Indian Sweets

sweet pongal
21-Day Lockdown Series, Indian Sweets

Sweet pongal

Today being the last day of the No Veggies, 21-Day Lockdown Series and also Tamil New Year’s day (Vishu too!) I thought may be I can finish this series with a special recipe! And thus, here comes sweet pongal for you. (or Chakkara pongal, as we call in Tamilnadu). Chakkara pongal or sweet pongal is […]

Dessert, Indian Sweets

Aloo halwa

Taking a break from the ongoing Lockdown Series, here comes an exclusive post for this navratri vrat- Aloo Halwa! I never knew that halwa made with aloo existed until I came across this dish. And then when I told my grandma about such a dish, she was like, “oh! That is very easy to make. […]

21-Day Lockdown Series, Dessert, Indian Sweets

Coconut ladoo

Craving for something sweet? Here is the perfect dish for you! Day-2 of Lockdown series starts with a dessert recipe. This is a simple and quick recipe enjoyed by both kids as well as adults. Coconut ladoos are a perfect snack recipe too. More than the regular meal, I think preparing a snack takes a […]

Dessert, Indian Sweets

Thiruvathirai kali

Thiruvathirai kali is an offering made to Lord Shiva on Thiruvathirai festival which is celebrated in Tamilnadu. It takes place in the tamil month of Margazhi on the full moon day (Pournami). It is also called as Aarudhra Dharisanam and is celebrated in Kerala too. Thiruvathirai meaning Thiru + Athirai where Athiraiyan is one of […]

Dessert, Indian Sweets

Rasgulla

Rasgullas are one of the most loved Indian dessert. It originated in East India and is made with chhena(or paneer) prepared from curdling milk. Rasgullas have been my favorite dessert for such a long time especially the authentic Bengali ones. Whenever we stopped by any sweet shop, the first thing I would search for are […]