Sweets & Desserts

Bakheer (Gud/Jaggery kheer)

Servings: Preparation time: 2 minutes. Making jaggery syrup: 5-7 minutes. Cooking rice time: 20-25 minutes. Seasoning time: 3-4 minutes. Total time: 38 minutes. A journey to memory lane, I could still feel the aroma of deliciously hot Bakeer (Gud/Jaggery kheer) at the festive occasion of chhath puja in Bihar, this is the mandatory dish which […]

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Poha ka laddu (lai) /flatten rice ball

Servings: Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Making round ball time: half minute(each). Total time: 13 minutes. “Poha ka laddu (lai) /flatten rice ball ” (also known as poha laddu or lai) is a traditional Indian sweet snack made from flattened rice (poha), jaggery. It is especially popular in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh during festivals,

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Til ka laddu (sesame seed ball)

Servings: Preparation time: 10 minutes. Making round ball time: half minute(each). Total time: 11 minutes. “Til ka laddu (sesame seed ball)” is a traditional Indian sweet prepared mainly with sesame seeds and jaggery. It holds a special place during winter festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Lohri. This sweet is both nutritious and energy-giving, combining the

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Murmure/kumure ka laddu (lai) (puffed rice ball)

Servings: Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Making round ball time: half minute(each). Total time: 8 minutes. “Murmure/kumure ka laddu (lai) (puffed rice ball)” is a light, crunchy, and traditional Indian sweet made from puffed rice and jaggery. It is especially popular during Makar Sankranti and village fairs, where simple yet wholesome sweets are enjoyed by families. This

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Mahua flower cake (Madhuca longifolia)

Servings: Preparation time: 20 minutes. Baking time: 40-45 minutes. Total time: 65 minutes. “When ethnic flavours meet baking magic: Mahua turns into a cake full of love.” “ Day before yesterday the delicious aroma enveloped not only my kitchen, but entire house. Over the years, I found that exploring rather experimenting cooking with ingredients of

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