Sweets & Desserts

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

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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Khoa Til Hearts (Sesame & Khoya Delight)

Khoa Til Hearts (Sesame & Khoya Delight)

Servings Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Frying time: 5-6 minutes. Mixing and shaping time: 6-7 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes. “Khoa Til Hearts (Sesame & Khoya Delight)” are a cozy winter sweet that brings together the nutty warmth of roasted sesame (til) and the creamy richness of khoa. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this

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Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 3-4 minutes. Making dough time:6-7 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. “Meethe Pare that taste like old memories and new celebrations.” Sakkarpare, also known as Meethepare, is a traditional Indian sweets deep rooted in North Indian households, especially in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where it

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Amla (Gooseberry) and Date Halwa (Pudding)

Amla (Gooseberry) and Date Halwa (Pudding)

Servings: Preparation time: 10-15 minutes. Cooking time: 12-15 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. Winter has begun to make its presence, felt in Mumbai too, and with it comes the seasonal bouts of cough and cold that many people are struggling with. To bring some nourishment and natural protection, I prepared a wholesome Gooseberry and Date

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Bajra Kheer (Pearl Millet Pudding)

Bajra Kheer (Pearl Millet Pudding)

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Bajara Frying time: 4-5 minutes. Cooking time: 7-8 minutes. Nuts Frying time: 2-3 minutes. Cooking time in milk: 15-16 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. The roots of Bajra Kheer lie in the rural kitchens of Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat, where bajra has been a staple grain for centuries due

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