Gujiyas are very similar to Samosas or Empanadas, except that the filling is sweet. It's not at all hard to make - maybe just a bit time-consuming, but then again, it's recipes like these that make festive celebrations even more special. This Gujiya recipe is super simple to make and keeps well stored in the...
Recipes: Sweets
Shakkarpare: Sweet Fried Cookies
With Diwali just around the corner, it's no surprise that my kitchen has started to burst into activity. I guess the old saying does hold true in my case, that nothing pleases a cook more than to see the happy faces of those enjoying the food - and these bite-sized crispy cookies or Shakkar Pare,...
Vegan Sooji Halwa: Semolina Pudding
The Indian festive season has begun, and kitchens in most Indian households have been buzzing with activity. Mine is no different. I’ve spent the past few days planning and re-planning various menus. I remember a time, not too long ago, when Hubby Dear and I would throw lavish Diwali parties. We’d have an extensive menu...
Simple Banana Cake - The Tastiest one you've ever had!
This Banana Cake is as simple as it gets - no nuts, no choco-chips, no fuss! Just pure, unadulterated warm banana bliss! I grew up eating this simple Banana Cake throughout my childhood, long before it was hip to call it Banana Bread. It was a cake my Mom would make every few weeks, 'coz...
Apple Pie Tarts
These mini Apple Pie Tarts are perfect for a Sunday morning. They don't take too long and I even had some filling leftover to top my oatmeal the next morning. Little Dude, like me, has a prominent sweet tooth. We're not ones for ice-cream and mithai, but give us a glimpse of a fresh-baked slice...
Banana Pancake Balls
I recently decided to try my hand at making something that I fondly remember eating as a child. These Banana Pancake Balls were what my mom used to throw at us during the summer holidays when we would get bored and ask for a snack. Again. It's been a few weeks now since the quarantine...
