Tag: Sweet

Sweet Coconut Rice – Narali Bhaat

Sweet Coconut Rice – Narali Bhaat

Sweetened Coconut Rice made with ghee, some whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, saffron and ofcourse fresh coconut.

Pineapple Sheero Cake

Pineapple Sheero Cake

This cake is inspired from Indian dessert Sooji ka Halwa or Gujarati’s call it ‘Sheero’. In India, every part makes a different variation of Sheero. Gujarati’s make it lighter in color and use milk. While in Northern parts of India, they make it darker or 

Rajgira Sheero

Rajgira Sheero

Rajgira Sheero or halwa is a gluten free dessert usually prepared and consumed during the months of fasting. Rajgira is known as Amaranth grains in English. This sheero is so quick to make, taste too nutty and has very few ingredients. Every now and then, I would make it whether I am observing fast or not.

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Sukhdi – sweet

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. 

Quick Lotus Stem Stir Fry

Quick Lotus Stem Stir Fry

The first time we had lotus root was many years ago at an Indian restaurant. Surprisingly, I have never seen it on the menu elsewhere. Their is thick, crispy pieces deep fried and so crunchy and have sweet as well spicy flavor. It is one 

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

I am sometimes jealous of people who get to celebrate Thanksgiving. Because it is something that I have not grown up celebrating, I miss all those Indian festivals we grew up celebrating. But, I am slowly coming to terms to celebrate what I have here to celebrate. But, I love how people around me get so busy when Thanksgiving is approaching. They are waiting for the day and prepping fully for it. There is happy happy atmosphere all over the place and I know those who have their family members, get to spend good time with them.

Soon, I have to start following this tradition with my vegetarian thanksgiving to get in the mood of holidays. While we enjoy taking road trips or spend time buying all the sale stuff online during thanksgiving holidays, it is also time to enjoy the food that American’s make for thanksgiving. If I am vegetarian so what, we can enjoy the dessert if not turkey. Because life is too Short not to enjoy the dessert. So this year I thought I would make a pecan pie , got a reason to get in the mood of Thanksgiving. So, here’s my easy delicious Pecan Pie recipe. Continue reading Pecan Pie