Servings: Preparation time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 20-23 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Basundi is believed to have originated in the western regions of India, especially in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Basundi is made by slow simmering full-fat milk until it reduces and thickens, then sweetening it with sugar. It is flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and […]
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Servings: Soaking time: 6-8 hours. Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. Preparing syrup time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 8-10 minutes. Total time: 23 minutes. One of my Andhra friends/neighbour prepared this “Sabudana Halwa (Tapioca Pearl Dessert)” and it was truly awesome in taste. The texture was perfectly soft, the sweetness was well balanced, and the generous use
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Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 3-4 minutes. Frying time: 12-13 minutes. Cooking time: 4-5 minutes. Total time: 22 minutes. “Citrus Twist Rajgir (Amaranth) Halwa (Phalahari Special)” is a wholesome and traditional phalahari dessert, often prepared during fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi, or Shivratri. Made with nutrient-rich rajgira flour, this halwa is not only delicious but also
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Servings: Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. resting time: 30-40 minutes. Frying time: 8-10 minutes (each batch). Total time: 18 minutes. In my version of gulgula, I mixed sesame seeds in dough and deep-fried them in ghee (clarified butter) which made the taste truly awesome. The sesame seeds added a rich, nutty crunch, while frying in ghee
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Servings: 6-7 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5-6 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes(each batch). Arranging time: 2 minutes. Total time: 16 minutes. “Bihari Dahi Vada” is a refreshing and light variation of the classic Indian dahi vada, known for its subtle yet tangy flavour. In this traditional version, small vadas made from mung dal
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