Gajar Ka halwa (Carrot Pudding)

Posted by shriya on Dec 10, 2011 in Desserts | 8 comments

If there is a way to make a vegetable taste heavenly this has to be it. It’s been long overdue to publish this recipe. Everytime I...

Chocolate Truffles (Version 2)

Posted by arthi on Nov 16, 2011 in Desserts, Slideshow, Thanksgiving Recipes | 7 comments

For this Thanksgiving we are planning to visit my sister-in-law. I want to try lots of cookies and chocolates for the two sweet little...

Seven Cup Cake / 7 Cup Cake

Posted by arthi on Oct 22, 2011 in Desserts | 5 comments

I was thinking about some easy recipes and I got idea of making this seven cup cake recipe. One of friends told about this sweet. When...

Badam Puri / Almond Puri

Posted by arthi on Oct 22, 2011 in Desserts | 5 comments

I wanted to make some sweet which we don’t make often. Suddenly I got an idea of making this Badam puri. My sister-in-law makes this...

Palkova / Milk Cake

Posted by arthi on Oct 21, 2011 in Desserts, Featured | 3 comments

Palkova is a delicious and simple milk sweet. Though it is little time consuming, I love to make palkova. By adding nuts to palkova, we...

Moong dal Payasam (Kheer) – Lentil Pudding

Posted by shriya on Apr 6, 2010 in Best of ST, Desserts, Featured | 19 comments

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...

Boondhi Laddu – Gram Flour Laddu

Posted by Nithu on Mar 11, 2010 in Best of ST, Desserts, Featured | 4 comments

Laddu is an Indian sweet which is often prepared during festivals or any special occasions at home. You can also see Laddu at many...

Sweet Pongal for Makara Shankranthi

Posted by shriya on Jan 15, 2010 in Desserts, Featured, Rice dishes | 3 comments

Sweet Pongal is one of the signature dishes made on Makara Shankranthi or Pongal festival. I got to spend this Pongal with my parents...

Paal Kozhukatai

Posted by shriya on Sep 15, 2009 in Best of ST, Desserts, Featured | 12 comments

I got this recipe from my sister. She used to make it for special ocassions and “Paal Kozhukatai” is one of my favorite...

Gokulashtami Special – Vella Seedai/Sweet marbles

Posted by shriya on Aug 13, 2009 in Appetizers, Desserts, Featured | 10 comments

Today is Gokulashtami. This festival is celebrated for lord krishna and it’s his birthday. This festival is called in different...

Badam Kheer – Almond Kheer

Posted by Nithu on Feb 27, 2009 in Desserts, Featured | 7 comments

Badam Kheer/Almond Kheer is a popular drink in India. It is so simple to make but also a rich and creamy dessert. My mom and I love it. I...

Jeera Poli – Sugar Syrup Pancakes

Posted by Nithu on Jan 27, 2009 in Desserts, Featured | 6 comments

Jeera Boli is one of the yummy sweet made in South India. Jeera means Sugar Syrup. Poli is pancake. It is a type of pancake made of All...

Happy Pongal 2009

Posted by shriya on Jan 14, 2009 in Misc | 4 comments

Just wanted to wish all our readers a Happy Pongal! For those who are unfamiliar with Pongal, (not to be confused with the south indian...

Thiruvadirai Kali – Arudhra Darshan Festival with Kali

Posted by Nithu on Jan 10, 2009 in Desserts, Featured, Indian Festival | 2 comments

Thiruvathirai Kali (Rice Pudding) is South Indian sweet dish made on the festival of Thiruvadirai. Thiruvadhirai or Arudhra Darshan...

Basundi-Creamy Milk Pudding

Posted by shriya on Nov 11, 2008 in Desserts, Featured | 11 comments

Basundhi is one of my and my Husband’s favorite sweets. We love Â Adayar Anadha Bhavan’s Basundhi to the core. It used to be...

Baklawa – The Sweetheart Middle Eastern Dessert

Posted by shriya on Oct 16, 2008 in Best of ST, Desserts, Featured, Middle Eastern | 24 comments

Baklawa is a signature middle-eastern dessert and is a favorite favorie favorite sweet of mine. I used to pester my hubby often to get...

Rasmalai

Posted by shriya on Mar 15, 2008 in Desserts, Featured | 61 comments

Rasmalai (rasa malai to some) is an Indian delicacy often categorized as a Milk Sweet. It is made from Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and...

Neyyappam – Rice Pancake

Posted by Nithu on Feb 27, 2008 in Desserts | 25 comments

Neyyappam is another type of Indian pancake (sweet) which is made in Kerala. I had a neighbour called Aartee who is a wonderful cook. She...