try this recipe. I received this recipe from one of my good friends –...
Read MoreSabudana Kheer – Sago Kheer
Happy Tamil New Year and Vishu to all our readers… Today is Tamil Varusha Paruppu or Tamil New Year and tomorrow is Vishu, which is...
Read MoreCashew Badam Burfi- Cashew nut and Almond Cake
Burfi or Burfee is a popular sweet confection from India. Some of the popular burfi are made of almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, besan or...
Read MoreMakkan Peda – Arcot Sweet
Makkan Peda is a popular dish in North Arcot District, South India. That is why it is also called Arcot Sweet. It is more like Gulab Jamun...
Read MoreKalakala Sweet (Diamond Biscuits)
I had such a great time with my best friends Nithu & Arthi (the other 2 ST authors) here last week. It was such a relaxing and...
Read MoreAval Payasam (Beaten Rice Pudding) and Happy Pongal 2011
Wish you all a Happy Pongal!!!!!! It is traditional to make pudding (Payasam) for special occasions like Pongal festival. So I made this...
Read MoreHomemade Chocolate Cake
I wanted to make a cake for my husband’s birthday. I was searching for a simple cake recipe and I got this yummy cake recipe from my...
Read MoreDal poli – Sweet Lentil Pancakes
Poli is one of the popular and traditional dishes in South India. We make this dish for festivals and special occasions. It is a flat...
Read MoreGulab Jamun – Milk Balls in Sugar Syrup
Gulab Jamun is a popular and traditional North Indian desserts made of milk based dough, which is fried and soaked in sugar syrup. The...
Read MoreChakka Payasam – Jack Fruit Kheer
Jack fruit kheer or Chakka Payasam is a popular sweet in Kerala. The main ingredient of this kheer is Chakka Varatti or Jack fruit Jam....
Read MoreDouble Chocolate-Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cake is my family’s all time favorite. We generally order it from outside for any special occasion. My favorite place...
Read MoreCrunchy Almond Muffins
Muffins are simple to make and are delicious to eat. There are variety of flavors of muffins. I love muffins because they are not as sweet...
Read MorePeanut Butter and Chocolate Frosted Cupcakes
Cupcake has to be the perfect comfort food for a person of any age. Even though I’ve had Cupcakes before I kind of got hooked on to...
Read MorePuran Kozhukattai (Rice Dumplings)
Sweet Puran Kozhukkatai or Sweet Rice Dumpling is a popular delicacy in India which is commonly prepared during the festival of Ganesh...
Read MoreMoong dal Payasam (Kheer) – Lentil Pudding
I’ve already posted a different version of Moong Dal Kheer in ST. I made little changes and tried this version. It came out really...
Read MoreKaradayan Nombu – Nombu Adai – Steamed Rice Flour Cake
Karadayan Nonbu also called Savitri Vratham is celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This festival is specially followed by women. Married women...
Read MoreBoondhi Laddu – Gram Flour Laddu
Laddu is an Indian sweet which is often prepared during festivals or any special occasions at home. You can also see Laddu at many...
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