Jamun with Stewed Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar
Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by grace in Diwali, Indian, Sweets
Kheer with Macerated Cherries and Cranberries (Rice Pudding)
Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by grace in Diwali, Indian, Sweets
The consistency, texture and cooking procedure of this pudding is very true to its roots, and I stick to how it is made in most homes in India. The pudding is flavored with rose petals to give it a subtle hint of flowers, which is nicely balanced with the spiciness of green cardamom. Macerated cherries and cranberries add great textural and flavor contrast to complete this comforting Indian home cooking dessert. – Surbhi Sahni
Apricots in Cardamom Syrup and Whipped Cream
Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by grace in Diwali, Indian, Sweets
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Posted on 01. Fri, 2010 by grace in Diwali, Indian, Sweets
By Vikas Khanna, Author, Modern Indian Cooking
A delicately flavored creamy rice pudding with cardamom and full of nuts. In south and east India, versions of it are made for certain festivals.
Kharipuri
Posted on 10. Thu, 2009 by grace in Diwali, Holidays, Sweets
Kharipuri is a simple sweet dish eaten during the grand festival of Diwali.
Besan Ke Ladoo (Chickpea Balls)
Posted on 10. Thu, 2009 by grace in Diwali, GF-Adaptable, Holidays, Sweets
Besan ke ladoos are sweets made with chickpea flour. They are sold all year long in most sweet shops in India, but my most vivid memories of them centers around Diwali. For Diwali, these cookies were always made at my home by my mother and grandmother. The chick pea flour would be roasted slowly in butter for a couple of hours, making our mouths water even before the treats were ready to taste. We would often burn our mouths eating them right out of the oven when they were really too hot to eat. But, they still remain to me to be the most delectable sweets of all during Diwali. This is a version of Besan ke ladoo ke Cookies [...]
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