Crêpes with Sweet Coconut Cardamom Filling(Patishapta)

Posted on 03. Thu, 2011 by grace in Asian Snacks, Holi, Indian, Sweets

By Soma Rathore, ecurry.com

This east Indian Crêpe is special – reminds me of the Bengali New Year or Poila Boishak, which usually is celebrated during the month of April. The winter and the early spring times are usually the times that these used to be cooked up at home along with many other sweets. Traditionally the patishapta is not exactly served as a dessert; it is more like an anytime snack kind of recipe.

Celebrating Holi

Posted on 02. Tue, 2011 by admin in Holi, Indian

The Indian celebration to usher in the springtime is Holi, the “Festival of Colors.” This year, the holiday is celebrated on March 1, 2010. The photo above is for Saffron and Mango Cannoli (Pichkari) by my good friend, Monica Bhide who writes for The Washington Post and her own site at A Life of Spice. Monica is also a cookbook author of Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen. You can find Monica’s list of Holi recipes at “Bright Tastes And Colors Of India’s Spring: Holi” on NPR including: Dahi Aloo Curry Saffron Rice (Kesari Chawwal) Saffron and Mango Cannoli (Pichkari) Chef Seth’s Kanji

Gujia

Posted on 10. Thu, 2009 by grace in Holi, Holidays, Sweets

Gujia is a popular sweet dish of North India. This dish is associated with the festival of Holi.

Thandai

Posted on 10. Thu, 2009 by grace in Drinks, Holi, Indian

Thandai is embedded with the tradition of Holi. A refreshing and healthful drink, thandai is savored in the midst of the play throwing each other in the pool of colored waters. A glass of thandai offers instant energy and sets the mood for this fun-filled tradition. Drinking thandai during the blazing summer months is perfect, as it has tremendous cooling and soothing effects. It also provides necessary nutrition to the body, gives tremendous relief to the tired body and min and replenishes in the much required energy and freshness. Although homemade thandai always tastes better, in Banaras and elsewhere in India, it is now possible to buy commercial concentrates