Diwali is just round the corner and most of us are gearing up to prepare all the traditional recipes handed down by our families. This is also the time when most Hindu’s spend their time with their family and friends and its a festival that people look forward to. No […]
Chakli is a delightfully scrumptious snack that is often made in India during Diwali festival. Also known as Chakri, these spiral shaped crunchy snacks are made using the perfect blend of lentils and spices. Deep fried to a golden brown perfection, chaklis are lightly spiced with turmeric and chili packing […]
Nimki / Namak pare is a crispy, crunchy, flaky, savory snack. Bengali’s call it Nimki but in other parts of India, they also known as Namak pare, Nimkin, Namkin, etc. The recipe calls for very few ingredients, one of them is all purpose flour or maida. To make a batch […]
This recipe has been passed down for 2 generations. Every family has there own recipe and measurements, this is the way its made at home. Classic and authentic. Ingredients: 1 cup gram flour, sifted, 1 cup + 1 cup ghee, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, A pinch of […]
Shankarpali or Shakarpara is a crispy and lightly sweetened snack prepared using just six basic pantry ingredients! Typically made in Indian homes around Diwali, these irresistible bite-sized sugar cookies can be prepared ahead of time and make for a perfect tea-time snack. The main ingredients in Shankarpali are all purpose […]
Coconut Burfi is a classic and traditional recipe of an Indian sweet that is prepared during festivals and special occasions. Coconut and festivities go hand in hand because the sweets made from them are auspicious and are used as offerings at sacred rituals performed during festivals. Indian desserts can be […]