20 Layer Mango Crepe Cake
This 20-layer crepe cake looks beautiful, is delicious and there is no baking involved. Mangoes are in season and all you need to do is get the best mangoes to make this dessert.
Sukhdi – sweet
In Gujarati, the word ‘SUKH’ means happiness and I guess that’s where the name came from. Some families call this sweet dish ‘Gor Papdi’ We call Jaggery, Gor or Gud and usually it is shaped thinly therefore the word Papdi. Jaggery is healthier sweetener than sugar. I grew up using jaggery in lot of dishes at …
Ratalu Pattice – Purple Yam Pattice
These pattice are made from purple yam or in India we call it Ratalu or Kand. The steamed ratalu is filled in the middle with fresh peas, shredded coconut and dry fruits with some spices. It is crispy with flavorful center and makes great snack or appetizer.
Grilled Summer Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This salad is outstandingly delicious. It is perfect for sides to BBQ’s. Everything is grilled in the salad and added along with the best basil vinaigrette.
Pistachio Raspberry Marble Pound Cake
This pound cake is easy and delicious with made with two of my favorite flavors raspberry and pistachios. It’s buttery and moist, perfect afternoon treat with coffee or anytime of the day.
Sev Tameta nu Shaak
Sev Tameta nu Shaak is a very simple, quick and humble dish from the sub region of Gujarat called Kathiyawad. It’s made with the juiciest tomatoes and basic ingredients available to that region and Sev is added to it.
Dahi Vada
Dahi Vadas, are one of the easiest Indian appetizers that can be prepared in advance and served to a crowd. It is made with lentils, topped with some sweetened yogurt and assortment of spices are sprinkled along with tamarind chutney. It comes under chaat category.
Falooda – a rose flavored drink
Falooda is the perfect summer treat! It’s cool and refreshing drink with layers of strawberry jelly, rose syrup sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, milk, ice cream and nuts. It’s so colorful to even look at.
Nadru Ke Kofte – Lotus Stem Koftas
Creamy indulgent Koftas made with lotus stem and paneer in white rich cashew-based sauce. So delicious with naan or rotis, or even with some steamed rice.
Savory Scones with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Curried Leeks and Feta
The best savory scone recipe you will ever make! It’s filled with sun-dried tomatoes, feta and curried leeks. The flavors are so outstanding that you would want to double up the recipe.